I was on Facebook this evening and just by chance, I thought.... hmmm... I wonder if the blog is still there. Amazing enough, wow. It still is. I think I'll write.
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It has the feel of one of those apocalyptic movies. I'll simply write and see if anybody is still out there. Its been almost a year since the last post on 64 Classic. Last year was ok in the running area. Around 750 miles or so. Picked up the bike a few times. Not enough miles to talk about. As far as racing, I believe four 5-Ks to be exact.
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A mild injury occurred during softball season (September) which pretty much shut down the end of the year as far as serious mileage. I say mild, but I believe it was actually a slight cartilage tear.
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I have 3 races under my belt in 2012 and have a half marathon in mind for May or June but no definite plans. Just living life. The fitness and weight is pretty good. Just rolled over 100 running miles for this year and the weight this afternoon was 202 pounds. Ok.... not great, not horrible.
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I'm going to blog a little and see if it takes off. If anyone is reading, throw me some motivation. I kind of started using my facebook to post my running thoughts but have enjoyed looking back over some individuals blogs that I read faithfully there for a year or so. Frayed Laces, Dangle the Carrot, Neil @ All the cool kids are doing it.... , Adam @ The Boring Runner.
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You guys are awesome. Briefly surfed a few others too. Good to see everyone is still moving. Geez Adam.... the little one is getting big!! Gonna go and quit rattling. Nothing fancy tonight. Am going to rework the blog. Its coming. May link it to my facebook. Plan to change the setup and look forward to reading, sharing, and catching up.
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AS ALWAYS.... EVERY DAY IS A GOOD DAY, SOME ARE JUST BETTER!! WOW, THAT FELT GREAT!!
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Monday, March 21, 2011
A Rockin Week and a Race Report
It is awesome to be able to get online and post about a rockin week. I hammered a 26.5 miles last week running all seven days in a row. Yes, I know, 10% rule.... but if I follow the darn rule, I don't get a 20 mile week until like September!! I kicked out 5 Sunday, 3 on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 5 again on Thursday, 4 on Friday, and 3.1 on Saturday.
Saturday was the St. Patrick's Day 5-K at Murphysboro, IL. I ran a very pedestrian 27:38 but was generally pleased with the effort. Mile one was an 8:31, mile two was an 8:49. Then the legs entered the point of no return (Kansas Reference) and the last 1.1 was a killer 10:18. Hence, I think I lost my SUB 9 minute pace somewhere in there.
The right hip feels unusually good and the feet also feel quite peppy so we'll just see where we can take this. Myself and the Mrs. went to Cape Girardeau Friday evening to watch the start of an ultra. A friend of mine (and local running phenomenon) hosted a second annual 12hr/24hr endurance run. It also had a midnight 5-K and a One Hour category to involve as many people as possible.
I want to be healthy folks. I want to be healthy. For the second year in a row.... this has been there as a local event. This year--I watched the start. Last year, I ..... huh.... refused to go anywhere near. I just didn't want to see it. I desire to participate.
Much of this goes way back to college and a legendary local runner who I plan to blog on in the near future. Hey--hope all is going well. I plan to do some work on the blog layout and update the blogs that I follow a little. Got some house cleaning to do and some updating....
Every day is a good day, some are just better. Thanks for reading.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Broken Toys
As I was searching for a title for today's post, I googled "broken toys" hoping for a GI Joe with a leg or hip problem. I got close!! I think this is Captain Marvel. He'll work event though my workouts don't qualify me to be "captain" and sure aren't "marvelous." What the heck? Shazaam anyway. The body does feel pretty good. This week I made it on the bike once for 7 miles, to the pool once for 450 yards and hammered the legs for 16 running miles with a long run of 5 on Thursday.
I am keeping things gentle and short. I want to push the envelope but the hip feels VERY unstable. As I told one of my running buddies, it just feels like it could go out at any point so.... I have to take things slow and cautious. It DOES feel good to be moving without pain so short and gentle it is at least for now.
I've picked up a couple of followers lately even though I haven't been blogging a lot which is really cool. Barefoot Johnny O and Jim...50 after 40 have both joined me recently since I started back in on the blog trail. It almost makes me feel a little pressure. I do need to update my margins to properly reflect my reading and need to get on the ball at being more apart of my readers blogs.
I want to do a post later and hit on some of my favorite reads and get props out to some of the blogs that I follow. I may even do a give away if I can come up with something cool. Maybe a canned ham or something.
Every day is a good day, some are just better. Thanks for reading.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
WHEN I GROW UP, I WANT TO BE.....
Ok, no I don't want to be a monkey. But when I googled the phrase, this was one of the best pictures. March has roared into Missouri bringing great temperatures so far and hopefully a good running month.
The Classic hopes to improve the running totals and still make a run at the St. Louis Half. January and February brought a total of 83 running miles and 89 biking miles. Not impressive totals by any standard but hopefully there is enough base to train seriously in March.
I just got back from a Teacher Conference at Lake of the Ozarks. I stayed at the Tan-Tar-A Resort at Osage Beach. That is actually where the conference was hosted. Over the three days, I got in some quality workouts during my free time so I feel pretty good at this point entering the month.
June brings a couple of ultra options during the weekend of the 11th so this time period is the beginning that training cycle. Hope the weather is improving for all you guys up north and March finds you healthy and motivated.
Every day is a good day, some are just better. Thanks for reading.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
I'M BAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK !!!!!!
EXCUSES, EXCUSES, EXCUSES
With the return of the Classic to the blogging world, I must first apologize for my absence and be up front by stating that I have no real excuses for my disappearance. I can throw some stuff up on the wall just to see what sticks and make at least some attempt to explain my whereabouts. Here we go!!
After the passing of my Father in November, I searched a little while for something to focus my attention on as I moved into the new year. I needed a training goal. I instead suffered an injury during the very first week of training for the St. Louis Marathon. I have some right hip issues which the trainer at school FINALLY took a look at two or three weeks back.
I have a pull or tear in the groin region as well as bursitis in the hip. He is suggesting a shot in the hip which sounds wonderful if the Ibuprofen doesn't soon fix the problem. Each problem is irritating the other and being somewhat stubborn...... my willingness (refusal) to set on the couch and allow it healing time has made things worse. I have major weakness in the hip itself and honestly, even though I'm getting back to being somewhat functional but it still feels shaky.
BASICALLY, BLOGGING WISE...... I JUST DECIDED TO TAKE SOME TIME OFF AND WOULD WRITE AGAIN WHEN I FELT READY. I think I'm there. I really planned to take a couple of months off.
2010 YEAR RECAP
The 2010 running year came to a close with a fairly nice total mileage.
January 72. 7
February 63.8
March 79.5
April 73.6
May 51.2
June 60.2
July 84.4
August 92.3
September 73.4
October 58.5
November 58
December 50.1
2010 Running Total: 817.7 miles
This running included 16 races which were mostly of the 5-K variety. I did have one Half Marathon in the mix back in October (Lewis and Clark). My times were not great under any circumstances but much of that comes back to my overall fitness and weight.
What The Future Holds
At this point, I don't know what to say on this one. I downgraded from the Marathon to the Half Marathon at St. Louis. It is SEVEN weeks away and I'm going to make a go at the training but I don't know.... The body is responding but very slowly and the stability of the hip is questionable at best.
I really want to train for an ultra-marathon. There are two in June that I've already done one time each and one in August that I've also done once. We'll see. I've got an itch but I'm afraid to even think about scratching it!!
CYBER-STALKING ROCKS!!!!!
I will let you know that even though I haven't posted even as much as a comment since just before Christmas, I have been stalking many of you from a distance. I have continued to read and stay somewhat up to date on your daily lives.
I hope to get the mileage up to par, get the body in order and get back to a normal fitness routine as well as blog somewhat periodically as I had been in the past. I hope that my return will be somewhat welcomed and that forgiveness will be granted for my transgressions.
AS ALWAYS..... EVERY DAY IS A GOOD DAY, SOME ARE JUST BETTER!! THANKS FOR READING. WOW--THAT FELT GREAT!!!!
With the return of the Classic to the blogging world, I must first apologize for my absence and be up front by stating that I have no real excuses for my disappearance. I can throw some stuff up on the wall just to see what sticks and make at least some attempt to explain my whereabouts. Here we go!!After the passing of my Father in November, I searched a little while for something to focus my attention on as I moved into the new year. I needed a training goal. I instead suffered an injury during the very first week of training for the St. Louis Marathon. I have some right hip issues which the trainer at school FINALLY took a look at two or three weeks back.
I have a pull or tear in the groin region as well as bursitis in the hip. He is suggesting a shot in the hip which sounds wonderful if the Ibuprofen doesn't soon fix the problem. Each problem is irritating the other and being somewhat stubborn...... my willingness (refusal) to set on the couch and allow it healing time has made things worse. I have major weakness in the hip itself and honestly, even though I'm getting back to being somewhat functional but it still feels shaky.
BASICALLY, BLOGGING WISE...... I JUST DECIDED TO TAKE SOME TIME OFF AND WOULD WRITE AGAIN WHEN I FELT READY. I think I'm there. I really planned to take a couple of months off.
2010 YEAR RECAP
The 2010 running year came to a close with a fairly nice total mileage.
January 72. 7
February 63.8
March 79.5
April 73.6
May 51.2
June 60.2
July 84.4
August 92.3
September 73.4
October 58.5
November 58
December 50.1
2010 Running Total: 817.7 miles
This running included 16 races which were mostly of the 5-K variety. I did have one Half Marathon in the mix back in October (Lewis and Clark). My times were not great under any circumstances but much of that comes back to my overall fitness and weight.
What The Future Holds
At this point, I don't know what to say on this one. I downgraded from the Marathon to the Half Marathon at St. Louis. It is SEVEN weeks away and I'm going to make a go at the training but I don't know.... The body is responding but very slowly and the stability of the hip is questionable at best.
I really want to train for an ultra-marathon. There are two in June that I've already done one time each and one in August that I've also done once. We'll see. I've got an itch but I'm afraid to even think about scratching it!!
CYBER-STALKING ROCKS!!!!!
I will let you know that even though I haven't posted even as much as a comment since just before Christmas, I have been stalking many of you from a distance. I have continued to read and stay somewhat up to date on your daily lives.
I hope to get the mileage up to par, get the body in order and get back to a normal fitness routine as well as blog somewhat periodically as I had been in the past. I hope that my return will be somewhat welcomed and that forgiveness will be granted for my transgressions.
AS ALWAYS..... EVERY DAY IS A GOOD DAY, SOME ARE JUST BETTER!! THANKS FOR READING. WOW--THAT FELT GREAT!!!!
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