UPPING THE PACE

I know people read this blog. They have both told me they do, so just in case either of my regulars is vaguely interested, here's the training update.

Monday I finally broke 60 minutes for my six miles morning workout - 58 minutes 15 seconds - with more than a little help from the Passion album on my Ipod. When I registered for the Cow Harbor Race, I said I'd do the 10K (6.25 miles) in 60 minutes so it looks like I'm on schedule.

Looks like! Problem is that was in the gym on the treadmill, not out there where the Asics meet the road.

But I'm upping it gradually on the road and figured it would be good motivation for me to share here that tomorrow just after the sun gets up and before the neighbors can laugh from behind their drapes, I'm planning to pass another milestone for outdoor effort.

You might notice I'm giving you no statistics about what I'm doing outside! That's because it's not too spectacular, except of course for the fact that to anyone who has known me over the years of serious obesity, it's pretty remarkable that Rog is even talking at all about running, speeds and distances.

Progress report to follow!!! Say a prayer for me tonight!!!