Today I rocked the treadie for 14 miles!
Personal best!
Distant Thunder: The Imminent Invasion of Israel
3 years ago
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Day .:094
I have a slight problem.
I'm pretty sure I'm addicted to sugar.
Over the last few months I've grown what a certain acquaintance referred to as "anglo-saxon calves", but from the waist up, I'm still the outta shape semi-pudgy me. That's gotta change (and not just for aesthetics sake. "They" say a stronger upper bod can help you go farther / faster / keep yourself more stable). I was kinda hoping to look like this by November:
A friend is doing the "all veggies" deal and that's got me thinking. Not about becoming a vegetarian, but shaping up my diet on a provisional basis. Something along the lines of "no sodas and coffee" I'm sure would make a big enough difference.
Anyone out there have any personal experience with this sorta thing, and have made lasting changes?
I'm pretty sure I'm addicted to sugar.
Over the last few months I've grown what a certain acquaintance referred to as "anglo-saxon calves", but from the waist up, I'm still the outta shape semi-pudgy me. That's gotta change (and not just for aesthetics sake. "They" say a stronger upper bod can help you go farther / faster / keep yourself more stable). I was kinda hoping to look like this by November:
A friend is doing the "all veggies" deal and that's got me thinking. Not about becoming a vegetarian, but shaping up my diet on a provisional basis. Something along the lines of "no sodas and coffee" I'm sure would make a big enough difference.
Anyone out there have any personal experience with this sorta thing, and have made lasting changes?
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Day .:093
hey, hey!
Checking in. Thursday, ran 3.5 Mi.
Saturday ran 12.8 Miles outside
Today ran 5.6 Miles on the tready.
YEAH!
Checking in. Thursday, ran 3.5 Mi.
Saturday ran 12.8 Miles outside
Today ran 5.6 Miles on the tready.
YEAH!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Day .:081
Okay, so now that we're back into the groove O' things. Last week I took a 7 day vacation from work, and running. Started the commotion back up last Monday with a 5 mi. run & a 13 Mi. spin class. Back in action folks....My friend Enos says that I need to log in at least 40 mi. per week in order to be "comfortably ready" for this marathon.
Holy Monkey.
Holy Monkey.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Day .:075 - Halfie Pictures
Enos & I walking to the Halfie
The Front of the Race
West Side!
Last Mile
With a Medal!
Monday, September 1, 2008
Day .:071 - HALF MARATHON!
YEAH!
Okay. So, this is so awesome. It was definitely one of those experiences in life where I had so many feelings that I hope I get to reminisce and capture them all. But here's a sweeping glance at this weekend:
- It was a few hour drive down to VA, and I met up with the Kainos group going camping. Steve-O, who ran in this race last year, helped me out with all the details and snapped some great pics of me in the race (coming soon). I couldn't sleep the night before, and ended up getting about an hour's worth (in a sleeping bag on the ground). And we were up at 4:30 AM to head over to VA beach.
- I ran the halfie in 2 hr. 41 mins. Which isn't awesome by some's athletic standards, but awesome for me. After every few hundred people, there's a pacing team, and I started out for the 1st 3-4 miles behind the 2 hr. 22 min. pacers. Then dropped back a bit to the 2:30. And had to pee. My average pace was about 11 Mi. per mile. Slow n' steady. I finished #10,920 out of 16,336 people.
- I had to use the porto-john at mile 12 and really wish I remembered to latch the door closed. An older lady saw more of me than anyone ever should.
- I broke down and took a "walk break" about 3 times. Steve-O happened to be strategically positioned at miles 11.5 and 13 to yell a well placed "RUUUUN!!!!" to kick me out of my trance.
Thanks so much Steve for all your help through this thing, man. You're the one who originally triggered my "start running" deal 70 days ago, and you've kept me accountable. Thanks also to friends & family for support this far.
Now.....to train for November.....
Okay. So, this is so awesome. It was definitely one of those experiences in life where I had so many feelings that I hope I get to reminisce and capture them all. But here's a sweeping glance at this weekend:
- It was a few hour drive down to VA, and I met up with the Kainos group going camping. Steve-O, who ran in this race last year, helped me out with all the details and snapped some great pics of me in the race (coming soon). I couldn't sleep the night before, and ended up getting about an hour's worth (in a sleeping bag on the ground). And we were up at 4:30 AM to head over to VA beach.
- I ran the halfie in 2 hr. 41 mins. Which isn't awesome by some's athletic standards, but awesome for me. After every few hundred people, there's a pacing team, and I started out for the 1st 3-4 miles behind the 2 hr. 22 min. pacers. Then dropped back a bit to the 2:30. And had to pee. My average pace was about 11 Mi. per mile. Slow n' steady. I finished #10,920 out of 16,336 people.
- I had to use the porto-john at mile 12 and really wish I remembered to latch the door closed. An older lady saw more of me than anyone ever should.
- I broke down and took a "walk break" about 3 times. Steve-O happened to be strategically positioned at miles 11.5 and 13 to yell a well placed "RUUUUN!!!!" to kick me out of my trance.
Thanks so much Steve for all your help through this thing, man. You're the one who originally triggered my "start running" deal 70 days ago, and you've kept me accountable. Thanks also to friends & family for support this far.
Now.....to train for November.....
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