Yeah...as expected, I'm still sore. But, oh so on my way to not being fat anymore.
I was wondering what this day would be like. And it wasn't all that bad. I think what really helped, was that I slept better last night than the night before. So, I was able to recharge a bit.
Part of what made this day exciting were the two websites that a couple of friends referred me to. The first was from a new friend with old ties. Sophfronia Scott is a published writer and former editor for Time Inc, now Executive Editor of The Done For You Writing & Publishing Company, author of her own blog/website, a Harvard grad, and an alumni of my high school. As a matter of fact, she had my Dad as a track coach and will tell you all of the same things about him that I've told you already.
She has been training for a 5K and referred me to mapmyrun.com. This site is sweet. It basically allows you to map out your run on Google Maps by clicking through your route. Then it allows you to save that route and link it to a training log. That log can then be linked to a blog. So, ultimately, I think we'll be seeing that, once Chris works his magic. For today's run, I'll give it a quick shot right here. It may or may not work.
The other site was referred to me by my friend Pete, a former bandmate in TBDBITL, who now is an IT Systems Manager for Proctor & Gamble. He and Chris were the two friends who lit the fire under my butt. Pete has his own physical challenge (if only I were referring to Nickelodeon's Double Dare) going and is blogging about it. He told me about a similar site to mapmyrun.com, which is Gmaps Pedometer. This seems to be the basis for mapmyrun.com in that it allows you to map out your route and figure out calories burnt and such. It also allows you to link to the map of your route, when needed.
Thank you both for the websites. They are and will be incredibly helpful!
Oh yeah, I should probably write about my run. Meg, Calvin & I went off to Blendon Woods Metropark and traversed the Goldenrod Pet Trail. Don't let the name fool you. This bad boy was a mile long. So, I ran it twice, while Meg, Calvin & Couper (the dog) walked it. This was a painless grass trail that was very pleasant. In the middle of my first lap, I watched a deer leap over the grass 20 yards away from me. Very cool. I wouldn't have seen that in any neighborhood.
I ended up doing 2 miles in 20mins 58secs. So, slower than my last run. But understandable, because I'm just starting.
That's all for now. More tomorrow, another rest day. But we'll most likely head out to some metropark to walk.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Monday, August 4, 2008
Day 57 - Sore...errrr...Rest
So, did I get you with the day count? Yeah, I figured not. Call me dopey and chalk that one up to Dad too. No worries though, I love that I got my Dad's humor.
I can never say enough good things about my wife, Meg. She's encouraged me on this thing and is standing behind me. She always shirks off my compliments as half-truths, but she truly is amazing. I Love You Ju Goi!
Also, there may be some changes going on with the look of this blog deal. I gave my best friend, Chris, permission to work his magic. He's an incredibly gifted graphic designer with a web business. I'm trusting him...yeah...keep telling myself that. Just kidding. I love ya buddy.
Man, I started my training and this blog yesterday. And already, the encouragement is overwhelming. I just can't take it...I quit...
Ha, ok really. Thank you so much! It's truly a blessing!
So today was a rest day. Good thing too, because: fat man + spontaneous physical activity = ouch!
Oy Vey! My thighs are killing me.
Actually, Meg, Calvin and I went walking for 30 minutes on the Heron Pond Trail at Columbus's Three Creeks metropark. I had to carry our mini-dachsund, Couper, near the end, because he was dragging. The walking will help to keep me loose. Good stuff. Also, I can't say enough good things about Columbus's Metroparks. There are so many choices, and they're all great! It will be great to have those as the backdrop for my training.
I've got more stories to tell, but that's the great thing about this blog thing. I can tell you more tomorrow. So, as my Dad would say...Hasta Bye-Bye.
Two miles again tomorrow. I hope I don't die.
I can never say enough good things about my wife, Meg. She's encouraged me on this thing and is standing behind me. She always shirks off my compliments as half-truths, but she truly is amazing. I Love You Ju Goi!
Also, there may be some changes going on with the look of this blog deal. I gave my best friend, Chris, permission to work his magic. He's an incredibly gifted graphic designer with a web business. I'm trusting him...yeah...keep telling myself that. Just kidding. I love ya buddy.
Man, I started my training and this blog yesterday. And already, the encouragement is overwhelming. I just can't take it...I quit...
Ha, ok really. Thank you so much! It's truly a blessing!
So today was a rest day. Good thing too, because: fat man + spontaneous physical activity = ouch!
Oy Vey! My thighs are killing me.
Actually, Meg, Calvin and I went walking for 30 minutes on the Heron Pond Trail at Columbus's Three Creeks metropark. I had to carry our mini-dachsund, Couper, near the end, because he was dragging. The walking will help to keep me loose. Good stuff. Also, I can't say enough good things about Columbus's Metroparks. There are so many choices, and they're all great! It will be great to have those as the backdrop for my training.
I've got more stories to tell, but that's the great thing about this blog thing. I can tell you more tomorrow. So, as my Dad would say...Hasta Bye-Bye.
Two miles again tomorrow. I hope I don't die.
Day 1 - Running Again
This is for Meg and Calvin (and future kids). I Love You and want to be around for you as long as I can.
I used to be a cross-country runner. My Dad was my cross-country and track coach in high school. At first, I felt forced into running. But, it wasn't all that bad, I had already played soccer for 6 years. Running was just part of the routine. Dad was (he's retired now...hence was) a great coach, the way a coach should be. He cared for his kids, encouraged them, and didn't make it a "running is life/compete or die" environment. Fortunately, near the end of his career (before he was pushed out by a money-hungry superintendant...sorry, I had to get that in), he coached two runners to a Team State Championship. Yes, a State Championship with TWO runners. On top of all of that, he held us accountable and helped to make his kids better people for it.
That was my Dad as a coach. As a parent, nothing changed, and my Mom was right up there with him...love and accountability all around. Thank You Dad & Mom, I Love You.
And oh yeah, I grew to love running. I would run for relaxation. One day, I even ran 23 miles. Close...so close.
Anyways, my accountability went a bit lax. Now, here I am. I'm ready to be held accountable again.
So do it. I will. But I want YOU to help me.
I will run a marathon. And my training started today.
Here's the skinny:
I'll work from 5K training, to 10K training, to Half-Marathon training, to...you guessed it...Marathon Training. Hopefully, in a year and a half or so, I'll have one of those 26.2 stickers on my car.
I'm still trying to find an agreeable plan. But right now, I'll alternate days of running and rest/walking and top the week off with a nice long walk with Meg and Calvin. I'm not going for PR (Personal Record) stuff yet, just finishing. That's a long way away. My best 5K, in my prime, was 18 minutes flat.
Today was a pleasant surprise. I ran 2 miles. I timed them just to keep track, but again, no PRs. The first mile took (what I thought was) 9mins 30secs. But when I finished, I was at 17mins 4secs. So, that means my second mile took 7.5mins. I find that hard to believe. Two minutes off my second mile? Either way, 2 miles took 17 minutes.
More to come tomorrow...my rest day...
I used to be a cross-country runner. My Dad was my cross-country and track coach in high school. At first, I felt forced into running. But, it wasn't all that bad, I had already played soccer for 6 years. Running was just part of the routine. Dad was (he's retired now...hence was) a great coach, the way a coach should be. He cared for his kids, encouraged them, and didn't make it a "running is life/compete or die" environment. Fortunately, near the end of his career (before he was pushed out by a money-hungry superintendant...sorry, I had to get that in), he coached two runners to a Team State Championship. Yes, a State Championship with TWO runners. On top of all of that, he held us accountable and helped to make his kids better people for it.
That was my Dad as a coach. As a parent, nothing changed, and my Mom was right up there with him...love and accountability all around. Thank You Dad & Mom, I Love You.
And oh yeah, I grew to love running. I would run for relaxation. One day, I even ran 23 miles. Close...so close.
Anyways, my accountability went a bit lax. Now, here I am. I'm ready to be held accountable again.
So do it. I will. But I want YOU to help me.
I will run a marathon. And my training started today.
Here's the skinny:
I'll work from 5K training, to 10K training, to Half-Marathon training, to...you guessed it...Marathon Training. Hopefully, in a year and a half or so, I'll have one of those 26.2 stickers on my car.
I'm still trying to find an agreeable plan. But right now, I'll alternate days of running and rest/walking and top the week off with a nice long walk with Meg and Calvin. I'm not going for PR (Personal Record) stuff yet, just finishing. That's a long way away. My best 5K, in my prime, was 18 minutes flat.
Today was a pleasant surprise. I ran 2 miles. I timed them just to keep track, but again, no PRs. The first mile took (what I thought was) 9mins 30secs. But when I finished, I was at 17mins 4secs. So, that means my second mile took 7.5mins. I find that hard to believe. Two minutes off my second mile? Either way, 2 miles took 17 minutes.
More to come tomorrow...my rest day...
Welcome and Introduction
Me in a nutshell: Christian. Married. Father. Disney-Freak...
...Fat and Out of Shape.
Life consists of chasing goals. This was actually touched upon at the evening service at my church today. Ultimately, my goal is to glorify the Lord in all that I do and be with Him in glory on that last day.
There are many smaller goals in life though, too. High school graduation; College; that graduation; Marriage; Raising a family...and even smaller goals: school projects; home projects; work projects; paying the credit card off; paying the car off; paying the house off.
As for me, I want to get back into shape and add on a few more years to being a husband and father.
I started this blog as the result of a challenge from a couple of friends, and to hold myself accountable. What should I be held accountable for? Well...I'm going to run a marathon.
This is my story...
...Fat and Out of Shape.
Life consists of chasing goals. This was actually touched upon at the evening service at my church today. Ultimately, my goal is to glorify the Lord in all that I do and be with Him in glory on that last day.
There are many smaller goals in life though, too. High school graduation; College; that graduation; Marriage; Raising a family...and even smaller goals: school projects; home projects; work projects; paying the credit card off; paying the car off; paying the house off.
As for me, I want to get back into shape and add on a few more years to being a husband and father.
I started this blog as the result of a challenge from a couple of friends, and to hold myself accountable. What should I be held accountable for? Well...I'm going to run a marathon.
This is my story...
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