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cg95 — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:08:46 +0000

Holy cow…I hate that pic I’ve posted of me…but I’m too lazy to change it. In case you all didn’t know I write these posts…at work during lunch. While I’m “at lunch” i don’t have access to all of my old “pin-up” pics from my early modeling days. HAHAHA HARDLY!!! I’ll see if I have anything better, but that’s the most clear pic I could find. Plus it reflects me at about 30lbs heavier.

Anyway, I had a good run on Sunday…a quck 4 miles at a little over an 8 min pace. This new pace is GREAT and quite a change from my old 10 min pace. So, tonight I think I’m going to do the same “long” run as I did on Sunday, but by myself and see what pace I can maintain. If I can do an 8:20-8:30 pace I’ll be VERY happy. Anything better than that…look out…I may shoot for the Olympics.

I’ve setting myself up for a challenge during the upcoming week of Thanksgiving. We’re heading up north to visit family for the holidays. Well, I’ve become VERY used to running in warmer weather down here in Florida. I’ve run in the cold up there before but I’d really like to keep my running clothes to a minimum that i have to pack. Of course now that I have a running partner to keep me motivated I will have to give this situation some serious thought and actually pack the full range of gear and on top of that, actually go out and run.

Anyway, I’m very happy with my progress and my steady increase in mileage and commitment. I told my wife on Sunday what I was training for (Gasparilla Bud Light Challenge, 15K, 5K & 1/2 Marathon over 2 days) so, now she understands the obsession a little bit better. Of course her response was, “everything I read says you shouldn’t run like that 2 days in a row.” {Damn Runner’s Worlds in the bathroom}. I said, fine, I’ll train for an ultra-marathon and run it in a day. {no, not really}

I’ll keep you posted.

I’m back…this time for good

cg95 — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:50:37 +0000

Yeah I’ve been gone for a really long time but I promise to be a more consistent, both in writing and running. Which on the good note, I have been running more consistently over the past few months. I just haven’t had time to write about it.

Secretly (I haven’t told many people) I’m trying to run the Gasparilla Bud Light Challenge this coming February. It consists of a 15K, 5K & 1/2 Marathon over 2 days. YIKES!! I’ve begun building my base training so I’ll be ready. The reason I’ve kept it a secret is part of a self challenge. See if I can really build up the work and so I don’t end up on racing…similar to the Disney 1/2 marathon. Such a build up and dissapointment.

Anyway…I’m keeping it short today. Stay tuned.

Ye of little faith…

cg95 — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:51:54 +0000

Sooo, how many of you thought…”Well there’s his one post and he’ll be gone again.” Nope, I’m back again, and last night I was out running again. I was sore all day yesterday and didn’t think I was going out for a run, but decided around 9 that I should otherwise I’d be mad at myself this morning.

Granted this run wasn’t long, but I took it around the block again and have every intention to keep doing it (every other day) until it gets easy and then start stretching it out longer and longer. I’m not really “training” for a race, which is different for me. I’ll be interested to see what this does for my motivation and my enjoyment of running. I will note that I AM signed up for the Army 10-Miler in October, but still not committed, meaning, I may give my # to my sister or brother-in-law.
Here’s to another day of running!

Finally….

cg95 — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:30:24 +0000

Yes, I know I said 2 months ago “I was back.” Well finally on Saturday night I got off my dead butt and ran. It was only a measly 1.11 miles, but I did it. I didn’t feel any pain (that night), but I am sore today. I can’t believe you take a little time off and fall so far out of shape. Anyway….I’m gonna keep this short…I’m heading back out there tonight.

Stay tuned

Where the H@!! have you been?

cg95 — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:59:38 +0000

I know that’s the question all of you are asking. Well I’ve been “around.” I can tell you all I have NOT run since just before the Disney Half-Marathon. After getting over the brief bout of depression for not being able to run the race I did get to enjoy all that Disney had to offer and spend time with fellow runners, my in-laws, wife and son. We had a blast but I will tell you it stuck in my mind like a badge of shame that I couldn’t run the race.

Since then I have been down-right CHICKEN to even try and get back out there and run. I keep thinking I can still “Feel” where it hurts and just isn’t right in my shin and calf. I’ve been promising myself for weeks that I will get back out there and give it a shot. Well I’m taking this opportunity to “publicly” (because I have sooo many readers) to give it a shot tonight. One of the motivating factors is the same for a lot of us…to get in somewhat decent “beach” shape.

So with that said…I really am back on the BLOG and I’ll let you all know how it goes.

Love to run

cg95 — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:13:37 +0000

I don’t recall if I mentioned it in my last post and I’m too lazy to look back and check, but I experienced something I had never experienced before during my run last week….shin splints. YIKES they hurt. I stopped running when I realized I couldn’t run through them and then took some time off based on the remedies I read about. Well, last night I warmed up and went out for a run again. I started off slow to make sure I was warmed up and about 6/10ths of a mile into my run it happened….the pain!!!!! I stopped and stretched praying that it was more of a cramp than something else. Nope, I couldn’t stretch it out and was forced to walk back. This gets me to the title of this posting. I was in near tears realizing that I may not be able to run in this weekends race and that I may have trouble running in the future. Granted, that last statement may be a little over-exaggerating but it’s a thought that runs through my head. What do I do if I can’t run anymore? Again, these thoughts are racing through my head. I’ve trained for this upcoming race. Like I told my wife, I’m not looking to win the race, but I am looking to RUN the race in whatever time. Last night I found that I love to run and I enjoy going to races. I still plan on waking up early on Saturday, getting dressed and taking the bus over to Epcot and the start line. The question after that is will I run 13 miles or 1 mile or somewhere in between. Wish me luck and pray for me.

I do know I will try and figure out how to overcome this problem and keep running.

Oh the potential disappointment…..

Jan 1, 2008

cg95 — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 15:28:46 +0000

Well, the last time I ran was last year…ugh..sounds terrible doesn’t it? However, thankfully in this case it was only 2 days ago. HAHA I know…I’m 12. So, I guess the common theme across runner’s blogs right now are New Year’s resolutions. I thought to myself, dare to be different and write about something else….NAHHHH. My New Year’s resolutions are as follows (and they’ll be the theme throughout the year):

1. Run more consistently. I still need to let go of the T.V addiction and just enjoy life.

2. Figure out what big run I’ll do this year and sign-up ASAP.

3. Get out doors more with the family. My son is becoming a computer/t.v geek. I’d like him to play some sports and maybe a little run around the block occasionally with his daddy. With that said, my son and wife both have new bikes for Christmas so…let’s get out there.

4. Keep in touch with my friends better. I got a text last night from someone I thought was my friend. I’ll admit I didn’t recognize the phone #, but the message was something one of my friends would send. Well this person responded this morning to my response and this time signed it…OOOOPS I don’t know a Maria. LOL Anyway, since I’ve moved to Florida I haven’t kept in touch with my friends since I’ve moved. I promise to do better.

5. Finally, I will track my time and distances on my blog this year. My goal is to keep me a little more accountable for my running. So, if you see my lagging…let me know!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Let’s make 2008…..GREAT!!

Still here

cg95 — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 18:55:43 +0000

Boy 2-weeks sure do speed by. Well, I’m in countdown to the Disney Half-Marathon in 2 weeks. Am I nervous? Yes!! I realized over the Christmas weekend that this will be the first race I’ve raced alone. Now granted I’ve run alone both in training and during the reaces I run in, but this will be the first time I cross the finish line with no one waiting on me or me waiting on them. THAT is what has me a little freaked out. I ask myself, what will motivate me to keep running when I want to stop? Who would know if I walk a mile or two or three of the race? I guess I have myself to keep me motivated and if you all have been reading any of my earlier posts ya know that is in doubt. YIKES!! I’m worried.

Anyway, I know I’m going to have fun regardless of how well or bad I run. It is Disney afterall and it will be my son’s first “Disney” experience.

My running/training is coming along. I sort of half expected some running stuff for Christmas but nothing…other than an iPod, but I don’t usually run with earphones preferring the thud of my footsteps and the sounds of nature.

If any readers are going to be at Disney for the half or full marathon let me know! I’d love to meet you.

Until next time….

Short Post= Short Run

cg95 — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 17:56:15 +0000

My last post was “short” and I had the nerve to tell you that I was going to “push” 3 miles to see if I could do it. Well I pushed a big…2.06 miles. HAHAHAHA Push…psshhhh.

Yes, yes I am nervous that I’m going to fail in completing my half-marathon in 30 days from now. It’s sort of like that Grover book you read as a kid..”Monster at the End of the Book.” well that’s the slow crawl toward this race….everyday it’s AAAGGGHHH don’t let another day pass getting me closer to the race.

I have noticed something I can blame my lack of running on…my work life. The busier I’ve gotten over the last 3 weeks, the less I feel like running at night when I get home. I know, I’m thinking the same thing…go out and run it will help ease the tension, etc….. I manage to talk myself out of running and onto my laptop to make a small dent in my work.

Anyway, I still consider myself a runner and in pretty good shape to complete my little neighborhood jogs. I’ll keep pressing forward and beating myself up to run.

Thanks!

Well…a deep subject..but short post

cg95 — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:41:16 +0000

To answer your question right off the bat: NO I have not been running. I have been L A Z Y with no good reason for not running. I don’t know what’s gotten into me or out of me lately. Well I do, I’ve been focused and stressed with work which tires me out. So, by the time I get home, eat and should go out and run, I talk myself out of it. God, why do I do that?

I plan on running tonight…I’ll push a 3 mile run to make sure I can do it. I’ve got to get my life organized and stop being sooo lazy.

I’ve got to get back into running…my in-laws will be at Disney as well. Can you imagine the embarasment I will suffer if I don’t finish the race. AAGGGH

I’m leaving this post short….I’m done with my quick little rant.