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Location:

Mesa,AZ,USA

Member Since:

May 12, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

I started running again in 2007 after 14 years of not running.

Mile - 4:59 (high school 1992), 5:57 (9/21/2010 ARR Open Mile)

2 mile - 11:10 (high school 1992)

5k - 21:54 (11/18/2010 Tempe Road Runners 5k)

10k - 48:29 (5/9/2009 Race for Hospice)

Unofficial 10k - 47:11 (1/27/2011 Red Mountain Park)

1/2 marathon - 1:49:00 (4/4/2009 Havasu Half)

Marathon - 4:33:09 (11/21/2009 Mesquite Marathon)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run a half marathon in under two hours.

Run a marathon in close to 4 hours.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Stay healthy long enough to live through the millenium.

Personal:

I am married and have six kids. 

Blog title explanation

Bloggers I've met in real life: 1MileToGo, Aaron Kennard, Andrea North, Arizona Desert Monsoon, auntieem, Bec, Ben, Benjamin, Bonnie, Camille, Cari, Collin Anderson, David Holt, DooneEight Kid Mom, Erico, Flatlander, Gary, Jake Krong, JamesW, Jose, Josse, Julieesplin, JunKelli, Kerri, KP, Kyle Dion, Lightitup, Little Bad Legs, Lybi, Marthon Dreamer, M, Mary Ann Schauerhamer, Misty, Nan, Peds Endo Doc, Rachelle, RADRhett, Riley Cook, Rossy, runningafterbabies, Sasha, Scott Hughes, Scott (Kelli's husband), Scott Wesemann, Slow Joe, Spencer Simpson, Stephen, Steve Piccolo, Susie, The Rookie, Toby, Tracy, Twinkies, TylerS, Walter

Favorite Blogs:

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Mizuno Wave Inspire 7 Lifetime Miles: 803.99
Asics Gel 3030 Lifetime Miles: 204.85
Saucony Hurricane 13 Lifetime Miles: 149.22
Asics Gel DS Trainer 17 Lifetime Miles: 87.49
Mizuno Wave Inspire 9 Lifetime Miles: 800.59
Brooks Ravenna 4 Lifetime Miles: 88.83
Mizuno X10 Trail Lifetime Miles: 180.06
Mizuno Wave Inspire 10 Lifetime Miles: 802.77
Asics Gel Kayano 21 Lifetime Miles: 56.47
Mizuno Wave Inspire 11 (blue) Lifetime Miles: 800.75
New Balance 1260v5 Lifetime Miles: 9.19
Reebok Floatride Lifetime Miles: 8.23
Total Distance
5.10
Mizuno Wave Inspire 4 Silver/Old Gold/Phantom Miles: 2.10Mizuno Wave Inspire 4 White/Classic Blue/Raven Miles: 3.00
Weight: 195.00
Total Distance
2.10

Warning: Due to the graphic nature of this entry, some information may not be suitable for all audiences.  Reader discretion is advised.

Pu-pu-su challenge

I did my pull-ups first this morning.  I got 4 in.  I didn't think I would be able to do that many with all the weight I've been gaining lately.  We're almost rid of Easter goodies and the leftovers from my brother-in-law's memorial.  (Somebody has to eat it.)

Next I did the sit-ups.  I got 145 in when I started to get the Hershey Squirts.  I finished 5 more for an even 150, then jumped up, and ran to the bathroom.  Luckily I have tight glutes, so I was able to maintain full containment.

Then I did my push-ups.  I only got 20 in.  I think that's less than last week.

Run

After that I went out to do an easy run.  I ran up passed my son's bus stop.  He didn't say anything to me because he knew he was in trouble for taking his scooter.  Then I ran around the Village Loop to the next bus stop.  As I was approaching, one of the kids headed there waved at me.  I asked if he goes to ALA too.  He said yes.  Then he started running and passed me.  So I sped up and told him there was no way he was going to beat me.  (Of course I was just trying to make him run faster.)  He kept going, but I could tell he was tiring out.  All the parents at the bus stop probably freaked  out with me chasing the kid.  LOL!  Actually, I knew them all, so they got a kick out of it.

Can't wait for P90X tonight.  As they say - Bring It!

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Day 15 P90X

Chest and Back/Ab Ripper X

Mizuno Wave Inspire 4 Silver/Old Gold/Phantom Miles: 2.10
Weight: 195.00
Comments(19)
Total Distance
3.00

The weather is beautiful here.  I think I've been neglecting to take it all in because I haven't been able to enjoy it due to not being able to run fast.  But I'm slowly creeping back.  Did I say creeping?  I must be creepy.

Time - 25:23 (avg. pace 8:27)

Splits - 8:37, 8:28, 8:17

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Day 16 P90X

Plyometrics

Oh my goodness.  That gets the heart rate going.  I tweaked my left ankle early on.  I'll see how I feel in the morning and decide whether or not to go for a run.

Mizuno Wave Inspire 4 White/Classic Blue/Raven Miles: 3.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments(18)
Total Distance
0.00

Marathon Dreamer had a touching story on her run today.  There's a guy that begs for money in the town she lives in.  She found him on his way to his favorite corner and gave him a push.  He enjoyed waving at the people as he passed them.  Luckily I was there to witness it and snap a picture.

 

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Day 17 P90X

Arms and Shoulders/Ab Ripper X

Arms and Shoulders is my favorite.  I guess because I use bands instead of dumbells and it doesn't hurt that much.  But Ab Ripper X hurt. 

Weight: 0.00
Comments(17)
Total Distance
0.00

Day 18 P90X

Yoga X

I fell asleep on the couch last night, so I didn't do Yoga like I should have.  But I got up this morning and did it.  I'll double it up and do Legs and Back tonight.  I feel great now, but there was a time when I was trying to do the balance postures, and I couldn't.  So I got upset and kicked a box.  Is it bad to lose your cool during a Yoga session?

Weight: 0.00
Comments(22)
Total Distance
0.00

Did anybody notice there's a new name added to my Blogger's I've met in real life list?  My Bonnie lies over the Sonoran desert.  My Bonnie lies to the south of me.  My Bonnie lies on the campus of the U of A.  Oh bring back my Bonnie to me!

Sweet little Bonnie came to visit my family today.  She's so nice.  I didn't get to talk to her a lot because she and my wife hit it off so well, and you know how women are when they get to talking.  But it was really cool for her to drive a little out of the way just to see us.

Maybe Bonnie's part cactus, and that's why I like her so much.

Check it out!  Bonnie's goofier than me.

 

 I know most people think Dean is a myth, but I actually met him.  Bonnie just likes to conceal his identity.  I need to get express written consent to post his actual face.  It looks a lot like that one, though.

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Day 19 P90X - Arms and Back/Ab Ripper X

My back is sore.  I think it's because of the weeds I was pulling in my yard instead of the workout.

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And today is Julianna's birthday.

We let her get tattoos for her gift.

 


Weight: 0.00
Comments(13)
Total Distance
5.10
Mizuno Wave Inspire 4 Silver/Old Gold/Phantom Miles: 2.10Mizuno Wave Inspire 4 White/Classic Blue/Raven Miles: 3.00
Weight: 195.00
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