Kota Trails...: 2012

Dogging my way through....

I like winging it... A "Type A" personality I am not. I do love to race it up however, and for the last few years I have embraced the lifestyle of an endurance athlete- endless training, lack of a social life, and always, always, always having sore legs...

I dabbled in triathlon back in the day (mid 90's), but it came easy back then, being 16, unbreakable, and a zippy fast xcountry runner. 13 years of smokey bars and rocknroll debauchery had me questioning a return and I am surprised as anyone to find myself in better shape than I ever been, going farther than I ever have, and still being able to sling a guitar and belt out a tune or two...

The musician in me hides when the racing flats come on and the runner in me cringes when I down a shot (or three) of the whiskey... So this will be my attempt to keep a foot in each of the world's that move me to act... writing a song... running 20 miles... there really is no difference. It is what it is!!

Monday, January 9, 2012

About that streak....

Started Dec. 31st 2010.
Made it through. Still going.
The early months were the toughest. Not enough miles invested.
Almost forgot only once. That was a hard get out of bed.
Nightly routine.
The return of the two-a-day.
Wore running shorts year round. Always prepared. In addition to it being a cutting edge fashion statement.
The run commute. Summertime fun.
Get hurt- streak ends, so best not get hurt. Conserve, conserve, and save some for the next run.
Serious self- monitoring. Tune in, but also tune out.
Brushing teeth while running, twice.
Anytime. Anyplace. Accountable.
2 miles a day after 100 miles. Absolute Brutality.
Rain isn't so bad. At least you can skip the shower. Scratch that... Rain sucks.
Recovery runs do exist. You just have to run slow. Nope... slower than that.
Always felt better after.
In a 24 hour day, there's always time to run a couple miles.

"with hope in our hearts and wings on our heels”

Why hello there bicycles... Here's to 2012.