Coming back slowly...

This week went fast... I tried a short 30 minute run wednesday evening and the leg still felt tender. I was honestly pretty bummed, but kept icing, stretching, and trying not to worry about it. I knew I wanted to run today and debated on whether to run in the valley with a group or stick close to home in the park. I opted for the park. Driving an hour to run 10 miles did not seem the most efficient use of my time...

The 10 miles went well. (90 minutes...easy math for pace!) I was really going easy for the first 20 minutes or so to warmup and then it felt really good. My body seems to take 45-50 minutes to really warm up and feel good and today was no different. The weather was beautiful! Sunny, dry, the birds are all out feeling spring-like, and the woods are starting to green-up with new life. This is a great time of year in NE Ohio.

After my run, I worked a bit in the yard and landscaping. Abby and I drove up to Mayfield to the Performance Bicycle shop. The tandem is in need of a new chain and freewheel. While we were there, Abby found a pair of shorts and we picked up some Accelerade for Denise to try. Accelerade is the beverage that the San Diego marathon will be using. Denise wants to try it before race day... She has a 20 mile run planned for next weekend and will see how her stomach handles the stuff. Better to find out earlier rather than later!

Gina had her Swim Team banquet today. She won the "Most Improved" award again this year. I am really proud of how she works in practice and really listens to what the coaches tell her to do and doesn't complain. (At least on the outside! :) )

My parents are coming up for a visit tomorrow and I hope to get the drive train changed on the tandem. Abby and I are anxious to start riding again. The time we spend together on the bike is really precious and I would not trade it for anything. She is growing up too fast and some day, probably too soon, it will not be 'cool' to ride a bike with her Dad. So, I have to take advantage of this while I can.

We just finished a rousing Wii session. Bowling, boxing, golf, and tennis. Lots of laughs and fun!