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Time to Vent

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

Workout: Run How I Feel

Distance: 1/4 mile

Blah!!!  Where do I start, where do I start?  Let’s start way back in time, when I was a child and can remember a time it did not rain in New Jersey.   EVERY…SINGLE…DAY!!!  I swear it’s been raining for weeks now.  When will this madness end?  It’s really not that fun waking up every morning, looking out your window, and seeing dark clouds and rain coming down.  It’s even been cool enough to wear a jacket.  It’s June!  Warm up and clear up already!

Well, now that I’ve vented about that, let me vent about my run a little.  ”Run”…ha.  Let’s say a short jog and then a walk.  1/4 mile distance up there is being generous…I didn’t get half way down the block.  My back is killing me.  I had physical “therapy” last night, where the physical therapist proceeded to poke, prod, and twist me to see what hurt the most.  Why does he hate me?  So yeah, within running more than a few feet my lower back really hurt…to the point I needed to stop because I was afraid I’d be doing damage if I kept going.  Tomorrow is more “therapy”, so we’ll see how that goes.  Haven’t run since Monday, and it’s driving me insane.

Today was a day for venting, as work had me very aggrevated.  So I vented there, and I vented here.  Thanks for listening!  Until next time…

Run on friends!

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Staying Out of the Rain

Friday, June 5th, 2009

Workout: Cancelled

Reason: Rain

Post Rain Run - 2000 - MSU

Post Rain Run - 2000 - MSU

There was a time when no matter rain or snow or sleet or hail or heat or cold, I’d be out there running.  I was a regular mail man.  And then, well, then I stopped running for a while, and I guess you could say I got weak.  Don’t get me wrong, if it were the middle of the summer and it was raining, I’d probably still go out running.  Or, if it were the middle of the winter and snowing, I’d probably go out running too.  It’s just these days that are in the 50′s and rainy…they are just not motivational to run in.  And so, instead of running, I took care of some things I needed to do at home. 

In all honesty, I miss running in the extremes.  I’ve run in hurricane like conditions, wind slapping the rain against my face.  I’ve run in blizzard like conditions, a foot of snow on the ground (and still falling), cars not even on the road.  98 degree heat on the Jersey Shore boardwalk  in the summer.  Still frosty coldness, 20 degrees and 7 in the morning.  I specifically like (and I’m sure I’ll get into it in another post) trail running through the mud and brush…the sloppier the better.

So, no run today, and I’ll be in CT tomorrow into Sunday, so it probably won’t be till Sunday afternoon that I get a chance to run.  Hopefully the weather will be normal so I can get a long run in.  Feel like I haven’t had one in too long.  So, until then…

Run on friends!

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Penguin Suits and Decals

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

Workout: Day of Rest

So today’s blog has nothing to do with running whatsoever, so I’ll keep it short.  I went today to get fitted for my tux for my best friend’s wedding.  Black tuxes with blue vests/ties.  They’re gonna look awesome.  The girls have matching blue dresses.  We are going to be one good looking bridal party.  

Yesterday I put the decal on my car for the mattruns4funds website.  Hopefully people will see it and visit the site!  I could definitely use the traffic and donations!  Speaking of donations, I got another one yesterday, so once I send the checks in that I’ve got I’ll have about $1100.  Good deal.  In case you didn’t know, I’m also doing a fundraising event at the Somerset Patriots ballpark in Bridgewater, NJ.  Details can be found in this flier.  The 50/50′s can only be purchased if you live in NJ, as different states have different rules about 50/50s…but you can still buy tickets to the game and then buy 50/50s while you are there!  Or…you can just make a donation by clicking on the “donate now” button on the right.

That’s it for today…about to go watch that Benjamin Button movie.  Back to the daily grind tomorrow.

Run on friends!

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100 – 200 Challenge

Saturday, May 30th, 2009

Workout: 100 Pushup, 200 Situp Challenge

So, I decided to take another day or two off from running, as my leg is still bothering me and the last couple of days my body has just been feeling…wrecked.  No other way to really explain it.  But that doesn’t mean I’m not gonna get some kinda workout in.  

A month or so ago I started the 100 pushup and 200 situp challenge.  If you don’t know about them, click on the links in the last sentence to find out.  It’s basically a free, 6-week program which helps you reach the goal of doing 100 pushups and 200 situps.  Today I did week 5, day 3.  I’m in column 1 for the pushups and column 3 for the situps.  So total I did about 120 pushups and about 312 situps (crunches)….this morning.  So supposedly after next week I should be able to do 100 and 200, but we’ll see.  I think the 200 might be feasible…but I’m not so confident on the pushups.

The rest of the day we spent relaxing by the pool, then did some shopping at the Jersey Shore outlets in Tinton Falls.  Pretty nice place.  I also got ready 2 donations to send in which I received through the mail in response to my fundraising letter.  $100 total!  That puts me over $1000!!  I’m on my way.

Well, that’s about it today.  I might not check in tomorrow, as I won’t be running or exercising, and I’ve got to go get fitted for a tux for my best friends wedding.  So, enjoy your Sunday, and as always…

Run on friends!

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