CBR#3

Comeback run # 3. Now I have some goals for this month.  1350 total minutes. 48 minute average per day of 28 days running. Plan to miss no more than 3 days total this month. Next month goal: 28 days running, 1500 minutes, 53:30 average per run. Increase 100 minutes per month. Keep the same 28 days running per month. My biggest month ever was 3100 minutes.  Keeping track of minutes versus miles is a way to keep motivated.

Beerfest 2009

Well, World Beerfest 2009 has come and gone. This year's attendees were, Ken, Stephen, Neighbor Cara, Muddy Dog Coffee guy Jim, nephew Sandy and myself. Sandy set a new high or low for drunken behavior at the fest. Good beers were enjoyed by all.

CBR#2

Today is comeback run #2. Ran with Scott on the ATT for 5 miles. 41.11 for time. Scott is hurting from his hip problems and me from lung infection. Felt rusty today. I have a goal weight of 160 lbs by Feb. Does anyone want to guess my weight now?

Comeback run number One

October 1st seems like a good date to start a running comeback. After the flu and lung infection, I am starting to feel much better. I did a 4.25 mile run at Umstead this morning. It went well, aside from the lung clearing coughing! I realize as my legs get more miles on them, it is important to have strong and flexible legs. I have concentrated on leg strength for the past few months and it has gotten me to the point where I can run 7- 8 min pace on flat trails. The next part is to develop hip flexibility. A runner's power and speed come from strong and flexible hips. Running just tightens these areas. It take a concentrated effort to have flexible hips. If anyone has any tips, let me know.

Back to the land of the living

After being sick for at least 10 days, I am back to feeling sorta normal. What is the worst/longest you guys have been sick as an adult?

The spirit of the Blue Ridge Relay

Snowboarding anyone?

Something to get me in the spirit for the upcoming winter : )