Sunday run - 7 miles, wooo hooo . . . . .

Well, I did it. I really didn't feel like waking up this morning, but I am trying to get myself back on track, so I can actually look forward to my runs

Did today's run in Prospect Park as I wanted to feel the challenge of that nasty hill and see how I coped. Based on the advise of Coach CBD, I tried my longest run to date without music. It is funny how you almost start singing to yourself during the run

I did good until 2.6miles in when I took a sip of Gatorade, but might have taken too much as my stomach felt funny shortly after. The going was good, and there was no cramping at all

I do know that I need to set aside some time for hill training. Hills always knock me out and I need to figure out the best way up them. I am open to ideas people

With the coming week of training, the one thing I will try to do is avoid stopping at all during the runs, unless it is absolutely necessary. Slowing it down to trot as I do what I need to do then pick it up again

Really psyched for this. Not planning to cheat on foods, loads of water and fruits to flush my system - bring it on people - I am fired up

Oh and the Balega socks were good, fit well and didn't give me the usual toe nail pull I get. I had a 9:52 pace and I know some areas I need to work on, so it was a good finish to the week,

Waiting for Tuesday morning so I can go pound some pavement. Comment as you see fit :)

I'm in

So it is official. I registered for the Philadelphia Rock n Roll half marathon. The Chef is also doing it, so there should be good company for the run, assiming that I can keep up.

Have a 4m run in Central Park tomorrow morning, which should be a nice easy run. Aiming for a 9.30 pace, but curious to see how I tackle the hills and my pacing during mile 2 and mile 4. Noticed this nagging shoulder pain that always happens at the beginning of mile 2, and can't figure out why it keeps happening.

Looking to close out week 3 of my training on a good note and then see really allow this to take off during week 4. Will be posting details of my mileage and pace so you can review and comment as you see fit.

Also got some new Balega socks from Citysports (near Rockerfeller Center), so will be posting a review of them. Race report tomorrow . . . .