May

Ran 8.5 miles yesterday. Rode 10 today, and then ran 15 miles.

Yesterday's run was challenging - the boys followed along on the River Greenway. Finn crashed twice. We had to stop a few times. They packed money and we picked up Snickers and Gatorade at a bike shop along the way. It was a nice run. The boys got to see some of the street life that resides under the bridges of this small town. I suppose that's a good life lesson...that people sleep under bridges because they have no where else to go. Even in a city the size of Fort Wayne, IN. Maybe this lesson is a little early for them, but I didn't make it out to be a big deal. It does make me feel good though when I can tuck my kids into their nice, safe, clean, warm childhood bedroom at night. It would be a reach - but I could be under a bridge somewhere I guess.......but, no, probably not.

Moving past my social commentary: Today I rode 10 miles on my trainer, in the garage. It looked like rain. I bored quickly of riding indoors, so I decided to run long today in preparation of next weekend's 1/2 marathon in Indianapolis. I felt horrible today. Stopped and walked briefly at mile 13. I just wasn't into working out like I need to be. My motivation has been wanning lately. Hit my usual water stops at the skate park, and then the Johnny Appleseed park. In summer I sneak around and find a hose if I'm desperate just to catch a drink in the West Central neighborhood. Employing the same approach as the gentlemen living under the bridges I suppose. Running 7.5 miles away from home is a forced distance run. I was tired, wet (slight rain), and unmotivated, but when you're 7 miles from home on foot you might as well keep running.

The world is so plush and green right now. Little baby leaves are on everything. Go outside.