A tiresome run~

Today, I ran the dirt trail for the first time in a month or there abouts.  It was brutal.  I could tell I am not very fit at all.  I had to stop and walk several times pushing my time out to almost 2 hours for the 9.5 mile course.  It was hot, too.

I’ve got a long way to go in preparation for the Big Butts 50k coming up in July.  A looong way to go.  However, I know that bit by bit I’ll get there.  If today’s trail run is any indication, I’ll be another week or two before I can manage it with any strength.  But today’s run is over and it’s under my belt, so I’ll be getting stronger because of it.

The rest of this week will be recreational (paved) trail and neighborhood street running.  Somehow, that seems easier than what I went through today.

Gotta run,

Chuck

The Vagabond Runner