Saturday I will be running a 10K and I'm hoping the storm coming up the east coast doesn't have any impact on the weather. Last year I ran this race and we had 35mph winds and a thunderstorm shortly after I finished. I'm hoping the weather holds out for the race, but we will see what happens. My training has been interesting for this one. I really haven't logged a lot of running miles since my half marathon on October 7th. What I have been doing is hitting the weights and a lot of strength training. Lots of core work, and a fair amount of upper body work. I've found that my shoulders have been hurting during half marathons and sometimes during my long runs, and I'm hoping some strength training can take care of that. I'm not overly concerned about the run itself. My body feels good. I know I need to get a short tune up run in tonight and maybe Thursday morning, but nothing crazy. I'm a little more concerned about the weather for the race than my preparation.
Girls have been just battling colds and things for what feels like months now. My wife had some issues in mid September, then on the way back from vacation it was an ear infection that created lots of problems for my youngest daughter, and for the past week and a half, my oldest daughter has been battling a sinus infection that has been causing her to vomit multiple times daily, along with some harsh antibiotics that are having a negative impact on her appetite. Needless to say I haven't had a lot of sleep over the past month or so, but I'm pretty sure that is overrated!
Have a great evening!
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Friday, October 19, 2012
Home Town Run
I haven't logged a lot of miles since my half marathon almost 2 weeks ago. Recovery has been good and I feel good. I've hit the weights pretty hard the past week and have put an increased focus on strength training. I have a 10K coming up next weekend, and am still on the fence about a half marathon this Sunday. I just discovered it and haven't really done anything to get ready for it, but as I said, I feel good and strong and think i could put up a decent showing if I can fit it into my schedule. I was recounting my half marathons, and I've never run one in my home state. I've done half marathons in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, but never here at home. I'm thinking it may be time to break the ice!
My girls have been sick off and on for about 2 weeks now. If it isn't one, it is the other. We've been battling ear infections, viruses, sinus infections, you name it, they seem to be able to catch it right now. I'm hoping this weekend they will turn the corner and be healthy and back to their very active self. For my own sake, just some sleep would go a long way!
Have a great weekend!
My girls have been sick off and on for about 2 weeks now. If it isn't one, it is the other. We've been battling ear infections, viruses, sinus infections, you name it, they seem to be able to catch it right now. I'm hoping this weekend they will turn the corner and be healthy and back to their very active self. For my own sake, just some sleep would go a long way!
Have a great weekend!
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Middle of October
Training has been a bit slow since my half marathon on October 7th. Lots of family stuff going on. I did have a great run last Thursday and a great ride following that. The weekend wasn't as productive as I'd hoped it would be. I umpired 4 games over the two days, all behind the plate, so I got some leg workouts in, but no great cardio. I'm back to hitting the weights a little more regularly, and I'm planning longer runs for tomorrow and Thursday. I just realized there is a half marathon here in my hometown on Sunday that I knew nothing about. I'm kicking around the idea of participating, just to go out and beat my last time since I'm feeling a little disgusted with it. Yesterday was a good strength training day, and I'm hoping to build on that a bit tonight.
Girls have both been sick. Youngest daughter is recovering from the ear infection that caused a seizure, and my oldest daughter is battling a virus that caused high fevers and vomiting. The joys of parenthood, but I wouldn't trade a second of that! I feel like all I have done is take care of sick people for the last month. Just hoping none of it catches up with me!
Have a great evening!
Girls have both been sick. Youngest daughter is recovering from the ear infection that caused a seizure, and my oldest daughter is battling a virus that caused high fevers and vomiting. The joys of parenthood, but I wouldn't trade a second of that! I feel like all I have done is take care of sick people for the last month. Just hoping none of it catches up with me!
Have a great evening!
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Race Recap
I was on vacation all of last week and my week was to conclude with the Peroni Crawlin Crab Half Marathon on Sunday, or at least I thought that was going to be the end of my week, minus a boring ride home. As it turns out, I had a lot more excitement than that to deal with.
The race was great. Well organized in Hampton, Virginia, a town I knew nothing about and had never been to before. I had trained well for this race, not great, but well enough that I had a goal in mind that I felt confident I could achieve. About halfway through the race I realized I wasn't going to reach that goal, mostly due to the decisions I made in my diet from the day before, but those were my fault. I enjoyed the course, running along the bay, through some historic parts of town, and circling back to the beautiful convention center. The support along the course was great from the people of the town. The volunteers were very upbeat and cheerful. I made sure to thank every police officer and crossing guard for their time at the event. The gorilla handing out snacks just past the halfway point was a great touch as well! The rain started off and on about mile 6, and then became a full downpour at mile 11. It didn't really affect me that much at that point, as I was still trying to make up some time from a couple unplanned stops, and 11 miles in, the rain helped keep me cool. The downpour persisted for the final two miles, and I was soaked from head to toe until I finished. I found my wife at the finish line and we went and enjoyed the post race party together for a few minutes. The kickin corn and crab chowder in a bread bowl was great. I had never had a Peroni beer before, but really enjoyed it as well. The band Rock Star Parking was excellent as well, and played through the rain and what would turn out to be a much smaller than expected crowd. All in all, I really enjoyed myself, and look forward to the event again!
On to the girls. We had a great time in Virginia Beach for a few days. The weather was great, in the 80's every day, water temperature was good, and the kids just loved playing on the beach and getting in the pool every day. It was great to have the family time together and enjoy ourselves. Late Friday my youngest daughter started with a slight fever and we didn't think much of it. Saturday the fever went up and down a bit, but she was still eating, playing and carrying on her normal day. Sunday, I had the race, and really didn't get a chance to monitor her well in the morning. My wife had given her medicine around 10, and we had decided we would take her to the pediatrician on Monday when we got home. That all changed on the ride home, we were 5 miles from home when my daughter had a seizure brought on by a rapidly rising fever. Scariest moment I've ever had as a parent I believe. After a trip to the emergency room in the ambulance and some antibiotics, she is recovering well from an ear infection! Both girls are back to doing great today, and seem to be back to normal!
Have a great day!
The race was great. Well organized in Hampton, Virginia, a town I knew nothing about and had never been to before. I had trained well for this race, not great, but well enough that I had a goal in mind that I felt confident I could achieve. About halfway through the race I realized I wasn't going to reach that goal, mostly due to the decisions I made in my diet from the day before, but those were my fault. I enjoyed the course, running along the bay, through some historic parts of town, and circling back to the beautiful convention center. The support along the course was great from the people of the town. The volunteers were very upbeat and cheerful. I made sure to thank every police officer and crossing guard for their time at the event. The gorilla handing out snacks just past the halfway point was a great touch as well! The rain started off and on about mile 6, and then became a full downpour at mile 11. It didn't really affect me that much at that point, as I was still trying to make up some time from a couple unplanned stops, and 11 miles in, the rain helped keep me cool. The downpour persisted for the final two miles, and I was soaked from head to toe until I finished. I found my wife at the finish line and we went and enjoyed the post race party together for a few minutes. The kickin corn and crab chowder in a bread bowl was great. I had never had a Peroni beer before, but really enjoyed it as well. The band Rock Star Parking was excellent as well, and played through the rain and what would turn out to be a much smaller than expected crowd. All in all, I really enjoyed myself, and look forward to the event again!
On to the girls. We had a great time in Virginia Beach for a few days. The weather was great, in the 80's every day, water temperature was good, and the kids just loved playing on the beach and getting in the pool every day. It was great to have the family time together and enjoy ourselves. Late Friday my youngest daughter started with a slight fever and we didn't think much of it. Saturday the fever went up and down a bit, but she was still eating, playing and carrying on her normal day. Sunday, I had the race, and really didn't get a chance to monitor her well in the morning. My wife had given her medicine around 10, and we had decided we would take her to the pediatrician on Monday when we got home. That all changed on the ride home, we were 5 miles from home when my daughter had a seizure brought on by a rapidly rising fever. Scariest moment I've ever had as a parent I believe. After a trip to the emergency room in the ambulance and some antibiotics, she is recovering well from an ear infection! Both girls are back to doing great today, and seem to be back to normal!
Have a great day!
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Fun times
Yesterday I got a great 6.25 mile run in, a 2 mile ride, 3 miles with my dogs, and some good core work. I wasn't really sure how I would be feeling after umpiring 10 games over the weekend, but I felt surprisingly good. Today I cut my run a little short of what I was planning, and only got 3.6 miles in. On a rainy Tuesday morning, the treadmills were filling up fast at the gym, and I didn't want to hog all the equipment. I jumped on the bike after my run and grabbed another 3.1 miles on the bike to round out a decent workout. I finished up with some core work and chalked up my workout as a success. Sunday is my half marathon, and I would like to get another short run in on Thursday followed by a couple days of rest heading into the event. I'm very much looking forward to it and have been feeling great!
Girls are doing awesome. My 3 year old is at the stage where she wants to do everything by herself, at least until she struggles a bit, then it is alright for me to lend a hand. My 2 year old is just developing fast and furious. Words and sentences are coming quickly, and we can have a conversation without struggling to communicate. It's absolutely amazing every day being a dad!
I decided to go and play a round of golf yesterday afternoon before picking up the kids. I was just going by myself and was planning to fly through 18 holes as quick as possible. I pulled up to the first tee and there was a young man there waiting to tee off. He asked if I wanted to join him. I had no idea who he was, but we made it a pretty fun round together. We talked work, hobbies, growing up on or around a farm, and everything under the sun. He was new to the game and seemed to be enjoying himself. At the turn, I asked if he was staying for the back 9, and he said he thought he had just enough time to play, and I commented on the fact that I needed to play quickly in order to go and pick up my girls at daycare. He told me that was the reason he was out playing today, that he just found out he was going to be a father for the first time. Congratulations again JR, good luck with becoming a new father, and thanks for letting me play along!
Have a great day!
Girls are doing awesome. My 3 year old is at the stage where she wants to do everything by herself, at least until she struggles a bit, then it is alright for me to lend a hand. My 2 year old is just developing fast and furious. Words and sentences are coming quickly, and we can have a conversation without struggling to communicate. It's absolutely amazing every day being a dad!
I decided to go and play a round of golf yesterday afternoon before picking up the kids. I was just going by myself and was planning to fly through 18 holes as quick as possible. I pulled up to the first tee and there was a young man there waiting to tee off. He asked if I wanted to join him. I had no idea who he was, but we made it a pretty fun round together. We talked work, hobbies, growing up on or around a farm, and everything under the sun. He was new to the game and seemed to be enjoying himself. At the turn, I asked if he was staying for the back 9, and he said he thought he had just enough time to play, and I commented on the fact that I needed to play quickly in order to go and pick up my girls at daycare. He told me that was the reason he was out playing today, that he just found out he was going to be a father for the first time. Congratulations again JR, good luck with becoming a new father, and thanks for letting me play along!
Have a great day!
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