I am still running! August 11, 2008
Posted by Joe Thorn in : 5 mile run , 3commentsI haven’t been blogging, but I have been running! No increase in mileage, just continued 4, 5, and 6 mile runs. This week I am hoping to hit a 10 mile run. Tonight was a cool and comfortable 5 mile run. Feels good.
Real Run: August August 1, 2008
Posted by Joe Thorn in : Uncategorized , 7comments
I came home from work yesterday and saw the newest issue of Runner’s World waiting for me. It has a great “Rave Run” photo in it - as always. Here’s my “Real Run.” This is around 3/4 through my long runs in DeKalb. I love this route and this old building. You can see this photo large here (looks better).
Anyone else sharing a “Real Run” for August? If so, post a link in the comments!
July Totals July 31, 2008
Posted by Joe Thorn in : log , add a commentYesterday I got in 4.5 miles. Today I got in 3.1. This month didn’t go as I planned, but I guess that’s more about me not making this month work the way I planned. I finished this month with 74 total miles running. That’s way under the 100 I thought I’d come in with. It’s even less than June. No big deal. I’m still feeling good and am excited to see how I do in August.
Helium 2 Fuel Belt July 26, 2008
Posted by Joe Thorn in : 9 miles, misc , 4commentsSaturday morning / 9.6 miles / tired
My longest distance so far. The run was harder, earlier, and I am guessing it was just one of those days. Still a good run, and it’s exciting to get close to the 10 mile mark.
I never run with water bottles. Haven’t felt the need thus far, but as the mileage increases and the heat comes on I need to hydrate during these runs. I picked up a 2 bottle Fuel Belt (Helium 2) and gave it a try today. It fits well and doesn’t flop all over. Very cool.
Lightning Bolt! July 23, 2008
Posted by Joe Thorn in : 10k, Uncategorized , 5commentsRested yesterday, ran this evening. 6.2 miles as the day cooled off. Nice run. The most interesting thing I saw on my run was the… well, I’m not exactly sure what was going on in the park. But I am almost certain it was one of these.
Increasing Mileage July 21, 2008
Posted by Joe Thorn in : 8 miles, PRs , 6commentsMonday evening / 8.6 miles / 1:26:50 (10:05 per mile pace)
I went for a run at 7pm tonight. Sunset would be around 8:30pm and the temps were dropping. The run felt great and ended with brilliant blue skies and clouds painted pink by the setting sun. I’m increasing my mileage as the half-marathon gets closer — a race I’m pretty nervous about (post on that coming soon) — and everything is feeling good. I feel very blessed to be running, increasing the mileage, without any pain or trouble so far. Oh, and this is my longest run ever by a half mile. 
Inspiration and Perspiration July 19, 2008
Posted by Joe Thorn in : 5 mile run, thoughts , 3comments
I didn’t feel much like going out for a run today. That’s an uncommon feeling for me. Typically, I am eager to get out there and cover the miles. But I’m tired this weekend, and the humidity is high, and well I just wasn’t motivated. So, while I was sitting in the living room surfing the web on my Macbook Pro and watching Children of Men I came across this video of Dean Karnazes. It motivated me to shut everything down, get dressed and hit the country road. 5 Miles. 5 tough and tiring miles for me. But I had a good run and I feel great. I am not an ultra-runner, but I am a runner. Dean has been an inspiration to me since I read Ultra Marathon Man, and I am eager to see his upcoming documentary.
What goes around… July 16, 2008
Posted by Joe Thorn in : 5 mile run , 3commentsWednesday morning / 75° / 5 miles, no watch
As I headed out this morning, it was beautiful, though a bit warm and humid. About a 3/4 of a mile into my run a school bus came toward me with kids inside. Are these the kids taking summer school? I was one of those kids. Anyway, as the bus approached an arm appeared out a side window and chucked a full can of Pepsi at me. I jumped to the side and it landed at my feet exploding. I didn’t miss a beat, just kept running. And laughing. It didn’t make me mad. A kid chucked a can of pop at a runner on a country road. Not cool, even dangerous. But I was one of those kids. I don’t believe in karma, but I do see the pop-culture version alive and well (what goes around, comes around) and I certainly have this and much more coming my way for all that I did in my teens.
Great run though. I started feeling fantastic around mile 3. It was still hard, but good.
July 14, 2008
Posted by Joe Thorn in : 5 mile run , add a commentMonday morning / 70° / 5 miles
I was up late last night, working till midnight, and then restless until 1:30am. Finally went to sleep at 2am. Nevertheless I woke up at 6:30, had some oat meal, and headed out for a run in the country. Excellent, quiet, run on a warm summer morning. No clouds or cars, just corn, horses in the fields, and birds flying and screeching overhead.
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BR’s Heath Shake July 13, 2008
Posted by Joe Thorn in : diet , 8comments
My wife just sent me this link. What the heck? 320% of your daily sat’ fat and 2310 calories? For a shake?!
