CIM Training Week 7, Day 4: 3 taper miles

Happy Thanksgiving! I had thought about running a Turkey Trot a few months ago, but with the Califoria International Marathon looming in a week and a half, I decided not to. I still had a run to do, so I went out with my son this morning, me on foot, he on the bike.

He had a blast, but ended up falling twice. He also had trouble going up & over the raised railroad tracks, and got slowed when we had to stop to wait for traffic crossing the street. Obviously I wasn't going to break any speed records today, but had a nice time with my son for a half hour or so.





Splits
Mile 1: 9:28
Mile 2: 9:41
Mile 3: 9:43

3 miles, 28:34, 9:48/mi average, 344 calories burned

The rest of the day was a typical Thanksgiving. We took a nap after my run, then did some baking and went to Grandma's house, where we had dinner. I played Battleship with my son, and when we got home, we put the kids to bed.

The countdown for CIM continues! I'm not entirely sure how I'll deal with next week's reduced mileage for taper week 3. It should be interesting. :)

From Twitter 11-25-2009

• 09:39:51: Yes, "Release, Release" ♫ http://blip.fm/~gun05
  
• 09:45:58: listening to "Jethro Tull - A Christmas Song" ♫ http://blip.fm/~guncf
  
• 11:33:30: Sacramento Bee's #CIM Tips, Miles 14-17: http://bit.ly/5ZJCsU
  
• 12:49:50: THERE ARE FOUR LIGHTS!
  
• 13:21:34: http://twitpic.com/qwquu - Look who greeted me on my run!
  
• 14:03:37: I just love Pandora while running, especially when they randomly play Rush, "Marathon"! ♫ http://blip.fm/~gv3bm
  
• 14:19:32: MapMyRun.com: Updated 2009/11/25 . 553 (kcal). 5.25 mi.. 00:54:34
  
• 14:23:23: Ran 5 mi (9:04, 10:56, 9:36, 10:00, 9:24) in 49:03, 9:48/mi average, walked .3miles - http://bit.ly/8Opp2h
  
• 21:59:18: The uniforms given to the youth corps kids in V look like the post-Earth Alliance uniforms on Babylon 5
  
• 22:16:56: Watching the "Where Are They Now" TBL special. Great stuff!
  
• 22:34:42: Why does Fleet Feet recommend staying off your feet Friday & Saturday if Friday & Saturday are the #CIM expo?
  
• 22:52:31: Julie? Not Julie! Why do we need to see where Julie is now?
  
• 22:55:27: Vicky, Vicky, Vicky. *sigh*
  
• 23:10:17: New post on my blog: CIM Training Week 7, Day 3: 5 taper miles: So today wasn't as fast as yesterday. That's ok, i... http://bit.ly/4tl5bL
  

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