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?
?

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!

Get a free rental from Redbox!

Red Fang - "Prehistoric Dog" Relapse Records

Less than 24 hours away!!

As you may or may not know, tomorrow is a big day for me. I’ve been raising money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation which sponsors research grants for childhood cancer. Last year alone they were able to fund 14 million dollars’ worth of cancer research to help find cures and improve the quality of life for patients and survivors. The team I am on is trying to raise $3,000 and are only a couple hundred away. I know that many of you have children or your life has been touched by cancer in some way. My family has had its fair share from my Mother and Grandmother to my brother-in-law. It has also taken 3 of my friends in the last year all of which lost their battles to brain cancer. It is a horrible disease and can be particularly hard on the youngest among us. I will be shaving my head tomorrow at 4:30 at the RBC center, and standing with the children who have to fight the real battle every day. I know that most of you will not be able to attend but I would ask you to consider a donation to St. Baldrick’s. If you would like to donate please click on the link below. Thank you all for your support!

http://www.stbaldricks.org/participants/mikehutch76

St. Baldrick's - Help battle childhood cancer!

I know that I have been slack and haven't posted in about 2 weeks and for that I am very sorry. The good news is the weight is still coming off and I am still running but I hit a rough spot in the last week. My youngest son got strep throat and scarlet fever which he was kind enough to share with me. So a shot in the butt and some Advil and I am feeling better. I have been working very hard towards raising money for St. Baldrick's in the last few weeks. St. Baldrick's is a wonderful charity that helps raise awareness and money to battle childhood cancer. I feel very fortunate that I have been able to be part of this organization and have received a lot of support from many friends and family members and people I don't even know! Currently my team has raised over $2000 for the upcoming event on February 22nd. If you feel so inclined please consider donating to St. Baldrick's and help us work towards ridding the world of cancer! You can do so by simply clicking on my link: http://www.stbaldricks.org/participants/mikehutch76

Greatest rock and roll song of all time! From the Best Band in History, The Rolling Stones!