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Training has now been put on hold due to this terrible cold/flu that I have seemed to get. If you have any good tips on how to beat it, let me know, I'm game.

Dave

Good Friday

I just wanted to write a quick update on my life/training, and whatever may have fallen between those. This week was a good week...Jenny and I got to spend some quality time with friends back home in Duluth. Kinda cold for a spring break trip. However, we can't complain, the company was great..... While Jenny and I were up there we decided to go skiing(by we, I mean SHE). Now for those of you who know me well...you'll know that I DON'T SKI....I've gone twice while in high school.... but I spent so much time on my ass I never wanted to go again.... Well, the two of us went to spirit mtn, and Jim Fisher came along too. After the coaxing by the two of them for me to go down the hill I finally gave in. To my surprise, it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. Don't get me wrong....I crashed a few times...however, nothing too bad...actually had a great time....so I'm happy we went.

After getting back from "vacation" it was back to work both in training, and actually working. Gotta say its tough getting back at it, but oh so rewarding after my run is completed. Sooooooo I've been running, running, running, and a little running. This week is a building week...so each day is more and more miles...but it doesn't hurt so bad...it must be the hard work is paying off! I'll be running 5 more miles tomorrow, and 7 on Sunday.......so say an Easter prayer for me!

I hope everyone has a blessed Easter! Many of you are in my prayers every day...and will continue to be!

Jesus Christ is risen today! Hallelujah!

(on Sunday of course;)

Dave

Highway To The Danger Zone

Normally I try and write a blog on Sundays after my long run of the week...however, we'll be up in Duluth on Sunday...so I figured I had better update before then.

So to start with how my training is coming along....Good! impressed at how far I've This week was my "down week" according to the training schedule... so all that means is I don't have to increase my millage from the week prior...so that's not so bad. The last few runs have been either 4 miles or 3 miles...I have really been trying to focus on my form and my breathing when I get to do these shorter runs. All in all I think I'm coming along quite well.... I continue to meet with my trainer twice a week....doing a lot of weight training, which I don't mind. I figure if I'm loosing the weight, I might as well work on the muscles as well:) I'll wrap up the running week with a short 3 mile run tomorrow, and following it with an easy 5 on Sunday. That will propel me right into week 5 of my training...WOW!!! Can't believe its under 100 days until the race....it should be a great time! I'm excited for everyone who's running the half marathons that day..as well as my co-teammate Bryan who's running the full!
I hope all of you have a wonderful weekend! Jen and I are taking a few days off and relaxing up in Duluth. We both desperately need some down time! Oh, and if you live in Duluth, we'll see you soon!

Dave

"We went like this, and he went like that..I said; where'd he go? Hollywood says Where'd whooo go?"
"Wolfman"
Top Gun

End of a Long Week

It's about 7pm on Sunday...and I'm a touch grumpy about daylight saving.. Due to this I had to wake up an hour earlier than normal..and then work the usual 9 hour day.....then proceed to come home, change, and then head to the gym for my run.... So as I sit here writing to you now, I'm sleepy, hungry, and like I said before, a touch grumpy. NOT TO COMPLAIN THOUGH!

Today my training program called for a 6 mile run.......Now mentally and physically I was ready for the challenge.....after talking with a friend of mine who is training for the Boston Marathon in April....I figured 6 miles...eh it's no big deal......Well I'm here to tell you tonight that boy is 6 miles a long way....wheeew.....I was defiantly happy once I finished up..and then headed over to st reach and do some needed ab work...... The run did go well however. I maintained a 9 min mile pace through out....now some of you may think that 9 min miles is sort of slow....some of you may find it to be quite fast....well for myself, and Bryan....9 min miles are the ticket to us running a sub four hour marathon

...which is our goal.....

Now I'm off to make dinner with Jenny...and relax with her and the pup's.....I hope all of you have a great week! Also, to my friends and family with the 101 things to do.....GET ON IT! ;-)

Happy Running!

Dave

Mid-Week

I've always remembered that while I'm training for this run...I'm going to have good days and bad....Today happened to be one of those good days running...I only had a three mile run to do...so not bad at all...yesterday was four..and I wasn't feeling the best...so it was tough....but today I felt great the entire time...I averaged quite a bit faster than most days...so I was happy with that too...I'm not sure why I felt so good today..I normally meet with Norm on Thursdays..but he's off today...so I had to do my leg weight training myself...I'd like to think I did well...the abs as always hurt...but none the less getting stronger.I'm hoping that I'm finally getting my legs under me..and it will be smooth sailing from here ;-) lol....anyways I hope this blog finds you in good spirits as well!

Buenos Noches!
Dave

A WILD Night

Just wanted to do a quick update on my training...and my weekend. Today was a good day for running...a beautiful 67 degree day at the gym;-) I had to run 5 miles today...not too bad...I've got a nasty head cold...so I had to really focus on making it through....the funny part was my nose is so raw from blowing it all the time...when I sweat my nose burns like there is no tomorrow....oh well.............so after the run I went home to shower....got on the scale...and was happy to see that I had made it to the 30lbs lost level...I was quite elated as you may imagine......and to top off my evening...Jen and I went to the MN Wild game at the X.....our seats were in row 1...so right up on the glass....quite the view.....along w/ the seats we had access to the ultra cool "fishing lounge", which only the people who have tickets in the first row get to go to....what was so great about it was the beer was free! Since I had lost that 30lbs...I figured why not have a couple!

Hope you had a great weekend! I look forward to reading your updates!
Much Love
Dave