Sun, Sept 28-Sat, Oct 4

Sun Sept 28: AM. O my God! It’s my birthday! I’m 27 years old! Arghh!!! Eeekk!! Neeyaahghhg!! Good grief!! What’ll I do? Run 27 miles that’s what —There! Ran from New Glarus to Madison, WI in 3 hours 20 mins for 27+ miles. First 4 miles were over rolling hills through the scenic countryside, then on the flat Badger State Trail and SW Path the rest of the way. It was sunny with a temp in the low 50s when starting off in NG and probably close to 70° by the time I made it to Madison.

Mon Sept 29: AM. An 80 min run over trails in the Mendota Lakeshore Nature Preserve and on streets and paths by the University. First 20 mins with the old man. It was sunny and around 60°. PM. An 80 min run around Lake Monona. It was sunny and in the mid 80s.

Tues Sept 30: AM. A 75 min run on the Capital City Trail and on the SW Path. Darkness giving way to mostly sunny skies, temp in the upper 50s. PM. In Deerfield, A 75 min run on the Glacial Drumlin Trail. It was partly sunny and 80°.

Wed Oct 1: AM. An 80 min run on the Capital City Trail, the SW Path, Monroe St, 5 laps (2000m) on the Edgewood track in 6:55, and on the Wingra Creek Path. Darkness giving way to partly cloudy skies, temp of 57°. PM. An 80 min run around Lake Wingra and over trails in the arboretum. It was mostly cloudy and 77°.

Thurs Oct 2: AM. A 2 hour run on the Capital City Trail and Lower Yahara Riverway Trail. Darkness giving way to mostly clear skies with a temp in the mid-upper 50s. PM. Terry Chambers Concert.

Fri Oct 3: AM. A 75 min run on the Mendota Lakeshore Path and over trails in the Lakeshore Nature Preserve. It was sunny and in the 60s. PM. A 75 min run on the Capital City Trail and on the Wingra Creek Path. It was sunny and 84°.

Sat Oct 4: AM. A 75 min run with the old man on the SW Path, the Wingra Creek Path, and on the Capital City Trail. It was sunny and 67°. PM. A 75 min run over residential streets in Maple Bluff. It was sunny and in the mid 80s.

I’m channeling my inner Mark Nenow— 140+ miles on the week. Only running fast when I feel like it. Which is most of the time.