Tigard HS loop with an extension through the business park and to the east side of the freeway. Pretty much a continual drizzle the entire time. Glad I wore my vest and had gloves. My left foot was feeling a little off last night and this morning pre-run. Had me pretty worried that my injury was creeping back but I felt fine during the run and now after. Hopefully it's nothing. Y2 (442) Year in Review 2009 was okay. It felt like I ran a lot. My wife would say too much. That's what it's all about--finding a balance. To race well you have to put in the miles and I want to race while I still have some speed in my legs. But family comes first so we'll see what 2010 brings. I ran my most miles ever in a week (90 twice), month (339), and year (2497) but only raced 5 times. Uh...that's not enough. Part of that was due to focusing so much on the Eugene Marathon but the injury that sidelined me for 2 months, a new job and move to Portland didn't help either. Best race of the year was the Pear Blossom 10 Miler in April when I averaged 5:12/mile for 10 miles. I wish I could have found a half marathon around that time so I could have had a shot a lowering my pr to sub 1:10. Just 1 marathon this year (Eugene) where I placed in the top 10 although the time was slower than I had hopped. Biggest disappointment was the injury to my left foot. Still not sure if it was a bone spur or a stress fracture but the 2 months off seems to have healed it. 2nd biggest disappointment was not being able to run the Portland Marathon as a result of the foot troubles. Next year! Eh. That's it. I need to race more in 2010.
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