Rose is an amazing woman! She got up at 4:30 a.m. and joined me at Spiece to workout with me for my "last chance workout." We pushed sleds, did party trains, hit the stair climber and more. It was simply a "best of" compilation of those things I have been doing the previous 27 weeks. I figured that I didn't need to mess with what had been working so well.
Rose didn't have to join me on this strenuous workout, but seeing as how she's been there every other step of the way on my crazy journey, she wasn't about to miss those last few steps.
I have occasionally done stupid things and made some big mistakes along the way, but I am repeatedly convinced that marrying this woman is one of the smartest, greatest decisions I've ever made.
Friday, October 4, 2013
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
A little flak
I've recently taken some flak for losing too much weight. I understand and appreciate the concern, but your fears are unfounded.
I assure that I am eating quite hearty meals. While I have been doing extensive cardio workouts, I haven't started weight training yet (that's on the schedule to start next week).
Yes, I've lost a lot of weight, but it have not dropped below the bottom of the ideal range for my age/gender/frame. My BMI is around 26%.
I've spent a lot of time trying to determine my target weight, and that includes talking extensively with FWSW staff. I assure you that I'm healthy and fit and that I've got here the right way. I've done nothing to compromise my health ... no pills, supplements, etc.
This was particularly evident during my recently completed mini-marathon. I did really well because I'm in the best shape of my life and it would not have been possible if I had been irresponsible.
Thank you again for your concern, but I need you to trust me on this one. I'm really and truly fine.
One more thing ... if anyone wants to check my meal journal, let me know and I'll share it with you via myfitnesspal.com. This is a great app and a big part of how I've found so much dietary success.
I assure that I am eating quite hearty meals. While I have been doing extensive cardio workouts, I haven't started weight training yet (that's on the schedule to start next week).
Yes, I've lost a lot of weight, but it have not dropped below the bottom of the ideal range for my age/gender/frame. My BMI is around 26%.
I've spent a lot of time trying to determine my target weight, and that includes talking extensively with FWSW staff. I assure you that I'm healthy and fit and that I've got here the right way. I've done nothing to compromise my health ... no pills, supplements, etc.
This was particularly evident during my recently completed mini-marathon. I did really well because I'm in the best shape of my life and it would not have been possible if I had been irresponsible.
Thank you again for your concern, but I need you to trust me on this one. I'm really and truly fine.
One more thing ... if anyone wants to check my meal journal, let me know and I'll share it with you via myfitnesspal.com. This is a great app and a big part of how I've found so much dietary success.
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Fort4Fitness - First Half Marathon!
Look what I did today! Thank you to Fort Wayne Smallest Winner and Fort4Fitness for an amazing experience. I just ran my first half marathon (13.1 miles)!
Special shout outs to my wife, my mentor, Tyrone, Larry, my dad, and of course a ton of others ... full kudos will be made public after the FWSW finale on 10/5/2013.
I am so blessed to have so many good people around me. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
For the sake of posterity, here's my unofficial splits from today's race (taken from my GPS watch ... thank you, Wilson family).
Mile - Pace
1 - 9:31
2 - 9:25
3 - 9:24
4 - 9:27
5 - 9:40
6 - 9:32
7 - 10:01 (bummer!)
8 - 9:57
9 - 9:11 (sport beans kicked in)
10 - 9:46
11 - 9:53
12 - 9:20 (third wind!)
13 - 8:13 (on fire!)
Final time: 2:05:26 (9:34/mi pace).
Special shout outs to my wife, my mentor, Tyrone, Larry, my dad, and of course a ton of others ... full kudos will be made public after the FWSW finale on 10/5/2013.
I am so blessed to have so many good people around me. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
For the sake of posterity, here's my unofficial splits from today's race (taken from my GPS watch ... thank you, Wilson family).
Mile - Pace
1 - 9:31
2 - 9:25
3 - 9:24
4 - 9:27
5 - 9:40
6 - 9:32
7 - 10:01 (bummer!)
8 - 9:57
9 - 9:11 (sport beans kicked in)
10 - 9:46
11 - 9:53
12 - 9:20 (third wind!)
13 - 8:13 (on fire!)
Final time: 2:05:26 (9:34/mi pace).
Saturday, August 10, 2013
SQL Saturday shirts
Last time I went to SQLSaturday (a year ago), I got a free t-shirt and had to get XXL.
Today, I also got a free shirt ... but this one is a medium.
Booyah!
Today, I also got a free shirt ... but this one is a medium.
Booyah!
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Lottery ticket
I talked to Andreas (a physical therapist at Summit Physical Theraphy who works closely with FWSW) about my knee. I've running a lot lately, and it hurts. He diagnosed it as an IT band issue.
He gave me the best advice on running that I've ever heard: "when you run, run like you have a winning lottery ticket stuck in your butt crack. You need to tighten those muscles."
My first thought was, "who told him that's where I keep my lotto tickets?"
He gave me the best advice on running that I've ever heard: "when you run, run like you have a winning lottery ticket stuck in your butt crack. You need to tighten those muscles."
My first thought was, "who told him that's where I keep my lotto tickets?"
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