26 April 2008
Cool Running
Posted by Bob Estes under: Bob Estes .
What used to be hard is now relatively common place. Not long ago I believed 10 miles of running would have been too much and too far for me too endure. It’s amazing what those training runs can overcome. This morning I spent some quality time with many of my fellow Run Gazelle runners and Road Warriors running through the Cascade area. It was cold and windy. A challenge sure, but nothing we hadn’t experienced during winter training. When we were done, 10 miles was behind us and while it was a bit more strenuous than a run around the block, It wasn’t overwhelming.
As we grow closer to the big day we grow confident with our training and take encouragement from each other. I ran with fellow Warriors Shelly, Shirl and Julie. It was fun visiting with these ladies as we ran. I’m excited to see our progress towards the final goal.
I should apologize to Joyce. I talked to my friend and one of my original running partners from the Downtown Y before running and said that I would run with her. When I started the run, I felt so great that I just ran faster than I thought I would and I kept rolling.
3 Comments so far...
Steve Kelly Says:
27 April 2008 at 7:48 am.
I think it’s universally understood as runners we don’t always finish who we start off with. I feel worse if I think I’m holding someone back. Somethimes you just have to take off! Way to go Road Warrior!
Shelly Says:
27 April 2008 at 2:00 pm.
I would agree w/ Steve! I know I don’t ever get offended when runners pick up their pace–we all know we’re w/ each other in spirit! Great job yesterday–esp up the Laraway Lake hills!!!
Deb Pieri Says:
27 April 2008 at 5:05 pm.
Way to roll Bob! Joyce understands. I am rarely with the same person by the end of the run. It’s great to run with others, but I agree with Steve and would never want to hold back a faster runner. It’s a respect thing. Look at you go Bob. . . . amazing comeback from an awful injury!