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Old Me

August 25, 2013 — 7 Comments

Yesterday, my wife asked me to find a couple of pictures she took back in April of 2008 for something.

As I was scanning the computer for them, I stumbled across a few “Old Me” photos from a trip we took to Disneyland at that time.

Nothing like an “Old Me” pic to make the “New Me” feel good.

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I know the guy on the left could have never imagined doing the stuff below.

Sometimes, the guy on the right still can’t either…

Giddy – Up!

Training Journal – 8/25/13:

  • Current plan: Mix of running and biking: Bicycling focus week
  • Today’s session: 3-Hour ride
  • Comments: I rode for 2:59:28 for 51.01 miles @ 17.1 mph avg & avg cadence of 86
  • Weekly mileage: Running: 18.83 / Bicycling: 101.56
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Language

August 22, 2013 — Leave a comment

I probably need to post this in a few other places to remind/reinforce:

We swim in language as fish swim in the sea, not noticing the power that our words have
to manifest, to create and to destroy. – Mary Jo Asmus

Training Journal – 8/22/13:

  • Current plan: Mix of running and biking: Bicycling focus week
  • Today’s session: 8-mile run
  • Comments: I did 8.49 miles @ 8:18 avg pace.
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scream

August 17, 2013 — Leave a comment

the other day, my wife and i were talking and the recurring desire to just scream sometimes came up in the conversation…

today in safeway and OSH, i imagined doing just that…

several times…

it probably wouldn’t have gone over too well…

closed vehicles work well…

unoccupied homes with windows and doors securely closed too…

Training Journal – 8/17/13:

  • Current plan: Mix of running and biking
  • Today’s session: Rest
  • Comments: Rest
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Body vs. Mind

August 6, 2013 — Leave a comment

Here’s a great one I saw on the No Limits Endurance Coaching Facebook page today…

BODYvMIND_Patton

Training Journal – 8/6/13:

  • Current plan: Mix of running and biking
  • Today’s session: 8 mile easy run
  • Comments: I did 8.5 miles @ 8:38 avg pace
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CHIP(PED)

July 29, 2013 — Leave a comment

t_crownQuite possibly related to my CHIP(S) post yesterday; somehow, last night, I chipped a crown eating a cracker…

What I though was salt crumbs, actually turned out to be the inside portion a crown!

A total bummer, since I just had my dental exam last week and got the “all clear” for six months.

Yipee…

Training Journal – 7/29/13:

  • Current plan: Mix of running and biking
  • Today’s session: 1-hour ride
  • Comments: I ended up riding for 1:14:51 for 21.17 miles @ 17.0 mph avg
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June 2013 Training Stats

July 3, 2013 — Leave a comment

My running “career” is less than two years long and I’ve had numerous highs so far; however, June 2013 was the downer month to date…

It started out with 10-days of rest imposed because of knee issues, followed by a return to running in a new and different way…that has been tough to swallow. My pre-injury average pace of 8:46 (4/12-4/13) has now been replaced by a run/walk program ratio of 3:1 that has resulted in a two-month, average pacing of 10:00. It’s frustrating, to say the least; but at least my doctor is still allowing me to run.  My wife and I have had our share of “new normal” things over the past seven months, so this is just adding to the mix for me.  I’m pressing on, but it still is tough.

I had one business trip this month and I actually had some nice run sessions while in Chicago – logging a total of 55.25 miles over four sessions with a bum knee!

  • HIGH: Ran the San Francisco Marathon – 2nd Half…beating my goal…completing the Half It All Challenge!
  • LOW: My knee issues (same as last month…)

As far as new equipment:

  • I picked up a pair of Hoka One One Bondi Speeds this month.  Having read that they might be easier on my knee(s), I took a chance and ordered a pair (maybe I was reaching.) I have almost 90 miles in them already and really like them. I went with my size (didn’t up-size) and like the fit, though my toes do seem to rub the end of the toe box a bit (read: black toes!) I probably should write a post about them in July…
  • I started using KT Tape on my knee and it seems to help, though it definitely isn’t preventing issues.  I have tried the full knee and outer knee apps and they do seem to help.  I even sacrificed some leg hair!  (OK, maybe this is reaching too.)

Anyway, here are the stats for the month that was June 2013:

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A Different Birthday

June 22, 2013 — Leave a comment

So today was my 48th birthday…aaaaand I’m on a business trip.

My being gone on my day happens occasionally because of one particular conference, the last time was two years ago. It’s weird and usually a bummer of a day none the less. I’m not big on getting attention, so I usually don’t let anyone know it’s my birthday…

Thankfully, with technology, I did get a bunch of b-day wishes today through Facebook and texts…which was nice to see throughout the day.

Anyway, I started my day early (0500) so I could get a long slow run in before my meetings started this afternoon. I usually do my long runs on Sunday, but there is a Women’s half marathon here in Chicago tomorrow and I knew it would be a madhouse along the Lakefront Trail…

20130622-190412.jpgI headed North out on Chicago’s Lakefront Trail and went to the northern end and back – 18.5 miles total, door-to-door. It felt pretty good. I modified my run-walk ratio to 3:1 today and that seemed to be better on my knee. I managed a 10:45 pace, obeying my doctor’s counsel about keeping it slow and ran on crushed rock paths when I could. There were tons of runners out later in the morning – I think prep training for the B of A Chicago Marathon kicked off today for a lot of clubs in the area.

The weather was excellent! Here are a few pictures from the run:

Wonderful running weather!
da Bean!
I could get used to this trail… [though the humidity would be tough!0
My card from my wonderful wife!

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My friend Denise sent me a birthday text while I was on my run.

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Since I was running, I asked SIRI to read me the text. Here is the epic SIRI transcript:

Happy [birthday cake][birthday cake][birthday cake][birthday cake][birthday cake]
Birthday [short cake][short cake][short cake][short cake][short cake]!!!!
Treating yourself to something fun? [hamburger][hamburger][french fries][french fries][slice of pizza][slice of pizza]
Assuming you’re working today? [computer][computer][computer][mobile phone][mobile phone][mobile phone]

I totally started cracking up when it was read…!

20130622-185939.jpgThe rest of the day was spent either in my room chilling or in my meeting this afternoon. I hit a local burger place for dinner (by myself) and then headed to a mixer for the conference.

It was a bit of a different birthday…

Training Journal – 6/22/13:

  • Current plan: Not sure right now…since I am cleared to run, I want to find a run/race for July
  • Today’s session: 18 mile long run
  • Comments: I did 18.51 @ 10:45 min/mile pace. Felt good to run and the 3:1 run:walk ratio worked better than the 4:1. I’m still working on the race report for last week’s Half Marathon…hopefully I’ll finish it tomorrow evening.
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My Weed Is Gone

June 12, 2013 — Leave a comment

What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have never been discovered. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Being the creature of habit that I am, my run routes vary little day-to-day.  Typically, the first 2.25 miles are the same.  After that, I can turn right for a 4-miler, go straight and make subsequent right turns at other points for 5, 6, 7, or 8-mile loops, or not turn for 10 to 20-mile out and backs.  I love it!

As I’ve shared before, and for as long as I can remember, at mile 1.8 I pass a barley-like foxtail weed that has grown in a crack on the side of the road.  It started out as a small plant; but, along with the others near it, has steadily grown to about waist height.  That weed has become part of my run…my day:

✓ Wake up
✓ Bathroom
✓ Gear up
✓ Stretch while Garmin locates GPS
✓ GO!
✓ At mile 1.8, do ritualistic, glance/touch of weed
_ …

Anyway, I was on my run this morning, nearing the mile-1.8, weed-glancing, check-that-off-the-list spot and BOOM:

it’s gone

My weed is gone!  All nearby weeds were gone!

Apparently, the city removed weeds from that section of road yesterday after 2+ years of their being an integral part of my morning run!  How dare they!

So, alas, I find myself looking for an alternative, ritualistic, glance/touch object now…

Training Journal – 6/12/13:

  • Current plan: San Francisco Marathon – 2nd Half Training Plan
  • Today’s session: 5-mile easy run
  • Comments: I did 5.13 at a 10:04 min/mi pace using a 4:1 run-walk ratio. Knee status: meh…  At 4.75 miles, it was bugging me so I switched to a 2m:30sec ratio for the final stretch.
    I’ve been experimenting with KT Tape the last two days.  Actually, only this morning, since the stuff didn’t stick for my run yesterday.  We’ll see if that provides any help/relief.  I really do hope the knee returns to its old self at some point…soon.
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National Running Day & ‘Far’

June 5, 2013 — 1 Comment

National Running Day

So, today is National Running Day. Given the fact that I’m on mandatory R&R, my observance will be on Friday, when I’m scheduled to take my ‘test’ run to see if my knee is OK. I’m nervously looking forward to that run. My knee is better, but I’m not sure it is 100%. We will see…

‘Far’

On my way to work this morning, I was listening to the 5/31 edition of the Ultrarunner podcast. Their guest was Karl Meltzer: ultrarunner, “King of 100 milers” – whose slogan is “100 miles is not that far.” When asked what he considered a “really far” distance to run, he answered:

“Far” is something you are intimidated by and think you cannot accomplish.

Pretty insightful and something that goes well beyond running.

‘Training’ Journal – 6/5/13:

  • Current plan: San Francisco Marathon – 2nd Half Training Plan
  • Today’s session: Rest & recovery day 9/10
  • Comments: nada
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5/31/2013

May 31, 2013 — Leave a comment

“He used to be such a positive person.”

– said someone, somewhere, today about me

So, i’m generally a positive person; but, am pretty sure someone said that yesterday or today.

Soooo glad it’s Friday!!!

Training Journal – 5/31/13:

  • Current plan: San Francisco Marathon – 2nd Half Training Plan
  • Today’s session: Rest & recovery day 4/10
  • Comments: Nada…
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