Sayville Summerfest 4 miler

It has been a while since my last post. A busy few weeks at work have translated into a lack of free time. Of course it has also translated into a lack of time spent out on the roads.

"The hardest part of running a race is lining up at the start. That requires guts. The actual running is all about being too stupid to slow down."

On August 1st I ran the Sayville Summer Fest 4 miler with Dori and my brother Marc.

The race started at Sayville Running Company on Montauk Highway, down Main Street in Sayville, down to the ferry, along the water and back up to Main Street. Running down Main Street was a kick since the crowd had already started to gather for Summerfest and was very vocal in cheering every runner on.

I did the first mile in about 10:25. I hit mile two at around 21 and change. I have to apologize for Andrea for not recognizing her at the ferry terminal water station. Still not used to her being a brunette I guess. I wish could remember what my split for mile three was, but I was more focused on running through the shower of water spraying out of the fire truck than looking at the timer. Crossing the finish at 44:20 was a great feeling. I had hoped to be close to 10:30 splits, but I will happily take an 11:05 pace on this one.

Very proud of Dori for kicking butt and finishing in 51:40. Marc finished in 49:00 flat.

Later that day we brought Aidan to the carnival at Gillette Park. He saw a Ladybug ride and seemed like he wanted to go on it.

I buy a few tickets and hand one to Aidan. I tell him to hand it to the carnie as he walks through the gate and he does. Dori and I strap him in and step away. He seems okay, possibly even excited. Then the ride starts to move. He screams a scream I have never heard before. Each time he passes by Dori and I he puts his hands out as if to say "get me the hell off this thing." The carnie stops the ride to take him off and hands his ticket back to him. This has filled me with confidence for our upcoming trip to Sesame Place.

Status:

22.5 miles into my goal of running 50 miles by the 17th. Really need to put some serious miles in over the next few days. This may call for the treadmill.

Upcoming Races:

10/3 - RunAmuck - 5k obstacle course and giant mud pit.

10/18 - Asbury Park Relay Marathon - eight loops around Asbury Park, up to eight members per team. Sweet.

2/14 - Austin Half Marathon (?) - before I got hurt and stopped running ten years ago I was getting ready to run the Marine Corps Marathon. I am nowhere near ready to put myself out there for 26.2, but I think I am ready to punish myself with 13.1. Run a half marathon and get in a visit with the folks, my sister and nephew in one shot. I am just that efficient.