A day off before big weekend

On Thursday, I was still stinging after Wednesday's speed workout. I had intended to take the day off Thursday, but my legs were screaming for me to do something, so I hit the stationary bike for 40 minutes. Felt good to get some blood flowing through there as I recovered.

For Friday night, I decided to take the night off and have plans to do a long run on Saturday and perhaps a 4-5 miler on Sunday. The weather should be decent, so I'm hoping to do my long run on Saturday at a swift pace and hopefully I'll feel fresh. Maybe I'll bump up the distance to 10 miles, if I'm feeling good.

With the Olympics in full swing, I wanted to link you to this story about speed skater Apolo Ohno, who is a runner too. Check it out here.

Today's Runners World Quote of the Day is short and sweet ...

"Run into peace."

Meister Eckhart, 14th-Century Philosopher

Happy running!

Great deals from Achilles Running Shop

I took the night off from running, but as promised, I wanted to pass along some news about the after Thanksgiving Sale at Achilles Running Shop, 8791 Mentor Ave., Mentor. Their phone is 440-255-7861.

The store is open next Friday from 8-8, Saturday 10-6, & Sunday 12-5, and all regular priced apparel is 30 percent off. Also, all regular priced shoes 20 percent off and accessories are 20 percent off. Clearance and sale items are priced at an additional 20 percent off.

For early bird shoppers on Friday from 8 to 10 a.m., you get a free duffle bag (valued at $60) with $125 purchase while supplies last. Everyone who purchases $50 or more all weekend will be entered into a raffle for a free pair of shoes!

Happy running!