Ran 7 miles at Barton Creek in 1:30 yesterday after work. I did the 5 mile Rudy's loop and then the 1 mile out and back on the HOL for a total of 7. It was good. The achy knee has sort of returned. Not sure about that. I feel like more running might help it.
I saw Shan's friend Tom twice. We met the first time on the flat as I was coming off the HOL and then again in the same place after I had turned around. We stopped and chatted briefly the first time we saw each other. I think he had forgotten my name but he said he's going to join us on our Thursday morning run next week.
I sent Chuck Dakin, Mark Barr and John Pittman messages this morning about them taking turns pacing me during the 2nd half of the Bandera 100k. I think it would be a hoot to have some old homies get a small taste of what I do for recreation. Chuck seems to have gotten himself into pretty good shape. He's posted on FB several times about running 5 miles. He shouldnt have any problem doing 10 during the night with me. I'm sure John would be cool with it. Even though he's in unbelievable shape he complains about his knees when he runs. The little amount of slow running we'll be doing mixed in with the walking should be cake for him.
And......here's the bonus. It'll be an opportunity for Mark to get back in shape. Thankfully he's not overweight. He said he weighs about what I do. With him being just a shade shorter that really doesn't put him overweight. All he needs to do is start a running/ walking program now and he should be good to go for an easy 5 in Jan. Anyway......I hope it all works out.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Ran 10 miles this morning with Shan, Diana and Mark. I did the 1st 7 in 1:04:30!! We never stopped the entire way. That's the first time that's happened since last winter!! I was feeling so good with about a 1/2 mile to go I kicked my ass off and ran it in from there!!
It's been a pretty good month of running. I've mentally commited to running the Rocky Raccoon 100 mile in Feb. I'll also run either the 50k or 100k at Bandera....leaning toward the 100k right now.
Today I signed up for the Core Performance online workouts for 10 bucks a month. My strategy for that is that it's a quality 6pk and a half of beer and if I'm paying money maybe, hopefully I'll be more motivated to get it done. It will be immmensely helpful in getting ready for the winter events especially since my mileage is going to be compromised with all the stuff going on with my Mom.
Sep......92
2010......744
Velocity.......346
Alltime......13499
It's been a pretty good month of running. I've mentally commited to running the Rocky Raccoon 100 mile in Feb. I'll also run either the 50k or 100k at Bandera....leaning toward the 100k right now.
Today I signed up for the Core Performance online workouts for 10 bucks a month. My strategy for that is that it's a quality 6pk and a half of beer and if I'm paying money maybe, hopefully I'll be more motivated to get it done. It will be immmensely helpful in getting ready for the winter events especially since my mileage is going to be compromised with all the stuff going on with my Mom.
Sep......92
2010......744
Velocity.......346
Alltime......13499
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Her first dinner at Woodland Home
There she sat. Her first lunch at the new place. Sitting there making small talk in her own dignified way. The other ladies were friendly enough but it seemed surreal, like we were in a mad, crazy movie. The other women had long since given up. They seemed content living in the menagerie that is Woodland Home.
Her first meal was the previous days dinner. We walked in and all eyes were on us. It seemed like we were people from another planet dropping off another inmate. It couldn't have been more uncomfortable. We made a move for the first available table to our right. One of the inmates immediately informed us that that spot was reserved. You've got to be kidding me, I thought!! I wheel her around to another empty spot at the same table and waited for some more inmate instruction but it didn't come, thankfully.
The nice ladies at the table she sat with during that days lunch offered me an empty chair. I grabbed it and thanked them.
I instinctively scan the dining room observing the inmates in their various states of life. A lady with a ton of makeup on walked in with an air about her that seemed strange. She started talking, not necessarily to anyone, just talking. As we are are making small talk the woman with the makeup starts singing. It seems to be an old song that she is expecting others in the room to know as she waves her arms gesturing for them to join in. One or two people half heartedly join her. As they sing a few bars a man at the next table starts booing and telling the woman to shut up. "Turn it down", he says in a tired old voice.
A few minutes later a woman who had had her hand up for a little while needing assistance, swipes her entire meal off her table, everything crashing to the floor.
Her first dinner at Woodland Home.
There she sat. Her first lunch at the new place. Sitting there making small talk in her own dignified way. The other ladies were friendly enough but it seemed surreal, like we were in a mad, crazy movie. The other women had long since given up. They seemed content living in the menagerie that is Woodland Home.
Her first meal was the previous days dinner. We walked in and all eyes were on us. It seemed like we were people from another planet dropping off another inmate. It couldn't have been more uncomfortable. We made a move for the first available table to our right. One of the inmates immediately informed us that that spot was reserved. You've got to be kidding me, I thought!! I wheel her around to another empty spot at the same table and waited for some more inmate instruction but it didn't come, thankfully.
The nice ladies at the table she sat with during that days lunch offered me an empty chair. I grabbed it and thanked them.
I instinctively scan the dining room observing the inmates in their various states of life. A lady with a ton of makeup on walked in with an air about her that seemed strange. She started talking, not necessarily to anyone, just talking. As we are are making small talk the woman with the makeup starts singing. It seems to be an old song that she is expecting others in the room to know as she waves her arms gesturing for them to join in. One or two people half heartedly join her. As they sing a few bars a man at the next table starts booing and telling the woman to shut up. "Turn it down", he says in a tired old voice.
A few minutes later a woman who had had her hand up for a little while needing assistance, swipes her entire meal off her table, everything crashing to the floor.
Her first dinner at Woodland Home.
Did the 7 mile at LBL yesterday after work in 1:19.
Starting the positive visualization for Rocky Raccoon 100 mile in Feb. I forgot to mention that I texted Naresh a few days ago and told of my plans for a 29:55 100 mile and he said he'd join me. So, it's looking like he and I are gonna do it together. I'm really excited!!
Starting the positive visualization for Rocky Raccoon 100 mile in Feb. I forgot to mention that I texted Naresh a few days ago and told of my plans for a 29:55 100 mile and he said he'd join me. So, it's looking like he and I are gonna do it together. I'm really excited!!
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Did a 1:30 exploring adventure yesterday after work in my 'hood. In a nutshell I ran and walked, did a bit of backtracking and looking around on different trails. I estimate I got in around 5 miles.
Several weeks ago I noticed that some construction was about to start on the backside of the park near our house. This morning I searched around on the internet and found that the construction appears to be connecting Walnut Creek near our house to Walnut Creek over in the Parmer/ Lamar area. The website says it'll be 3.25 miles. I was a bit disappointed when I read it'll be a 10ft wide concrete pathway, but it'll still be pretty damn cool.
Several weeks ago I noticed that some construction was about to start on the backside of the park near our house. This morning I searched around on the internet and found that the construction appears to be connecting Walnut Creek near our house to Walnut Creek over in the Parmer/ Lamar area. The website says it'll be 3.25 miles. I was a bit disappointed when I read it'll be a 10ft wide concrete pathway, but it'll still be pretty damn cool.
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