DST has officially started, and that means that spring is here as long as you don’t live in Columbus, OH where they got 20″ of snow yesterday. Serves them buckeyes right. But for most of us, it means putting away your headlamp and reflective vest (unless you run in the morning where now it will be darker), and heading out the door with renewed vigor. It is amazing what power daylight has on someones mental well being
Here in Colorado, it has been documented that we receive an average of 300 days of sunlight per year which always puts us in the top five. You see a lot of people walking around with smiles on their faces and with seemingly not a care in the world. Oh wait, that’s the students from Colorado University in Boulder that are high.
Did a 20 mile run yesterday and even though I’m feeling a little bit sore, overall I feel good. There were some hilly sections which were a little bit strenuous, especially that hill in the last half mile. But that’s over with and this week is a recovery week which I actually don’t like, but I know is essential for avoiding injuries. Plus this coming weekend is the start of a 3 day St. Patrick’s Day celebration (along with my birthday, hint hint), so a nice short run on Saturday will be most welcome before I start to have a few pints.
I was diagnosed with MS about 4 years ago and I am one of the lucky ones. I don't have too many problems associated with it, and the disease has actually slowed down. I took up running 3 years ago just to see if I could do it. So far I've run 3 marathons in a year and a half.