My longest yet...

I get up this AM and stuck my head out contemplating whether to run or not. You know I had all the good excuse...it is real foggy (which I knew it would not be in town) and it was a cool 50 degrees (not cold for most but remember I'm a southern boy transplanted in Ill.) but I decided to go give it a try and just see how I do. Well I get out there and I am feeling great so I turn down a road I never go to add more to my run. When I finally turn back toward the Jeep the good feeling feels like it's coming up out of my stomach. But...I keep pushing and when I got back to my Jeep I had ran my longest yet...3.63 miles. I know it may not be a lot for you marathoners but it is a milestone for me!

Have a awesome blessed day!

Allen

Still going...

I have been continuing to run more and more. I went my longest 3.4 miles a couple of days ago. Went I eat properly I can tell it on my runs, problem is I struggle with the eating. I have never been overweight (bad) so I have always just ate the way I wanted...which means a bunch of junk food. So starting in the AM I will begin eating better. I know I need to eat for fuel not pleasure but it is hard. Well I'll post in a couple of days and let you know how it is going.

Later,

Allen

Still in there...

I'm still running..LOL. I have begun my training for my half in 11 weeks. I have to admit I have not been as dedicated as the program calls for but hey I'm trying. I'm really concerned about training through out fall and into the winter...remember I am a southern boy transplanted in Illinois...I do not do cold well. I have bought all the winter stuff...gloves, hat, tights, and cold weather shirts...I just struggle getting out there. SO if you have any suggestions let me know.

That's all for tonight.

Allen

Today I begin clean eating to train for half...

Although my half marathon training does not officially begin till next Monday I wanted to try to start eating better beginning this week. Today went ok I miss the diet cokes. I drank some diet coke at lunch but no were near what I usually drink. I know it will be a struggle because in the past I ate for pleasure not fuel so it will take some getting use to.

Have a wonderful day everyone!


Allen

Ran my second 5k this AM...

My wife and I got to the race this AM and I was shocked at how many runners were there. So I got checked in and done a short warm up. I lined up toward the back, I have a motto..."I'd rather pass than be passed"...so I start in the back. LOL! I had a self goal of finishing in under 30:00 minutes...I know not very fast but hard for me. So the race begin and as I always do I ran the first mile way too fast for myself, then at about 1.75 miles I was sucking air...LOL! I did have to take a few short walk breaks but I finished. I came it at 29:05 (unofficial)! I made my goal! This is were I pat myself on the back...LOL!

Ok that is my 5k update.

Have a great day!

Well it has been another day...

I got up this AM and ran 3.4 miles. I have a 5k Monday and I will be gearing up to start my 12 week half training the next week. I want to start cleaning my diet up before I start the training I just have not decided whether to start tomorrow or Monday. Guess I'll decide in the AM...LOL. I plan on resting tomorrow to gear up for the race, I do not expect to place but I do have a personal goal...finish less than 30 minutes...we will see I guess, I went 33:34 this AM.

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Later and God bless!

Man I stink at blogging....

I can not believe it has been May since I post last. Well I am making a resolution today...I will do better at the updates. I have one more week before I start my half training. This Sunday I will begin trying to eat better and get ready for the training. I am worried about the training...I need to build up quickly.

Other things in life....let me see...work is busy, church is busy, and family is busy. I guess you could say I'm busy.

I will be running my second every 5k Monday...I am nervous because I'm afraid I will not be able to run the whole thing and I don't want to come in last.

Ok I know I ramble...jump around and everyone reading is saying what...where is he going now?

Later,

Allen