The Man In The Arena: On a Mission!

Last year when I turned 35 I was treated to a very special birthday. This year I was on a mission to beat that or come close. Well lets just say I had a great time trying.

For my actual birthday I had my family over and I we made enchiladas with cupcakes and ice cream.

For my birthday run I took Hallvard to Castle Rock on a nice sunny day. We did just under 10 miles that day. A great run. Speaking of runs this week was a big one starting with Castle Rock, On Saturday I ran the Angel Island 25K. I originally planned to just take it easy but som eone bumped me on the way up and after that it was on. I ended up in 6th place overall and 4th in my age group. I guess us 30 somethings have no lives. More importantly I made a breakthrough. Very early in the race I found myself in mu usual spot between the lead group and the intermediates. When this guy bumped me I suddenly remembered my coach telling me it is not enough to maintain the Status Quo - YOU HAVE TO IMPROVE. So with that I turned it on and caught up to the lead group by the end of the race. I also battled the guy that bumped me for most of the race which is something I never do. I ended up beating him by a minute.

On Sunday I did an 8 miles along the Bay Area Ridge Trail with the Tri Team and on Tuesday Hallvard and I ran 20+ miles along the Castle Rock, Sanborn, Saratoga Gap and Long Ridge. Phew!!!

By doing this I completed the series of runs that knocked me out in December and I feel fine. I am stronger than ever. My weight is good. I am on pace for Boston.