Rebound

Today, our pace group completed a recovery run of 8 miles in order to recover from last week's run of 16 miles and to prepare for next week's whopper of 18 miles.

This was the best run I've experienced in the past 3 months. My pace was solid and I was able to keep under 15 minutes per mile, averaging about 14-14.30 minute miles. We used a 1.30 run and a 3 minute speed walk pace. I figure if I ran the whole time, I would be averaging a 10 minute mile. I finished in 1.58 minutes including bathroom and water breaks, so I actually did even better if I factor that in. Also, I accidentally over ran the point where you turn around after 4 miles until I heard people yelling: "Dan Turn Around!" "You went to far!" I didn't see the mile marker.

My overall goal is still two-fold: Raise as much money as possible in the fight against AIDS, and just to finish. I have no cares whatsoever about my final time, I just want to make the 14th street bridge (20 mile point) before 2 pm. Today, my pace was right on schedule.

Speaking about raising money. What a week! My wonderful colleagues at the greatest Association on Earth, and even some former CEA friends combined to donate over $3000!
Please visit my donation page to see them on my scrolling donation banner!

http://www.aidsmarathon.com/participant.asp?runner=DC-0334&EventCode=MC06


Karen Chupka
Elaine Cole-My Mom
Sylvia Devore
Tara Dunion
Charles Eaton
John and Andrea Ferris
Bart Gustafson
Robin Hatfield (Shultz)
Robbi Lycett
Molly McLearn
Michael Petricone
Annemarie Ramirez
Rob and Maryanne Roy
Carole Russo
Susan Schreiner
Gary Shapiro
Todd Thibodeaux
Siri Tyler

If you would like to consider a donation, I would very much appreciate it. However, those who are helped by the Whitman Walker Clinic would appreciate it even more!

Again, the web address is:
http://www.aidsmarathon.com/participant.asp?runner=DC-0334&EventCode=MC06


I am now halfway trough my 6 month training, and it has been a rush. Thank you so much for your moral support and your donations in the fight against AIDS!

Dan

Total Training Weeks: 12
Total Training Miles: 178