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Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Running Update

Well how are things going out there? Things are getting really busy here - we have preseason soccer starting the 10th of August and a lot of emailing and phone calling to do before then. This is a fun time of year because its almost time to really see what the '08 team will look like when they all come to practice. Plus I absolutely hate being on the phone and doing all the paperwork so I can finally get back to the practice field and actually coach soccer.
Running has been going well. I love it, I really do. For some reason the older I get the more time I need to think things through. Probably not quite as sharp as I was in the early days of my life. Anyway being out running for 4 or 5 miles gives me the time to process all that's going on. I don't even take an Ipod with me and it still goes quick. Trust me I'm not running quick but thinking about all the stuff I need to do or have done makes the run go fast. The bad news is my knees are killing me. No its not the old man thing. Trust me I know I'm not 20 anymore its more just flat out pain in my knee caps. My legs are always tired - I know that feeling, its something more. I'm going to try a different course - I'm running on to uneven ground. I will also try to actually buy some good running shoes. I really want to get to the 10 mile mark but have been stuck at five for too long. I'll keep you updated. You kids stay out of trouble - hugs not drugs.

Later

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Jeff,

Kirk convinced me of my need to see a running shoe specialist and let them monitor my running to pick the right shoes. I have no idea if it helped, but they do make my ankles stay even when I run.

Josh

Kirk Wimberley said...

Why have you been "stuck" at 5? Try this - the next time you get to the 5 mile mark, just keep moving one foot in front of the other. I have a sneaking suspicion that it's your mind stopping you at 5, not your legs. :) Great job though! I'm impressed at your quick progress!! Let's go for a run the next time I'm in Wichita Falls.