Ran in my 2nd 5k. It was the Insight Edgewood Independence 5K. My feet were in bad shape. I had spend a weekend 2 weeks before without my orthotics. Had to wear dress shoes to an out of town wedding all day. Orthotics didn't fit. Then played golf the next day and forgot to bring them. At the last minute, I called my Podiatrist friend, Brian Fallis. He snuck me in and gave me a shot to bring the swelling down in the band that connects the ball of my foot to my heel.
My pace was 8:23. I think I beat my first one by about a minute and a half. Pretty happy, but I should have gotten the shot a few days earlier at least.
I got the Nike Plus system that syncs up with my Ipod. Without reviewing my previous posts, I assume I've talked about it before. If not, it's great. If you already have an Ipod, you can go to Best Buy, Dicks, etc and get the Nike Plus for around $30. Love it.
July ended up being my highest mileage of the year. I believe I racked up 90 miles for the month. Wanted to keep it going, but with the hours at the restaurant, I was just too sore/fatigued. Backed it down in August.
End of July 08 Review
I ran the Mini Heart Marathon (15k) this morning. Let's start with the conditions; 35-40 degrees, windy with gusts up to 35 mph, and rain 80% of the race. Ok, now on to me. I didn't train. I did 8 miles once in February, and never did more than 3 after that. I wouldn't say I was totally unprepared, but I certainly could have been better.
Suprisingly, my pace was a minute better than I thought it would be. I ran a 9:40 pace. My best friend Kevin Holt is the reason I ran the race. It was his first. We stayed together till about mile 6. I ended up about 2 minutes ahead of him. He made his goal pace, but the hills got him...treadmill legs.
My legs quit on me at mile 7. It was on the last hill...my right knee said, "Yep that's it. I've had enough." Kinda limping the last 2 miles, my right leg wanted a piece of the action too. Decent amount of pain and soreness just a handful of hours later.
Best part, I love it. Gotta stick to the flatter races, but it's so great to see a few thousand people go out together. If you haven't done it, you need to at least once. Even if you just walk a 5K, do it at least once.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
Journal Review - June 08
Picked up my mileage in June. Got up to 2-3 miles a day. A friend made the point to me that running for less than 20 minutes really didn't do you much good. Long story short, the thought is that you don't burn enough calories to get to the stored fat. Yeah yeah yeah, I know the deal. That wasn't breaking news to me. I had a lot of success while doing less than 20 minutes a day, but I figured why not give it a try anyway. It became that much more of a release for me, and my weight loss got kicked back into gear.
Michelle went out with me twice and started going a couple times a week by herself. He second time with me was for 1.7 miles. I was so proud her. I knew she could do it. I just got her to take it slow and keep stepping. She did great.
End of June 08 Review
My buddy Kevin, told me he was following the training for a mini-marathon. I told him if he'd register for the corresponding event, that I would join him. Well, he's registering and I'm not in shape for 13 miles. I went out for 8.33 yesterday. My breathing was fine and I'm not really sore at all today. My legs did however, get pretty tired. I felt them begin to drag. Needless to say, I've got some training to do before mid-March. I know I'll get through it, but I don't want the race officials to have to help me across the finish line.
I believe today was day 410.
We had a pretty good snow storm a couple weeks ago. We ended up with 6 or 7 inches of snow and 1/2 an inch of ice in the middle. Local schools were out all week. It was bitterly cold. I broke down and ran inside on a neighbors treadmill. I've got nothing against treadmills, but since I don't have one, I try not to impose. I actually ran in that snow for almost everyday that it was here, but while it's still been cold, I've used it 4 or 5 times. It's pretty easy to get spoiled running on a treadmill that has CABLE!!!!
Michelle went out with me twice and started going a couple times a week by herself. He second time with me was for 1.7 miles. I was so proud her. I knew she could do it. I just got her to take it slow and keep stepping. She did great.
End of June 08 Review
My buddy Kevin, told me he was following the training for a mini-marathon. I told him if he'd register for the corresponding event, that I would join him. Well, he's registering and I'm not in shape for 13 miles. I went out for 8.33 yesterday. My breathing was fine and I'm not really sore at all today. My legs did however, get pretty tired. I felt them begin to drag. Needless to say, I've got some training to do before mid-March. I know I'll get through it, but I don't want the race officials to have to help me across the finish line.
I believe today was day 410.
We had a pretty good snow storm a couple weeks ago. We ended up with 6 or 7 inches of snow and 1/2 an inch of ice in the middle. Local schools were out all week. It was bitterly cold. I broke down and ran inside on a neighbors treadmill. I've got nothing against treadmills, but since I don't have one, I try not to impose. I actually ran in that snow for almost everyday that it was here, but while it's still been cold, I've used it 4 or 5 times. It's pretty easy to get spoiled running on a treadmill that has CABLE!!!!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Journal Review - May 08
I crossed days 130 and 150 in May. One third of the year gone.
I also ran in my very first race. It was the Kicks For Kids River Run. It started in Newport KY, went across the river into Cincinnati, and back to Newport. To see 1200 people take off at once was pretty cool. Of course, I took off way to fast. I backed off though and found a little better pace. My goal was to finish it at 27 minutes or better. According to my watch, I did it in 26:55.
A friend dropped off his two girls at my house with my wife and ran with me. Thanks Mike!
By this point I had also lost 25'ish lbs and was feeling pretty good.
End of May 08 Review
Good news. I found someone to build my site for One Mile Per Day. It probably won't be up until late spring or early summer. I should probably talk to the school I want to approach and start lining things up for the 2009 - 2010 school year. I'm sure they'll have some input. I plan on starting this with either River Ridge Elementary in Villa Hills KY or Turkeyfoot Middle School in Edgewood KY.
I haven't mentioned this, but a neighbor of mine ran everyday with me last year. We hardly ever ran together but he kept his streak alive. He quit two days ago. He enjoyed it, but he has a pretty hectic schedule. He lasted 385 days. I wish he had kept running, but it's no big deal. It did a great deal of good for him. I think he'll stay active, just not in the form of a running streak.
I know a handfull of people have gotten out on the road after talking with me, but past my neighbor, I don't know of anyone who has started another streak I was contatcted by OrtingRunner who follows this blog. He said he was going to start a streak, but I never heard back from him if he actually started. Ortingrunner, I hope you got out and started!
Though most of January 09 has been bitterly cold, I've gotten some extra mileage in almost everyday. I'll probably do more than 2 times what I ran in December.
Goodbye for now.
I also ran in my very first race. It was the Kicks For Kids River Run. It started in Newport KY, went across the river into Cincinnati, and back to Newport. To see 1200 people take off at once was pretty cool. Of course, I took off way to fast. I backed off though and found a little better pace. My goal was to finish it at 27 minutes or better. According to my watch, I did it in 26:55.
A friend dropped off his two girls at my house with my wife and ran with me. Thanks Mike!
By this point I had also lost 25'ish lbs and was feeling pretty good.
End of May 08 Review
Good news. I found someone to build my site for One Mile Per Day. It probably won't be up until late spring or early summer. I should probably talk to the school I want to approach and start lining things up for the 2009 - 2010 school year. I'm sure they'll have some input. I plan on starting this with either River Ridge Elementary in Villa Hills KY or Turkeyfoot Middle School in Edgewood KY.
I haven't mentioned this, but a neighbor of mine ran everyday with me last year. We hardly ever ran together but he kept his streak alive. He quit two days ago. He enjoyed it, but he has a pretty hectic schedule. He lasted 385 days. I wish he had kept running, but it's no big deal. It did a great deal of good for him. I think he'll stay active, just not in the form of a running streak.
I know a handfull of people have gotten out on the road after talking with me, but past my neighbor, I don't know of anyone who has started another streak I was contatcted by OrtingRunner who follows this blog. He said he was going to start a streak, but I never heard back from him if he actually started. Ortingrunner, I hope you got out and started!
Though most of January 09 has been bitterly cold, I've gotten some extra mileage in almost everyday. I'll probably do more than 2 times what I ran in December.
Goodbye for now.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Journal Review - April 08
Friday, April 4th was my 100th day. Haven’t felt strong lately, but I guess it will pass.
End of April 08 Review.
That was all I wrote for the month. So, what shall we discuss?
How about the weather here in Greater Cincinnati. My neighbor has a perfectly working treadmill and has offered it to me whenever I want to use it. Today when I went out it was 9 degrees F and the windchill was -5. Don't know why I did it, maybe I'm nuts. I know I looked like a fool. Any passer-by could only see my nose and mouth. I had running pants and sweat pants, long sleeve t-shirt, sweatshirt, running shell, hooded sweatshirt, running gloves, snow gloves, winter hat, and sun glasses. Sure, it took a few minutes to warm up, but once I did the pain from the cold disappeared. I even took the snow gloves and winter hat off. To be frank, it was great. It was sunny and the wind was still. There's just something about being out in the elements and overcoming them.
Ok, so I have an idea. I've had it for a while now. I want to use my streak to start an organization that raises money to buy running shoes and educate kids about getting out and getting active. Of course, there's a lot of fine-tuning that needs to be done. I can't afford to make it an official charity with a fed id. The price tag on that is about $5,000 in attorney fees. Anyone that wants to donate will just have to do so and trust me. I will have a completely open book of records. If someone decides to donate, they will be able to find out exactly where their money goes and confirm with the school/partner that the program is happening. They can attend any meeting or event with the kids. And while it doesn't have a fed id, I may even limit donations to $100 or so. Until it reaches $10k in a year, I don't even have to do a tax return (which by the way will cost about $2500). I've got plenty of time to let it gain momentum. Someone will eventually step up to the plate, whether it be an individual or business. I'll cross that bridge then. Hopefully, it will blossom into a significant organization. At least big enough that I can partner with multiple schools, get attention from local media, conduct a race every year, etc.
Uhhh...I think I'll call it One Mile Per Day...what do you think?
End of April 08 Review.
That was all I wrote for the month. So, what shall we discuss?
How about the weather here in Greater Cincinnati. My neighbor has a perfectly working treadmill and has offered it to me whenever I want to use it. Today when I went out it was 9 degrees F and the windchill was -5. Don't know why I did it, maybe I'm nuts. I know I looked like a fool. Any passer-by could only see my nose and mouth. I had running pants and sweat pants, long sleeve t-shirt, sweatshirt, running shell, hooded sweatshirt, running gloves, snow gloves, winter hat, and sun glasses. Sure, it took a few minutes to warm up, but once I did the pain from the cold disappeared. I even took the snow gloves and winter hat off. To be frank, it was great. It was sunny and the wind was still. There's just something about being out in the elements and overcoming them.
Ok, so I have an idea. I've had it for a while now. I want to use my streak to start an organization that raises money to buy running shoes and educate kids about getting out and getting active. Of course, there's a lot of fine-tuning that needs to be done. I can't afford to make it an official charity with a fed id. The price tag on that is about $5,000 in attorney fees. Anyone that wants to donate will just have to do so and trust me. I will have a completely open book of records. If someone decides to donate, they will be able to find out exactly where their money goes and confirm with the school/partner that the program is happening. They can attend any meeting or event with the kids. And while it doesn't have a fed id, I may even limit donations to $100 or so. Until it reaches $10k in a year, I don't even have to do a tax return (which by the way will cost about $2500). I've got plenty of time to let it gain momentum. Someone will eventually step up to the plate, whether it be an individual or business. I'll cross that bridge then. Hopefully, it will blossom into a significant organization. At least big enough that I can partner with multiple schools, get attention from local media, conduct a race every year, etc.
Uhhh...I think I'll call it One Mile Per Day...what do you think?
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Journal Review - March 08
Interesting month. I didn't write much but it was significant. I had just opened a restaurant so I was putting in some hours and most nights didn't get out on the road until 10:00pm. Weather was very cold and we even had a 10 inch snowfall. Then shortly after, my daughter ened up with strep throat and I ended up with some form of it. I had a horrible cough and was really worn out for a few days. By the end of the month, I had almost reached day 100 and lost more than 12 lbs.
That's about it for March. I 've got a new site you may want to check out. I guess it's not new, but I just found it. It's www.ravenrun.net. It belongs to and is dedicated to Robert Kraft, who I've mentioned is the runner featured in the EPSN.com article that inspired me to start my streak. Interesting fact. He posts an open invitation for anyone to join him on his runs anytime. If you finish the run (8 miles and 1/3 mile swim) you earn a nickname from him and make it into his log/journal. He keeps track of everthing. Pretty cool, check it out. He's going to cross 100,000 miles in late March of this year. My money is that he'll keep running. Hopefully, I'll get down there someday and join him for a few days.
That's about it for March. I 've got a new site you may want to check out. I guess it's not new, but I just found it. It's www.ravenrun.net. It belongs to and is dedicated to Robert Kraft, who I've mentioned is the runner featured in the EPSN.com article that inspired me to start my streak. Interesting fact. He posts an open invitation for anyone to join him on his runs anytime. If you finish the run (8 miles and 1/3 mile swim) you earn a nickname from him and make it into his log/journal. He keeps track of everthing. Pretty cool, check it out. He's going to cross 100,000 miles in late March of this year. My money is that he'll keep running. Hopefully, I'll get down there someday and join him for a few days.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
I'm in
Happy New Year.
I don't think I mentioned that I would be sending in my application to the USRSA after crossing over a year. I did the day after, and yesterday received my confirmation letter from the president, John Strumsky. Not real exciting, but when they update the site on March 1st, my name will be listed...at the bottom.
The group has gotten some recognition over the past year. If you go the site, http://www.runeveryday.com/, scroll towards the bottom. I believe there are a few links to the handful of stories written about different members. ABC news even did one about Mark Covert, who crossed 40 years this past July.
So did you resolve to get out there and exercise this year? Do it this year, actually follow through and do it. Do a streak if that's what it takes. It doesn't matter what kind of streak. Commit to stretch everday. Commit to walk 1 mile. Commit to do 10 push-ups. Just do something. Regardless of your schedule or situation, you have time to do something. You may not have an hour...but you have enough time to do 10 push-ups or stretch for 5 minutes.
That's about it for today. I'll be back soon to cover a couple more months from my journal.
I don't think I mentioned that I would be sending in my application to the USRSA after crossing over a year. I did the day after, and yesterday received my confirmation letter from the president, John Strumsky. Not real exciting, but when they update the site on March 1st, my name will be listed...at the bottom.
The group has gotten some recognition over the past year. If you go the site, http://www.runeveryday.com/, scroll towards the bottom. I believe there are a few links to the handful of stories written about different members. ABC news even did one about Mark Covert, who crossed 40 years this past July.
So did you resolve to get out there and exercise this year? Do it this year, actually follow through and do it. Do a streak if that's what it takes. It doesn't matter what kind of streak. Commit to stretch everday. Commit to walk 1 mile. Commit to do 10 push-ups. Just do something. Regardless of your schedule or situation, you have time to do something. You may not have an hour...but you have enough time to do 10 push-ups or stretch for 5 minutes.
That's about it for today. I'll be back soon to cover a couple more months from my journal.
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