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Happy 80th, Mom!

October 24, 2012 — Leave a comment

My mom would have turned 80 today. Wow, 80.

I miss her terribly. As I’ve written before, I have a folder on my laptop called “scans” – I took a look at it today and smiled and remembered my mom.

One photo that caught my eye today was the one above. We went camping a lot when I was young – often by a lake or river. I remember we each had our own tire tube – including mom who WAS NOT a swimmer.

There were two sureties about any photo of my mom in the water: 1) she was always touching the bottom with at least one foot and 2) she was always facing the shore. Certain male children who are known to enjoy running and blog quite often would make attempts to ease her away from the shore (all in the name of fun), only to come to their senses in very short order…

She loved to float in her tube. Yes, her tube; you see, it was personalized with the words “Morning Glory” in it. I can visualize all of us having such a great time and her laughing and nervously calling out, “Den-nus, stop! Den-nus, stop!” or “Rudy! Rudy! Rudy!” to my dad (which she was known to do quite often.) You see, she lived with a bunch of people who loved to tease each other…

Such good times. Such wonderfully cherished memories.

Happy birthday, mom…you are loved and missed.

Training Journal – 10/24/12:

  • Current plan: Honolulu Marathon Training Plan
  • Today’s session: 8 mile easy run @ 9:09 pace
  • Comments: I did 8.11 at 8:13 – with light rain on miles 4 to 7.
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The Honorable Clan of the Long-Distance Runner [great article]

October 2, 2012 — Leave a comment

PHOTO: Damon Winter/The New York Times

The Honorable Clan of the Long-Distance Runner
By Amby Burfoot and George A. Hirsch

“As amateur marathon runners for nearly 50 years, we were surprised when our sport made headlines recently for an unusual reason.

Last month, The New Yorker published an article on the Michigan dentist Kip Litton, who digitally fabricated an entire marathon and outsmarted computer timing systems. Then Representative Paul D. Ryan, the Republican candidate for vice president, misstated the finish time of his only marathon. …”

Continue reading at: NYTimes.com

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Some great “quotables” from the article:

  • “Focus and discipline form the core of a runner’s being; they are what make us put on a reflective vest and run six miles into the sleet at 6 on a dark winter morning.”
  • “Nonrunners often imagine that people can cover 26.2 miles only because they have lean, muscled legs and a highly developed cardiovascular system. Nothing could be further from the truth. The runner’s most important organ, by far, is the brain — the source of our dreams, drive and determination.”
  • “Running teaches all of us that goal-setting, persistence and tackling one mile at a time can lead to unimaginable achievements. Lessons are learned on the road, day by day, from personal feedback and experience.”

Training Journal – 10/2/12:

  • Current plan: Honolulu Marathon Training Plan
  • Today’s session: 7 mile pacing run @8:07
  • Comments: I did 7.49 @ 8:00
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Whitlock Runs World Record 1:38 Half At 81 [inspiring]

September 18, 2012 — Leave a comment

Photo Graham Paine/Milton Champion

I hope I’m still running at 81!

Canadian Ed Whitlock, 81, added to his collection of world records on Sunday by running 1:38:59 at a half marathon in his hometown of Milton, Ontario. Whitlock broke the old 80+ mark by 29 seconds, despite resuming regular running only in the weeks before the race.

Continue reading at: Runner’s World

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Training Journal – 9/18/12:

  • Current plan: Honolulu Marathon Training Plan
  • Today’s session: 4 mile easy run @ 9:09
  • Comments: I did 4.76 @ an 8:45 pace.
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44 to 32 in 30 Months

September 17, 2012 — Leave a comment

K’s been cleaning out our closet and my old, big sized clothes. I just had to try these babies on one last time…

Last time I lost weight (circa 2002), I kept my big sizes – just in case. This time, we’re donating the lot of them! No going back!

Training Journal – 9/17/12:

  • Current plan: Honolulu Marathon Training Plan
  • Today’s session: Rest/Recovery Day
  • Comments: Today was a rest/recovery day, but last night at 10, I got my bike kit ready. When the alarm went off at 0345, I changed my mind…and hit snooze.
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9/14/2012

September 14, 2012 — Leave a comment

A few parts of my day…

  • Sent an email to a large number of people containing a single-word faux pas about one segment of the recipients of said email. Love it when a word is spelled correctly and contextually correct – yet soooo wrong. I think most people missed the word, but still, it was infuriating & embarrassing…ok, and a bit funny.
  • Day one of two days of carb loading for a run on Sunday. Results: Carbs-89%, fat-4%, & protein-8%.
  • Picked up my race bib at Sports Basement and was able to leave without breaking the bank. Picked up a pair of my favorite running shorts for K to give to me for Christmas (per her instructions) and a box of GU gels (plain, of course!)
  • Went to our new life group bible study. Great time with some really great people.

Livin’ the dream. Livin’ the dream!

Training Journal – 9/14/12:

  • Current plan: Honolulu Marathon Training Plan
  • Today’s session: Pre-race rest & carb day
  • Comments: One word: CARBS
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Sometimes, I get this way…

September 11, 2012 — Leave a comment

I feel ya Porter, I feel ya!

Training Journal – 9/11/12:

  • Current plan: Honolulu Marathon Training Plan
  • Today’s session: 5 mile easy run @ 9:09
  • Comments: I did 5.27 @ an 7:59 pace.
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If you can’t say something nice

August 31, 2012 — Leave a comment

Sometimes you just have one of those days where the “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all” phrase applies…

It’s funny how it often just takes and email or two to hose things up. You see, …

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Still, things always get better after I talk to and hang with my wife… I’m totally looking forward to a great 3-day weekend!

Training Journal – 8/31/12:

  • Current plan: Honolulu Marathon Training Plan
  • Today’s session: 5 mile easy run @ 9:09
  • Comments: I did 5.4 @ an 8:20 pace
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Five Years

August 27, 2012 — Leave a comment

I took a new badge picture recently…then compared it with my previous two…whoa, whoa.

2007, 2010, 2012

Training Journal – 8/27/12:

  • Current plan: Honolulu Marathon Training Plan
  • Today’s session:Cross train: Bike ride
  • Comments: Rode 22 miles @ 15.8 mph avg – on my new Felt Z85. I got brave and did the part of my course that I’ve been avoiding: the uphill return.
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Anchor [great listen]

August 19, 2012 — Leave a comment

this song just keeps resounding in my mind…

Anchor (Beautiful Eulogy featuring Josh Garrels)

Anchor of my soul, You sustain
When I’m in the storm You remain, good to me, good to me

When it’s a quarter past midnight, and the grey skies fade
to black. The waves splash and set me off track. So my vessel
might crash or collapse, when I’m attacked. And start
wrestling in my head with these bad memories from my past.
I’m aware of my guilt, overwhelmed and the smell of my
blood has the sharks that surround me cast under a spell.
They waited for me to fall but when I fell the water got
still. And the blood that was spilled protects me, it’s
the same blood that cleansed me. My only defense against
my nemesis, now I can rest knowing that nothing can come
against me unless the Father gives consent. Evil intentions
will not disturb God’s purposes or interfere so, who
shall I fear if my Anchor is secure? Learning to consider
it pure joy when I’m facing tribulations, praising God
instead of complaining or getting overtaken with bitterness.
Looking at the pages of the book of James and seeing
the ways that God works through the trials to make us more
mature in our faith. It reminds me how desperate I am in
this desert land, thirsty for your mercy and plan while you
give me the strength to stand. You’re my greatest pleasure,
yeah, no matter the weather I face, Lord you never forsake,
my fragile life is safe under your sovereign grace.

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Two Treats

August 18, 2012 — Leave a comment

I got two treats today: a few of my favorite, pineapple-filled Danish cookies from Solvang and my wife, who came home a day early from a quick trip to Solvang with her parents!

Me happy! Annie too!

Training Journal – 8/18/12:

  • Current plan: Honolulu Marathon Training Plan
  • Today’s session: Rest
  • Comments: Rest…with a bit of yard work sprinkled in…but mostly rest!
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