Go for it Jenny!

Jenny Barringer will be going to the Olympic Trials the end of next month in Oregon. Jenny was coached in middle school by my best friend and former teammate Ken Rohr in Florida before going on to become one of the best high school runners in the state of Florida under my other teammate & friend from UCF, Jay Getty.

Jenny was one who inspired me to get back into running after a long lay off when I saw her run in the Reebok indoor games in 05 when she was a HS senior.

She continues with great success in her collegiate career at the University of Colorado winning the NCAA steeplechase as a freshman. Below is a video of her career as a Buffalo.

Good Luck Jenny!

New Shoes and a Ladybug!

A few weeks ago I bought some new running shoes. I haven't been exactly logging a lot of miles lately (I've been a little sick lately) so what better way to get motivated than to get some new running shoes. I know women usually get excited about new shoes but runners also have this strange obsession with them as well - after all without our feet we wouldn't get very far right??

So I trekked down to see my friend Kevin and Hanlon's Shoes in Hyannis and picked up some new Brooks Adrenaline's.

While I got ready for my long 2 mile run...lol... Melanie was working on her book report and Kylie was playing quietly in the Family room. After my run I can home to find a Ladybug in the house - I feel lucky already! A pain free run and home in time for dinner with my family. Have a great Easter everyone.

Dennis Dash - Last Race for a while

Another great way to end the year is by running a race! Unfortunately it may be my last one for a while. Yup that hip is acting up again. I may have to find a new sport. I had been cutting back the miles for a few weeks. Trying to get enough races in the grand prix to qualify for an award may be difficult now. I'm officially taking a few weeks off from running then I'll see what happens.

Andrea Holden 5K

Last weekend I ran in the Andrea Holden 5K. It was a bright sunny day but a little chilly (low 30s at the start). Around 500 runners at this year's event - I think that is there largest turn out so far. I finished in 51st place with a time of 21:06. About a minute faster than the raw bar in Mashpee a month ago. So the running seems to be coming along. Running between 20-25 miles a week right now.

Next up will be a the CCAC grand prix series starting this weekend in Chatham. There is a series of 7 races/runs all on Sunday mornings. These are quite fun. 5$ and we bring some food to help out the host. Where else can you run with 60-70 of your friends for 5$ and eat all kinds of food after.

If you run 5 of them and your a member (cost $20 to join) you will get an award at the end. You don't have to be a member to come run at one of these races nor do you have to race. In fact I'll probably just use this Sunday as a training run.

This weekend's run will be at Campari's Bistro in Chatham at 11am on Sunday. Bring your $5 and I'll see you there. Go to the CCAC website for details and directions.

Edaville 2 mile Fun Run

Recently I ran in the 2 mile fun run at Edaville. It was a blast! I hadn't run in a race like this in a very long time. First it was short (under 3 miles) and it was mostly x-country. I finished 5th out of 161 and 2nd in my age group with a time of 12:50.

Next up will the the Andrea Holden 5k road race in Dennis the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

Running Update - 5K Raw Bar

Well I'm back running again since the doc told me I should at least do a few miles a week - Just not any marathon's just yet. Today after a few weeks of training again I entered in the 1st Annual Raw Bar 5K in Mashpee. Great job for a first time event. Lots of food & drinks at the end which is great!

I ended up winning my age division by 1 sec (22:15). Not bad but it was a "1st annual" and most of the fast guys are gearing up for the Cape Cod Marathon/Relay on Sunday. I'll be there lending a hand but no racing tomorrow for me. Next race in a few weeks? Maybe.

See you on the roads.

Marathon Update

OK I know I said I signed up for.... and started training for another marathon (Marine Corps). Doesn't look like that is going to happen since I haven't done any serious training since the end of August. Work has consumed me this month and with the hip starting to ache here and there it was all too easy to defer to 08. Not to mention that I was going to have to go it alone in DC.

I have been running here and there but probably needed to take a break again anyway. I'll be back on the roads soon enough.