Saturday, November 7, 2009

November 7, 2009

Saturday Story
Today's Workout:
X77,W25
RUN: 54/5 miles, road run, easy pace, good run.
SWIM: 12/480 yards, pool, short, good power.
BIKE: 62/20+ miles, stationary, tired, pedaled thru it.
The Story:
Once upon a time there was a young boy who dreamed big dreams, he grew older and his dreams began to fade. Life's obstacles got him down. He succeeded in many things though he never took the time to really enjoy his accomplishments. He allowed negative thoughts to rule his mind. As a young man he persevered and despite difficulties and life's obstacles he moved forward in his life, doing what he thought others expected him to do, and he did them pretty well. The negative thoughts persisted in his mind. Later, he came to realize that he was not living his life fully, he began a search to find whatever it was he felt missing. He discovered great writers and thinkers and began to apply basic principles designed to replace the negative thoughts in his mind with positive thoughts. Almost immediately his life began to change. Slowly he became a better person and learned how to forgive and accept peace into his life. He learned about love and compassion. He began to take better care of himself, with exercise and diet. He experienced success on and off the job. When life's obstacles and difficulties came his way, he was able to power through the tough times for he had gained a wisdom and balance to his life. Though he suffered loss, and struggled from time to time, he never allowed depression to sink in and take over his life. He employed positive thinking to positive action and these efforts have produced positive results in all areas of his life. He lives today content, working each day to achieve success. He understands that life is a journey, that one can achieve happiness and peace, though these things are not permanent and one must learn to accept the ever changing circumstances of life. He knows his journey is not over, that he has yet much more to learn. He would tell you that each day is a new day of which there are many, many moments we can enjoy. He would suggest; if you can master the skills to think positive and take positive action, you will begin to experience a more positive life, while on your life's journey. Enjoy it all.

Friday, November 6, 2009

November 6, 2009



Friendly Friday

Today's Workout:

BIKE: 46/15.20 miles: 10@13/10@12/20@11/6@10

RUN: 49:03/5 miles, road run, striders.

PM WORKOUT: BIKE: 30/10 miles, stationary. RUN: 18/2+ miles, treadmill......

WHERE WERE YOU?

TODAY...

30 years ago? 1979: Just 20 years old, serving in the USN as a Seabee, Builder 3rd Class Petty Officer, we had just returned from an 8 month deployment to Diego Garcia, I was on leave at home, making plans and thinking about what I would do in 6 months time, after my honorable discharge.

20 years ago? 1989: Married, age 30, my daughter, Kristi was just born, we had a house in the redwood hills, with lots of remodeling to be done. I was working hard as a representative for the local.

10 years ago? 1999: Age 40, I was on a 14 day training program at Skamania Lodge, in Stevenson, Washington. Kristi was 10, we were going to soccer games each weekend, most of the house remodel was complete. I had just got started running consistently again.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

November 5, 2009

Tryin' to get the feeling again...
Today's Workout:
X77, W25, M
BIKE: 47/16 miles. stationary:
RUN: 43:25/5 miles, treadmill. 8:41 average mile.
Pounded out the bike and run, pretty strong.
"Tryin' to get the feeling again"
{ 1976 top 10 Billboard , by the great... Barry Manilow}
On the treadmill, this song pushed me through at the end to run under 44 minutes.
I am trying to get that feeling again. I used to run faster when I was younger, that's no surprise. But I am beginning to run a bit quicker pace, slowly over time as I continue to work at it, with occasional speed workouts and striders. I used to train in the 8's and race in the 6's and 7's, no speedster even then, back in the good old days. I have been jogging in the 10's and 11's for a long time. A good run in at 8:41 pace is getting that feeling back again. I can't turn back the clock, but I can experience some of the good old days in the moment as the effort to get that feeling again continues...

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

November 4, 2009

The Red Cups are out...
Today's Workout:
X77, M
BIKE: 45/15 miles, stationary spin.
RUN: 53/5 miles, road run/w/short striders.
Thought for this day...
Coffee works for me, helps to get me going in the morning. Occasionally I enjoy a Starbucks or a Peet's coffee. I have noticed in the month of November that Starbucks puts out their beverages in red cups. It's a nice change that signifies the season moving towards the holidays. I think they serve the red cups through December. The new year begins again in the traditional white. No matter the season, the color of the cups, bold coffee, tea or decaff, it's all good, for we do well to treat ourselves now and then to enjoyable experiences whatever they might be. There is a lot to be said for the simple pleasures of life. Enjoy it all!

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

November 3, 2009


Tuesday AM...totally
Today's Workout:
X77, W25, M
BIKE: 47/16miles, stationary. Even paced at power 11.
RUN: 54/6 miles, treadmill, powered up 9 min pace average.
Thought For The Day:
There are days, it seems most of us have them; your hung over from the night before or you over ate big time, or you got some bad news and have been brooding about it, or your hurt in some way; physically, mentally, emotionally, or maybe some combination or all of the above!
You have to get up to face the day and that means face yourself. You can go to the dark side and remain stewing in your own funk. You can turn the corner and hit your stride, letting go of yesterday and move yourself forward today under your own power. When we are strong and sane we tend to choose the later. Getting fit is doing the right thing 90+ percent of the time. When your fit and you fall, its easier to get back up and on the high road, the one less traveled, the road that is harder and longer but will reward you if you can remain there. It's the high road people! The high road, get on it, stay on it and get somewhere you can be proud of!

Monday, November 2, 2009

November 2, 2009

Happy 20th Birthday Kristi!
Today's Workout:
X77, M
BIKE: 46/15 miles, stationary.
RUN: 52:45/5 miles, road run.
Monday, lets to to work!

Sunday, November 1, 2009

November 1, 2009

25 days to Turkey...
Today's Workout:
X80, W25, M
RUN: 77/7 miles, road run.
BIKE: 70/22 miles, stationary.
SWIM: 13/520 yards.