Getting a familiar feeling

I ran a semi-trial mile in 5:42 today. I didn't gas it all out. I had planned on just a pace check but felt pretty good so stepped it up to a semi fast mile. The thing I like about my training here lately is that I'm interested in pushing myself.
I took a peek at the State Record book today and was reminded that I hold every age-group record(50-54) from a 5k thru the marathon. I'm getting a bit of my confidence back. No sense in bashing myself for getting a bit slower. I'm still running pretty decently.

Refocused

My whining about diminishing performance is embarrassing. I've got to quit bashing myself because my times are not what they once were. There are many more things going right for me than what is going wrong. I need to appreciate my health, fitness, and ability to function as well as I do. I am determined to get this phase of my life in positive order.

Retirement

I haven't run a step for 5 days. My last race was a real disappointment. My performance is a whisper compared to the roar I once made. Maybe it's time to quit.

Wind driven

Brenda drove me to the northern fringe of town. I ran back with a frisky tail-wind making for a spirited five miler. I wish running always came that easily.