Hard day for most of the day yesterday. I kept wondering why??? why??? I got the answer. The bad is for good, I guess I forget that. There is a lot of stuff going on with me that cannot be seen. As a matter of fact when I tried to show it before it didn't turn out that well. No biggie, it is something I deal with, and you know how I say I keep my heart open for God to see. He sees all with me, and knows all with me. He has given me someone to share stuff with, so that is cool.
So we will all have our personal rainy days, and we'll deal with them how we deal with them. Like I said our rainy days help us turn into flowers. So good comes from bad weather days, whether it be in nature or in our own lives.
I am thankful for so much. I think everyone is doing great!! I know I blog in a weird way, but hopefully that gets better. I said a little prayer about that. I don't really think too much when I write, I just spit it out you know, and hope I don't offend. It really is just my thoughts being rambled out. Sometimes I think about what I write later in the day, and think.... Oh Shit, what if so and so thinks this or that about what I write? Definitely not intended that is for sure. :)
Anyway it is a good time of year. If you read this I think you are great, and if you don't then you suck!!! just kidding. :)
Biked to work and back yesterday. I knew I had nothing. Today I get new running shoes. My old ones have over 900 miles on them..... oops!!! :)
Have a good one!!!
Love you all!! xo's!! :)
Friday, April 30, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Season Done Except For the Racing
My year in a nutshell. 5K New Years Eve, then start training for spring races. I basically have been in training since January for my Spring races. Missed my 22:00 on the 5K, but met the man who lost his wife of 61 years. So now starts my Spring races. There are two more. An 8K this weekend. I ran last year in 39:40, and I think this year I can knock a couple minutes off that p.r. The following week I have the Riverbank, and I should be able to add another p.r. as long as I race faster than I train. :)
So for the 5K, a 8K, and a 25 K I do this.
Jan--120.28 miles
Feb--102.91 miles
Mar--119.86 miles
Apr--112.78 miles
I also do biking a lot, as it helps keep my legs healthy, and helps me do more. I don't keep track of my biking miles as a total, but will keep track of miles for workouts. So far most of my biking is to work and back, but have been able to get some long-ish ones here and there weather permitting.
You know yesterday wasn't so hot for me. It was a tough day. I think I will say that here, but I am not going to tell people everything I am thinking like I did last summer. Some people I can tell stuff to, and some aren't ready to hear it.
I know for my life, especially now, nothing is random. I look at everything, and wonder the plan. Not knowing obviously, but out of the blue I think of a lot of people, who over 1 year ago probably never even heard of or hadn't thought about in several years.
Some things frustrated me last night, while I was at the track. I am better. Last summer I was solo, but one friend stayed with me, and although she didn't know what I was going through, it helped me immeasurably stay together. She should know who she is. I didn't let her in on stuff til, well... before Thanksgiving. Just checked it was Early November.
I'll tell you something, and this may seem weird maybe not. The summer of me going to the hospital was one summer. Last Summer was another summer. This is the last of what I am doing. This one is relatively easy, as it is not solo. God has allowed me to enjoy these days. I know the ending, and so does one other. I knew the ending before the hospital. It isn't the ending of my life, don't want you to think that, but a beginning. An ending of one way and a beginning of a new way. I'll still be here.
Not sure how much you will actually get to know of what I've been through, but I have a feeling sometime this Autumn it will be explained, and you will know.
I give thanks it is easy now.
Last summer was hard!
Crap the workout:
4- mile warm up/ cool down
3-10:00 runs
mile splits were 7:11,7:15,7:20
I know it looks like I was going in the wrong direction, but this was an easy workout. I could have gone faster on all of them, but no need. I was doing 10:00's others were doing 12:00's I had no one to follow, it was a solo workout of sorts. It was pretty easy. I am in pretty good shape. Now I am ready to grab a couple more P.R.'s the next two weeks. After that I solo-train for the Diemer 5K. I put the pedal to the medal on those track workouts.
Have a good one all!!
xo's
stayed after yesterday to see if one of the guys from our group could get 2 miles on the last 12:00. He hit the 2 mile mark at 11:50. WOW!!! That was impressive. I told him I would have beat his ass if he didn't do it, cause I was done, and could have been home eating spaghetti. :) j/k. That was great.
So for the 5K, a 8K, and a 25 K I do this.
Jan--120.28 miles
Feb--102.91 miles
Mar--119.86 miles
Apr--112.78 miles
I also do biking a lot, as it helps keep my legs healthy, and helps me do more. I don't keep track of my biking miles as a total, but will keep track of miles for workouts. So far most of my biking is to work and back, but have been able to get some long-ish ones here and there weather permitting.
You know yesterday wasn't so hot for me. It was a tough day. I think I will say that here, but I am not going to tell people everything I am thinking like I did last summer. Some people I can tell stuff to, and some aren't ready to hear it.
I know for my life, especially now, nothing is random. I look at everything, and wonder the plan. Not knowing obviously, but out of the blue I think of a lot of people, who over 1 year ago probably never even heard of or hadn't thought about in several years.
Some things frustrated me last night, while I was at the track. I am better. Last summer I was solo, but one friend stayed with me, and although she didn't know what I was going through, it helped me immeasurably stay together. She should know who she is. I didn't let her in on stuff til, well... before Thanksgiving. Just checked it was Early November.
I'll tell you something, and this may seem weird maybe not. The summer of me going to the hospital was one summer. Last Summer was another summer. This is the last of what I am doing. This one is relatively easy, as it is not solo. God has allowed me to enjoy these days. I know the ending, and so does one other. I knew the ending before the hospital. It isn't the ending of my life, don't want you to think that, but a beginning. An ending of one way and a beginning of a new way. I'll still be here.
Not sure how much you will actually get to know of what I've been through, but I have a feeling sometime this Autumn it will be explained, and you will know.
I give thanks it is easy now.
Last summer was hard!
Crap the workout:
4- mile warm up/ cool down
3-10:00 runs
mile splits were 7:11,7:15,7:20
I know it looks like I was going in the wrong direction, but this was an easy workout. I could have gone faster on all of them, but no need. I was doing 10:00's others were doing 12:00's I had no one to follow, it was a solo workout of sorts. It was pretty easy. I am in pretty good shape. Now I am ready to grab a couple more P.R.'s the next two weeks. After that I solo-train for the Diemer 5K. I put the pedal to the medal on those track workouts.
Have a good one all!!
xo's
stayed after yesterday to see if one of the guys from our group could get 2 miles on the last 12:00. He hit the 2 mile mark at 11:50. WOW!!! That was impressive. I told him I would have beat his ass if he didn't do it, cause I was done, and could have been home eating spaghetti. :) j/k. That was great.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Shiraz or Merlot??? questions to ponder...
Starting this sucker without a title, as I have no idea what the heck I'll be writing about. Last night was a typical night for us. I biked to the grocery store after work (.25 mile perhaps) Just bought some stuff for the grill, and a bottle of wine. I was talked into getting a bottle of Shiraz.... for the record it was o.k. A lot of times I go for the Merlot... as a more bang for the buck type of theory, but the Shiraz definitely tastes better. I'll remember that. It was on sale for $5.99. I always always always buy the cheap wine. :)
For me wine + outside + sky + plants + flowers = GREAT NIGHT!! wife too. :) We sit outside a lot... if you can't tell. That is what I do. I love that on the days I don't have other things planned. Tonight I run in circles. I know what we are doing, but am not telling. The Marathoners have a tough one. Mine won't be easy, but I get to do one less 12 minute run than them.... DOH!!!!!
That is it for now, but may add some red-lined stuff later, as it is only 3:16 am. I am determined to make it at 5:00 am today though, so we'll see.
I got it now. Today is not about me in any way shape or form. It is about you two. I hope today is a good one. One is missing her family, and one is cherishing. Dessert tonight for everyone!!! I don't do dessert, but going to let Hailey and Lisa go get some ice cream from Captain Sundae. You know what??? I may have her get me a hot fudge Sunday. May need it after my 3-12:00's
Love you all
xo's Gotta love the double signature!!! :)
Have a good one!!
xo's :)
For me wine + outside + sky + plants + flowers = GREAT NIGHT!! wife too. :) We sit outside a lot... if you can't tell. That is what I do. I love that on the days I don't have other things planned. Tonight I run in circles. I know what we are doing, but am not telling. The Marathoners have a tough one. Mine won't be easy, but I get to do one less 12 minute run than them.... DOH!!!!!
That is it for now, but may add some red-lined stuff later, as it is only 3:16 am. I am determined to make it at 5:00 am today though, so we'll see.
I got it now. Today is not about me in any way shape or form. It is about you two. I hope today is a good one. One is missing her family, and one is cherishing. Dessert tonight for everyone!!! I don't do dessert, but going to let Hailey and Lisa go get some ice cream from Captain Sundae. You know what??? I may have her get me a hot fudge Sunday. May need it after my 3-12:00's
Love you all
xo's Gotta love the double signature!!! :)
Have a good one!!
xo's :)
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Planes Trains and Automobiles
Don't really have anything today... I don't think. That is why I stole the title. Yesterday was a Monday, but nice weather in our neck of the woods. We had full sun all day. Lucky us!!
Workout wise was just my 6.2 mile route. It came out to around 8:50 pace. My legs started feeling pretty good at the 4.5 mile mark. :)
My friend Hal stopped by for a couple hours, and we talked and laughed as usual. I'd tell you what we talked about, but what happens in college stays in college!! That's the philosophy I am going with anyway.
Like Hal said....or something to this effect.... You'll be telling a story, and people will think they are with some lunatic, this guy should be locked up, wonder if they should be scared??? end the sentence with "In College"... and you get a free pass. Ha ha!!
Luckily I have grown up and haven't done anything like those type of things for .....hmmm..... at least a year I'd say. Progress......!!! :)
One thing I remember similar about Hal's time in College and mine... we did a lot of soul searching. We had a lot of fun, but our eyes were open inside our head a lot. It is these times as much as any other where we find ourselves, or perhaps step out from our upbringing and view the world objectively. I remember one time perhaps right after I graduated. I told my Dad we are no longer Father and Son, but friends. It was my life, and my decisions. Success or Failure depended on me, no one else.
That is where we all stand.
Good times!!!
One other thing, we were standing outside, and last night the sky looked great. Huge bright moon, you could see the clear sky and some puffy white clouds. I am always looking at the sky to look at God's canvas. :) (Gina's term)
Guess that is it, and guess I did have stuff to say. Who knew??
Hope you all have a GREAT day!! I don't have much on the docket today. I will get into work late today (probably half hour early) :)
I am thinking of cooking something on the grill tonight. No major workouts, just whatever gets done with the bike. :)
Love You All!!!
xo's :)
Workout wise was just my 6.2 mile route. It came out to around 8:50 pace. My legs started feeling pretty good at the 4.5 mile mark. :)
My friend Hal stopped by for a couple hours, and we talked and laughed as usual. I'd tell you what we talked about, but what happens in college stays in college!! That's the philosophy I am going with anyway.
Like Hal said....or something to this effect.... You'll be telling a story, and people will think they are with some lunatic, this guy should be locked up, wonder if they should be scared??? end the sentence with "In College"... and you get a free pass. Ha ha!!
Luckily I have grown up and haven't done anything like those type of things for .....hmmm..... at least a year I'd say. Progress......!!! :)
One thing I remember similar about Hal's time in College and mine... we did a lot of soul searching. We had a lot of fun, but our eyes were open inside our head a lot. It is these times as much as any other where we find ourselves, or perhaps step out from our upbringing and view the world objectively. I remember one time perhaps right after I graduated. I told my Dad we are no longer Father and Son, but friends. It was my life, and my decisions. Success or Failure depended on me, no one else.
That is where we all stand.
Good times!!!
One other thing, we were standing outside, and last night the sky looked great. Huge bright moon, you could see the clear sky and some puffy white clouds. I am always looking at the sky to look at God's canvas. :) (Gina's term)
Guess that is it, and guess I did have stuff to say. Who knew??
Hope you all have a GREAT day!! I don't have much on the docket today. I will get into work late today (probably half hour early) :)
I am thinking of cooking something on the grill tonight. No major workouts, just whatever gets done with the bike. :)
Love You All!!!
xo's :)
Monday, April 26, 2010
Lazy Sunday For Me...post -bike ride
Lance does it again!!!!
Some know, some don't, I got started biking. I got a little out of shape mid to late 30's, which I believe was due to a ruptured disc in my back. One year or so of no exercise to speak, til surgery, and then a couple years to get back in the swing of things. My high point I believe was 217, and now I am around 165. Why do I run??? I was in good shape biking... 174 lbs. so I thought like High School I would go out and run a few miles. I made it one mile and the legs throbbed!!! I was hooked, cause it was hard.
I knew people ran marathons and stuff, and I wanted to find out how. You read about guys like Dean Karnazes, (Ultra Marathon Man) You wonder how?? Then you realize, nope not me. There are people who inspire me. Lance has always been one too. He helped me on this day.
I knew we were going to have crappy weather, but I thought perhaps I can get a bike ride in before the rains come. Me being the lazy sort of person I am didn't really look at the weather close. (Satellite view) just saw 60% chance of rain. I went out. All long rides go down 66th st. I was about 10 miles out, and it started raining. I thought of turning back, but thought of Lance. I am sure he did plenty of bike rides in the rain. So I kept going to Saugatuck, turned around and headed home. I ended up with about 26.5 miles or so on the bike, and I loved every minute of it. I was doing something I knew Lance would do. That is how motivation is I think.
Holy crap is this a long entry!!! :)
I am a different runner than I was a couple years back. A couple years back I increased my distance a ton. I did not race any good races, as I was injured for all the ones I was training for. The training you cannot take away. Last year was a year of several P.R.'s, and it was also a year I started reading bloggers. For those who don't know the original 4 were Beth, Audrey, Barb, and .... let's just say the shy one. While everyone was sleeping I was reading them. So they inspired me too. (many days off were not taken, cause of how hard they worked)
Now one more thing, cause why not right?? Not everyone can run, not everyone can bike, and not everyone can swim. Everyone can do something though right?? You all have gifts, you just have to use them. Like I told Jen who is not a runner. Everything she does is magical. Great photographs, and love her updates. Her heart is huge!!! so impressed with her. I love her blog. I like reading everyone that I read.
One more thing to add.... crap!!! forgot what it was. Wait I remember. I know some people are going through some hard times. So far everyone is strong enough to get through it. Take these words from Gina to heart, cause they are true. God never gives us more than we can handle. A rainy outside often times is a rainy personal day for us. Not so fun, but it helps turn us into flowers. We all end up having to deal with stuff, but keep your head high, cause my promise to you is it is for the greater good.
oops forgot something. Didn't do crap after my workout. Had a good time, and guess what? Hal is coming to my house tonight, as he'll be in Michigan. Woo Hoo!! I have plenty of Coors Light on hand.... for me. He'll have to bring the beer they named after him. "Arrogant Bastard" Ha Ha!!! Might have to set my alarm for tomorrow. Holy crap look what time it is, now I am going to have to really rush if I am to make it 20 minutes after the 2-1/2 hours early I'd like to be. :))))
Best Wishes all
xo's. :)
Some know, some don't, I got started biking. I got a little out of shape mid to late 30's, which I believe was due to a ruptured disc in my back. One year or so of no exercise to speak, til surgery, and then a couple years to get back in the swing of things. My high point I believe was 217, and now I am around 165. Why do I run??? I was in good shape biking... 174 lbs. so I thought like High School I would go out and run a few miles. I made it one mile and the legs throbbed!!! I was hooked, cause it was hard.
I knew people ran marathons and stuff, and I wanted to find out how. You read about guys like Dean Karnazes, (Ultra Marathon Man) You wonder how?? Then you realize, nope not me. There are people who inspire me. Lance has always been one too. He helped me on this day.
I knew we were going to have crappy weather, but I thought perhaps I can get a bike ride in before the rains come. Me being the lazy sort of person I am didn't really look at the weather close. (Satellite view) just saw 60% chance of rain. I went out. All long rides go down 66th st. I was about 10 miles out, and it started raining. I thought of turning back, but thought of Lance. I am sure he did plenty of bike rides in the rain. So I kept going to Saugatuck, turned around and headed home. I ended up with about 26.5 miles or so on the bike, and I loved every minute of it. I was doing something I knew Lance would do. That is how motivation is I think.
Holy crap is this a long entry!!! :)
I am a different runner than I was a couple years back. A couple years back I increased my distance a ton. I did not race any good races, as I was injured for all the ones I was training for. The training you cannot take away. Last year was a year of several P.R.'s, and it was also a year I started reading bloggers. For those who don't know the original 4 were Beth, Audrey, Barb, and .... let's just say the shy one. While everyone was sleeping I was reading them. So they inspired me too. (many days off were not taken, cause of how hard they worked)
Now one more thing, cause why not right?? Not everyone can run, not everyone can bike, and not everyone can swim. Everyone can do something though right?? You all have gifts, you just have to use them. Like I told Jen who is not a runner. Everything she does is magical. Great photographs, and love her updates. Her heart is huge!!! so impressed with her. I love her blog. I like reading everyone that I read.
One more thing to add.... crap!!! forgot what it was. Wait I remember. I know some people are going through some hard times. So far everyone is strong enough to get through it. Take these words from Gina to heart, cause they are true. God never gives us more than we can handle. A rainy outside often times is a rainy personal day for us. Not so fun, but it helps turn us into flowers. We all end up having to deal with stuff, but keep your head high, cause my promise to you is it is for the greater good.
oops forgot something. Didn't do crap after my workout. Had a good time, and guess what? Hal is coming to my house tonight, as he'll be in Michigan. Woo Hoo!! I have plenty of Coors Light on hand.... for me. He'll have to bring the beer they named after him. "Arrogant Bastard" Ha Ha!!! Might have to set my alarm for tomorrow. Holy crap look what time it is, now I am going to have to really rush if I am to make it 20 minutes after the 2-1/2 hours early I'd like to be. :))))
Best Wishes all
xo's. :)
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Sleeping In!!
Well I slept in til 7:00 a.m. 2 things: I don't usually blog past early morning, and something else too, it escapes me though. :) ahahahaaa!!! now that is pretty bad.
The run yesterday went pretty well. I started off slow slow slow, just calm. No hard breathing, as a matter of fact I don't think I breathed hard the whole run, so I wasn't going all out. Once I hit the halfway point I picked it up a bit I believe. I know my 2nd half time was 7 seconds quicker than the first half time, and the 2nd half has a 4-5 mile section of hills. I don't ever remember it being so hilly, but it sure is.
The people who zoomed by me in the first half got caught in the 2nd half. Since it was a group training run, I think we go just a tad bit faster than a regular one, but at the end I still had plenty of kick, and could have gone on. Not 10+ miles on, but further. Doing a 25 K in May makes me happy I am not doing a marathon. It is that crazy math. 15.53 is a long way to run, but adding 10+ miles is quite a bit. I'll be ready for the fall though.
Now starts a nice stretch for me. 8K race this weekend. Hope to P.R.... I should. 25K race the next weekend, and then solo training for the Diemer 5K. That 5K is a huge race for me. You know I want to break that 22:00 barrier. That sucker is going down!!!! It won't be in my name cause I am a ringer for the corporate challenge. (Ha Ha... just kidding on the ringer part) filling in is what I should say, under some other person's name. :)
Guess that is it. Kudos to those who ran 20 as part of the Riverbank preview run. The ones from our group started their 20 the same time I started my 15.53 run, and we finished the same time.
Those fast feet!!!!
White Sox another walk off. Blackhawks tie short-handed with 14?? 16?? seconds left, and win right after they killed off a 5 minute major. Good day to be a Chicago fan.
I am out!!
cya
xo's
The run yesterday went pretty well. I started off slow slow slow, just calm. No hard breathing, as a matter of fact I don't think I breathed hard the whole run, so I wasn't going all out. Once I hit the halfway point I picked it up a bit I believe. I know my 2nd half time was 7 seconds quicker than the first half time, and the 2nd half has a 4-5 mile section of hills. I don't ever remember it being so hilly, but it sure is.
The people who zoomed by me in the first half got caught in the 2nd half. Since it was a group training run, I think we go just a tad bit faster than a regular one, but at the end I still had plenty of kick, and could have gone on. Not 10+ miles on, but further. Doing a 25 K in May makes me happy I am not doing a marathon. It is that crazy math. 15.53 is a long way to run, but adding 10+ miles is quite a bit. I'll be ready for the fall though.
Now starts a nice stretch for me. 8K race this weekend. Hope to P.R.... I should. 25K race the next weekend, and then solo training for the Diemer 5K. That 5K is a huge race for me. You know I want to break that 22:00 barrier. That sucker is going down!!!! It won't be in my name cause I am a ringer for the corporate challenge. (Ha Ha... just kidding on the ringer part) filling in is what I should say, under some other person's name. :)
Guess that is it. Kudos to those who ran 20 as part of the Riverbank preview run. The ones from our group started their 20 the same time I started my 15.53 run, and we finished the same time.
Those fast feet!!!!
White Sox another walk off. Blackhawks tie short-handed with 14?? 16?? seconds left, and win right after they killed off a 5 minute major. Good day to be a Chicago fan.
I am out!!
cya
xo's
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Going to Count the P.R. if it happens
Today we run the 25K course as a practice run. I think my training run speed might give me a P.R. I am counting it if it does. Last year I P.R.'d the course with a 2:14 something I think. The last 5 miles I couldn't "take off" due to calves starting to act a little finicky. It still was a 10 minute p.r., but left some time on the road. Obviously not going to race the training run, but I think the pace was 8:38 or something, so I think my training speed is quicker than that. We'll see.
Like I said I am going to count it!!! :)
This will be my 5th year of running the 25K race. At first it was a can I even finish the thing, and now I am trying to get down to the 2 hour mark. Wednesday workout has me wondering. I was shocked to see 7:07 as my overall pace. I just timed the whole 8-1000's together, so really had no idea how fast we were going. I would have expected 7:20 + pace.
Don't really have much else today I guess.
cya
xo's
Like I said I am going to count it!!! :)
This will be my 5th year of running the 25K race. At first it was a can I even finish the thing, and now I am trying to get down to the 2 hour mark. Wednesday workout has me wondering. I was shocked to see 7:07 as my overall pace. I just timed the whole 8-1000's together, so really had no idea how fast we were going. I would have expected 7:20 + pace.
Don't really have much else today I guess.
cya
xo's
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