So, I'm stoked. I ran twice this week, pretty hard both times, though only for a half hour each session. Tomorrow I am going for my first "long run" in quite a while. I ran a week of three runs  two weeks ago which served as rehab, that included a "long run" of 7 miles I think. However, pain made me stop running. I think I've healed up since then. My last run two days ago was barefoot for .75 miles then completed in my Puma H-streets after that which are extremely low profile. Yet, none to very little pain in achilles and ankle of left foot. Excellent. So, I look forward to a 2 hour easy long run tomorrow early in the am. Gonna be early, my favorite time to run. Can't wait. The best part is I'm virtually pain free. Stoked!

Been quite a while. The reasons are two: 1) The usual. I got bit by a different passion and dove in-guns. Bought quite a few. I am well stocked now, thank you. 2) I've been injured. My inner right groin muscle has been injured since the 50K last November, and my left achilles as well since I hurt it barefoot running early in the spring. I still believe in barefoot running and minimal footwear. I just jumped in too much too soon on top of tendonitis. So, I haven't been running. I occasionally would try one when I felt better but invariably it would hurt. I quite completely for a few weeks and tried again. Four runs so far over last week, and my ankle hurts again slightly. It's below my ankle bone protrusion on my left outer ankle, so I don't think it's my achilles, though that hurts too when I flex my foot downward, pointing the toes, or pull on the toes. I may have to go to a doctor, though I think I'm going to try and rehab it myself. Either way, I'm out of commission for running long distances till next year probably. We'll see. I miss the woods. I had a delightful surprise run at Lake Nocamihxon state park few days ago. I was driving by, pulled in, pulled my shorts on, and went for a 2.5 mile jaunt on new trails. Refreshing, as I was down and out in my moods. The Lord gave me a gift, what I needed at that moment, to help me lift my spirits. Thank you Lord. Extra oxygen while reveling in God's creation is a good thing. So, I'll keep "y'all" (if there's anybody out there) posted. I will also review a new book I read Born To Run about the Mas Loco Race down in Copper Canyon, Chihuahua, Mexico with the Tarahumara, or Rarumari- The Running People. Mas Excellente.