Revisiting the Decker Loop

I stayed home and did 100+ crunches and 60 push ups instead of going to the gym...more time effective and I can watch the food network at the same time.

I mentioned to one of the women at the barn, who is new, that I was going running tonight and she asked if I did ride and tie races (2 people and one horse - one person rides as far as the other person can run, ties the horse and starts running.  When the other person gets to the horse they get on and ride past the runner to a predetermined spot and ties the horse and so on).  I said no but suggested she start running and since she has a suitable horse for the sport we could use it.

I had a great run tonight on the Decker course.  Ran 7.3 miles at an average pace of 8:58...felt great.  I love running in the country...it's dark and quiet so there isn't outside noise to cut in on my IPod and thoughts.  I feel right back on track and now just have to resist the temptation to do too much too soon.

Got home at 10pm and had a great meal of Orzo with a little butter and parm. and a berry smoothie.  Probably not the most nutritious but really, really good.   Maybe I'll have some pineapple for dessert.