Hey there,
Things are going pretty well still. Yesterday I felt a bit of a cold so I right away started up with the Vitamin C and Cold Fx. I'm just finishing up here at work, killing some time so I thought I'd write a blog post. I hardly ever feel like writing at home so it never happens otherwise.
The last two weeks I've swam 3 times each, I swim sundays and wednesdays with Chad and Greg, friday on my own. Last friday guess who joined me!!!! Lisa has been talking for awhile about joining me and she finally came through the time when I don't mention it. I didn't know how it would go, there are so many what ifs. All I cared for on the first try was to make sure it was a positive thing. So I tryed to give tips but keep it positive and fun. She surprised me actually, at first I suggested just pushing off the wall, floating with the face in the water and kicking. Then later I noticed she was doing some strokes. She's determined eh! Anyways she had the floaty belt on at first, so after a bit she took it off since it was getting uncomfortable. She was a bit nervous at first with out it, even though we're in a standing area of the lap swimming pool. She has trouble balancing herself when it's time to get up. Anyways by the end she was doing em on her own while I did 100s, she floats really well kicking and even does a few strokes, some of them were damn near perfect. So ya we got another fishy in our midst, well tadpole, but needless to say I'm excited to have her aboard coming fridays with me. It also helps to keep my swim a bit more leasurely, makes coming to the pool more enjoyable if I have a more relaxed swim, but still 3 times in a week.
The riding is going great too!! I'm having no problems doing an hour now on the trainer and last friday I did 1:40 for my long ride! I normally ride long saturday, but at work I was thinking and already dreading getting up saturday and thinking about riding long. Sooo I figured there's a movie on my computer Lisa and I want to watch, asked her if she'd like to watch it with me. One catch though, I'd be on the trainer beside her sweatin up a storm. What a trooper, she didn't mind a bit, and I kept riding and riding even after the movie was over. I wonder if I can do 2 hours this weekend? We'll see, but it sure was nice getting that long one over with friday night already. I swam then too and only ran sat, then I was going to run and swim sunday, but we went to the hitmen game on sunday night so all I had time for was a swim. I need to get up earlier eh? I'm like you Kelsey, just NOT a morning person and like you I wish I was.
The job is going well, I enjoy working with the people. I really like the positive working environment, I even get to know some people from other departments and have no problems starting a conversation up with any one of them. The work is a bit boring, but at least I'm able to learn again. That's cool, and it's relaxing, I can say I really only had one stressful day where I didn't know what the heck I was doing and felt like quitting on the spot. Not too bad, the running is not coming back like i'd like. I find that ironic since I'm a runer and right now the swimming/biking is going better then the running. hmmmm I guess I can live with that. I had a great outdoor run saturday, it was toward evening, so peaceful and I got to see my deer buddies. There were piles of them again I never get over how peaceful they seem. Somthing occured to me as I was running back home. I grew up in the country and often thought I'd like to go deer hunting. Sorry Susi it's true at one point I thought I could do it. I had friends that were avid hunters and saw their heads up on their walls. Now I could never do it, I just couldn't. So those were my thoughts as I was cruising home. My running will come back, at least my tights aren't as "tight". Did someone shrink them, then stretch them? Go figure. Cheers, time to go home don't think I have anything else to say. Later,
Darryl
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Happy New Year!!
Hey all
Been awhile again since I posted. I have no excuse really, there is stuff to talk about right? Of course there is!! Christmas, New Years, new job, no training. Well I'm back training now, things are going well too.
First off Christmas, Lisa and I drove to Manitoba to visit my family. Who knows if she'll want to go again since we did hit some blowing snow in the last hour heading that way. Then coming home we hit a big blizzard in SASK(thanks Jenna for sending that our way) It was also really freezing. The first part there was no wind and the snow was coming down and staying on the road making it impossible to see the lines. Then the wind came and the visibility went down, but at least the road was mostly clear. Later on we got ice too. It was weird driving through all of that in phases, amongst super cold wind chill too. I had to alternate the heat in the car from feet/defrost to just defrost. The plain defrost is the only thing that could keep the windshield from freezing over, all while the inside of the car had to be in the neighborhood of 30+ degrees. I was sweating like crazy!!! So yeah Lisa got a taste of a "real" winter drive Canadian style. We'll see if she wants to ever head out east again. :P
Training grinded to a halt during the Christmas holidays. I brought running and swimming stuff to Manitoba and planned on going to the gym and pool to do some of both, but it didn't happen. Most of the time it was chilly outside and I just felt like stayin at home and not worrying about workouts. So I did just that, ate and drank till my hearts(and my tummys) content. I can't remember how many times I went to bed hurting cause I ate too much. Why does one do that? Why can't I just stop before it starts to hurt? Anyways I didn't beat myself up over not training, this year I made up my mind to enjoy the holidays, then come home and get to work so to speak.
I started my new job on Jan 5th. I enjoy it, the people are great. The job is a lil boring at first, but I expected that. Lots to learn, at least the people in my dept. are helpful. Yesterday I made my first big mistake. Oh well I have to redo a bunch of it today. My co-worker says everyone's done it before and I shouldn't let it bother me. I won't get into what I did, cause it's hard to explain. Seems like a great place here and I'm enjoying coming to work and being part of a team again.
So as soon as we got back from the trip I started up with the training. The first workouts back are always tough aren't they? It seems like you're starting over again, it turns out that I gained a bit of weight too, YIKES!! hee hee oh well time to start eating better too. I think I managed a run or a bike most days in the first week and one swim? I'll have to start recording that stuff again. This week starting last friday has been awesome. I decided to jump start the training again. I wouldn't do this normally except that training was going fairly well before the holidays so I figure I'm behind, I need to get going again. Friday, Sat, and Sun I did 6 workouts friday swim/run, sat brick(my first of the year), sun swim/ride. I'm trying to keep my run and bike at 2 on 1 off type thing while building up a base. Also, I was gonna start back with my coach, but that isn't going to happen till Feb. I want to get some fitness going before I start back with him. I also had 3 swims in 7 days. I swam wed,fri,sun, they got progressively better. I always swim better with only one day off inbetween.
So here I am at today, I think I'll run and do a short bike. I rode yesterday for 1:15. A huge breakthrough, I find it so hard to get past the 1 hour mark. I think it's mostly mental. I will try to change that over the winter. I want to hit the ground running(riding) when spring hits. I entered the splash and gasp as well as the police half. So we'll see some of you at those races, I hope it'll be warmer at the splash an gasp. I look forward to another great year of improvement. I keep bugging lisa about a possible Hawaii trip in Oct. :) Maybe this year I'll be close. I really want to go sub 10, it'll be a big jump, but I know I can do it!!! As Paul Harvey says, "now you have the rest of the story". Cheers,
Darryl
Been awhile again since I posted. I have no excuse really, there is stuff to talk about right? Of course there is!! Christmas, New Years, new job, no training. Well I'm back training now, things are going well too.
First off Christmas, Lisa and I drove to Manitoba to visit my family. Who knows if she'll want to go again since we did hit some blowing snow in the last hour heading that way. Then coming home we hit a big blizzard in SASK(thanks Jenna for sending that our way) It was also really freezing. The first part there was no wind and the snow was coming down and staying on the road making it impossible to see the lines. Then the wind came and the visibility went down, but at least the road was mostly clear. Later on we got ice too. It was weird driving through all of that in phases, amongst super cold wind chill too. I had to alternate the heat in the car from feet/defrost to just defrost. The plain defrost is the only thing that could keep the windshield from freezing over, all while the inside of the car had to be in the neighborhood of 30+ degrees. I was sweating like crazy!!! So yeah Lisa got a taste of a "real" winter drive Canadian style. We'll see if she wants to ever head out east again. :P
Training grinded to a halt during the Christmas holidays. I brought running and swimming stuff to Manitoba and planned on going to the gym and pool to do some of both, but it didn't happen. Most of the time it was chilly outside and I just felt like stayin at home and not worrying about workouts. So I did just that, ate and drank till my hearts(and my tummys) content. I can't remember how many times I went to bed hurting cause I ate too much. Why does one do that? Why can't I just stop before it starts to hurt? Anyways I didn't beat myself up over not training, this year I made up my mind to enjoy the holidays, then come home and get to work so to speak.
I started my new job on Jan 5th. I enjoy it, the people are great. The job is a lil boring at first, but I expected that. Lots to learn, at least the people in my dept. are helpful. Yesterday I made my first big mistake. Oh well I have to redo a bunch of it today. My co-worker says everyone's done it before and I shouldn't let it bother me. I won't get into what I did, cause it's hard to explain. Seems like a great place here and I'm enjoying coming to work and being part of a team again.
So as soon as we got back from the trip I started up with the training. The first workouts back are always tough aren't they? It seems like you're starting over again, it turns out that I gained a bit of weight too, YIKES!! hee hee oh well time to start eating better too. I think I managed a run or a bike most days in the first week and one swim? I'll have to start recording that stuff again. This week starting last friday has been awesome. I decided to jump start the training again. I wouldn't do this normally except that training was going fairly well before the holidays so I figure I'm behind, I need to get going again. Friday, Sat, and Sun I did 6 workouts friday swim/run, sat brick(my first of the year), sun swim/ride. I'm trying to keep my run and bike at 2 on 1 off type thing while building up a base. Also, I was gonna start back with my coach, but that isn't going to happen till Feb. I want to get some fitness going before I start back with him. I also had 3 swims in 7 days. I swam wed,fri,sun, they got progressively better. I always swim better with only one day off inbetween.
So here I am at today, I think I'll run and do a short bike. I rode yesterday for 1:15. A huge breakthrough, I find it so hard to get past the 1 hour mark. I think it's mostly mental. I will try to change that over the winter. I want to hit the ground running(riding) when spring hits. I entered the splash and gasp as well as the police half. So we'll see some of you at those races, I hope it'll be warmer at the splash an gasp. I look forward to another great year of improvement. I keep bugging lisa about a possible Hawaii trip in Oct. :) Maybe this year I'll be close. I really want to go sub 10, it'll be a big jump, but I know I can do it!!! As Paul Harvey says, "now you have the rest of the story". Cheers,
Darryl
Friday, December 19, 2008
I'm tagging me!!!
Greg mentioned to me that he might not even play, so I'm guessing we can skip him ok? So just in case he changes his mind, first check his blog here http://irongreg.blogspot.com/ before you read mine. And yes Kelsey you're up next so start thinking, or maybe you've started your own thing with the 7 days of kelsey? Either way in no particular order here are mine.
#1 When I was a kid I fell down the stairs with the famous walker and became one of the statistics that took that thing off the market forever. I cracked my skull too, the nurses were gave my Mom looks that chilled her to the bone. Imagine not only having your toddler in the hospital, but also doctors/nurses questioning you for signs of abuse or neglect. And yes that explains a few other things about me(the hitting my head part), duhhh
#2 I like a good action flick, but by far the movies that I love the most are the ones that hit me here(thumping chest) inspire me, move me. Some movies just to list a few Rudy, A knights tale, Iron Will, Invincible, remember the titans, Radio. Yes often true sports stories.
#3 I'm a high school drop out. I still have never graduated from high school, although I do have a GED which I needed to get my BA. I went through grade 12 but failed a bunch of courses and didn't have enough credits to graduate. I got a good full time job so I didn't bother finishing up.
#4 I have an addictive personality. Well ok that may seem obvious since I'm training for Ironman, but it hits other parts of my life too. For example I'm hooked on World of Warcraft. I was able to give it up last year to train all spring/summer, but I missed it and the moment I was done IMC and had the extra time from the recovery I went back. I'm also addicted to pop, at times I can control it and even quit it for a month, but I always go back and can polish up 2 litres in one evening. YUCK!!!
#5 I'm extremely lazy. I dislike doing chores, unless I can challenge myself in a physical way, ie shoveling snow, or carrying in the groceries, taking out the trash. Worst chore - CLEANING THE BATHROOMS!!!
#6 I played hockey when I was a kid, till Jr. C level. As I grew my stick handling abilities went, but I was solid on my feet so I became a bruiser. I even dropped the gloves one time and still have the scars on my nuckles if I look closely. My big claim to fame in hockey was when we went to provincials in Thompson MB. and I hit a guy really hard into the boards and broke his collar bone. I was a hero!! I started running when I quit hockey for fear of getting fat.
#7 I was a bed wetter. Yup that's right, many kids have this problem, and for what ever reason I had the problem right into my teens. Extremely embarrassing going to a summer camp and having to lie to other kids about why there was plastic on my bunk. I was scared to death about anyone finding out. Lucky my counsellers knew and avoided the discussion with the other kids. This is probably why I'm such a Momma's boy, my mom NEVER EVER gave me heck for it. She understood that it was extremely embarrassing for me and always changed my bed with out complaining even if it meant getting up in the middle of the night to change the sheets.
You're it Kelsey, you got the official nod-------------->http://ctapp2007wiens.blogspot.com/
#1 When I was a kid I fell down the stairs with the famous walker and became one of the statistics that took that thing off the market forever. I cracked my skull too, the nurses were gave my Mom looks that chilled her to the bone. Imagine not only having your toddler in the hospital, but also doctors/nurses questioning you for signs of abuse or neglect. And yes that explains a few other things about me(the hitting my head part), duhhh
#2 I like a good action flick, but by far the movies that I love the most are the ones that hit me here(thumping chest) inspire me, move me. Some movies just to list a few Rudy, A knights tale, Iron Will, Invincible, remember the titans, Radio. Yes often true sports stories.
#3 I'm a high school drop out. I still have never graduated from high school, although I do have a GED which I needed to get my BA. I went through grade 12 but failed a bunch of courses and didn't have enough credits to graduate. I got a good full time job so I didn't bother finishing up.
#4 I have an addictive personality. Well ok that may seem obvious since I'm training for Ironman, but it hits other parts of my life too. For example I'm hooked on World of Warcraft. I was able to give it up last year to train all spring/summer, but I missed it and the moment I was done IMC and had the extra time from the recovery I went back. I'm also addicted to pop, at times I can control it and even quit it for a month, but I always go back and can polish up 2 litres in one evening. YUCK!!!
#5 I'm extremely lazy. I dislike doing chores, unless I can challenge myself in a physical way, ie shoveling snow, or carrying in the groceries, taking out the trash. Worst chore - CLEANING THE BATHROOMS!!!
#6 I played hockey when I was a kid, till Jr. C level. As I grew my stick handling abilities went, but I was solid on my feet so I became a bruiser. I even dropped the gloves one time and still have the scars on my nuckles if I look closely. My big claim to fame in hockey was when we went to provincials in Thompson MB. and I hit a guy really hard into the boards and broke his collar bone. I was a hero!! I started running when I quit hockey for fear of getting fat.
#7 I was a bed wetter. Yup that's right, many kids have this problem, and for what ever reason I had the problem right into my teens. Extremely embarrassing going to a summer camp and having to lie to other kids about why there was plastic on my bunk. I was scared to death about anyone finding out. Lucky my counsellers knew and avoided the discussion with the other kids. This is probably why I'm such a Momma's boy, my mom NEVER EVER gave me heck for it. She understood that it was extremely embarrassing for me and always changed my bed with out complaining even if it meant getting up in the middle of the night to change the sheets.
You're it Kelsey, you got the official nod-------------->http://ctapp2007wiens.blogspot.com/
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Change is good
Hey all,
Things have been going ok, I'm gettin in the workouts. Nothing major just doing about 4-5 runs a week, still only one swim and I think I'm managing 2 rides a week. The most I've managed is an hour, mostly spinning. My crotch hurt really bad the one day using a pair of racing shorts with less padding. By the end my crotch was tenderized. The once a week swim isn't really helping much, I feel terrible in the water. Yesterday I nearly snapped when I pretty much stopped in the middle of set, I might have left if Greg and Chad hadn't been swimming with me. I cursed a few times showing my frustration and Greg calmly reminded me that it's early I haven't been swimming much yet, CHILL OUT!! Hee hee makes sense right? Funny how somtimes the most basic lessons still need to be verbalized(by someone else) when you're frustrated.
I'm running at lunches sometimes, which is good. I'm keeping the pace easy, nothing hard. I stopped the push up challenge, why? Well I missed one day then I got to thinking that I'm having problems some days in the pool because of it and it's not helping my swimming motivation(the motivation to start going 2x a week) so I stopped. Sorry Jenna /pout I'm sure the rest of you are doing well.
Oh and another thing we had a great time at the house warming, thank you to all who could make it, and to those of you that couldn't. You missed out big time!! Well maybe I'm biased a bit, but the people who said they'd only come for a bit stayed hours longer, isn't that a good sign? After most of the people had gone the real party began, yes that's right I believe it was Brad, Gerad, Ernesto that stayed till 3 am playing rock band with me!!! Woo hooo we had a blast, man Brad and Gerad are good at the game, ROCK STARS!! Sorry I haven't got pictures up yet, I still intend on doing that.
Oh I have big news, I think I can say it on here cause my boss doesn't read this. I may be switching jobs. I'm soooooo scared, I've worked for Guest-tek for over 6 years now. Yes I have lots of complaints, I don't like the job, think the company is going down, but hey I'm comfortable. Moving to this other job would be really difficult since I haven't had to learn anything for quite awhile. What if I'm not as talented as I and others(references) have made myself out to be?? I'll have to start at the bottom again working my way up. What if it's too hard?? These are all questions that I have. Change is good, but really scary. I guess I've been at this job too long, some tell me I should move just for the sake of moving, shake things up, move out of my comfort zone. It's a really good company, I got a reference from a friend(Gerad, he was at the party) and I've heard from others lots of good things. It's called istock, it's an internet based company located at www.istockphoto.com. So ya my friend said I should apply for a qa position so I did with out really taking it seriously. I didn't think I had the qualifications, but I did the first phone interview. Didn't hear back, so I called them and was told that I probably wouldn't get the job. I was nice about it and the hr person that interviewed me reluctantly got me another interview with the cto and qa people. So needless to say I felt like the interview would be a waste of time. lol he didn't sound too confident of my chances so why would I??? Anyways I just went in there thinking I would have a practice interview, and low and behold it went super well and they openly said that they were interested, very interested. I had another interview for which I was late(bad bad) and they still called back for references, I got them in and a couple days later here I am with an offer letter. So I have to decide in the next couple days at the latest monday. Thanks Julie for posting about your life(career) change, it's def. helping me take the step. I know I'll move on to another company, I just was hoping to apply at a few other companies so I can decide on the best move for me. :) Cheers all,
Darryl
Things have been going ok, I'm gettin in the workouts. Nothing major just doing about 4-5 runs a week, still only one swim and I think I'm managing 2 rides a week. The most I've managed is an hour, mostly spinning. My crotch hurt really bad the one day using a pair of racing shorts with less padding. By the end my crotch was tenderized. The once a week swim isn't really helping much, I feel terrible in the water. Yesterday I nearly snapped when I pretty much stopped in the middle of set, I might have left if Greg and Chad hadn't been swimming with me. I cursed a few times showing my frustration and Greg calmly reminded me that it's early I haven't been swimming much yet, CHILL OUT!! Hee hee makes sense right? Funny how somtimes the most basic lessons still need to be verbalized(by someone else) when you're frustrated.
I'm running at lunches sometimes, which is good. I'm keeping the pace easy, nothing hard. I stopped the push up challenge, why? Well I missed one day then I got to thinking that I'm having problems some days in the pool because of it and it's not helping my swimming motivation(the motivation to start going 2x a week) so I stopped. Sorry Jenna /pout I'm sure the rest of you are doing well.
Oh and another thing we had a great time at the house warming, thank you to all who could make it, and to those of you that couldn't. You missed out big time!! Well maybe I'm biased a bit, but the people who said they'd only come for a bit stayed hours longer, isn't that a good sign? After most of the people had gone the real party began, yes that's right I believe it was Brad, Gerad, Ernesto that stayed till 3 am playing rock band with me!!! Woo hooo we had a blast, man Brad and Gerad are good at the game, ROCK STARS!! Sorry I haven't got pictures up yet, I still intend on doing that.
Oh I have big news, I think I can say it on here cause my boss doesn't read this. I may be switching jobs. I'm soooooo scared, I've worked for Guest-tek for over 6 years now. Yes I have lots of complaints, I don't like the job, think the company is going down, but hey I'm comfortable. Moving to this other job would be really difficult since I haven't had to learn anything for quite awhile. What if I'm not as talented as I and others(references) have made myself out to be?? I'll have to start at the bottom again working my way up. What if it's too hard?? These are all questions that I have. Change is good, but really scary. I guess I've been at this job too long, some tell me I should move just for the sake of moving, shake things up, move out of my comfort zone. It's a really good company, I got a reference from a friend(Gerad, he was at the party) and I've heard from others lots of good things. It's called istock, it's an internet based company located at www.istockphoto.com. So ya my friend said I should apply for a qa position so I did with out really taking it seriously. I didn't think I had the qualifications, but I did the first phone interview. Didn't hear back, so I called them and was told that I probably wouldn't get the job. I was nice about it and the hr person that interviewed me reluctantly got me another interview with the cto and qa people. So needless to say I felt like the interview would be a waste of time. lol he didn't sound too confident of my chances so why would I??? Anyways I just went in there thinking I would have a practice interview, and low and behold it went super well and they openly said that they were interested, very interested. I had another interview for which I was late(bad bad) and they still called back for references, I got them in and a couple days later here I am with an offer letter. So I have to decide in the next couple days at the latest monday. Thanks Julie for posting about your life(career) change, it's def. helping me take the step. I know I'll move on to another company, I just was hoping to apply at a few other companies so I can decide on the best move for me. :) Cheers all,
Darryl
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Piss and Vinegar
Hey all,
Training is going a little bit better. I'm easing into it mostly with runs, but also swimming once a week and I even got on the bike!!! I know hard to believe since I hate the trainer so much. It's much better in our house basement, it's cooler there and concrete floor on the part where my bike is so bring on the sweat. I did join work out world, Chad was there to talk to my first day. I ran there, but then the next two days (Sun,mon) it felt warm outside so I ran outdoors.
On monday I was running on the path and I saw a cyclist approching me. He had more then one light, but still I don't know how he does it. There was icey patches that I had to watch out for on foot, with the bike it must be pretty dangerous, specially when the grooves from people's tracks and other bikes. He didn't sound to happy riding home in the dark as he came by he let me know that I was difficult to see. At first I was ticked that he said somthing, he didn't use his bell, what if I had been walking the other direction, he would have scare the crap out of me!! Anyways it was kind of a crappy place to meet, there were a few dips and sharp turns so even if I had been wearing reflective clothing he wouldn't have seen me any sooner. It does suck to be scare by someone you can't see, I remember one time going through a pitch black section around the res. and being scare so bad by a bike I didn't see till he was right in my face that I literally lifted off the path.
Lisa and I really like our home, have I mentioned that? We absolutely love it!!! Got the washer and dryer hooked up 2 days ago and did the first load of laundry. I know I know small potatoes for most of you, but remember I lived in an apartment for the last 4 years where I had to get loonies/quarters to feed the laundry machines. This is such a treat to be able to do a load when ever I feel like it and not have to run out to wallmart or beg the banker girl that I'm sleeping with for a roll of loonies. Anyways we're having a house warming this saturday, you're all invited!! If you haven't received an invitation there would be a few reasons for that. Either a. We just don't like/know you b. You're too far away and I thought I'd save myself the effort of getting your email address c. People haven't forwarded the email with the invitation to you yet(also due to the fact that I don't know your addy or just plain forgot you) d. You're a creeper, but still a nice person and near by enough to come. If you fit into d. just message me and I'll get you the address.
I did take pictures of the house for those of you that can't make it. Although now that I think of it, maybe people won't care to see house pictures? I probably wouldn't if it wasn't my house, oh well I'll throw them up anyways and pretend people do. When ever I get some time and I'm not writing at work.
I started that push up challenge thing, my arms are still hurting from the first set on mon. Today it'll be a swim then the pushups??? I'd also like to get on the trainer again today but we'll see if that happens. Ummmm I think I covered it all. Oh if you guys have any ideas for party games, activities that would be great. Even if you're not coming ideas would be awesome. I was thinking Rock band for those who want to do that, chat for those that just want to talk, and maybe one other thing??? I'm kind of a newb to having parties, specially of this size and with dif. grps of people. Cheers,
Darryl
PS: Guess where I got the idea for my post title and you win a prize
Training is going a little bit better. I'm easing into it mostly with runs, but also swimming once a week and I even got on the bike!!! I know hard to believe since I hate the trainer so much. It's much better in our house basement, it's cooler there and concrete floor on the part where my bike is so bring on the sweat. I did join work out world, Chad was there to talk to my first day. I ran there, but then the next two days (Sun,mon) it felt warm outside so I ran outdoors.
On monday I was running on the path and I saw a cyclist approching me. He had more then one light, but still I don't know how he does it. There was icey patches that I had to watch out for on foot, with the bike it must be pretty dangerous, specially when the grooves from people's tracks and other bikes. He didn't sound to happy riding home in the dark as he came by he let me know that I was difficult to see. At first I was ticked that he said somthing, he didn't use his bell, what if I had been walking the other direction, he would have scare the crap out of me!! Anyways it was kind of a crappy place to meet, there were a few dips and sharp turns so even if I had been wearing reflective clothing he wouldn't have seen me any sooner. It does suck to be scare by someone you can't see, I remember one time going through a pitch black section around the res. and being scare so bad by a bike I didn't see till he was right in my face that I literally lifted off the path.
Lisa and I really like our home, have I mentioned that? We absolutely love it!!! Got the washer and dryer hooked up 2 days ago and did the first load of laundry. I know I know small potatoes for most of you, but remember I lived in an apartment for the last 4 years where I had to get loonies/quarters to feed the laundry machines. This is such a treat to be able to do a load when ever I feel like it and not have to run out to wallmart or beg the banker girl that I'm sleeping with for a roll of loonies. Anyways we're having a house warming this saturday, you're all invited!! If you haven't received an invitation there would be a few reasons for that. Either a. We just don't like/know you b. You're too far away and I thought I'd save myself the effort of getting your email address c. People haven't forwarded the email with the invitation to you yet(also due to the fact that I don't know your addy or just plain forgot you) d. You're a creeper, but still a nice person and near by enough to come. If you fit into d. just message me and I'll get you the address.
I did take pictures of the house for those of you that can't make it. Although now that I think of it, maybe people won't care to see house pictures? I probably wouldn't if it wasn't my house, oh well I'll throw them up anyways and pretend people do. When ever I get some time and I'm not writing at work.
I started that push up challenge thing, my arms are still hurting from the first set on mon. Today it'll be a swim then the pushups??? I'd also like to get on the trainer again today but we'll see if that happens. Ummmm I think I covered it all. Oh if you guys have any ideas for party games, activities that would be great. Even if you're not coming ideas would be awesome. I was thinking Rock band for those who want to do that, chat for those that just want to talk, and maybe one other thing??? I'm kind of a newb to having parties, specially of this size and with dif. grps of people. Cheers,
Darryl
PS: Guess where I got the idea for my post title and you win a prize
Monday, November 17, 2008
bad bad girl friend
Got your attention eh? No it has nothing to do with this post, things are going well in the Penner house hold. I'm still deciding which gym to join, I need a treadmill to run on since the weather is getting colder. Here are my Pros and Cons of joining Wow(workout world):
Pros
1. Wow is cheaper. Even if I'm forced to pay for swimming too.
2. Lisa's membership is there so I can push her and have her push me to getter done.
3. Wow is closer to work, but who knows what the future holds I may move locations?
4. Wow is on the way home for Lisa, so even if I don't work here much longer I could meet her here.
5. Wow rocks and has been home for years, yes I've even been there longer then Chad and Leslie which brings me into the next Pro.
6. Chad and Leslie workout there, need I say more?!?!?!
7. Jeez didn't think I'd get to #7 the gym is low key, .... I like low key.
8. I'd def. save time by doing my running close to work(for now at least) I'd be able to run at lunches.
Cons:
1. I'd have to dish out for swimming still
2. I'd have two locations to work out at, the pool and then Wow
3. I'd have to swim late evenings so I can do the 5 buck last 1.5 hour thing
4. I'd never get the use of a track, the talisman centre I'd be able to run on the track somtimes.
5. hmmmm can't think of anything more, looks like my Pros are winning this. Off I go to wow I guess, although I was kinda getting excited about getting all my workouts done under one roof.
In other news I just checked my buddy Cam's race #, make sure you all cheer him on in Arizona. He's an awesome guy I met in a marathon of all places. Yes we started talking(more him then me, ha ha I think I remember even telling him to shut up :) ) and I was cranky(bad race for me) after the race. But him and Curtis exchanged addresses and I got the info when I signed up for my first IM. He was a big help in my first year prep'ing for IM. He took me under his wing, gave me advice, and also helped me race weekend. Anyways he'll be in Arizona, send him your positive vibes, maybe check out his blog and write him a note. Somthing like GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 904, or Matt(his son)'s fav. line is Lay the smack down Dad!! Check out his post on History & the Future, I'm jealous, I know my Dad would have fit the life style and would have made a Great IM finisher. Go Cam!
904
DAWES
CAM
39
M
AGE
M35-39
GOLDEN
Pros
1. Wow is cheaper. Even if I'm forced to pay for swimming too.
2. Lisa's membership is there so I can push her and have her push me to getter done.
3. Wow is closer to work, but who knows what the future holds I may move locations?
4. Wow is on the way home for Lisa, so even if I don't work here much longer I could meet her here.
5. Wow rocks and has been home for years, yes I've even been there longer then Chad and Leslie which brings me into the next Pro.
6. Chad and Leslie workout there, need I say more?!?!?!
7. Jeez didn't think I'd get to #7 the gym is low key, .... I like low key.
8. I'd def. save time by doing my running close to work(for now at least) I'd be able to run at lunches.
Cons:
1. I'd have to dish out for swimming still
2. I'd have two locations to work out at, the pool and then Wow
3. I'd have to swim late evenings so I can do the 5 buck last 1.5 hour thing
4. I'd never get the use of a track, the talisman centre I'd be able to run on the track somtimes.
5. hmmmm can't think of anything more, looks like my Pros are winning this. Off I go to wow I guess, although I was kinda getting excited about getting all my workouts done under one roof.
In other news I just checked my buddy Cam's race #, make sure you all cheer him on in Arizona. He's an awesome guy I met in a marathon of all places. Yes we started talking(more him then me, ha ha I think I remember even telling him to shut up :) ) and I was cranky(bad race for me) after the race. But him and Curtis exchanged addresses and I got the info when I signed up for my first IM. He was a big help in my first year prep'ing for IM. He took me under his wing, gave me advice, and also helped me race weekend. Anyways he'll be in Arizona, send him your positive vibes, maybe check out his blog and write him a note. Somthing like GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 904, or Matt(his son)'s fav. line is Lay the smack down Dad!! Check out his post on History & the Future, I'm jealous, I know my Dad would have fit the life style and would have made a Great IM finisher. Go Cam!
904
DAWES
CAM
39
M
AGE
M35-39
GOLDEN
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Running
Hey all,
I did manage to get out for a run yesterday. It didn't start too good, I got warmed up ok, just got the low blood sugar from drinking pop and a few chocolates earlier in the day. We still have chocolate in the house from the Trick or Treaters, or lack of since we weren't even at home.
Anyways I got out the door before dusk, told Lisa I'd be about 40-50 min. I didn't feel very good at all, like I said the low blood sugar hit me at about the 20 min mark just before the hill heading south along the river. It hit me harder then usual and the extra weight didn't help. Oh well I just dialed it back a bit and made it to the top and kept going. Made it to the turn around and wanted to keep going, so I kept on trucking. I was practicing my neighborly attitude so I tried to greet everyone I met(there were a lot) even the grouchy looking ones. Some would ignore me, some would grunt or mumble something I couldn't quite make out, but there were some that completely perked up. I'd like to think I made someone's day by acknowledging them and giving them a smile. Here's to Darryl changing the world one "Hello how are you?" at a time ha ha ha. There are sooo many dog owners in my new neighborhood too. I even greeted some of them as well. They totally get who amongst us are dog lovers.
Then after coming back down the hill on the other side, going much further then I originally wanted. That's strange eh, usually it's when you feel good that you go further, not worse?!?!?! That's part of my stubborn nature, not wanting to give in. Or simply keep going till I feel good again. Well on the way back, running along some of the many trails through the bush I started to get over the low blood sugar. I'm not sure how this works, I didn't know you could recover from that, but you can ...... after awhile.
Well on the way back somthing really irriatated me, I need some opinions from you guys. The deer are really really tame here. Nothing out of the norm most Calgary deer are like that and almost approachable. Yet the first time I met this group it seemed really eary. I can't remember and am too lazy to check if I mentioned this to you guys, I know I did to Lisa but I coulda sworn these deer at this one place were actually begging for food. I told Lisa, "I bet someone is feeding them." This time coming back I happen apon this guy and his wife, he has a backpack on the ground FULL of pellets of some sort feeding them right out of his pack. I never have anything smart to say while running so all I could manage was, "You're feeding them?!?!?". He replys with, "A little bit yeah." just like I caught him with his hand in the cookie jar. I didn't say anything else but it really ticked me off. Doesn't he realize what it's teaching these deer(most of them were really young). They're not learning to find food themselves, they were even begging me for food the other time I met them. He's either really really dumb or incredibly selfish. I'd go so far as to say that he's killing those deer. It'd be fine if they were starving, somtimes in Manitoba when the snow got to hard and the deer couldn't get through they'd put out lots of hay for them to eat. But that's different, these deer are NOT starving. Isn't it in fact illegal to feed deer? Oh well rant over you can tell me if I'm over reacting, or if I should report this guy??? Cheers,
Darryl
I did manage to get out for a run yesterday. It didn't start too good, I got warmed up ok, just got the low blood sugar from drinking pop and a few chocolates earlier in the day. We still have chocolate in the house from the Trick or Treaters, or lack of since we weren't even at home.
Anyways I got out the door before dusk, told Lisa I'd be about 40-50 min. I didn't feel very good at all, like I said the low blood sugar hit me at about the 20 min mark just before the hill heading south along the river. It hit me harder then usual and the extra weight didn't help. Oh well I just dialed it back a bit and made it to the top and kept going. Made it to the turn around and wanted to keep going, so I kept on trucking. I was practicing my neighborly attitude so I tried to greet everyone I met(there were a lot) even the grouchy looking ones. Some would ignore me, some would grunt or mumble something I couldn't quite make out, but there were some that completely perked up. I'd like to think I made someone's day by acknowledging them and giving them a smile. Here's to Darryl changing the world one "Hello how are you?" at a time ha ha ha. There are sooo many dog owners in my new neighborhood too. I even greeted some of them as well. They totally get who amongst us are dog lovers.
Then after coming back down the hill on the other side, going much further then I originally wanted. That's strange eh, usually it's when you feel good that you go further, not worse?!?!?! That's part of my stubborn nature, not wanting to give in. Or simply keep going till I feel good again. Well on the way back, running along some of the many trails through the bush I started to get over the low blood sugar. I'm not sure how this works, I didn't know you could recover from that, but you can ...... after awhile.
Well on the way back somthing really irriatated me, I need some opinions from you guys. The deer are really really tame here. Nothing out of the norm most Calgary deer are like that and almost approachable. Yet the first time I met this group it seemed really eary. I can't remember and am too lazy to check if I mentioned this to you guys, I know I did to Lisa but I coulda sworn these deer at this one place were actually begging for food. I told Lisa, "I bet someone is feeding them." This time coming back I happen apon this guy and his wife, he has a backpack on the ground FULL of pellets of some sort feeding them right out of his pack. I never have anything smart to say while running so all I could manage was, "You're feeding them?!?!?". He replys with, "A little bit yeah." just like I caught him with his hand in the cookie jar. I didn't say anything else but it really ticked me off. Doesn't he realize what it's teaching these deer(most of them were really young). They're not learning to find food themselves, they were even begging me for food the other time I met them. He's either really really dumb or incredibly selfish. I'd go so far as to say that he's killing those deer. It'd be fine if they were starving, somtimes in Manitoba when the snow got to hard and the deer couldn't get through they'd put out lots of hay for them to eat. But that's different, these deer are NOT starving. Isn't it in fact illegal to feed deer? Oh well rant over you can tell me if I'm over reacting, or if I should report this guy??? Cheers,
Darryl
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