Time to Run

Well, now that it is 2010 it is time for a new resolution and to renew my commitment to running. I tried really hard in 2009 but ended up shifting to biking with my running partner and we had a blast. We rode the Trek 100 which was a 100K race which was a blast and then later in the year I was able to complete my first century which was a long time in the saddle, but a great experience.

This year I need to get the marathon off my bucket list so my goal is to run, walk or crawl the Illinios Marathon on May 1st. I have a lot of training to do so wish me luck and hopefully I will be doing more running than crawling.....

Here is to New Year Resolutions!!!

Daily Reflections for Highly Effective People

For Christmas I received a book titled, "Daily Reflections For Highly Effective People", not sure if I am suppose to read between the lines on that one or not...LOL. Anyway, with that being the case there is a daily quote that is to be read to start each day and ponder on. With that being the case, from time to time when one of these quotes really makes an impact I will add it to my blog. The January 1st quote by Stephen Covey was great and is going to be a major focus for me in 2010. It states, "If we want to change a situation, we first have to change ourselves. And to change ourselves effectively, we first have to change our perceptions."

New Years Resolutions

Well, it is time to become a blogger I guess and start sharing events that are happening. We started the year by having a fantastic Family Council where we put together some plans for 2010 to help us all improve physically, mentally, spiritually, and other focus areas. Well, the good news that we are started and ready to roll.

So how did I start? First we put everything in writing and then Shaylin is going to start us out by picking the book we are going to focus on for the next two months. We have also been doing our nightly scripture study and family prayers which was another impact point. In terms of physical, I went out for my first run in a long time yesterday and was able to push through about 4 miles which was great.

Well, I know I will do better with as we move forward and so I will keep this one brief with more to follow in 2010

Legs Hurt

Okay, so I am sitting here righting my first blog and my legs are really hurting, I am guessing it has something to do with getting old.

In an effort to get back in shape I have been going pretty hardcore and I will give you an example. On Saturday I rode my road bike with our riding pack about 40 miles. Monday I wanted to get some exercise in so I did the elliptical for an hour. Tuesday I didn't have much time so I went out and ran 3 miles as quick as I could, passed a couple of turtles but no rabbits. Tonight I was running short on time so I hoped on the mountain bike with Shaylin and Josh right behind me and we rode about 6 miles which was fun. Then I went to scouts tonight and played Frisbee football and I was guarding 12 -13 boys who move pretty quick.

Well, the message here is I am beginning to feel like I may be over doing it just a little. I am actually starting to feel great though and beside my throbbing legs....it is feeling good; plus I am down about 20lbs which I guess is good.

That is it for my first blog and I will update more as we go along and hopefully a future blog won't be about the heart attack that I had will running, riding or scouting....fingers crossed!!