Saturday started out great. My plan for running was to run 6 miles in the afternoon. But first we went to Eastern Market to get some fresh vegetables, fruit and meat and go to breakfast. So we came back and I was just about ready to get dressed for my run when my wife calls me in the basement. I get down there to realize the hot water tank was leaking and it needed to be replaced. If anyone knows me, I can figure things out as I go, but not a whole lot of experience with things like this. So after emptying the 40 gallon tank and finding the tools I need I start disconnecting all the water lines and gas lines. That was not fun. Luckily my wife's dad came over to help install the new tank so everything was connected properly. The new tank alone was 130lbs and getting it to the basement was tough on the back. Then bringing up the old tank was even worse. Too much jarring the back around and I was pretty sore. It took around 8 hours to completely replace the tank and I was bummed because I missed my ling run. So I was thinking that I will do my long run on Sunday.
Sunday morning rolls around and my bak is tight and sore. So I had some new shoes that I was ready for breaking in and I thought the extra cushion would help. Well, lets just say breaking in new shoes on a long run is not ideal. My feet were charting about mile 3 and had to walk a couple times during my run to give my feet a break and to make sure my back was good. I finally got thru the run but man it was not a good weekend. I've heard it before to not wear new shoes on a long run and next time I'll remember that.
Lets just hope I'm feeling a little better for my run tomorrow morning. I hope everyone else had an easier weekend than I did. If it have a good story to share I'd love to hear it.
I read this great line from my daughter's dance teacher over the weekend.
"Hard work is not a punishment....it just makes you that much better." I like that and wanted to share it with you.
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Late Night Run
Good evening everyone!
First I really never thought that so many people would read my blog on the first day of writing it and it's very exciting, so thanks for taking time out of your busy day to read a little about my experience.
Well I was able to get my run in tonight. This morning I wanted to get a little extra sleep and figured I would just do my run after work. Well, my wife sent me a message at work saying let's go see a movie we both have been wanting to see..."This Is 40". It was a really funny movie and I recommend people seeing, just not with kids! We didn't get home until about 10:15pm so I was able to start my run at 10:30 and finished about 30 minutes later.
Tonight's run, according to my schedule, was to be a short run, then tomorrow is my day off and then my long run is Saturday morning. Friday's are my only rest days, so I will take that time to read my book that I started recently, The Big Book of Marathon and Half-Marathon Training, from The Runner's World.
Sorry to cut this one short, but it's getting pretty late and I think a shower is necessary before bed! Have a great night everyone and I will talk to you soon!
Running (or exercising) is the first step in improving your overall self! That's my thinking anyway!
Good night!
First I really never thought that so many people would read my blog on the first day of writing it and it's very exciting, so thanks for taking time out of your busy day to read a little about my experience.
Well I was able to get my run in tonight. This morning I wanted to get a little extra sleep and figured I would just do my run after work. Well, my wife sent me a message at work saying let's go see a movie we both have been wanting to see..."This Is 40". It was a really funny movie and I recommend people seeing, just not with kids! We didn't get home until about 10:15pm so I was able to start my run at 10:30 and finished about 30 minutes later.
Tonight's run, according to my schedule, was to be a short run, then tomorrow is my day off and then my long run is Saturday morning. Friday's are my only rest days, so I will take that time to read my book that I started recently, The Big Book of Marathon and Half-Marathon Training, from The Runner's World.
Sorry to cut this one short, but it's getting pretty late and I think a shower is necessary before bed! Have a great night everyone and I will talk to you soon!
Running (or exercising) is the first step in improving your overall self! That's my thinking anyway!
Good night!
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
1st Day of Training for Marathon
Today is my first day for a couple of things...First, it's my first day of training for my very 1st marathon. Secondly, it's my first time blogging.
Here's a little about myself. I'm 39 but soon to be 40 (April 9th). I'm married and have 3 wonderful daughters with a fourth child expected at the end of June. I started running consistenly last January and have been dedicated ever since. I did however, take about 6 weeks off during the holidays to help my body recover and take some time for myself. I ran once in a while, just to stay with it, but not at all with the consistency I've ran the rest of the year at. I started off with a couple of 5k's and built my way up to running four half-marathons all year. It was exciting to see myself improve physically and mentally. Plus the friendships that come from running are great! I've met a lot great people from different running groups which always seems to help push me a little more than if I was just running by myself.
I've said all last year that I want to run a marathon this year. So what better 40th birthday present to myself than to sign up for a marathon four days after I turn 40? It's something that will really get me in shape and this will also help with eating more nutritious. But there are other factors that play into continuing to run more. I feel great throughout the day and it's also fun to see my children get excited for watching me want to stay in shape and promote a good attitude towards staying in shape. This led me to my first day of training for the marathon today.
I woke up at 5am today and looked at the weather. It was 18 degrees but felt like 10 degrees. See I'm more of a cold weather runner. I love running in the cold vs. the heat. My thinking is my body can always warm up from running, but if it's already hot outside, you will just get hotter. This morning was the coldest day so far this winter for me. I wore my hat and gloves as I normally do, but this morning, I had to wear a scarf over my face so I could keep my face warm during my run. By the time I was about a half mile from being done, the scarf kept falling below my nose and mouth and realized just how cold it really is. This will probably lead me to go to my favorite running store in Northville, MI and purchase a balaclava or a hat that covers the face.
It wasn't a long run by any means, just under 4 miles, but it was the first run I've had in a while and it felt great. One thing I love about running in the cold is feeling the ice on your eye lashes. That's when you know you're crazy for loving to run outside in the winter. I'm not a fan of running on treadmills or inside, but that's just my opinion. The one benefit I see from running on a treadmill is you will never hit a patch of ice. But that just makes me concentrate more and stay focused. If I lose focus for a minute, then I can hit some ice and have an injury that will sideline me.
When I got home this morning, my hat and scarf had frost on them and I felt a little ice around my eye lashes. I know this is going adventure for training for my first marathon will be an experience and so that's why I decided to start a blog. I would like for other people, not just runners, to know that it's never too late to push yourself and set a goal for you that seems unreachable. Last year, at this time, I was running 3-4 miles for a long run. By the end of last year, I completed my 4th half-marathon with a goal of completing a marathon this year.
I will continue to update the blog and see where goes. I love talking about running and have a lot to learn so any advice or information is always welcome! I look forward to a wonderful four months of training and many great stories to share with you along the way. I may even tell you my story of becoming deathly afraid during a run in a park that scared me so bad, I fell backwards and rolled over not once, but twice! More details to follow!!
Have a great run!
Here's a little about myself. I'm 39 but soon to be 40 (April 9th). I'm married and have 3 wonderful daughters with a fourth child expected at the end of June. I started running consistenly last January and have been dedicated ever since. I did however, take about 6 weeks off during the holidays to help my body recover and take some time for myself. I ran once in a while, just to stay with it, but not at all with the consistency I've ran the rest of the year at. I started off with a couple of 5k's and built my way up to running four half-marathons all year. It was exciting to see myself improve physically and mentally. Plus the friendships that come from running are great! I've met a lot great people from different running groups which always seems to help push me a little more than if I was just running by myself.
I've said all last year that I want to run a marathon this year. So what better 40th birthday present to myself than to sign up for a marathon four days after I turn 40? It's something that will really get me in shape and this will also help with eating more nutritious. But there are other factors that play into continuing to run more. I feel great throughout the day and it's also fun to see my children get excited for watching me want to stay in shape and promote a good attitude towards staying in shape. This led me to my first day of training for the marathon today.
I woke up at 5am today and looked at the weather. It was 18 degrees but felt like 10 degrees. See I'm more of a cold weather runner. I love running in the cold vs. the heat. My thinking is my body can always warm up from running, but if it's already hot outside, you will just get hotter. This morning was the coldest day so far this winter for me. I wore my hat and gloves as I normally do, but this morning, I had to wear a scarf over my face so I could keep my face warm during my run. By the time I was about a half mile from being done, the scarf kept falling below my nose and mouth and realized just how cold it really is. This will probably lead me to go to my favorite running store in Northville, MI and purchase a balaclava or a hat that covers the face.
It wasn't a long run by any means, just under 4 miles, but it was the first run I've had in a while and it felt great. One thing I love about running in the cold is feeling the ice on your eye lashes. That's when you know you're crazy for loving to run outside in the winter. I'm not a fan of running on treadmills or inside, but that's just my opinion. The one benefit I see from running on a treadmill is you will never hit a patch of ice. But that just makes me concentrate more and stay focused. If I lose focus for a minute, then I can hit some ice and have an injury that will sideline me.
When I got home this morning, my hat and scarf had frost on them and I felt a little ice around my eye lashes. I know this is going adventure for training for my first marathon will be an experience and so that's why I decided to start a blog. I would like for other people, not just runners, to know that it's never too late to push yourself and set a goal for you that seems unreachable. Last year, at this time, I was running 3-4 miles for a long run. By the end of last year, I completed my 4th half-marathon with a goal of completing a marathon this year.
I will continue to update the blog and see where goes. I love talking about running and have a lot to learn so any advice or information is always welcome! I look forward to a wonderful four months of training and many great stories to share with you along the way. I may even tell you my story of becoming deathly afraid during a run in a park that scared me so bad, I fell backwards and rolled over not once, but twice! More details to follow!!
Have a great run!
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