The buildup - got races, must train!

I have a few races coming up:

• Nike half marathon (I was signed up for the full but I am in no condition for 26.2) on 10/18
  
• Healdsburg half marathon on 10/31
• Christmas Relay on 12/13
• And of course there will be Boston on 4/21

While I'm great at signing up for things, my mileage has been seriously lacking. Today I got out for a good 6.8, though, and it felt AWESOME (except for the nagging twinge of a now re-messed up IT band). The feeling of Fall is definitely here and it's truly the best running weather - crisp, but not cold, with a tiny bit of humidity from the rain yesterday. I made it out right around sunset down to the water, around Chrissy Field, into the Presidio, and back up through the Marina.

I can't wait for another 6.8 plus!

As for this weekend's half ... bring it ... not sure if I'll be walking afterwards, but I'm excited to get back in the race swing of things.