Run # 367 - A Slow Mile

Ran this one on May 20th, 2008, exactly one full calendar year after I started the streak.

Run # 366 - Year # 2, Run # 1

Run # 365 - The End of Year One Run

It wasn't pretty as I'm pretty sure Denver's heat and air isn't quite something a person like me gets accustomed to easily after a year of running mainly in Phoenix.

I ran along Cherry Creek again and took the Forerunner with me even though it didn't work that well.

I didn't feel too much adrenaline but I felt great after I was done.

A longer recap will follow with some highlights and thoughts from me on year # 1.

I also have a few people to thank who will never read this blog.

Run # 364 - The Downtown Denver Run

You were correct, downtown buildings seemingly disarm the Forerunner.

It's strange that didn't happen in Phoenix, but understandable considering how weak downtown Phoenix is when compared to downtown Denver.

I ran a short portion of this one downtown, but then crossed over to Cherry Creek for a while before looping back to my hotel.

After drinking the night before, something I don't recommend to prepare for running in the sun, I felt sluggish the entire time.

I also realized this was my 2nd day in a row of running during the middle of the day, something I'm completely against but do only when it's absolutely necessary.

It will be again for run # 365 on Sunday, when I plan to re-visit the Cherry Creek and complete year one of this streak.

Run # 363 - The Downtown Phoenix Run

This run was done prior to me leaving for Denver.

I only had about 15 minutes and I didn't enjoy the heat as it was about 4 pm when I started.

I ran aimlessly, with the highlight of running through Valley Metro's Central Station where someday I might catch the lightrail.

I also continued my tradition of running along the lightrail tracks, which is probably something I'll do even when the lightrail begins operation.

Run # 362 - The 16th St. Run

Saul Williams' "List of Demands (Reparations)" is a pretty good running song.

The Forerunner says I ran about 2.15 miles in 17:54:13, good for 8.19 minute miles.

Run # 363 in Downtown Phoenix on Friday.

Run # 361 - The Run # 1 Re-Visited Run

I ran the same route I started the streak with since I determined tonight will be the last night I could do it before 365.

It's about a 2.7 mile stretch around my neighborhood and I did it in just over 24 minutes..9 minute mile pace that again is too slow according to my "Virtual Partner," - the Forerunner.

Tomorrow I plan on running to Lifetime and back and Friday I will probably just do a short 1.3 miles or so before I head to Denver for Saturday and Sunday.

I am sort of perplexed as to how I'll exactly feel when I hit 365. I really don't think I'll be overjoyed, but I'm curious as to how I'll react when I cross the 1 mile marker that day. I wouldn't be shocked if I tripped and fell.

I will stand by my statement to many others though that I will hit 365 even if I have broken bones in both legs.

Many have also wished me luck in getting there as well and to all of you who aren't reading this I say "Thank you."