Thomas Gouard
- United States Marine Corps patched shirt by Bugle Boy
- Split run shorts by Adidas
- Run shoes by Skechers – Go Run Nite Owl
I was able to get in a walk the night prior to this workout which gave me the opportunity to use this day to log some run miles in for the August Running Challenge, and Alzheimer’s Run for Dementia 50 mile. As of late, I have been set in my ways of running at the same trails and parks typically on the same day’s throughout the week, but I hope to switch things up in the fall. 
Union Park it was today which is a peaceful park in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago. I ran a similar route to last week with a slight alteration once I hit downtown Chicago. I went out with the goal to run 1.37 miles out-and-back ending the run at 2.75 miles, but once I hit my turnaround point I said what the hell and went further. Oh the trickery I put myself through, hehe, but it works.
I enjoyed this run, and definitely plan to run its route again. I wanted to get pictures of Lake St bridge, but I left it alone for another day. At this moment, I am sitting at 43 miles out of 50 for Alzheimer’s Run for Dementia, and 43.37 miles out of 62.13 for the August Running Challenge.
***August Walk Challenge***
Union Park – West Loop
Following my run, I logged in some walk miles after. Currently sitting at 20.40 miles out of 31.06 for the August Walking Challenge.
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with the glasses, you look like an angry state cop!
(get out of the car young man, have you been drinking?)
Lol,
I have to tell myself not to wear them during my evening runs. Adds less stress to my eyes, plus I hate people looking all in my eyes. I blank people out when I run because some give you jealous, nasty looks.
many probably wish they could run – i know i do!
And if only they knew how easy it is to get into it. Committing to something can easily become part of life. I committed to running my first marathon and eventually fell in love with everything about it: the environment, the feeling I get while doing it and after. It gave me an alternative reason to get go to places whether driving or flying. I’ll be running until I cannot run anymore. I hate when people ask me am I still doing it, especially when I have been doing it since 2007. I have had many road blocks keeping me from doing it, but I always find a way to get the runs in.
my doctor told me i could walk the rest of my life and have knees, or keep running and have to have knee replacement.
You are an inspiration to us all. Thank you!
Thank you very much Lajenna
You are continuing to do very well Thomas. Keep it up and stay safe.
Thanks for the encouragement Carol