It's Been a Long Time

It has been a long time since I last posted, so I figured I'd better get back on it! So lets go through a few updates on my training first. Last Sunday was mid-way point in my training program, and let me tell you I'm ready to finish this second half. The culmination of the first half was exactly that, a half marathon. Well, not quite, I had to run a 14 mile run this last weekend. I'd have to say it wasn't so bad. After running I had to go to work for 9 hours, and the next day I wasn't too sore...so I guess that's a good thing. Other than that, its been a running as much as I can find the time to do, and as much as my body will let me do (I have taken a few extra days off during the last few weeks). So we'll have to keep our fingers and toes crossed that I stay healthy and motivated (knock on wood) and I'm able to keep up the intensity up until game day, June 21st. Wish me luck!

Funny Clip for the Week

Just Another Day in Paradise

Just wanted to update my blog one more time this week. So I'll just tell you about my running this weekend..and then I'll be quite.
So as I had mentioned in my previous post that this weekend I was going to undertake the longest training run thus far in my schedule, along with my fellow training buddy, Bryan. Well, Bryan called me on Friday night to inform me that he had been sick all week, and wasn't going to be up for the 12 miles that we planned for Saturday. While utterly sad that I wasn't going to have someone to run with, I still pressed on. With the encouragement of Jenny I plotted and ran the route. All 12 miles in the 65 degree weather. I must say it was difficult, but very rewarding to Finnish and know I didn't have to go run the next day (today). So while I sit here and enjoy a well deserved day off of running, I wish by pal Bryan a speedy recovery from the flu/cold bug that he got this week. I hope we'll be out on a run soon!
To all of you, have a great week!
Dave

Get'n After it Again

So it has been a while since I have updated this.. I just wanted to let all of you know how much better I'm feeling now..and I must say how bad it sucked being that sick...but oh well....on to much better things in the future.
So anyways, my training is coming along nicely. After the long week of being sick, I knocked out 9 miles last Sunday. That was the longest run thus far in the training program, however, this Saturday Bryan and I will be giving a go at the 12 miles on schedule. So we'll see how that goes, but I'm sure we'll be just fine.
Another update on my weight. Today I made it to 238lbs, which is exactly 40 lbs lighter than I was after my last race in Oct. So with lots of hard work I'm hoping to take off about 20 more before Grandmas in June. To reward myself with this accomplishment I ate pizza:) and have the MN Wild on the TV tonight, because Jen has school.
So wish Bryan and I luck on our 12 miles this weekend. As well, wish the Wild good luck on winning the North-West division championship tonight!

Thats Right

I'm Back!

Out of Order

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