And we're back

Ok, I've been running.  Blogging isn't my thing.  Running is my thing, so is fixing runners.  I've been running consistently since I lost motivation in December.  I've even put on 7 runs on the treadmill, which is exactly 4 more training runs than I have ever been on the treadmill for.  Ice was the factor on 3 of the runs, 2 were due to sub zero windchills, and 2 were due to lack of time. 

I'm up to a 16 mile long run Saturday, followed by 5 today.  I would usually take Sunday off, but it was 65 degrees exactly a week after it was 0.  It was bound to happen.  I ran the 16 w/ a couple Boston quality runners for the first time Sunday, and they tried to drop me starting at mile 14.  They didn't.  I was on their heels and our last 4 miles were progressively faster: 7:15, 7:15, 6:45, 6:30.  They said I'm Boston material.  I already knew that.  Its confidence.  If I didn't think I could make Boston, I wouldn't set that goal. 

I've already committed myself to 2 marathon times.  Sub 3:10, or 3:30 plus.  I'll BQ, or I'll blow up around mile 22.  Either way I won't be able to walk the next day.  Only a runner would understand...