Finally getting back in the swing of things running-wise. Got my training plan loaded on the calendar, race picked out, and ready to go. Word to the wise - if you are in race shape, don't stop running. I stopped, or rather ran very very inconsistently for about 4-5 months. Man it's brutal, I wouldn't say that I'm "starting over," because when I started I could barely do 3 miles, and I'm still able to to 3 at a pretty brisk pace, however beyond 3 is going to tax me quite a bit. The whole process is being both complicated and compounded by the stupid hills. I hate hills. Chicago is flat, closest thing to a hill is an on ramp. Missouri, for those that are unaware, is not flat. Which makes training day after day even more taxing. There's also a bit of complication because there's not miles and miles of lake front trail to run on, so finding enough run-able space is also a bit of a challenge. But alas, I'll get it done and I'm looking forward to the Kansas City Half-Marathon on October 16, it'll make the 3rd 1/2, so, good times.
I wrote this like: Stephen King
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