Today's Run- July 11

Finally got out and ran in the park. The temperature and humidity levels were perfect for the morning run. There was a lot of activity in the park, more than typical at 5:30 AM. Usually it is us runners, bikers and the occasional person walking their dog. Today the activity centered in the preparations for tomorrow's Bon Jovi concert on the Great Lawn. The Park Drive will be closed tomorrow between 72nd and 86 Streets so maybe I should run on one of the river paths. Activity Route: Central Park Loop- Home S Elev. Avg: 76 ft Location: New York City, NY Elev. Gain: +13 ft Date: 07/11/08 Up/Downhill: [+501/-488] Time: 05:30 AM Difficulty: 2.8 / 5.0 Weather: Fair 67 F temp; 65% humidity 67 F heat index; winds NE 3 Performance Distance: 8.03 miles Time: 1:00:09 Speed: 8.0 mph Pace: 7' 29 /mi Calories: 1055 Map New York City, New York

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Today's Run- July 9

Third day in a row running on a treadmill. I hope to be running outside tomorrow and just in time for a break in the weather. Performance Distance: 6.38 miles Time: 0:45:00 Speed: 8.5 mph Pace: 7' 03 /mi Calories: 890

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Thanks for the Shout-out...

Today I received a most generous and unsolicited shout-out from Dawn at Myveryownrunningblog.blogspot.com. Dawn is an old friend who is running this year's NYC Marathon with Team Reeve and raising $10,000 in honor of her dad who suffered spinal cord injury many years ago. Check out her blog (its funny) to find out how you can support her.

Today's Run- July 8

Another treadmill run at the gym. I will confess, I find running on a treadmill much harder than running outside. One, I always feel there is not enough ventilation at the gym. I am always gasping for air. Two, having to keep a constant unchanging pace is hard to do. I always feel like constantly adjusting and readjusting my pace as I go along on a run. Lastly, it is boring as hell; there is nothing to see. Anyway today I felt hotter inside the gym than I think I would have been outside running in the 90 degree temperature. Performance Distance: 6.15 miles Time: 0:45:00 Speed: 8.2 mph Pace: 7' 19 /mi Calories: 789

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Today's Run- July 7

Because of time constraints I find myself running on a treadmill a lot more often than I desire. For half of this week I am alone with my two girls so running outside is not an option. I make due on a treadmill at the gym near work when I can. Here are today's stats. Performance Distance: 6.50 miles Time: 0:46:00 Speed: 8.5 mph Pace: 7' 04 /mi Calories: 807

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July 4th Parade Pictures

Here are some picks from the 4th of July parade in East Longmeadow, MA where I spent most the weekend. It was rainy and I got zero runs in but it was relaxing. One thing I don't get is the connection between Independence Day and the clown in the picture above.

Happy Independence Day...

We are heading to Massachusetts for the 4th of July for some traditional Independence Day parading and BBQing. I hope for at least one good run while I am up there. I will post pictures and details when I return to NYC. Happy 4th everybody.