Poweline Run

I got out of work around 3 yesterday so I headed down to the Hill Of Life for a couple of powerline loops. My plan was to run it twice, taking the first loop slow and then speeding up for the second loop. My legs felt strong (they've had lots of rest over the past month and a half) but I was easily winded. Every hill knocked the air out of my lungs. But it felt great to be out there. Runs like that make me appreciate Austin in January.

The second loop was not meant to be. As I ran down the rocky powerline towards the end of the loop, I stepped hard on a sharp rock and the injury I've been nursing in my feet sent a shot of pain right through my foot and up my leg. I slowed down, regained composure and focues on one strong climb up the HOL instead.

When it was all over my foot hurt, but it was a success. I made it about 5 miles before anything hurt, and it's been awhile since I did that. I'll be heading out there again tomorrow for another try at 2 loops.

(Meanwhile) My wife is out doing her last long training run of 21 miles for Freescale this morning. It's pouring down rain, and she hates rain. I'll just need to convince her that when this is over, and she completes it, there is no stopping her from completing her first marathon.

And one more thing... Go Steelers!