What a Morning

Seriously, sun shining and 50 degrees at 5:30 am. I could have stayed out all day, but all good things must come to an end. I managed to get 5 miles, felt good, and slowly getting some speed and endurance back. The weather is very welcome, it makes me want to really stay in shape.

Quick Lift

Had a great day celebrating Jen today, I guess it is good we enjoy the same things. Started with kids singing at church, then lunch at Einsteins, hiking on Gold Camp Road to St. Mary's Falls, then hanging out in Manitou and dinner at The Loop. Still managed to get in 30 minutes lifting this evening, and plan for a morning run tommorow. We'll see how that works out. Lifting was seriously rough with a Loop burrito in the belly. Finished with 5 minutes of straight abs, harsh!


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Sneaking One In

As a father of four, and with a wife who also enjoys running and working out, you have to get a run in whenever you can. Today we had a Putt-Putt party at 10am, and double header soccer games for Paige at 12 noon and 2 pm. So I watched the first game, we ran a couple errands in between games, then Mason and I went for a 5 miler during the second game. This way Jen is actually able to watch a game, as Mason keep us both busy when we are all on the sidelines. It was a real windy day, and cold, but I I got in my run so who cares. Well I guess the folks at Costco might care since we headed there right after the game and I was nice and fresh from my run...

Here's my running partner, all bundled up:

Basic Priorities

Well, my job is still crazy with no signs of slowing down, so I am trying to boil down everything I accomplish each day to one of three categories. If it is not related to family, work, or exercise it is likely not going to happen. Included in "work" would also be general household maintenance and finances. That's it. Fortunately, I enjoy the exercise so that is what I do for fun these days. This week I have managed to refinish the deck in my free time after work (with a bit of help from Jen today finishing for me... Thanks!!) but I tell you it is tiring to run at 5am, work all day, then work all evening. At least I have been running. Karate tonight, then a late night run, sounds like fun.

Here is a shot from my seven miler yesterday morning:




Keep on truckin!!

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I Hate Decks

Decks are a pain. All day just getting the deck ready to sand. No running. No fun. Tomorrow not looking too good either.

Brutal.

Be-Ute-iful Night

Went for an awesome 5 miler in Ute tonight with Kent. Clear skies, lots of stars, and feeling very strong. One little run in with some deer which we thought were perhaps something scarier, but just Bambi and Mom. Here is a pic of me on the top of the hill.







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I Am A Runner

I am finally starting to feel like an athlete again, following the extended training letdown following Leadville. Only averaging 15-20 miles per week, but I have been adding in some lifting and an occasional bike ride, not to mention Karate two times per week.

My new job has been very time consuming and stressful, so the forced workouts are really needed.

Here is a snap from my morning 5 miler:





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