The Phoenix update

It's been a long time. Mostly because I don't think anybody reads this but me and I haven't felt like writing lately. It's been a little crazy moving from Flagstaff to Phoenix. I am really enjoying living here. The weather has been boringly beautiful. Just the same thing everyday, sunny and warm. It's been nice to have family and friends visit lately.

I'm trying to get back into a workout/running ruitine, but it's difficult with so many changes. Paige and I signed up for a 5k. I've been training for that, but not too seriously. I do think I'll break my PR, but I'm still going to be a bit slower than I would like to be. My weight has been a struggle lately. A combination of easy access to great food, and not piling on as many miles. I'm sure if I got it down, by 5k time would be much faster.

The running has been ok. Lunchtime runs aren't as interesting as city streets replace the forest trails of Flagstaff. I did find a nice little "park" that has trails that go into some hills and behind some crazy nice houses. My speedwork has come a long way and I'm getting more and more comfortable with running "fast".

Summer is going to be a challenge. To avoid the extreme heat I plan on doing a combination of treadmill and early morning runs and up the cross training in the pool and on the bike. Biking doesn't seem to be as miserable in the heat. I figure since I survived biking around in the Texas heat in a shirt and tie, I can probably manage. I don't see myself doing any races until next fall/winter because the training will be too brutal this summer. The tenative plan is to do the rock n roll half in Phoenix next January.

Later,

Justin