Running can make you high. Yeah, that kind of high. Although it’s the good kind. Seriously. Click here for proof.

I always have some nagging injury. I can’t help it. I do have something that gets me through training….The Stick. Stick jokes end here please.

The stick is literally, a stick, that you roll over your sore, tight muscles. I first purchased this device because I wanted to solve my tight hamstrings. It’s worked like a charm. Then, a few months after that, I went to a Chiropractor and he showed me that I could use The Stick on other areas: back, shoulders, arms, etc. Here is a picture:

It’s worth checking out…

Today, I ran in the Los Angeles Marathon 5k. There a few things to note:

• This race brought back memories from the LA Marathon last year because it follows along a portion of the course.
• I ran with my friend Krystle, who I am convinced is the coolest person to run with.
• I PR’d at 42 minutes, which is great considering that my training pace in the past has been significantly slower.
• This course is in a very “urban” area. We saw a front yard that not only had a broken down Oldsmobile, but a horse.  Who keeps a horse in their front yard? WTF!

All in all, this was a fun 5k to run. I saw lots of people who were in the Acura Bike Tour. This 25 mile bike ride through Los Angeles always takes part on the day of the LA Marathon. I think I’d like to take part in this next year.

ALSO….I have decided to change the location of my next marathon. I had originally planned on running in the London Marathon in April 2009, but I think I want to run the Salt Lake City Marathon. It takes place around the same time of year as the London race. There can be nothing better (and affordable) for me than to run a race in my home city…I know I can get all of you Salt Lake City readers to come out and support me. I will begin training for this race in October. I’m so excited!!

As for today, I am seriously SPENT! I’ve had a really busy week with work at the New Balance booth (at the LA Marathon Expo). My feet, legs and back are sore. I’m sure running this morning didn’t help, but crossing the finish line made it all worthwile. Now, it’s time to ice up.