30 Second Update

I'm not sure just who might read this at this point, but, anyway....

There's not much to report other than my wife has now registered for the 2010 WDW 1/2 Marathon. She is committed to it even if I don't do it.

So, yes, even though I have registered for the 2010 WDW 1/2 Marathon...at this point, I would say that for me it's not going to happen. And, as of right now, there are no races on my calendar.

To those that have supported me over the last two years...THANK YOU!!!!

I'm sorry that I've let everyone down (including myself) by not doing half of what I said I would do.

All doors are still open, but only time will tell what happens from here.

Till Next Time.....

Patience...What I need....What I ask.

I have not forgotton about posting my thoughts about last Saturday. Unfortunately, work has absolutely swamped me since Monday. I even worked 10+ hours on yesterday and I have to go in tomorrow (we get MLK off). But hey, I'll either get a couple of days off late this week or a really nice pay check.

So, I ask for your patience in my posting about last Saturday. I need to get to it soon and relive many of the moments and not forget the things from the day that made me register for 2010 on Monday.

Till Next Time...Keep Moving Forward!!!

Life after the 2009 WDW Almost 1/3 Marathon.

For those that don't know, I was swept just after the 8 mile mark in the Half Marathon. I have a lot to think about and a lot to write about, but please don't think for a second that I'm bitter about being swept. My feet started to really bother me just before being swept and I don't know how much further I would have gone anyway.

As I said, I will have plenty to write about in the coming days and weeks. First thing to say is that I'm already registered for the 2010 WDW 1/2 Marathon!

Till Next Time...Keep Moving Forward!!!

What happens when you go to WDW too many times?

Some but not enough....

The title says it all. Since my last post I've gotten in 3 more "runs" and 1 core workout. Some progress, but still not enough....yet.

I've updated my "Running Log" to reflect these recent "runs" including going back to last December when I left off.

Now, here's the idea for the next 8 weeks. First and foremost, my focus is on exercise (getting miles in, etc.) and not so much on my weight. Here's my plan for any given week....

At least 5 days (but no more than 6) of "pounding the pavement"
At least 3 days of weights (alternating upper and lower body)
At least 3 days of core work (stability ball)
Fill in and supplement with recumbent bike for cardio

My hope is that by doing the above along with consistent (consistent being both smart eating and also every 3-4 hours during the day) that my metabolism will get going again and the weight will, for the most part, take care of itself.

As of right now, I have about 4.5 mi in for November. I want to finish the month with a minimum of 35-40 miles total and hopefully closer to 50.

As much as Main Street has meant so much to those of us doing the WDW 1/2 Marathon, I think that Epcot and World Showcase Plaza mean more to me. Main Street is not even to the 6 mi mark. The turn around at World Showcase Plaza is around the 12.5 mi mark. As much as I want to visualize running down Main Street USA toward the Castle, I want to visualize running through Epcot with the sounds of the finish line getting louder with every step. So for me...Spaceship Earth awaits!!!

Till Next Time...Keep Moving Forward!!

Finally!!!!

The drought is over! Last night I did 1.8mi in 40 mins. I know, the pace is horrible. But, last night was all about getting started, making sure my shoes are still ok and getting an idea of what I could do without hurting myself. I did not really push myself at all and that was my idea going in.

The thing about last night, was that I had every excuse to not get on the treadmill. I got home from work just after 5:00 but needed to head over to my parents to work with my Dad to get a few things ironed out over some stuff we're working on. So, my plan was that I would exercise as soon as I got home...somewhere around 6:30 or 7:00. But, I didn't leave my parents till after 8:00, and I still hadn't eaten dinner. So, I had every excuse ready to use. Except, one small detail. Before I went over to my parents, I changed into my exercise clothes. So, when I got home, I really had to excuse but to exercise.

Now, I know this sounds all positive and that I'm patting myself on the back. But, I also know that last night was just one day. Do I deserve a pat on the back? Maybe a small one, I did DO something. But don't think that I believe the drought to be completely over. After all, one day of exercise does not make up for ~290 days of not exercising.

One final closing thought...from the world of Dancing With The Stars. "What?? Dancing With The Stars??" Yes, this week Michael Flatley (Lord of the Dance) was a guest judge. When Michael was critiquing Lance Bass' dance he had this to say...."Confidence is built out of hard work, determination and self-belief." I think it's easy to say that I've had no hard work, determination or self-belief. Therefore, I've had no confidence that I could/can accomplish the things that I want and need to accomplish.

Till Next Time...Keep Moving Forward!!!!

Who do you want to be today?

Today, Tomorrow......?

This is a question I've asked myself many times lately. Dave Ramsey has a saying..."Adults devise a plan and follow it. Children do what feels good." It's hard to answer my question after reading Dave's quote.

There are SO many thing that I can (and have) used to "justify" doing what "feels good"....I didn't get much sleep because the baby kept me up (yeah, but what about Mom.."sleep, what's that"); My exercise socks or clothes aren't clean (well, DUH, wash them); The exercise room, and most important, the treadmill, is covered with stuff from getting ready for the baby (um, the baby's here and there's not that much stuff, do something with it, but at least clean off the treadmill); Lunch didn't sit well (are you sure? At least, next time eat smarter, you knew what would happen if you had Rosie's); What if....? (Well, there no "IF, if there's no "DO"); I didn't "succeed" last time. (You bought into the "We're losing the war" argument. Meanwhile, you were making progress and then just quit. "You can't expect to win the war unless you put up a fight")

And I could keep going. But it really does come down to something Mike said in a comment to my last post...."It's all a matter of how badly you want something." And it's a matter of how much am I willing to fight for what I want...."Adults devise a plan and follow it. Children do what feels good."

Obviously, this post is as much for myself as it is for anyone else. But, maybe there will be something that hits home with someone.

To be frank, I'm tired. Not so much physically, but more so emotionally and spiritually. I'm tired of not doing the things that I need to do....not being the person I need/should be. But, it is up to me to do something about it. And the time is now.

Till Next Time....Get Moving Forward!!!!