The Omen...

Well Monday started like most all other Mondays... really crappy! Had a long day at work only to cap of the day having horrible cramps while running at the pace of a snail. To top all that off I had to jump out of the way of a car that came onto the shoulder of the road and twisted the mess out of my ankle. So, needless to say I didn't get any running in today. Hoping for a better day tomorrow. I need to get some better runs in before the Dash. I still think I am ready but I would feel a lot better if I was closer to 100%. I also have an unexplained elbow injury that is causing a pretty sharp pain in my left elbow all the way down to my hand. Is this some sort of an omen to not run the Warrior Dash? I can't say that I have ever really paid attention to omens before so why start now?

I'm back!

So its been a really long time since I have updated this blog. A lot has happened in the last few months. I don't think I can or should try and fit it all in so just a couple of high points. One of the biggest accomplishments was I ran 8 miles straight for the first time in 7 years. I have also rediscovered my love hiking and getting back to nature. Getting in better shape has allowed me to do so many things that I had just stopped doing. Every aspect of life seems better and frankly easier to do without all the extra weight. My family has also jumped in on the new active life style. Becky and boys have really enjoyed riding bikes together and some kid friendly hiking. Even my Dad has jumped on board! He has a few back problems so running is out of the question but bike riding has become a activity that we enjoy doing together.
I feel like I am as ready for the Warrior Dash as I'm going to get. I will be sure to finish strong on the blog and the Warrior Dash!

What a month!

So I was kindly reminded by my better half that I have been a little on the slack side about posting on my blog. The first thing that came to mind is "I really doubt that anyone really reads it anyway!" But she's right, I should honor my commitment that I made to do this till the Warrior Dash. Anyway, I've been running a ton and trying to keep up with it on dailymile.com and using the Runkeeper app on my iPhone. Both have been very helpful in tracking my progress and making me push a little harder at times. I know that I have not entered every time I went running but what I can say for sure is I have run over 100 miles since February 1, 2011. I can also say for sure that I need to start eating better again. I have slipped in the last few weeks and started to eat out a lot. Time to start really buckling down and dropping some more weight so I'll look great in a bikini. Now that you are all completely disgusted with that thought running through your head I'll give you something else to think about that is much more serious and heartfelt. My oldest son Connor's Preschool teacher was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. She is a wonderful teacher, wife and mother of 4. She walked in the Angels Among Us 5k every year for the past 7 years for her sister in law who lost her battle with brain cancer. She is a very inspiring woman that has forever changed my sons life. I will be running in the 5k Saturday morning in her honor. I encourage anyone who has the time or ability to signup and run with me in Durham this Saturday. If you need further details get in touch with me or my wife and we'll point you in the right direction.

Zakk Wylde, Black Label Society - Suicide Messiah

New kicks new energy!

I got some new "shoes" today. I'm rocking the Vibram FiveFingers KomodoSport Multisport Shoes! I am going to try the barefoot running style to see if it works for me. I have been having problems with ankle and hamstring pain but I think they are a product of weighing too much but I also think they are caused by my shoes. I can't wait to run tomorrow and see how things go. I am also going to try and find a p90x system on craigslist (thanks Julie) to start that as well. I have been running off the beaten trail every time I have run in the last few weeks. I still hit the treadmill once or twice week but I know that this will not prepare me for the warrior dash! I know that it is only 3.5 miles but I know it will be more of a challenge than running 3.5 miles. I also have the possibility of running the Tuff Mudder in October which is 7+ miles plus all the trouble a British Special Forces member can muster! Follow my progress on http://www.warriorhutch.blogspot.com/ I have some friends or fiends joining me too! Mike Murphy, Mike McKenzie, Chis Gavin, Jeff McLamb, Adam Plummer, Ryan Davenport, Chip Stout and others that I have on the maybe list! Mike Ku, Jermy Feldbush, Stefan you coming?
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Total weight loss since 1/18/2011....

22 pounds as of this morning after running! I also managed 4 miles at 9 minutes 15 seconds per mile! I know that isn't going to win any races but it's pretty good for a guy roughly 45 pounds overweight!

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