Monday, January 10, 2011
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
I'm also 4 for 4
Jan 1st 1 hour tready
Jan 2nd 97 min outdoor (yes Curtis I did our epic loop, although this time it was EPIC slippage!!) my ankles are still recovering from it
Jan 3rd 30 min run outdoors
Jan 4th 40 minutes outdoors
I've been running a few months consistently. I actually ran about 35 miles each week on my Christmas break. Not bad for me, and I didn't gain anymore weight!!! Now I need to shed some off.
Jan 2nd 97 min outdoor (yes Curtis I did our epic loop, although this time it was EPIC slippage!!) my ankles are still recovering from it
Jan 3rd 30 min run outdoors
Jan 4th 40 minutes outdoors
I've been running a few months consistently. I actually ran about 35 miles each week on my Christmas break. Not bad for me, and I didn't gain anymore weight!!! Now I need to shed some off.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Christmas, New Years, Run challenge, Bum sitings, etc
Sounds like a long post from the title, but I'll have to make this quick as house cleaning awaits!! Here are the highlights of my Christmas/New Years holidays
First off I met my friend on the city bike paths again. On a late night run I was climbing the hill near the Glenmore trail and the bow river. He had his belongings sprawled out on the bike path. I didn't recognize him at first, but then I doubled back to say hello and to finally introduce myself. His name is Jim, he is homeless, and made it clear he does not drink alcohaul. I couldn't smell anything on him so I'm gonna assume this is correct because in all my sitings I've never seen him act drunk or smell of anything other than BO. He confirmed pretty much all my guesses. He does do odd jobs around the neighborhood, he even mentioned he collects toys for kids? Anyways I kept it short, I just wanted to introduce myself, say hello. He made it clear to me that all our ummmm meetings and his jokes were just his way of letting people know who he is. So there you have it, Jim is his name.
Second, running with my bro. Now I know I have some natural running talent, but my bro would knock my socks off if he were ever to actually pick up running. Who in their right mind could just walk out the door and pound out 10k without any run training??? Well that's what my bro decided to do, with a little coaxing from me. I borrowed him some running gear and we headed out. I was able to show him some of the critters that I see. Lots of deer and even a bald eagle. I made a pit stop to drop off a little somthing at my new friend(Jim)'s "home" and we carried on. Curtis we ended up doing the footbridge 10k loop(he'll know which that is) which included the steep hill. I let my bro walk that and then we kept running, on snowy paths from there. He had to walk a bit at the end so I'd keep going and double back for him a few times.
Third, walking with my mom and bro. We got a couple gorgeous days and all the ducks/geese, eagles made it worth it!!
Fourth, Going to watch a really good game. You would have to see it to believe it as most of you will not believe that the Edmonton Oilers could produce such a game. Well ok the opening period sucked, they played TERRIBLE!! The gave up 3 goals to the Avs, but then a different team walked out to start the second period. I really think it was a team of impostors who started the game as this was a different team!!! They came back goal by goal to tie it up in the third. They could have really won the game as they clearly out played Colorado especially in overtime, it was a nail biter. Edmonton got a penalty though and then eventually Colorado did too, but no one scored in the 4 on 4 5 min over time. Then in the shootout Colorado scored, but it was a super 2 periods + overtime, too bad the game started out 3 - 0. Oh well just goes to show, you have to play 60 minutes of hockey.
Fifth, the time spent with family. I don't know why, maybe cause it was at our house but this year it was extra special. One of my bros wasn't here, I'm sure that would have been the icing on the cake. We had the tree up, we slept in, then had breakfast all together. Waffles, omelettes, or cereal, and yes Cam as you saw in the video PLenty of coffee!!
Sixth, playing games with family. We played plenty of Mexican train(with dominoes) and knipsbrat(or crokinole). Knipsbrat is the german word. Yes I speak Plattdüütsch, I don't write it as I had to google the two german words there. Anyways those games are so much fun. If anyone wants to come over and play, you are always welcome. Look them up if you want to see how they are played.
Seventh, and the last, but not the least. The run challenge. Yes I will take part, but since I have some aspirations this year about doing a couple ultra marathons I don't know how long I'll last. As I'm sure is the case for some of you as well I'll need to do some longggg runs, so I will listen to my body and if I do happen to need a day off here or there. Yes 20 minutes might not cut it at times. But who knows, I will still try to do it, just will listen to my body and not risk an injury.
Here are the rules as layed out by Cam if anyone else wants to still join.
1. Run every day a minimum of 20 minutes.
2. You may miss one day per month, however you must make up for that day by running twice the day before or the day after.
3. Those two runs must be separated by at least 3 hours and of course a change of clothes.
4. Run as many days as you can. This started out as a 100 runs in 100 days contests but Susan smashed that record out of the water by doing something like 210 days a couple years ago??
Jeez when ever I say it'll be short it ends up being long. Arughhhh
First off I met my friend on the city bike paths again. On a late night run I was climbing the hill near the Glenmore trail and the bow river. He had his belongings sprawled out on the bike path. I didn't recognize him at first, but then I doubled back to say hello and to finally introduce myself. His name is Jim, he is homeless, and made it clear he does not drink alcohaul. I couldn't smell anything on him so I'm gonna assume this is correct because in all my sitings I've never seen him act drunk or smell of anything other than BO. He confirmed pretty much all my guesses. He does do odd jobs around the neighborhood, he even mentioned he collects toys for kids? Anyways I kept it short, I just wanted to introduce myself, say hello. He made it clear to me that all our ummmm meetings and his jokes were just his way of letting people know who he is. So there you have it, Jim is his name.
Second, running with my bro. Now I know I have some natural running talent, but my bro would knock my socks off if he were ever to actually pick up running. Who in their right mind could just walk out the door and pound out 10k without any run training??? Well that's what my bro decided to do, with a little coaxing from me. I borrowed him some running gear and we headed out. I was able to show him some of the critters that I see. Lots of deer and even a bald eagle. I made a pit stop to drop off a little somthing at my new friend(Jim)'s "home" and we carried on. Curtis we ended up doing the footbridge 10k loop(he'll know which that is) which included the steep hill. I let my bro walk that and then we kept running, on snowy paths from there. He had to walk a bit at the end so I'd keep going and double back for him a few times.
Third, walking with my mom and bro. We got a couple gorgeous days and all the ducks/geese, eagles made it worth it!!
Fourth, Going to watch a really good game. You would have to see it to believe it as most of you will not believe that the Edmonton Oilers could produce such a game. Well ok the opening period sucked, they played TERRIBLE!! The gave up 3 goals to the Avs, but then a different team walked out to start the second period. I really think it was a team of impostors who started the game as this was a different team!!! They came back goal by goal to tie it up in the third. They could have really won the game as they clearly out played Colorado especially in overtime, it was a nail biter. Edmonton got a penalty though and then eventually Colorado did too, but no one scored in the 4 on 4 5 min over time. Then in the shootout Colorado scored, but it was a super 2 periods + overtime, too bad the game started out 3 - 0. Oh well just goes to show, you have to play 60 minutes of hockey.
Fifth, the time spent with family. I don't know why, maybe cause it was at our house but this year it was extra special. One of my bros wasn't here, I'm sure that would have been the icing on the cake. We had the tree up, we slept in, then had breakfast all together. Waffles, omelettes, or cereal, and yes Cam as you saw in the video PLenty of coffee!!
Sixth, playing games with family. We played plenty of Mexican train(with dominoes) and knipsbrat(or crokinole). Knipsbrat is the german word. Yes I speak Plattdüütsch, I don't write it as I had to google the two german words there. Anyways those games are so much fun. If anyone wants to come over and play, you are always welcome. Look them up if you want to see how they are played.
Seventh, and the last, but not the least. The run challenge. Yes I will take part, but since I have some aspirations this year about doing a couple ultra marathons I don't know how long I'll last. As I'm sure is the case for some of you as well I'll need to do some longggg runs, so I will listen to my body and if I do happen to need a day off here or there. Yes 20 minutes might not cut it at times. But who knows, I will still try to do it, just will listen to my body and not risk an injury.
Here are the rules as layed out by Cam if anyone else wants to still join.
1. Run every day a minimum of 20 minutes.
2. You may miss one day per month, however you must make up for that day by running twice the day before or the day after.
3. Those two runs must be separated by at least 3 hours and of course a change of clothes.
4. Run as many days as you can. This started out as a 100 runs in 100 days contests but Susan smashed that record out of the water by doing something like 210 days a couple years ago??
Jeez when ever I say it'll be short it ends up being long. Arughhhh
Monday, December 27, 2010
Christmas Food Court Flash Mob, Hallelujah Chorus - Must See!
If this doesn't spread a lil Christmas spirit I don't know what will!!
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
Riverbend bum
Had a good weekend, plenty of holiday happenings which made it extremely busy for Lisa and I. Especially since two of them were at our house!! Despite all this craziness I managed to run every day on the weekend and get 6 runs in for the week and almost 40 miles. Exactly what I wanted to do.
I keep meeting the Riverbend Bum(homeless guy) too!! It's actually quite hilarious as I think he recognizes me now and we play this game where one of us says somthing witty directed at the other. Since it's usually a quick meeting ie. he's on his mountain bike, or we're running/walking opposite directions and one of us is the first to spot the other, so there's not much time to say much, you gotta be quick on the draw!! One of the first meetings/Witty remarks was in summer when he rode up behind Lisa and I walking. He burnt me really bad, I was actually a little miffed by this. I just happened to be either scratching my butt or pulling the underwear out of my crack? He yells as he rides by somthing like "Stop scratching your ass!!" So from that point it was on!!! Almost every time we meet, which is really often, who ever gets the first word in gets the upper hand.
I'm actually looking forward to the next time as I'm gonna get him good!! This last week it was kind of a chain reaction. Wednesday on that epic run with Curtis I see him trudging along the trail along the river with an accustic guitar. It was weird, but I managed to spot him first so the moment we were in ear shot range I shout out, "Play a song, play a song!!" ha ha damn I yelled too early as he got in somthing like, "Nawwww you guys don't have time" touche Curtis and I make time!! So this weekend Saturday I'm at the gym running on the treadmill, the treadmills are facing the windows. Guess who walks by on the sidewalk along the strip mall. My buddy and he has this big grin on his face, he knows he has me where he wants me. He chuckles and gestures for me to come run outside. Aughhhhh well I wasn't moving and he stayed there for me to gather my response. So I point at my watch and mouth the words, "No time, no time!!" He continued grinning from ear to ear so I try to explain that I will join him outside tomorrow! Anyways that was the latest installment. For the record I did run outside the next day, but didn't see him. Next time I will get his name, wish I could also get a picture and put him up on my blog. I've seen him everywhere in the Riverbend area, even at the public library. Once I even saw him with a rake or somthing attacked to the frame of his bike so I know he must do some odd work for people? Also thought of bringing him something for Christmas, I think I know where he sleeps. Anyways till next time Mr. Riverbend bum there will be pay back!!
DP
I keep meeting the Riverbend Bum(homeless guy) too!! It's actually quite hilarious as I think he recognizes me now and we play this game where one of us says somthing witty directed at the other. Since it's usually a quick meeting ie. he's on his mountain bike, or we're running/walking opposite directions and one of us is the first to spot the other, so there's not much time to say much, you gotta be quick on the draw!! One of the first meetings/Witty remarks was in summer when he rode up behind Lisa and I walking. He burnt me really bad, I was actually a little miffed by this. I just happened to be either scratching my butt or pulling the underwear out of my crack? He yells as he rides by somthing like "Stop scratching your ass!!" So from that point it was on!!! Almost every time we meet, which is really often, who ever gets the first word in gets the upper hand.
I'm actually looking forward to the next time as I'm gonna get him good!! This last week it was kind of a chain reaction. Wednesday on that epic run with Curtis I see him trudging along the trail along the river with an accustic guitar. It was weird, but I managed to spot him first so the moment we were in ear shot range I shout out, "Play a song, play a song!!" ha ha damn I yelled too early as he got in somthing like, "Nawwww you guys don't have time" touche Curtis and I make time!! So this weekend Saturday I'm at the gym running on the treadmill, the treadmills are facing the windows. Guess who walks by on the sidewalk along the strip mall. My buddy and he has this big grin on his face, he knows he has me where he wants me. He chuckles and gestures for me to come run outside. Aughhhhh well I wasn't moving and he stayed there for me to gather my response. So I point at my watch and mouth the words, "No time, no time!!" He continued grinning from ear to ear so I try to explain that I will join him outside tomorrow! Anyways that was the latest installment. For the record I did run outside the next day, but didn't see him. Next time I will get his name, wish I could also get a picture and put him up on my blog. I've seen him everywhere in the Riverbend area, even at the public library. Once I even saw him with a rake or somthing attacked to the frame of his bike so I know he must do some odd work for people? Also thought of bringing him something for Christmas, I think I know where he sleeps. Anyways till next time Mr. Riverbend bum there will be pay back!!
DP
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Epic Run
Yesterday Curtis and I finally got out for another run. He's extremely busy these days so we had to schedule it for the evening at 9:30. We only left my house at somthing like 9:45. We have loads of runs at times like these(in years past), even in winter. We are alike that way, both night owls, both like the night time runs. It was only about -9 and we headed south along the bow river around my favorite 11-13 mile loop. Took the long way which gave us 12.3 miles. Most of it was actually scraped, but it seems the scraped part is almost more dangerous as it can have melted/frozen water on it. The good part is last night it was super bright outside. I brought my head lamp that I got for sking but didn't need it cause it was so bright outside you could see the path well enough without it. We met several deer and scare a few hundred ducks crossing the footbridge by the dog park. The only hard part was the hills and the single track before the dog park. My hips/legs are a bit sore from that as you get thrown a bit back and forth and have to tighten up each time that happens to compensate. Thanks for the run Curtis,
DP
DP
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