The Road Heads Home Today

Well my vacation in S.W. Florida comes to an end today. Tonight I jet back to Chicago. I have enjoyed running around the island, and encountering the happy people as I run by. Of course the 80 degree weather returns as soon as I leave - oh well.

Tomorrow I will head to the gym for a bit of cross training and running. All the training this week will culminate in a 9 mile run over the weekend.

For me the long runs are weekly goals. Instead of thinking I have to get ready for 26.2 miles, I think this week I have to be ready for ___ miles. Mentally it is easier for me to handle. I wonder if other runners feel the same way?

I will be glad to get back to my normal eating habits. Vacations can sometimes throw you off your good habits. No...I have not eaten a cake or anything. I have had a little more at mealtime than I normally have. My dad keeps trying to give me the larger steak, or larger amount of whatever - ironic isn't it.

:-)Charlie