Running Through Life

Day 3 and 4 were pretty much like days 1 and 2 as far as running were concerned. Inside. Treadmill. 3.1m about 30 minutes. Ho Hum

Run this morning? Are you kidding me? My legs were barely able to get me to the shower. They did not hurt, they were just dog tired. So off to work I went. For half a day.

Don't get excited, the other half wasn't a lot of fun. Just suffice it to say I am glad that it is over. I worked from home the second half of the afternoon and got a lot done. More than if I would have been in the office.

I think might be a lot of my running for awhile. I cannot find my cold weather, moisture-wicking gloves, hat to wear outside. Besides that it was 5 degrees this morning. But another 3.101 miles is done in just over 30 minutes again.

9.47 pace today and 9.44 yesterday. Not bad for no running in months for this out of shape old man.




First race of the year is coming up this weekend. Most likely it will be a survival run for myself and Mr. Elliott (old running buddy). The Siberian Express is run no matter the weather. If I can survive it, no more races until March (when the temperature should be back in the 30s.

Until then folks, keep on chugging along. And remember, as Calvin said we are all perfect just the way we are...

Well, 2012 is over. The fools that thought they could read Mayan calendars were wrong. The meek have not inherited the earth. 2012 was a year of ups and downs. Some really bad downs and some really good ups especially at the end of the year. Running - virtually non-existent.

2013 - I am thinking will be good. I have goals again. Personal, work, and in running. Mostly running. I started the year off right by running today. Not when I wanted too, but when I was able. Inside, on the treadmill, but 3.1 miles are in the book. It was rough, it has been a long time. But now, 4 hours later I feel good. Happy.

Personal Goals -

• Start working on the house again. At least finish one room completely. Now a lot of this depends on the almighty greenback and with the economy so very uncertain, who knows. I bought some stain today and that is a start.
• Lose weight. I think I am at an all time high of xxx lbs. Way too much.
• Get in shape. I specifically want to be able to do 20 pull-ups.
• Fix the care. It needs brakes, rotors, alignment, tune-up, passenger side mirror and rear taillight. It really wobbles when the brakes are used. Even the gf seems afraid to drive, well not drive, just stop.

Work Goals -

• A raise would be nice. But then I do not control that. 
• Finish projects on time.
• Create better documentation.
• Work far less hours. I need to remember that I am salary. I do not need to donate 10+ hours a week to the company. I receive nothing for it. 

Running Goals -

• New PRs
• 5k - sub 24 mins
• half marathon - sub 2 hour
• marathon - well some goals should be secret
• Mileage - lots and lots. I would still like to run 1000 miles in a year. Only 997 more to go.

Race Goals - (races I want to run this year)

• Siberian Express* - 7.45m trail run - 1.6.13
• Earth, Wind and Fire* - 5k - 3.9.13
• Penguin in the Park - 5k - 3.23.13
• Mountain Goat* - 15k hill run - 3.23.13 ( I know, a conflict)
• Lake Sara Dam* - 8m - 4.7.13
• Illinois Marathon or Half* - 4.27.13
• Lake Run - 5.20.13
• Buffalo Trail* - 5m trail run - 5.18.13
• Danville Memorial Day 5k* - 5k - 5.27.13
• Lake Mingo* - 7.1m trail run - 6.8.13
• Wild Wilderness - 7.45m trail run - 9.29.13
• Backpack Trail - 11m trail run - very hilly - 11.23.13