Halloween Prank on TV

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2007/10/29/bts.anchor.prank.kxtv

Go watch this. The producers of the morning news cast played a trick on the anchors. Just watch the blond on the left, she is TOTALLY freaking out and hides under the desk!!

I want the Palm Centro

I am ready to leave verizon, and I am ready to get the new palm centro. I don't need a red one, I am perfectly content with black. we have been pretty loyal to verizon since well, i had my first cell phone probably back in 2000.

i am ready for a smart phone and for 100 bucks, this could be my best option. Now I need to switch to Sprint though, and I like what I hear about Sprint, so this is not an issue. I am most excited about having internet on my phone and email! That will be awesome!

So, if you think this is a mistake, you have a few weeks before I save up enough money to buy this bad boy...

Shin Splints Update (Mon 10/29)

So, its been 17 days since my last run. Until about 2 days ago I would say there has been NO progress in my shin splints. A day or two ago I noticed the pains starting to subside. I was targeting today for a run, but I am holding off one more week. Next monday, I am running!

The pain is still there today but its not as bad, not as noticeable, and not nearly as noticable when I wake up and when I am inactive. I think another week will be more than enough time, though. I will start back up slowly and be in good shape for the CR, I am sure of it.

Hope you all are well!

10/24/2007 (Wed) - WORKOUT

Another day, another workout. My shins are not improving in the slightest.

Shoulders/Abs/Legs

3 sets of 10 Shoulder Preoss
3 sets of 12 Upgright Rows
3 sets of 10 Poterior Raises
3 sets of 10 Anterior Raises
3 sets of 10 Vertical Raises

4 sets of 15 situps
4 sets of 15 leg raises

3 sets of 12 Leg Extensions
3 sets of 12 Leg Curls

Being a Dad (Let Him Fall!)

Our family tends to not always fit into traditional roles. I blame the feminist movement for this by the way. However, this is a whole other topic (that I would love to discuss here someday). So, when we do fit into a traditional role, I get excited about it believe it or not! :)

Something I was reading a few months back was talking about the parenting and the differences between a mother and a father. It stated something to the fact that the father is more likely to let a child explore and learn things on his own, while the mother is much more protective and more concerned with not letting the little one get hurt.

This happens so very often in our lives here with Ryan. This might sound odd, but I definitely let him try stuff and get hurt. Not seriously injured, but hey, if you jump from the ottoman (that has wheels) to the floor, your going to fall and bump something. Ryan is really into jumping right now so I will let him jump just about anywhere. To me, this how you learn. This is how I learned. Take a couple knocks on the head, next time you'll be more careful. My approach, warn softly (your going to bump your head on the table if you do that), then I let him decide. This has resulted in bumps and bruises along the way, but I HOPE I am encouraging him to think out his actions at the age of 2, so that at the age of 15 he can do the same.

This example is just one of the things I love about being a dad and having teachable moments (Natalia has to love it to because I don't try to have as many teachable moments with her! ) . What an awesome and amazing responsibility, and I am so thankful for it every day (ok, well, MOST every day).

icksnay on the unning ray

so, today was my target day for a run. didn't happen. shins still hurt, in fact, I can't even detect any healing progress at all. So, I am targeting next monday...I know you all LOVE my running details and are disappointed but hang in there another week.

There is something to be said for getting hooked on running and I have to say my mood has been a little bit further down than usual...

10/22/2007 (Mon) - WORKOUT

Chest and Biceps (and a little legs)

3 sets of 12 leg extensions
3 sets of 12 leg curls
3 sets of 10 Bench Press
3 sets of 12 Barbell Curls (light)
3 sets of 10 Dumbell Curls
3 sets of 10 Incline Press
3 set of 15 Flyes
1 superset of 60 lightweight curls

10/19/2007 (Fri) - WORKOUT

Back/Triceps/Legs

3 sets of 10 Bent Over Rows
3 sets of 10 Squats
3 sets of 10 Single Arm Rows
4 sets of 15 Dips

Shin Splints Update (Fri 10/19)

Today marks one week since I last ran. Besides being a little grouchy it hasn't affected my mood much, though believe it or not, I do feel more tired at night.

As for my shin, the left shin is still really bothering me. It almost feels as if its getting worse. Now, morning walks with Lucy are painful. I have been icing 2x a day and popping some advil after activity (such as walking lucy).

So, I was hoping to run again on Monday but I am not sure at this point. Its not looking too promising...

10/17/2007 (Wed) - WORKOUT

Quick but good workout today.

Shoulders/Abs/Legs

3 sets of 15 sit ups (ok, i neglect this muscle group)
3 sets of 10 Shoulder Press
3 sets of 15 Lex Extensions (Quadriceps)
3 sets of 10 Lateral Dumbell Raises
3 sets of 10 Posterior Dumbell Raises
3 sets of 10 Anterior Dumbell Raises

Shin Splints Update

I have consulted with numerous sources, and all have said the same thing. Rest now, recover, because if it gets worse, it will take much longer to recover from.

So, I am resting, not running at all. Also trying to ice 2x per day and stretching a lot! I am also incorporating some weight lifting to keep my legs fresh.

After about 5 days off so far, my shin still hurts when I walk. But it does feel better than it did this weekend. My legs are really sore from the weight lifting though! Wish me luck!

10/15/2007 (Mon) - WORKOUT

No run but I had a pretty good workout. Due to my shin splints, I added legs to my routine.

Chest, Biceps, Legs

3 sets of 10 Bench Press
3 sets of 15 Flies

3 sets of 10 Dumbell Curls
3 sets of 30 Superset Dumbell Curls (light weight)

3 sets of 10 Squats
3 sets of 12 Hamstring Curls
3 sets of 15 Calf Raises

10/15/2007 - run OUCH!

I haven't mentioned this until now but over the last week I have noted a dull pain in both shins when I run, and sometimes a day or so after. Well, its been getting worse, and particularly in my left leg. I am fairly certain this is some sort of shin splints. The pain follows up right along the inside of my left tibia.


So, I am stuck with a bit of a dilemma. Do I stop running and rest, which I *think* is the right approach. However, I am concerned with doing this because I have only 5 months till the CR.

Friday I had my longest run (5.7 miles) in a very long time. I felt great, outside of the dull pain in my left shin. However, all weekend, the pain didn't really ease, and I didn't do any running. When I headed out for a 2.5 mile run today, I made it about .1 miles before I said, forget it, it just hurts too much. I came home and stretched instead.

I am hoping this won't be a setback. Anyone have any medical advise for me?? Anyone?

I should say, I could have run with the pain, and I am willing to do that, but not if the pain is goign to get so bad that by december i am out of commission. btw...this sucks...

10/12/2007 (Fri) - RUN (Exploratory)

This was my long run for the week. Goal was to run for 50 minutes, so I ran out 25:45 and turned around. Wasn't pushing at all, just coasting along...

5.70 Miles
51:54 Minutes - 9:07 mile avg

Total Miles 2007: 105.09 Miles

All in all, I am fairly happy with this run...

10/12/2007 (Fri) - WORKOUT

Back and Triceps

3 sets of 10 Bent Over Rows
3 sets of 12 Single Arm Rows

3 sets of 15 Dips

10/11/2007 (Thu) - WORKOUT

Shoulders and Abs

3 sets of 15 Situps
3 sets of 10 Shoulder Press
3 sets of 10 Anterior Raises
3 sets of 10 Posterior Raises
3 sets of 10 Lateral Raises

It was a good workout for a change.

10/10/2007 (Wed) - RUN

Finally the weather is breaking and getting more fall like. It was a beautiful day and I felt like I was pushing on this run. This route has a long .5 mile downhill but a brutal uphill that is maybe a 1/4 mile. I find myself resting way to much at the tops of hills though.

I can remember a day when I could run 3.1 miles in under 18 minutes! That was probably 13 or 14 years ago and I was probably 30 pounds lighter. All i know is, I definitely took it for granted! Running a sub 6 minute mile in a 3 mile race is nothing to laugh at! Especially now!

2.70 Miles
21:17 Minutes - 7:53 mile avg

Total Miles 2007: 99.39 Miles

Missed my workout on Wednesday, just too busy with work to get it in. Will make up for it Thu.

10/8/2007 (Mon) - WORKOUT

Chest and Biceps.

Weak workout...
3 sets of 10 Bench Press
3 sets of 10 Dumbell Curls

10/08/2007 (Mon) - RUN

Trying to get some miles in...

3.30 Miles
27:38 Minutes - 8:37 mile avg

Total Miles 2007: 96.69 Miles

NJ on tuesday, no workout or run.

10/05/2007 - RUN

Quick run on Friday. Started off slow but was able to push pretty good by the end of the run.

1.75 Miles
13:29 Minutes - 7:42 mile avg

Total Miles 2007: 93.39 Miles

10/04/2007 - RUN

First day back, my legs felt good, my breathing was a little forced!

2.54 Miles
21:27 Minutes - 8:26 mile avg

Total Miles 2007: 91.64 Miles

Back from NJ, Back from being Sick, and a September Recap

Well, being sick and being in NJ got me 4 days off from running and working out. Probably a needed break. If not needed, it was welcome, though the body aches I had were not fun! Atleast the pain and difficulty of running has a pay off! Body aches and waking up in sweats does not! Hopefully those days are behind me now!

Total Miles in September: 39.65 Miles
30 Days in September, so 1.32 average miles per day
Longest Run: 4.10 Miles
Shortest Run: 1.50 Miles

Out of 30 days, I ran 15 times. Thats 2.64 Miles per run.
In September, I spent 337 minutes running. Thats 5 hours and 37 Minutes. 6 hours a month, not such a huge commitment right?

How was YOUR September? ;)

9/30/2007 - RUN

I have been sick and not running or working out. It hasn't been until now that I felt good enough or any desire to update my blog! I ran on Sunday and about a couple hours later things started going downhill (except of course for the Phillies). My run was good:

3.30 Miles
27:34 Minutes - 8:21 mile avg

Total Miles 2007: 89.10 Miles

All in all, September was a pretty good month....

Off to NJ for work tomorrow so I won't be running or working out, back to work on Thursday.