The Oregon Trail

Thanks Fleet Feet for recommending DryMax socks. They were perfect yesterday during my 5 mile workout. I am officially blister free right now. I think I'll be buying a lot more of those.

Part of my blister free day may be that after speaking with several runners, I found out that sometimes it's better to "drain" a blister. Sounded horrible, but I was determined to get rid of it. After showing my trophy to several people and hearing repeatedly that it likely won't go away on its own, I decided it was time for some pioneer medicine.

Afterward, all I could think of was elementary school and playing The Oregon Trail. After putting some antibiotics and bandages on it, I announced to Neil that "Beth died from dysentery."

Just like magic - the next day, I was ready to go!!!! With my new socks on and no huge bubble on the side of my foot, I went the five miles without much problem - except boredom. Around mile 3 or so, I start thinking of just random stuff. I think it's the exhaustion setting it. It makes me think just crazy things.

For example, one day last week I could have sworn I smelled McDonald's french fries. At first I was annoyed because what sicko would bring that into a gym. Instead of dwelling on it, I made myself believe that was the smell of my sweat and that I really needed to keep going. See - crazy thoughts!!!

The snow and ice provided a little entertainment. While I was on the treadmill staring aimlessly out the window at the weather, I was periodically snapped by to reality by a few pickup truck drivers that didn't realize how icy the parking lot was. One did a 360.

For the first time, I left the gym tired but able to walk normal and Neil left with his knees hurting him.

Today is our rest day and while I don't look forward to the 5 miles tomorrow, I'm happy knowing I can rest today :)