Perfect weather and a scenic, shady course for the Kentlands 5k. I was just so "thrilled" to find out that by registering for it, I was automatically enrolled in all Maryland Senior Olympic qualifying events this year. I had a nice conversation before the start, back at the end of the pack, with a 76 year old woman and a 62 year old woman. The 76 year old said she started to run 30 years ago when she was 47. She agreed that starting later rather than younger probably saved her knees and joints. She ran strong and, of course, they both beat me. ;-) On the other hand, they both only run 5Ks, and I like to think that my round and well-nourished frame is better suited for the endurance of long-distance runs. Haha. Rationalization is one of my strong points.
Onward to Sunday's weekly long run, and back to the C & O canal for 10 miles. I inspired (nagged) Jesus to go to "If the Show Fits" for a new pair of running shoes yesterday, and he met me at the 5 miles points at White's Ferry for the 5 miles back. Nothing remarkable about today's run. I got a new set of aches in my ankles that were painful for the last 2 miles. In fact, I ran the last 3 miles with pebbles in my shoe and the ankle aches so out-pained the pebbles that I never bothered to stop and shake them out. Also I was afraid to stop. Here are the required photos: Jesus getting ready for his maiden run at White's Ferry, and me holding on to the sign back at Edwards Ferry after 10 miles so I don't fall down in a groaning moaning heap.
See you next week, and happy to see Kelly. Only 3 training weekends to go for "moi." I'll do an 11 miles and a 12 miler and then a week off before that real fun begins.
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