So much has been going on…where to start

Running –

I have gotten in a lot of good miles the past few days.  Saturday I woke up bright and early and ran in the rain.  Megan and I did 15 miles – well she had done 4 earlier so 19 for her.  It was a nice slow pace and it was the most consecutive miles I have ran this year.  We averaged a 9:41 pace and that was not stopping my watch at water breaks and stop lights.  Sunday I only managed 5.  I wanted to do 8, but it was rainy and I wasn’t feeling it.  So then on Monday – I killed it.  My dad had gotten into town Sunday night, but I still ran first thing in the morning Monday before we started doing stuff.  A 6 mile run that was fast, faster, and fastest.  Splits were: 8:57, 8:48, 8:39, 8:21, 8:08, and 7:39.  I have no idea where those miles came from.  It was cooler temps and I think I was just excited my dad was in town.  Followed that run up with 4 quick ones on Tuesday.  Again – great negative splits: 8:38, 8:27, 8:15 and 7:57.  Hoping for 35-40 miles this week. 

I have another 15K/half marathon weekend set up.  I also have my phone set to track several people who are doing the Chicago Marathon.  I think I am going to run with my phone on Sunday just so I can check on them.  I am not going for any times this weekend, just finishing so no pressure.

Monday Night Football –

Was AWESOME!  Dad couldn’t believe all the Bears fans and I think he was impressed with Jerry World aka the stadium.  We saw so many Bears fans it was ridiculous.  My favorite line was one guy shouting ‘Welcome to Soldier Field’ because we just dominated the place.  The game was great.  My throat hurt from all the cheering I was doing and there was lots of jumping.  We had great seats and I even ran into a friend I haven’t seen in a long time.  A very cool experience!

 No Zoom - these were our seats!

Volleyball –

So I either jammed or broke my poor little pinkie finger.  It is just going to fall off one of these days.  Currently have it taped to my ring finger and that is helping a lot, but typing is hard.  I am going to try and play Thursday since I don’t hit – I just pass.  Serving might be a problem, but I do have a sub lined up if I can’t go.

Just have to make it through today and tomorrow at work, then another long weekend.