A Perfect Summer.....

Nothing could be finer that Summer!! Heat! Sun! Southern breezes! Love it! We've actually experienced a cold front and our high temp is only mid eighties:(....
I continue at what I call "base camp" 150 minutes of running per week. I also continue to allow the achillies tendon to heal. It is not 100% yet. I don't really have "pain" when I run but occasional bouts with the burning sensation on the sides of my ankle. I am considering an increase in time pretty soon, I am getting anxious to run long distances! 30 minutes ain't cuttin' it!!! But I must be patient!!!!
31 minutes!! Felt good! Peace!

Is it true?

Someone once told me that for every pound you lose you can run 2 seconds per mile faster! I wonder if that's true? Makes sense, huh? The lighter the faster, right ? I sure would like to get to where I am not carrying any extra weight! O if I could just cut out the junk! But I love sugar!!!
So I am thinking about trying to discipline myself when it comes to eating junk....good-bye Rolos! Good-bye-ice cream! Good-bye Coke! Good-bye cookies, cake, pies, I'm going to cry!? It's not good-bye yet but I'm thinking about it......I've always enjoyed limitless caloric intake because I run....what if I changed to limited caloric intake?
30 minutes of running today! Still feeling good and knocked off one really good mile....Peace!

What defines greatness?

I know that I often might sound "preachy" but I love the truths about leadership and I love to share what I've discovered. The truths of life are so varied, everyone has a belief or a truth, and often they are a result of childhood experience, upbringing, or accident!
One of the greatest truths is the result of true humility. The exact opposite of pride or arrogance. Example; how many of you like to be around the know-it-all, or the braggart? How many of you appreciate someone who actually listens to you when you speak?
True greatness in living will be discovered when you find the power of humility! Think about it!
Today I am so pumped!! My achillies is doing so well! I was able to knock off some real quality miles today!! I have to still be very careful and not increase yet! I have a sense that I could fall right back into injury if I push things. 31:24 minutes today, I was running some sub nines consistently!! I am on vacation!!!!!! I'm off to the golf course....a true test in humility!! Peace!

Honk if you love_______

Funny how some folks react to runners. Two days in a row people who know me have honked their horn at me....not just a tap but a healthy honk! Don't they know how that impacts a runner? I Jumped outta my skin! What...wha...wah...what? Oh, just saying hi! Maybe they could tap it or I could get over it!
40 minutes again today! I've already got my 150 minutes in this week so I will take Saturday and Sunday off. Maybe my Achilles can heal even more!
I sure am thankful to be back on the road. Hope you have a great weekend! Peace

Fly attack!!

40 minutes today!! I popped off one good mile, too. The heel only spoke briefly and mildly...I do need to be cautious. I really want to go long distances! I so miss my 16-22 milers! I am likely to push things...it's in my nature. I will resign myself to no marathon this year. However; why couldn't I run a 5K?
I think I will plan on running one in the early fall. I think I will train specifically for a 5k! Something I've done one time. 1993, I trained specifically to break 20 minutes. I did it!!!
I think I will train to break 24 minutes....see how much I've slowed!! Only prob? This will require speed work.
So far 110 minutes in this week. Only need 40 more! Today I experienced the worst black fly attack ever! I mean they swarmed me as I was running....must've been 8-10 of the little buggers!
On another note; Good luck in Seattle, Marlene!! Peace!

Ugh! Too much food!

I went to the feed barn last night! The waiters bringing by huge pots of "slop". Needless to say I slept with heartburn! I thought I would run it off so I ventured out early! Yes, I chickened out, they say the heat index will climb over 100 degrees so I got out by 8am. Decided to do 40 minutes because of my missing a running day yesterday.
I know golf was good exercise, probably walked 5-6 miles, but it isn't the same! I always refer to one of the most important principles in life: "The S.A.I.D." principle. I learned this in college around '74 in my PED 100 class. We were required to run 1.5 miles in 12 minutes to get an A. The coach talked about this principle. I had never really "run". Like trained to run an event. I began to use this principle. Guess what? I got the A! If you want to be a good golfer, golf! Swimmer, swim, runner, run; a fast runner? Run fast! Specify the goal and train towards it!
Same in life! The best in a field? What are the requirements? Begin to impose the demands!
Lazy people never get there, but those with vision will, I promise you!
40 minutes of running and not one bit of heel pain!!!!!!

1955 was a very good year!

So, I like to have fun...I was born June 22, 1955. I'm 55 today. A once in a lifetime event, huh? 55 born in '55. I decided to take the day off! Kinda like a personal day. Even though it's killer heat outside I went to the golf course and played 27 holes!! I couldn't make the 55, Bill! I carried the bag so that made for an excellent workout!! I will forgo the run today but I will get my 150 minutes in this week!
Tonight Sandy, Krystal (my precious, wonderful, daughter-in-law) and me will go out to eat. We are going to a place called "Lamberts; the home of the throwed rolls". A real tourist trap but you get to eat free on your BD. Yikes! I'm not only getting old I'm getting cheap!
The food is really good! They will throw these hot, fresh, greasy rolls at you and they are delicious!! Fried okra, macaroni and tomatoes, all sorts of goodies!!
One note; this morning at the local cafe' the waitress couldn't believe I was 55! Believe it or not but the years of running have kept me looking young! (maybe genetics, too) I pass for early forties easy when I have my hat on!!:) Another of the many benefits of running! Peace!