Life

So there has been little activity lately. Mostly because I have not ran many races this year. Been busy (excuses). My runs have shortened which has allowed my pace to quicken so that's not all bad. Only running between 25-30 miles per week but I am eager to slow down and go far again. As far as shoes, I have not laced up a pair of sneakers since the middle of October 2010. I have been running exclusively in my homemade huaraches. Some decent distances and even a half marathon. I am on my third pair. Not that they wear out, just in search of a better design. I started in 4mm Vibram Cherry. Very hard rubber. I ran >300 mile with virtually no wear. I then tried 6mm Vibram Morflex. A softer closed cell neoprene that is less dense then the cherry so the weight is the same even though its thicker. I have about 300 miles on this pair and and it has some very slight wear. I think this is easily 1500-2000 miles sole. That's very much conjecture. I suppose a lot can happen between 300 miles and then. I am very interested in trail running in sandals and more specifically, ultra trail running in them. The soles I have previously used are terrible in mud. There is just no traction. I have recently ordered a sheet of the Vibram Newflex, an aggressively treaded 8mm closed cell neoprene. They should be delivered this week.

So... other  updates...Graduated from optometry school,

Moved back to Indiana,

Bought an optometry practice inside a Lenscrafters in the mall,

Getting schooled on how to run a business with many long days. Finally, after 2.5 months, things are beginning to run more smoothly. Thus, I can get back to running, further and more regularly.

Last post I was considering running the Swamp Stomper in Vibrams...acheived.

Got some hot spots but no major blisters.

Stubbed my toe in the first mile and was pretty sure I broke my foot. It was swollen at the finish but healed quickly. The terrain was heinous, but dryer than years past. Finished in 7:18.

Liam just turned 2.

That's been it for length this year. I did not run a spring marathon. Being occupied trying to repair our house for selling after graduation. Finally setlled, finally home, ready for more.

More to come. There are big plans for 2012.