Raise Your Hand If You Ran A Half Marathon Tonight

I talked to my Momma Bear right before I went on my run...I told her about my sore foot...and she told me to take it easy. 
Thanks for the motivation Momma...

Fridays Run

I went for a run outside on Friday...because it was really nice outside...like almost 60 degrees.  Its the first time I ran outside since 'Nam.
I went 7.11 miles...and then woke up Saturday with a sore foot...so I took the weekend off from running and replaced it by eating 5,000 calories a day of Easter Candy...EPIC FAIL.  GUILTY.  I NOW HAVE A THICK CANDY SHELL...

Should look good as a pastel egg at Boo Boo's wedding.

OMG

My brother is getting married...
and
My sister is turning 40

My head is going to explode...

Cougar Town

My brother gets married in less than 2 weeks and its freaking me out....man.

I think my sister turns 40 this week as well?

I did manage to run 6.6 more miles tonight...it was amazing. 

I think it might be time to take my relationship with the treadmill to the next level.  That's right...we are going from friends....to friends with benefits. Figure that one out.

8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17

7 miles yesterday...and another 10 miles today...
That's a very productive weekend on the treadmill.
My legs are sore...and I struggled through much of that 10 miles.
Progress was made. 

.28

So I am in the gas station this morning when the guy in front of me in line says "Wow, this town sucks."  Turns out he had just got out of jail. He smelled awful...like he had just left the bar and had been drinking all night...not sitting in jail all night.
He then proceeded to say that the police officer told him he blew a .28 which was 3x the legal limit.  He then tried to take .08 times 3 but couldn't come up with the right number. 
Stay classy my friend, stay classy. 

I ran 7 miles today in 60:45...
Solid day on the treadmill...now its basketball the rest of the day.

And yes, I was alone in Anytime Fitness...love having the whole place to myself. 

I Am A "B"

Had to have a quick health check up on Thursday for my health insurance...turns out I scored a 3.05 out of 4.  That's a B...So says my sheet.
Apparently they think I'm a little too thick around the mid section.  That too is a bunch of horseshit...just like the do to list my brother sent me today...

HORSECRAP

I got this from my brother today...
Seems like a bunch of horseshit to me...

You Are Not Alone

I love that Boo Boo is blogging...what a rush.
I did some speed work tonight (I also made a delicious sirloin steak tonight) ... went a total of 5 miles in 47 minutes...Here is what the workout looked like...

March Madness Is Upon Us

Easily the best week of the year for me.  The first week of the NCAA tourney...awesome. 

I gained 4 pounds in 1.5 days at home...Thanks Mom...it was worth it.  Got back on the treadmill tonight to see if I couldn't run some of those delicious calories off...
I went 6.65 miles in 60 minutes.  All was good. 
Mom..Laney wants to play tug with you.  Lets schedule something.

Loserville

How many people do you think were at Anytime Fitness tonight from 10 to 11?  It was me and 2 other losers at the gym at 10 pm on a Friday night. 
I had another good run...I went 6.75 miles in 61 minutes...
I ran 4 times this week for a total of 22.5 miles...that's not a ton of miles but I think I made good progress this week.
I weighed in at 190.2 lbs this morning...that means I'm down about 20 lbs from a couple months ago.  Good stuff.

The Silence Scares Me Because It Screams The Truth

I forgot to blog last night about my run.  How disappointing to all my readers (I'm talking about you Mom).  I did 6.25 miles last night in an hour...doing some speed work along with some regular jogging.
Tonight I did nothing but speed work on the treadmill...I managed to go 5 miles in 46 minutes. 

How do you know when you are in Brookings?
When you go to the gym...in the area where everyone leaves their jackets and footwear.....there are just as many cowboy boots sitting there as there are tennis shoes...this is the only city I have witnessed this craziness.

Always On...Slightly Off

I remember last year when my brother and sister were training for the Fargo Half Marathon...good times.  I think Boo Boo even blogged once.
I miss Lori's weekly stories about how she has to plan her training runs around bathrooms because she knew she would have to drop the kids off at the pool for swimming lessons.
I guess they better get healthy before they start training again...
I made a trip to the doctor today because I was getting to the point I couldn't breathe anymore.  So, I now have my inhalers refilled and might start taking my allergy shots again...turns out our insurance really sucks through SDSU...at least compared to what we had through Binghamton.

I did some speed work today...I went a total of 4.25 miles in 41 minutes.  Felt good. 

28

I had a good week on the treadmill - 28 miles after my 10 mile run today.  At the start of my run it was sprinkling a little bit...and 90 minutes later when I walked out to my car - it was covered in snow.  The treadmills face windows to the outside at Anytime Fitness...it was pretty interesting watching the change in weather over that 90 minutes.
I am sick on snow and cold.  I want spring to be here.  I want to go watch a Twins game and drink a beer outside...in the sun...Is that too much to ask for?  Probably.

How many times in your life have you typed or wrote RHINOCEROSES

I was watching a show tonight while running about saving the RHINOS in South Africa...which got me thinking...how many times have had to spell Rhinoceros ... turns out not that many ... and thank you SPELL CHECK.  On a side note...baby rhinos are really cute.

Ran a slow pace today...which is what I wanted to do.  I will start a little speed training next week...see if I can't start shaving some time off my pace.  I did another 6 miles tonight in just over an hour.

TGIF

Get To A Better State

My puppy is crazy...and is getting bigger...so its becoming a more dangerous crazy...Yikes!

I took 2 days off...somewhat to rest my body and also because I have not had time...But, I was able to get another 6 miles in tonight in 55 minutes.  Not sure I will be able to finish this years race in 1:43 like I did last year...I will see how much progress I can make in the the next 2 months...

Mom...hope you found a great dress!

Blade Runner

Is everyone as excited to watch BEAUTY & THE BLADE RUNNER on ID tonight?  I am pretty sure that the blade runner thought his girlfriend was an intruder...liar liar pants on fire...
Just because you have blades for legs doesn't mean you can go around shooting your girlfriend.

I ran again today...what a productive weekend on the treadmill for me...I ran an easy 6 miles this afternoon.  Didn't try to over due it...just wanted to put in some more miles...build some endurance.

Its raining ... its pouring...
Laney is sleeping in one of her favorite spots...she is strange..

I'm Loaded With Standard Features

Pretty nice little Saturday I put together for myself...

Puppy class at 9 am that I was late for...Laney only had 25 minutes to be a PITA (Mom, that's short for...PAIN IN THE ASS).  So, that went well...At least class is here in Brookings now and we don't have to drive down to Sioux Falls.

Went for a run in the afternoon.  Went 7.5 miles in about 72 minutes...felt pretty good.  If I can keep up this training regiment I will be ready for Fargo...no doubt. 

Pretty exciting Saturday night I am having....Wiffers is in Vegas at a "conference."  I am at home doing laundry and naming my unborn children...and taking take of Nugget the PITA.

There is no telling what could happen Sunday - Should be amazing.

Best Run In A Long Time....and other thoughts

So my run today felt really good...no pain in my foot...and I actually picked up my pace as the run went on...it has taken awhile, but I think my body is remembering how to run.  It probably is helping that I am shedding my winter coat...down about 15 lbs since January....and another 10-15 to go.
6 miles in 55:38 -
That also puts me at 25 miles this week with a couple days to go.

Remember that one time Laney ate a threaded needle....and then your wife calls you freaking out that the dog ate a threaded needle ...I do because it happened tonight....but then after you have turned around half way to the gym you get a test message that says...this is what I pulled out of Laney's mouth & throat...YIKES!

Recovered.....Nope

I thought that maybe it would be a good idea to go running today to get the soreness out...that didn't go so well.  I hurt every step of the way...I think I caught a glimpse into how boo boo feels when he runs because my right foot hurt every time it hit the treadmill....awesome. 
Anywho, I managed to go 6 miles in 57:30...so that was an improvement from my past month.