2010 ConocoPhillips Rodeo Run 10k

This was my 2nd year running the Rodeo Run 10k.  I ran it last year setting a 45+ minute PR.  It was the first time that I hit the "Crescent City Classic Free Poster" magic number.  Back when I was living in New Orleans, the CCC gave out free race posters to the first race finishers.  The cutoff for the free posters was usually around the 45 minute mark.  I never came close to that time in NOLA so I was really excited to run a 45 minute time last year.
Fast forward to 2010 and I entered this years race with my right TFL muscle still not fully healed.  My running to date in February has been 3 runs all around the 4 mile mark, all with discomfort either during the run or right after the run.  I normally try to run a repeat race faster than my prior performance.  This year I was trying to run 55 minutes.  Race day saw lows in the 40s with the sun out.  I ran 52 minutes this year and was very pleased.  My TFL did not bother me at all during the race.  It is somewhat tight now but not nearly as painful as it has been. 
The Rodeo Run has become my favorite race.  It occurs in a great time of year here in Houston.  You get a built in audience for part of the course as you run on a portion of the Rodeo Parade.  People lined up early for the parade are there to provide support.   This years race raised $310,000 for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Educational Fund.

Airport Worker's Shadow Equals Six More Weeks of Winter?

This could be the rental car at BWI airport that I'll be renting 4 weeks from Saturday to get me to my 2nd 1/2 marathon of the weekend in Wilmington, DE.  Things should be thawed out by then.  Right?

If my TFL muscle doesn't get better and fast, I'll have bigger problems than a frozen rental car.  I ran pain free yesterday but the muscle got tight after I finished my run.  I iced it right after running and slept with a heating pad on it last night.

What a Difference a Month Makes!

The frozen tundra that was WDW last month looks pretty pleasant today!

Hurry Up TFL

I attempted my first run last night after pulling my Tensor Faciae Latae muscle (right side) a week earlier on a 5 mile lunchtime run.  The muscle seemed to be loosening up nicely throughout the week and by Wednesday I was feeling pretty good walking and moving around in general.  My first mistake last night was that I forgot to tape the muscle with kinesio tape before running.  I noticed pain a few steps into the run; it was by no means a 10 on a 1-10 pain scale but it remained a solid 6 throughout the almost 4 mile run.  I think more time off is needed in order to speed recovery.  Listen to thy body....
In the meantime, I bought my first video game console since Mattel electronics Intellivision unit in the late 70s.  I'll try and keep occupied with Wii sports while my leg heals.