This morning, I once again headed out for another early run. Out the door by 5:40 AM again. I am starting to like this whole lamp thing. Kept the intensity a little higher, for 5.5 miles my heart rate was 160 (4 more then yesterday.)
I hope that I may have finally found what will keep me going.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Today's Run 3/24/2009
Today's Run was OUTSTANDING!!
After getting myself from the warm bed, I got ready and made my way out the house.
Oh yeah, it was 5:15 AM, out side temps were like 22-24 degrees (with windchill it was more like 15-16).
So after donning my new Garrity headlamp and looking like a running cyclops I went out for a nice 5.5 mile run. I kept a steady pace and as was plan, kept the heart rate around the mid 150s.
I figured it would be hard, but it wasn't, it was actually easy. The miles passed with no issues.
As a side note being the comic book geek that I am, I pretended to "zap" critters in the woods with my "light beam" LOL
I started the run listening to Adam 20, the Zen Runner and at the end of the show (#7) I heard my message to Adam played. Yeah!! It was pretty funny hearing myself, but sadly I wasn't the first caller and did not win the prize. Boo Hoo, Boo Hoo.
After getting myself from the warm bed, I got ready and made my way out the house.
Oh yeah, it was 5:15 AM, out side temps were like 22-24 degrees (with windchill it was more like 15-16).
So after donning my new Garrity headlamp and looking like a running cyclops I went out for a nice 5.5 mile run. I kept a steady pace and as was plan, kept the heart rate around the mid 150s.
I figured it would be hard, but it wasn't, it was actually easy. The miles passed with no issues.
As a side note being the comic book geek that I am, I pretended to "zap" critters in the woods with my "light beam" LOL
I started the run listening to Adam 20, the Zen Runner and at the end of the show (#7) I heard my message to Adam played. Yeah!! It was pretty funny hearing myself, but sadly I wasn't the first caller and did not win the prize. Boo Hoo, Boo Hoo.
Week in Review 3/16 -3/22
(please try to sing California Dreaming-by the Mamas and Papas not Tupac's version ---as you read this)
With a morning flight to Southern California on Tuesday, and much to do on Monday, I was able to squeeze out a 4 mile run amidst the confusion.
Now the plan was to try and get at least a 4 mile run or an hour in the hotel fitness center. Tuesday did not disappoint. After arriving to some great weather, checking in and catching up, I made my way to the fitness center. And what a place it was!!
I could have not asked for anything better and I jumped into giving thanks to the Hotel Fitness Gods!
With a morning flight to Southern California on Tuesday, and much to do on Monday, I was able to squeeze out a 4 mile run amidst the confusion.
Now the plan was to try and get at least a 4 mile run or an hour in the hotel fitness center. Tuesday did not disappoint. After arriving to some great weather, checking in and catching up, I made my way to the fitness center. And what a place it was!!
- Cold ice water
- fresh fruit
- great machines
- TVs at all stations
- fresh towels
- ventilated and cool temps
I could have not asked for anything better and I jumped into giving thanks to the Hotel Fitness Gods!I went for a 5.75 mile run on the treadmill, then jumped on the stationary bike for another 10 miles (about 40 minutes) and then finished off with 10 minutes on the stair climber. I wanted to go about 15-20 minutes on the elliptical, but that was being used. The Gods will always try and keep you humble. So after my 1st Annual Marriott Fitness Center Duathalon, I feel I will have to do this event at least once a year. LOL
Wednesday, was 4 miles on the treadmill, which was followed by 4.25 on both Thursday and Friday.
After the red eye back on Saturday morning,I decided to just chill and get a nap, so I would leave my running till Sunday.
After catching up with my good old friend Sleep, I decided to leave my run for the afternoon.
By Sunday afternoon the wind had picked up, and I knew adding wind and hills would not be good, so I decided on the "Jersey Devil 8". A simple 8 mile out and back along Rt 9 between Little Egg and Bass River. I decided I didn't care how fast a pace, I wanted to keep my heart rate down and so I did. The run felt great, I had Pheddipidations to listen to and Steve (Runner) kept me company. He is a great running partner, he does all the talking. How does he never get tired???
SO mileage for the week 30.25. This is a great start to my base training for a Fall marathon.
Mon: 4 miles
Tues: 5.75 miles
Wed: 4 miles
Thurs: 4.25 miles
Fri: 4.25 miles
Sat: 0
Sun: 8 miles
Monday, March 16, 2009
Keep checking back this week!
I will be posting two important announcements this week. So please check back or click on the RSS feed button and add it to your reader.
I will say, that one of the announcements is very cool and something that I am really looking forward to.
The other will revolve around something very close to my heart.
I will say, that one of the announcements is very cool and something that I am really looking forward to.
The other will revolve around something very close to my heart.
With Deepest Regrets
From the Athletes for a Cure blog, from Thursday, March 12th.
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Michael Vinecki this morning at 8:55am. He leaves behind wife Dawn and his four children Yukon (12), Winter (10), Magnum (8) and Ruger (6). Michael was 40-years old when prostate cancer took him from all of us.
There has been a memorial page set up for Michael, please stop by and post some words of encouragement for Winter, her mom and siblings.
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Michael Vinecki this morning at 8:55am. He leaves behind wife Dawn and his four children Yukon (12), Winter (10), Magnum (8) and Ruger (6). Michael was 40-years old when prostate cancer took him from all of us.
There has been a memorial page set up for Michael, please stop by and post some words of encouragement for Winter, her mom and siblings.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Great little Triathlete
Below story is from a families.com blog by Michele Cheplic. Great story.
Story Link
Team Winter- 2008 Athletes for a Cure Triathlon from Athletes for a Cure on Vimeo.
9-Year-Old Triathlete Makes History
by Michele Cheplic
If you are looking for motivation to kick-start your daily exercise
routine here it is:
At just 9 years old Winter Vinecki swam 1.5k (a little less than a mile), biked 40k (roughly 25 miles) and ran 10k (about 6.2 miles) in less than 4 hours. And she didn't do it because she loves
to exercise; rather the Michigan native competed in the inaugural Athletes for a Cure Triathlon at the Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida last week for one reason---her dad.
Winter's father is fighting for his life. Michael Vinecki was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of prostate cancer earlier this year. When doctors couldn't say how long Michael had to live, Winter sprung into action. In the six weeks between her dad's diagnosis
and a 12-hour Father's Day surgery at the Mayo Clinic, Winter dedicated herself to training for the triathlon in an effort to raise money for cancer research and honor her beloved father.
She's 9-years-old, people.
Winter went into the triathlon with a goal of raising $10,000 specifically for prostate cancer research and to make people aware of the importance of early detection. In addition, the spry preteen says she wanted to pay tribute to her dad by fighting to stay on the course as hard as he has to stay alive. In the end Winter exceeded her original goal by helping raise more than $100,000. She was able to do so by getting (for the first time ever) the entire field of competitors at the Athletes for a Cure Triathlon to compete as a single team: Team Winter. According to race organizers, every participant registered as a fundraiser symbolically "gave" their fundraising total to Team Winter.
As for how well Winter performed on the course, after being given a ten-minute head start in front of the nearly 1,000 competing athletes she was able to cross the finish line in a time of 03:59:04 hours, beating 62 of her fellow competitors. Winter's mother, Dawn Vinecki, who is also a triathlete, was at her side for the entire race providing encouragement. In addition, several other world-famous triathletes also stuck by Winter during the grueling event. Simon Lessing, former World Champion triathlete was at her side for the swim and running segments, and former World and Ironman Champion Karen Smyers ran with Winter in the final leg of the competition.
Winter's dad (who is also a triathlete... I guess it must run in the family) is currently back at the Mayo Clinic recovering from more surgery
and undergoing more treatment. The pint-sized dynamo says she thought of her dad the entire time she was out on the course and was determined to finish (despite being physically exhausted) to show her dad how much she is inspired by his fight to stay alive.
After reading that what's an hour on the treadmill, right?
Story Link
Team Winter- 2008 Athletes for a Cure Triathlon from Athletes for a Cure on Vimeo.
9-Year-Old Triathlete Makes History
by Michele Cheplic
If you are looking for motivation to kick-start your daily exercise
routine here it is:
At just 9 years old Winter Vinecki swam 1.5k (a little less than a mile), biked 40k (roughly 25 miles) and ran 10k (about 6.2 miles) in less than 4 hours. And she didn't do it because she loves
to exercise; rather the Michigan native competed in the inaugural Athletes for a Cure Triathlon at the Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida last week for one reason---her dad.
Winter's father is fighting for his life. Michael Vinecki was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of prostate cancer earlier this year. When doctors couldn't say how long Michael had to live, Winter sprung into action. In the six weeks between her dad's diagnosis
and a 12-hour Father's Day surgery at the Mayo Clinic, Winter dedicated herself to training for the triathlon in an effort to raise money for cancer research and honor her beloved father.
She's 9-years-old, people.
Winter went into the triathlon with a goal of raising $10,000 specifically for prostate cancer research and to make people aware of the importance of early detection. In addition, the spry preteen says she wanted to pay tribute to her dad by fighting to stay on the course as hard as he has to stay alive. In the end Winter exceeded her original goal by helping raise more than $100,000. She was able to do so by getting (for the first time ever) the entire field of competitors at the Athletes for a Cure Triathlon to compete as a single team: Team Winter. According to race organizers, every participant registered as a fundraiser symbolically "gave" their fundraising total to Team Winter.
As for how well Winter performed on the course, after being given a ten-minute head start in front of the nearly 1,000 competing athletes she was able to cross the finish line in a time of 03:59:04 hours, beating 62 of her fellow competitors. Winter's mother, Dawn Vinecki, who is also a triathlete, was at her side for the entire race providing encouragement. In addition, several other world-famous triathletes also stuck by Winter during the grueling event. Simon Lessing, former World Champion triathlete was at her side for the swim and running segments, and former World and Ironman Champion Karen Smyers ran with Winter in the final leg of the competition.
Winter's dad (who is also a triathlete... I guess it must run in the family) is currently back at the Mayo Clinic recovering from more surgery
and undergoing more treatment. The pint-sized dynamo says she thought of her dad the entire time she was out on the course and was determined to finish (despite being physically exhausted) to show her dad how much she is inspired by his fight to stay alive.
After reading that what's an hour on the treadmill, right?
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Trail Runners are SICK!!!!
Ok I will warn, this is not for the faint of heart, but check out this video.
Video is courtesy of Craig Thornley and Scott Dunlap.
This is what happens to your toes after running 100 miles, and I thought I suffered with blister issues. God I am a wuss compared to this guy.
Video is courtesy of Craig Thornley and Scott Dunlap.
This is what happens to your toes after running 100 miles, and I thought I suffered with blister issues. God I am a wuss compared to this guy.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Happy New Year!!!
Its that time of year again, from the staff here at SJ Tony (all one of us)
Have a Happy and Safe New Year!
Friday, June 27, 2008
its been 3 month since my last post
dont know why it too me so long, but I just figured I would pipe in for those on the RSS feed and say hi.
keep watching.....
more could be coming ( I hope)
keep watching.....
more could be coming ( I hope)
Monday, April 7, 2008
Coming Soon...
Sorry for not posting for a while, just lost my mojo.
But don't fret, a update coming very soon as well possibly web update and some news on my upcoming eco-friendly adventure......
stay tuned ............
But don't fret, a update coming very soon as well possibly web update and some news on my upcoming eco-friendly adventure......
stay tuned ............
Thursday, February 14, 2008
If you ever need some great inspiration
Read this story on Kelly Slater from Outside Magazine
I read it every couple of months to just reset my thinking.
I read it every couple of months to just reset my thinking.
Happy Anniversary to me.....
It was 3 years ago that I got the call from the Dr's office that I was officially diagnossed as a Type II diabetic.
It was a horrible day at work, horrible commute home, the kids were screaming, I just made a mess on the floor when the nurse gave me the results. She wanted to know what pharmacy I used. She was going to call in a prescription for some pills for me.
I hung up, called the wife, got a little upset, got depressed and vowed I would beat it.
The following week I relaced the running shoes and started the trip back.
I was over 220lbs that day. By mid June, I was at 187. After 3 months the Dr took me off the medication and he was amazed by how much I had accomplished.
Since then it has been an ongoing battle to keep it under control. It wil never be easy, but it is doable.
Good lord I feel like Bruce Banner!
It was a horrible day at work, horrible commute home, the kids were screaming, I just made a mess on the floor when the nurse gave me the results. She wanted to know what pharmacy I used. She was going to call in a prescription for some pills for me.
I hung up, called the wife, got a little upset, got depressed and vowed I would beat it.
The following week I relaced the running shoes and started the trip back.
I was over 220lbs that day. By mid June, I was at 187. After 3 months the Dr took me off the medication and he was amazed by how much I had accomplished.
Since then it has been an ongoing battle to keep it under control. It wil never be easy, but it is doable.
Good lord I feel like Bruce Banner!
(courtesy Brian Postman 2008)
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
This mornings sprint exhibitions
OK, this morning my boss is talking about trying out for American Gladiator. He is all of 165 pounds and about 43 years old.
Somewhere in there, the topic turned to him beating me in a sprint. After everyone telling him he was nuts, he challenged me to sprint. We agreed on 100m, 200m, and 400m. All distances I am comfortable with.
I thought we would be "racing" each other another day at a real track. Nope, they wanted to do it in the complex behind us and they wanted to do it now. I had just got in, my legs were tired from the hour commute, I was in the process of having breakfast, lets just say I would rather it be this coming Friday. I know my legs and I know when it comes to sprinting, I need time to get ready, I need to warm up and warm up properly. This was rushing it.
Fine!
I changed and tried to warm up for about 10 minutes, I knew it was going to get ugly I am horrible at anything not even close to 100. My boss is a gym rat and is in pretty good shape. I knew anything under 100 it would be close! He is also 165 and I am hauling around 204. This is a Porsche vs a Explorer.
OK so they chose the distance, turns out it was 137 ft or 45.66 yards.
Right after we start, I can feel my hammie getting tight, this is not good. Bob pulls next to me and gets half a stride. I decide not worth it and shut it down. I coast into the finish. Bob jumps for joy! We estimate his time in this distance at 9 seconds (about 10.4 mph)
I try to walk out the hammie. Bob decides to take on 2 other guys and pulls it out again.
We wait about 10 minutes and decide to move on to the "long" race.
The distance is about 246 yards. I feel more comfortable.
Right at the start, I bolt. I am worried that the hammie will go south, its close.
After about 40 yards, I hear Bob. I turn it up and I pull away, at about 100 yards I no longer hear him, so I start to shut it down and gradually come in and finish. We estimate my time at around 27 seconds (6.2 mph).
Needless to say I have run much faster. I am completely winded. This is not good.
I am now concerned for the hammie and todays run. It's tender and starting to tighten up.
Not very happy with the conditions, I would have rather gone to a track and done things a little different.
Enjoy the pictures and video!
This is the video from race 1, the 45.6 yard sprint.
This is the video from race 2, the 246 yard sprint.
Here is a picture from the start of the first race.
That's me on the right.
Somewhere in there, the topic turned to him beating me in a sprint. After everyone telling him he was nuts, he challenged me to sprint. We agreed on 100m, 200m, and 400m. All distances I am comfortable with.
I thought we would be "racing" each other another day at a real track. Nope, they wanted to do it in the complex behind us and they wanted to do it now. I had just got in, my legs were tired from the hour commute, I was in the process of having breakfast, lets just say I would rather it be this coming Friday. I know my legs and I know when it comes to sprinting, I need time to get ready, I need to warm up and warm up properly. This was rushing it.
Fine!
I changed and tried to warm up for about 10 minutes, I knew it was going to get ugly I am horrible at anything not even close to 100. My boss is a gym rat and is in pretty good shape. I knew anything under 100 it would be close! He is also 165 and I am hauling around 204. This is a Porsche vs a Explorer.
OK so they chose the distance, turns out it was 137 ft or 45.66 yards.
Right after we start, I can feel my hammie getting tight, this is not good. Bob pulls next to me and gets half a stride. I decide not worth it and shut it down. I coast into the finish. Bob jumps for joy! We estimate his time in this distance at 9 seconds (about 10.4 mph)
I try to walk out the hammie. Bob decides to take on 2 other guys and pulls it out again.
We wait about 10 minutes and decide to move on to the "long" race.
The distance is about 246 yards. I feel more comfortable.
Right at the start, I bolt. I am worried that the hammie will go south, its close.
After about 40 yards, I hear Bob. I turn it up and I pull away, at about 100 yards I no longer hear him, so I start to shut it down and gradually come in and finish. We estimate my time at around 27 seconds (6.2 mph).
Needless to say I have run much faster. I am completely winded. This is not good.
I am now concerned for the hammie and todays run. It's tender and starting to tighten up.
Not very happy with the conditions, I would have rather gone to a track and done things a little different.
Enjoy the pictures and video!
This is the video from race 1, the 45.6 yard sprint.
This is the video from race 2, the 246 yard sprint.
Here is a picture from the start of the first race.
That's me on the right.
Today's run
It was OK, 5 miles in 52:22 weather was nice (mid 70s) but windy.
It was 3+ laps of the complex (each lap is 1.39 miles)
Legs felt like crap after this mornings exhibition (more to come on that)
Overall, all things considered I was very pleased with the run.
My hammies are sore, my groin is sore, but I like I stated before, I am very happy with run.
I hope its the start of some decent runs. I think I can still salvage enough training to run E Murray Todd 1/2 (March 2nd) and hopefully NJM(May 4th). Lets see what time will tell.
Hold on this ride might just get a little bumpy!
It was 3+ laps of the complex (each lap is 1.39 miles)
Legs felt like crap after this mornings exhibition (more to come on that)
Overall, all things considered I was very pleased with the run.
My hammies are sore, my groin is sore, but I like I stated before, I am very happy with run.
I hope its the start of some decent runs. I think I can still salvage enough training to run E Murray Todd 1/2 (March 2nd) and hopefully NJM(May 4th). Lets see what time will tell.
Hold on this ride might just get a little bumpy!
Monday, February 4, 2008
Pheddipidations to stop being a weekly podcast
Just saw it on the http://www.steverunner.com/ forum board.
Someone was curious where episode 133 was.
Steve had recently removed episode 132, it was on the FIRST program and he just didn't like the way the show came out. When I didn't see a upload this weekend, I suspected some trouble. You can almost always count on him uploading for the weekend. But it seems real life has managed to slow down one of the best (if not the BEST) podcasters out there.
This was Steve's statement:
Hey all: Sorry I wasn’t able to get Fdip133 out in time last weekend; I’m not going to be able to produce the show on a weekly basis anymore (at least for awhile, at most going forward). I’ll go over the “why” and “how often” questions in the next episode; but I’m not planning on ending the podcast yet; I’m just making some improvements that will take me a bit of time to iron out. I apologize, as well, for not posting anything about this on my website, on this forum or on the Google group…to be honest, I haven’t had a lot of time to login over the past couple of weeks and while I’ll try to check this board and the Fdip Google Group once in a while, I’m not going to have much time even for that. I’m trying to finish the next episode for a February 10th post date (it’s going to be called “Pushing Past Exhaustion”); until then run long! (and taper). - Steve
Rest well, and take care my friend. I will eagerly await your new episodes as they come.
I know that real life can always put a kink into what we want to achieve, and I can respect your decision.
Run long and taper Steve!
I will keep everyone updated.
Someone was curious where episode 133 was.
Steve had recently removed episode 132, it was on the FIRST program and he just didn't like the way the show came out. When I didn't see a upload this weekend, I suspected some trouble. You can almost always count on him uploading for the weekend. But it seems real life has managed to slow down one of the best (if not the BEST) podcasters out there.
This was Steve's statement:
Hey all: Sorry I wasn’t able to get Fdip133 out in time last weekend; I’m not going to be able to produce the show on a weekly basis anymore (at least for awhile, at most going forward). I’ll go over the “why” and “how often” questions in the next episode; but I’m not planning on ending the podcast yet; I’m just making some improvements that will take me a bit of time to iron out. I apologize, as well, for not posting anything about this on my website, on this forum or on the Google group…to be honest, I haven’t had a lot of time to login over the past couple of weeks and while I’ll try to check this board and the Fdip Google Group once in a while, I’m not going to have much time even for that. I’m trying to finish the next episode for a February 10th post date (it’s going to be called “Pushing Past Exhaustion”); until then run long! (and taper). - Steve
Rest well, and take care my friend. I will eagerly await your new episodes as they come.
I know that real life can always put a kink into what we want to achieve, and I can respect your decision.
Run long and taper Steve!
I will keep everyone updated.
Friday, February 1, 2008
Being that I am a Nike ho
Great story in Forbes about the guy running Nike.
I didn't know that Starter, sold at Wal Mart were made by Nike
Story
I didn't know that Starter, sold at Wal Mart were made by Nike
Story
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Items I need to get at the Sporting Goods store
I have a $10 coupon from Dick's Sporting Goods from my frequent customer card, so a trip there is needed.
I hate to spend more then what the coupon is worth but I do need some things.
- BodyGlide, I can't run with out it ($8.99)
- Asics socks, they are made by Catawba Sox and I found that I get no blisters with them ( $12.00)
Ok, now I am way over what the coupon is for, and I know from experience that they will have some great clearance running items.
Decisions, Decisions, decisions!
January 2008 review
It came in very strong, and then it went all down hill.
Total miles for the month 103.87
31 days in the month and I ran only 15 of those days (less than 50%) very pathetic.
I am embarrased and ashamed of my self.
Had some great runs in some very cold days.
Goals for February:
Run consistently.
Try to run at least 22 of 29 days.
Try to average 40 miles per week
Try to have long runs be at least over 14 miles
Finish strong and try to make teh most of training
Try to lose 6lbs
Total miles for the month 103.87
31 days in the month and I ran only 15 of those days (less than 50%) very pathetic.
I am embarrased and ashamed of my self.
Had some great runs in some very cold days.
Goals for February:
Run consistently.
Try to run at least 22 of 29 days.
Try to average 40 miles per week
Try to have long runs be at least over 14 miles
Finish strong and try to make teh most of training
Try to lose 6lbs
Todays run
5 miles on the treadmill at the gym.
I dislike treadmills and I dislike gyms. Too damn boring. Plus after switching back to the original ASICS insoles, irritation in the same area nad blisters could form at any moment. I have to get new insoles before I get blisters.
Funny because for the first 5 months that I was trying to lose weight, I ran exclusively on the treadmill. Most runs were 6-6.5 miles and I even had a run of 14 miles on it on time. But now I have a hard time with them. Unfortunately I think I have to star liking them again, as it would benefit me to get on them and get at least 4-5 miles every morning to augment my other miles.
I dislike treadmills and I dislike gyms. Too damn boring. Plus after switching back to the original ASICS insoles, irritation in the same area nad blisters could form at any moment. I have to get new insoles before I get blisters.
Funny because for the first 5 months that I was trying to lose weight, I ran exclusively on the treadmill. Most runs were 6-6.5 miles and I even had a run of 14 miles on it on time. But now I have a hard time with them. Unfortunately I think I have to star liking them again, as it would benefit me to get on them and get at least 4-5 miles every morning to augment my other miles.
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