Autumn Running

Autumn is closing in much faster than I appreciate. In 1997, the first full year of The Streak, I began training to run a marathon on Thanksgiving morning. Much of the fall was filled with a rigid schedule of mileage, strength and speed workouts. I was running more than ever, and weekends were reserved for long runs.

 

I found it somewhat humorous that over a short period of time that an easy 30 minute run evolved into an hour and then to three hours just to have a training run for the day. I often think this early contextual experience of methodical training paved the way for the success and longevity of The Streak. I was firm in my resolve to run that first marathon. I'm sure that focused practiced led to daily exercise becoming a non-negotiable in my life.

 

Another interesting side effect is that I tend to associate Fall as the time to take long runs. I have a 10 mile race in early October. To date, I haven't done as much training as I should. I've been running around six miles. That said, I think it's time to stop writing, put on my shoes and start running.

 

Enjoy the lovely weather. Take long runs.

 

Tom