Spartan Trifecta 2015, Not So Fast

As I fill out my 2015 race calendar I am starting to come to the realization that doing all my races may be tough to do.  I don't believe I can logically fit all three Spartan Races in with the Marine Corps Marathon.  I know you think I am tough, an absolute bad ass, the ultimate warrior, a man on a mission, a man and his two feet, a man that can conquer, okay well I am not - so fuck off!  Just kidding.  Bwahahahaha!  Anyway, as much as I want to earn the trifecta I would rather focus on completing my first marathon with the strong possibility of doing a Spartan race or two.

I guess I will just wait and see, who knows how it will all eventually play out.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas WannaBe's!

I don't know about you but I have slacked a little on my running and have caught myself overeating a few times.  So I think it is only fitting to go out for a little Jingle Bell Jaunt this morning to work off some of my splurges this week.

Anyone else running Christmas morning?  I can definitely say this will be a first for me.

Healthy Wishes

A quick, healthy shout out to those that have shown an interest in health and running over this past year with me.  So do not get upset if you were not mentioned, it just means I hate you, bwahahaha, JK.
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Who're (inside joke) you know who you are :) don't beat yourself up, you're kicking ass in school but you need to take 30 minutes a day and get fatigued.  Plus I want to run the Half in Malta with you one day, that would be so cool.
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"B" it's time to get it going, you can do it you just have to make the commitment and not the excuse.  Believe in yourself, I do.  2015 is your year!
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Wonder Woman keep rocking it and being a super hero.  I have enjoyed our little chats about health and appreciate your input.  I hope we get to run together one day.
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Moving Forward

With Christmas and my 2015 race calendar quickly approaching I can't help but think about the past and how I got to this point.  I took it on the chin a few times by some of the choices I made, no ones fault but my own and that's okay, I am learning to say this because failure is a part of life, right?  It is.  I have wallowed in self pity and misery for far too long.  I tried to hide it as best I could (the crying and wiping snot on my sleeve gave it away) from those around me but they knew.  I tried protecting my children from it, but they knew.  Kids are more intuitive than we give them credit for.

My bad decisions is what ultimately led me to running, well that and a lot of coaxing from my beautiful wife and brother.  Begrudgingly I set out to run a few times and man it sucked, it hurt bad.

When A Walking Fart Goes Bad (Parental Discretion Advised)

Ahhhhh, the walking farts.  Every one's had them, so much fun.  You can't help but laugh to yourself when you have a good one.  I love a good walking fart, especially when you can share it with someone you love and they are behind you.  I prefer the following, not in any particular order:  my boys, wife, brother, a person in the grocery store.  They are all appropriate no matter what your wife says.  Probably the most used walking fart is in the grocery store.  I can't tell you how many laps I have done around the grocery store, rippin and movin, rippin and movin.  Quick get out of the isle before someone comes around the corner.  God knows you don't want to be seen in the isle when someone wonders through it.  You might as well say, "hey look at me, I just shit my pants".  I have

3 P's of Running: Part III (Proper Gear)

Hey guys!  This is the last of my riveting post of the 3 P's of Running and it so happens to be the easiest, whoop whoop!

If you follow the first two you are in a strong mental place, ready to take on any of the obstacles you may face and you are running with good form.  Now lets spend some money.  Time to get a running shoe that fits your running style and feet properly.  If you are like me, it never occurred that I should go out and be fit for a pair of running shoes, I ran in whatever tennis shoes I owned at the time.  Hmm, might be another reason for my previous injuries.

Chances are you are a frugal Internet shopper and that's great, I am too, but I cannot stress this