- Site:
- http://openmikey.blogspot.com
- Miles:
- 17872 total / 93 in 2013
- Goal:
2013: Move 3650 miles under my own power. Climb a 14er (or two or three) in Colorado. Ride 200 miles in one day. Run a 100-miler.
Mike Neifert ran: I woke up to my blari...
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- 10 miles
- 01:39 time
- 09:38 pace
- 1571 calories
- details
I woke up to my blaring alarm at 5:20. Ugh! I rolled out of bed, stopped the BEEP, BEEP, BEEP and headed for the back side of the house. I dressed quickly, checked in on dailymile, posted my dailymission answer, then headed out the door around 5:40.
I hadn't yet run the far southwest side of town yet this week, so I headed that way. I ran down to Highway 54 and took it across town till the sidewalk ran out. From there I zigged and zagged until I found myself at Ridgeway. That's when my pattern of north-then-south-then-north-then-south began.
It was interesting to run this side of town since I don't usually visit it. I ran in unfamiliar territory, waving at unfamiliar dogs. Thankfully they were all lazy or on a chain.
When I got to Jackson, I spotted a man out enjoying a cup of coffee outside what I thought was a business. I was pretty thirsty, so I asked if I could have a drink of water. He acted kind of strange, but agreed. When I stepped into the "lobby" of this "business", I discovered why he had hesitated. I was a stranger and this was his HOUSE! I was a little embarrassed, but thankful for the drink. I tipped my cup back, drained it, then continued on my way with a "Thank you. Have a nice day."
The rest of the run was pretty dull. I started feeling a little queasy at some point, but it never developed into full-fledged nausea. I ran back home and stopped my Garmin at just under 1:39. With today's 10+ I'm a little over half way to my 60-mile goal for the week.
Ah yes, the kindness of strangers! Great morning run Mike!
11 months ago • Like
Great zig zagging Mike. Nice neighbourly meeting :-)
11 months ago • Like
That was a great run! Gotta love the kindness of strangers.
11 months ago • Like
Crazy morning/dead of the night time - great run though :)
11 months ago • Like
Thanks, all. If I had known it was his house, I wouldn't have asked.
11 months ago • Like
Great run Mike. I can imagine this guy's reaction to your request. But I suppose telling him you thought his home was a business wouldn't have been good either. :-)
11 months ago • Like
I did tell him that. It was a metal building with a garage next to three large glass panels with a sliding glass door. It did NOT look like a house.
11 months ago • Like • 1 person
It was very nice inside. Wood floor with nice furniture.
11 months ago • Like
Stop by tomorrow and ask for a latte....
11 months ago • Like • 1 person
31 miles of running in 3 days is impressive. Especially for someone not claiming to be a runner.
11 months ago • Like
Thanks for the idea, Todd. I might have to claim that title yet, Tyler.
11 months ago • Like
hehe...did you see him pour the glass of water??? Hah! That is funny. I like the idea of a latte. But bring your own mug!! Oh yeah, nice run!!
11 months ago • Like
Good work!
11 months ago • Like
super job Mike!!
11 months ago • Like
Thanks, all. I filled my glass from the tap, Erik.
11 months ago • Like
You are going to know that whole entire little town like the back of your hand by the time you are done running your 100 mile race!
11 months ago • Like
LOL! I'm sure I will, Karla. I need to do some running on dirt too, so I'll know the countryside too. Want to run part of the 100 miles with me? We're running from Wichita to Haviland.
11 months ago • Like
When is it again? I maybe up to running part of it with you!!
11 months ago • Like
We start Nov 9. Not sure on the time yet. We'll start from the Friends Ministry Center on Maple across from Friends University.
11 months ago • Like
Great miles Mike!
11 months ago • Like
Thanks, Craig.
11 months ago • Like
another nice run Mike!!
11 months ago • Like
Thanks, David.
11 months ago • Like