tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73621983848540610752011-04-21T23:32:33.386-04:00i have had many blogs over the years, lets see if i can stick with this oneRICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12443538852166984100noreply@blogger.comBlogger1361100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362198384854061075.post-29635769106634634322009-04-09T11:14:00.002-04:002009-04-09T11:41:50.617-04:00

He had every opportunity to save himself...

RICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12443538852166984100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362198384854061075.post-86217479090913678882008-11-21T15:13:00.001-05:002008-11-21T15:13:29.857-05:00

Not enjoying my new friend, the chest cough.

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Posting from my new PING account, wondering if it will get to twitter and FB?

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I can't believe that the World Series starts tonight (Wed 10/22/08) and one of the teams in it is my favorite from Childhood! Not since 1993 (15 years ago) have the Phillies played this much October baseball, and we all know what happened that year (Mitch Williams/Joe Carter). Hopefully this year they redeem themselves and bring a pennant back to the city of Philadelphia, we NEED one!Go Phils,

RICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12443538852166984100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362198384854061075.post-75421775849367973772008-10-15T16:03:00.000-04:002008-10-15T16:03:01.081-04:00

Here are some pictures from Natalia's team relay in Baltimore this past weekend:(again, click on the sideshow for the full album)

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Here are some pictures (mostly from September). I know its been a long while since I posted so wanted to get this going at least.Click on the slideshow for the full album:

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Last week I went to see Dr. Feehery. He confirmed my suspicion that I had a stress fracture. In fact, I had 2! Luckily, they seem to have healed. He gave me some inserts for my shoes and gave me an agressive stretching program to increase my flexibility. I also have started running again, if you would even call it that.I have to do 80% walking, 20% running. So in my 15 minute routine, I get

RICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12443538852166984100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362198384854061075.post-70269543707140278012008-07-24T08:41:00.002-04:002008-07-24T08:50:14.164-04:00

We took a week and headed down to Corolla, NC for a vacation. We were originally invited by my Dad and Debbie to stay in their great house but we took the opportunity to combine a family vacation with a family vacation and got our own place. We were able to take Lucy this way too! A great time all week! - Dinner each night at Dad's place (couples took turns cooking). We made pasta and

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What seems to be becoming a yearly tradition, a bunch of friends from UD get together and have a great weekend reconnecting. Phils Game on Friday, Golf Sat morning, and BBQ saturday PM.Summer BBQ

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We had a BBQ at our house for small group at church! Everyone had a great time swimming and eating and enjoying some fellowship!Small Group BBQ

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Here is the start of our 2008 Garden. We got a late start this year, these pictures are from about 3 weeks ago so already we have quite a bit different scene, but here they are. Any comments? Suggestions?The Veggies/Fruits:Tomatoes, Lettuce, Squash, Yellow Peppers, Green Peppers, Green Beans, Carrots, CucumbersThe Herbs:Sage, Rosemary, Thyme, Parsley, Dill, and Basil2008 Garden

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Natalia and I were fortunate enough to score some free tickets to this show this past friday night (6/6/08). We have seen and are very familiar with the music and story line, so we had high expectations. However, we combined those expectations with those that we have of the Walnut Street theater performances we have been too. We have seen 2 prior shows there, one was good, one was poor.

RICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12443538852166984100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362198384854061075.post-89084147177421756102008-06-03T16:27:00.000-04:002008-06-03T16:27:01.097-04:00

Another very beautiful day, though once I hit the road it was hotter than I expected. Shins hurt this time, both the right and the left, and now, a number of hours later, my right shin really hurts. I think more than last year but I can't be sure. I am a tad dismayed by the pain and with hesitation considering my treatment options...Run: Temperature was 79, Sunny and Rather Warm2.05 Miles17:

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For our small group we were asked to take a spiritual gifts survey. Since we are a fairly new group it would be good to know where we have gifts and how to better use them. So, I took mine last night, its a 98 page questionnaire that asks you how you feel about certain statements and if it is true about you. Then it asks you to add up your score and choose the top 3 numbers, and those are your

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Beautiful day for a quick run! Went out and felt good. I will say, I thought I was running a bit faster than I did so I was a tad disappointed but it was faster than last time I ran the same route. Guess I am slowly getting out of shape (or, good shape at least).Run: Temperature was 66, sunny and beautiful1.75 Miles14:03 Minutes - 8:02 mile avgTotal Miles 2008: 107.41 Miles

RICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12443538852166984100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362198384854061075.post-54478069700155868842008-05-27T07:20:00.000-04:002008-05-27T10:44:33.781-04:00

3 minute video compilation of our segway tour in Philly. I'll just say, riding the Segway was awesome! They are very touch and weight sensitive. We had a blast! Stay tuned to the end for some free styling on both of our parts!

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So we have been meaning to use the girls up the street for babysitting for a long time. This week I got a revelation and an excuse to try them out as a bit of meet and greet, get to know us and Ryan. We had them come over after Ryan's nap to meet us, then they would stay and play with Ryan while Natalia and I went for a run together! Something we haven't done together since the grand old days

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Got a quick run in at lunch time on Wednesday. Glad I got it in, but my shin pains seems to be creeping back into the picture. Probably not a good sign at all. I am thinking I am going to have to suck it up and get x-rayed if I want to continue running. Right now, the pain is not noticeable when I am not going up and down stairs though (or running for that matter).Run: Temperature was 60,

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#429 came in and kicked some butt. After an 5 year hiatus from running at all let alone a 5K race, Natalia did great. Her training routine was strict, 3 days a week, increasing little by little.Saturday was the culmination of that, and she finished with flying colors, in a time of 30:33. She was pretty happy with her time!As with most runners, one race ends, we wonder what is next. She seems

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My last run as a 30 year old! ;)Didn't get a second run in last week but decided to pick up the pieces and run again today. It was a beautiful lunch time run. Just a short one, I am still testing out my legs. The good news is, the shins feel great so far. I only hope that trend continues. This run puts me over 100 miles for 2008! Only about 28 miles short of the total miles I ran all of

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Grandad (John Beley) spent his last few weeks in a tough place, and he was called home, probably with great joy, on Tuesday May 6, 2008. He left behind quite a legacy, one I am sure that many men could not match, considering my dad has 16 grandchildren of his own, and my dad had 3 brothers and 1 sister to add to those numbers. Here is Grandad's obituary, courtesy Beaver County Times:John Beley,

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Its been over 8 weeks since my last run. My shins felt good before I went, I gave them plenty of time to heal and the pains have been gone for about 3 weeks now. Its actually been really nice, though I am just sitting around getting out of shape and blubbery.It was a beautiful day and things went WELL. Felt no pain and didn't push myself at all. I am happy with my time because I know I could

RICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12443538852166984100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362198384854061075.post-53891425022249062992008-04-24T08:53:00.002-04:002008-05-12T15:14:35.040-04:00

The good news is I figured out how to tag in Picasa! (Ok, I can be slow). But I was always turned off by the need to tag each photo, but if you use key words (select photo and hit Ctrl+K) in the Picasa application, those get converted to tags online. In the application you can select multiple photos and apply one tag. Glad I did this because tagging each individual photo is WAY more trouble

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I cleaned up my blog a bit. Since it has been around now for a good bit, maybe I can take better care of it!So, rickbeley.com is expiring in May and I am thinking of not renewing. I am not sure that I need it anymore with all of the sites out there that can manage pictures/family news and all that jazz. I could just redirect it to point to my blog here, and just cancel the hosting. I am just

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"She does so many good things..." doesn't fly anymore. Perhaps her good works might excuse her for some of the things she does, but she is also leading millions of people into this "New Age" spirituality that emphasize the examination of self and lack of God (or even the need for God). I have told my wife for years that she was a bit whacko, but last week after watching the pregnant woman who

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Its long, but enjoy!http://timelooptheory.com/

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(click for larger)It was race day, a cool 32 degrees with a cold blustery wind. The conditions were not ideal, especially for those spectators who decided to chase us around Wilmington DE and cheer at different points of the race.Its been one full week since the race and I haven't written about it because I was hoping for some media of the big event. Luckily those facilitating the race and

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It was warm out!Ok, final big run before the big race on Sunday. I was going for tempo here, really trying to cut down on my 9 minute miles, 30-60 seconds and I think I achieved it. It was warm and windy and cloudy today, but who can complain about 60 degrees! I pushed myself pretty good most of the way on this fairly flat and short course. My legs felt heavy and tired though until about the

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One week to go until the big race! Today I went out for a nice tempo run. Wanted to get my stride to be a little faster so I pushed myself a good bit here. I am happy with the results and will probably do another one of these on Tues or Wed. My legs felt tired during my run and my energy level was shaky at best. Need to better nourish myself for these things! Coffee and a pop tart for

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This will be my final long run before the race. Things went pretty well, though again, I mapped out a route that I had not driven and faced some of the longest hills to this point. For some reason, I think a region is fairly flat, where this is just not the case. I hope these hill will better prepare me for the race!My next couple runs will be for pace, I'll try to shave 30 to 60 seconds off

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This was the one big one that was mandatory for me to get in before the race. 15 days until race day and I figured, it better happen soon!Run: Temperature was 30, Overcast and COLD10.22 Miles93:19 Minutes - 9:08 mile avgTotal Miles 2008: 60.55 MilesI thank Natalia for encouraging me to get my butt out there and run. I did NOT want to go out and do this, especially after spending the morning in

RICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12443538852166984100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362198384854061075.post-11840761095877754832008-02-24T20:32:00.002-05:002008-05-12T15:16:21.108-04:00

This was a "stay loose" short run. After 8 miles on monday I wanted to give my muscles a chance to stretch out a little and run at a bit faster of a pace. Unfortunately after the 8 mile run, my shins have been getting the better of me. It takes about 1/2 mile of running to get them to stop, but the first couple steps are usually pretty painful. Once I get into it though, things seem OK.Run:

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What a day, we were pleasantly surprised with a 60 degree day with sun and a breeze! What a great day for a long run I figured!I trekked out after work, I noticed that it had gotten cloudy. I checked the temperature and man, it had dropped all the way down to 51 and the wind picked up. No big deal, I figured the cold front was probably on its way in. I was planning to run about 8 miles so I

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This weekend Natalia and I attended a Marriage Retreat/Conference. It was called a "weekend to remember". It was certainly a weekend to remember. It was PACKED full of great information and high emotion. Not only was it GREAT to get away for the weekend (Hershey, PA) , but some very valuable information was shared. I would HIGHLY recommend to anyone looking for a weekend away with your spouse

RICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12443538852166984100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362198384854061075.post-37728355248419422622008-02-19T20:04:00.002-05:002008-05-12T15:17:40.191-04:00

For whatever reason, I decided to finally get a long run in! I was shooting for 6 miles and before I left I charted a 6 mile course and a 6.8 mile course. I was going to make a decision on the fly as to which I would choose based on how I felt.I had run most of this route before so I knew the first 3 miles was basically a gradual uphill with a few steep descends in the first mile. However,

RICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12443538852166984100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362198384854061075.post-46826484598937667952008-02-14T16:21:00.000-05:002008-05-12T15:16:53.947-04:00

Marco Island Vacation

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It was friggin COLD on this run. At one point toward the end of my run I was convinced I had lost an extremity. Luckily I didn't! Went out for a run in a new direction and actually felt pretty darn good. I was not that concerned with my pace as I was with making sure my face was not freezing off.Run: Temperature was 12 (YES, TWELVE!) degrees, and sunny.3.43 Miles31:17 Minutes - 9:07 mile

RICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12443538852166984100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362198384854061075.post-15392040147019757082008-02-12T16:19:00.000-05:002008-05-12T15:17:40.195-04:00

Great run this day. Legs felt great, pace felt decent.Run: Temperature was 40 degrees, and sunny.4.10 Miles35:54 Minutes - 8:45 mile avgTotal Miles 2008: 30.15 Miles

RICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12443538852166984100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362198384854061075.post-82267463263834040432008-01-31T14:05:00.000-05:002008-05-12T15:17:40.196-04:00

My goal was to run for 40 minutes at the outset of this run. I got out about 12 minutes before my shin (not the shin splint side) cramped up to where i had to stop and hop. I turned around, ran through the cramp, and in about another quarter mile, it felt fine. I added some on the fly roads to my route and got to my forty minute goal.Can't say I felt great or found the run pleasureful, but

RICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12443538852166984100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362198384854061075.post-9430125114517709052008-01-30T06:51:00.000-05:002008-05-12T15:16:53.949-04:00

Ryan's Big Boy BedEarly January Pictures

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Still struggling here. I got myself out the door much easier this time, but the run itself was difficult. Felt like I was pushing but my time was in the end disappointing, along with the leg pain! Is anyone out there playing the violin for me or what?Hopefully I am getting back on track though...second time I ran this week.Run: Temperature was 38 degrees, and sunny. 3.65 Miles31:33 Minutes -

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I have lost my motivation, I have lost my will to run. Running without pain seems a distant memory. Don't get me wrong, this is not a lot of pain, but for whatever reason I am letting it mess with my head. I really had to force myself out the door this Saturday afternoon. This last week I have been hampered by a chest cold and deep cough, after recovering from a minor illness last weekend.

RICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12443538852166984100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362198384854061075.post-33110901194286096822008-01-20T21:28:00.000-05:002008-05-12T15:17:40.202-04:00

I finally, yes finally, got out for a run since last Thursday. It was awful, I didn't want to go for a run, and after about a half mile, I was ready to quite. But...I stuck with it and got a decent 3.30 mile run in. I am so far away from Caesar Rodney shape that it is sad. My shins are not getting better either, though running, if anything, seems to help them.Run: Temperature was 36 degrees,

RICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12443538852166984100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362198384854061075.post-79365417968617962252008-01-10T14:39:00.000-05:002008-05-12T15:17:40.203-04:00

This was my longest run since I took a shin splint break. I felt pretty good the whole time and though my shin still hurts while I am not running, it seems to bother me less when I am running. Glad I was able to get 3 runs in this week before our 4 night jaunt to Marco Island (and yes, my running shoes are packed) Run: Temperature was 37 degrees, and sunny. 4.10 Miles33:33 Minutes - 8:11 mile

RICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12443538852166984100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362198384854061075.post-13762017301448388492008-01-10T14:36:00.000-05:002008-05-12T15:17:40.204-04:00

Its nice when its in the high 60's in December. Yeah, its nice, unless you are out running! The temp was a bit of a slowing factor, not to mention a lack of energy. Every day I run this route its like going into a boxing match with these hills, they win every time!Run: Temperature was 66 degrees, and sunny. 2.54 Miles20:39 Minutes - 8:08 mile avgTotal Miles 2008: 9.29 Miles

RICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12443538852166984100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362198384854061075.post-66700413075718166152008-01-07T11:16:00.000-05:002008-01-10T14:44:09.139-05:00

Sunday I was invited to run a double course (X-Country) by Jim over at Carpenter State Park. However, Jim decided he wasn't going to go. Once Natalia got done horseback riding, all 4 of us (me, nat, ryan, lucy) headed over. I was goign to run the old Cross country course (just not twice) and I wanted to take Lucy to see if she would keep up.So I conjured up some old memories of high school

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Fridays run was not one that I wanted to do. I completely almost did not run. I was cold and tired and grouchy, but thanks to Natalia I went out anyway! I am glad I did, not because it was a great run, but I felt great after and glad for doing it.Run: Temperature was 36 degrees, and sunny. It was getting dark though as it was about 4:30pm.3.65 Miles30:52 Minutes - 8:28 mile avgTotal Miles

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Christmas 2007

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Its been a while since posting pictures, but finally...i did it. These are all between Christmas and Thanksgiving. Also trying out picasa's embedded slide show feature:If that doesn't work, here is the album link:December Pictures

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2007, my New Years resolution last year was to become more fit and take better care of myself. I'd say I accomplished that through a new exercise routine. The waste on all of my jeans proves it (I think). I have been keeping a running log since 1999. I ran the Caesar Rodney half marathon in year 2000 and also in year 2002. Yet in 2007 I have run the second most (recorded) miles in a year in

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New years eve run! Thought I'd get some miles in before 2008! Long run and my lungs felt it! I thought I was moving much faster than it ended up. But it was a really nice run, definitely felt in a zone.My shin hurts when I run, so I am thinking that the shoes are not my savior. I have not been in so much pain that I can't continue though. I am going to push through this and see what happens

RICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12443538852166984100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362198384854061075.post-21434791614105374752008-01-01T10:42:00.000-05:002008-01-01T10:46:19.199-05:00

First time running in back to back days and it went pretty well, though I was pretty sore. My lower left leg is a bit of a mess it seems.Run: Temperature was 45 degrees, and cloudy.2.7 Miles22:20 Minutes - 8:16 mile avgTotal Miles 2007: 125.52 Miles

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I use Netvibes to collaborate all of the sites I use. How about you guys? Anyone using Google Reader?My netvibes page has become rather complex, but I can see who and what has been updated with relative ease and in such little time!What do you guys think? Is there something better?

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Great run! My shin has been hurting again, but miraculously when I run it seems to help! Went for a short run this day. It was partly sunny and about 45. I used my new iPod shuffle as I ran and listened to some Sugarland. I felt like I was moving pretty well!Run: Temperature was 45 degrees, and partly sunny.1.75 Miles13:43 Minutes - 7:51 mile avgTotal Miles 2007: 122.82 Miles

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Three runs in a week! Things are good. I have been feeling a tender spot in my shin, but....not while I am running. Weird, when I went out to run Saturday I was expecting pain in my shin, but it never came. Good news. The bad news would be my snails pace. My run was a bit ad hoc so my stomach contents were not quite what I would have liked.Run: Temperature was 44 degrees, and overcast (

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Second time this week running. I actually felt a bit of a twinge in my shin after running about 1/2 a mile. The feeling went away pretty quickly, though. I am hoping that Friday's run will be smooth, but time will tell!Run: Temperature was 40 degrees, and clear.2.20 Miles17:18 Minutes - 7:52 mile avgTotal Miles 2007: 118.53 Miles

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So, I took another week off. I had an injury of sorts, but one of a different nature. I'll just say, it was a vein problem in the rear. I'll leave it at that.But...Monday, and I am back. I ran and it felt great, despite the windy 26 degrees that confronted me. It was a short run, but its a start of a more regular pattern (hopefully). This week I hope to really test out this leg and see. I

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Congratulations to Jimmy and Kelly on the birth of their second child, Ben! We hear that things went well after some confusion and a trip or two back and forth from the hospital! Congratulations to Jake too on his new brother!

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Well, today was day one back on the streets. My new Asic's came on Friday...after a long day of shopping and running around, then a crazy weekend, I targeted today for my first run.The shoes felt GREAT. In fact, I did not feel one ounce of pain in my usual tender spot, which is great news. It took me about a week last time to sort of re-injure the spot, so I am giving it some time. I am VERY

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Its been a while since I posted...this is because I have no new runs!Right before Thanksgiving I gave it yet another go but I came home after running about a block. The pain was back in full force. I have not tried to run since then. In fact, I decided to go see my doctor regarding this pain.Luckily I was able to get in the week after Thanksgiving. He took a look at my leg and my stance and

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Run:Day 3 of running this week and I felt good. That was, outside of the gusty winds and cool 41 degree temperature. It took me about a mile and a half just to warm up!2.54 Miles20:45 Minutes - 8:10 mile avgTotal Miles 2007: 113.08 MilesWorkout:Abs and Shoulders. Great workout.

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Run:Ran on Wednesday and my leg felt OK, hurt a little more after running, but it feels OK one day later. I plan to run again on Friday. I tried to push a little bit during this run and felt tired and winded! I am not sure my left shin is going to feel that good again and I am pretty sure that my foot is pronating (turning) too much causing the pain. I think its time to look into some new

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Came back again today. Today was comeback version 2 dot oh. It went well, not a lot of pain, could still feel it, but it was definitely bearable. I will run again on Wed!Its been 2 days since I ran and my shin feels pretty darn good.1.75 Miles14:12Minutes - 8:07mile avgTotal Miles 2007: 108.34 Miles

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Instead of listing the exercises going forward (because it is boring reading) I will just say, yes, I did workout today. The area of focus was my back and triceps and the quality of this workout was "OK".

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After running on Monday I felt my shin sort of hurting once again. Tuesday, I didn't run or do much of anything, the dull pain was still there. When I came down the steps this morning, there it was.So...I have decided to hold off until Monday. I am hoping this is the last push of healing and on Monday I will be back into the full swing of training for the Ceasar Rodney.

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Shoulders and AbsI think I am sore already.3 sets of 15 Situps3 sets of 10 Oblique excercises3 sets of 10 Military Press3 set of 10 Anterior Raises3 sets of 10 Posterior Raises3 sets of 10 Vertical Raises

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Today was my first day back running in over 3 weeks. Time flies! How did it go? It went well, I only ran 1.5 miles, and I was just trying to feel things out on a fairly easy route. I could feel the pressure point during my run, but it didn't so much hurt. I am concerned that it is not fully healed, but I think I am in a pretty good spot to start back up slowly. I write this the next day, and

RICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12443538852166984100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362198384854061075.post-1376438928751755132007-11-06T08:27:00.000-05:002007-11-06T08:29:17.133-05:00

Wimpy workout today, but first day back in about a week.Chest and Biceps:3 sets of 10 Bench Press3 sets of 10 Dumbell Curls

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These are the lyrics to a Brad Paisley song found on his new album 5th Gear. If you feel like men are becoming more and more like women, go to his site and listen to it!When you see a deer you see BambiAnd I see antlers up on the wallWhen you see a lake you think picnicsAnd I see a large mouth up under that logYou're probably thinking that you're gonna change meIn some ways well maybe you

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

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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

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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

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Another day, another workout. My shins are not improving in the slightest. Shoulders/Abs/Legs3 sets of 10 Shoulder Preoss3 sets of 12 Upgright Rows3 sets of 10 Poterior Raises3 sets of 10 Anterior Raises3 sets of 10 Vertical Raises4 sets of 15 situps4 sets of 15 leg raises3 sets of 12 Leg Extensions3 sets of 12 Leg Curls

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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

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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...

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Chest and Biceps (and a little legs)3 sets of 12 leg extensions3 sets of 12 leg curls3 sets of 10 Bench Press3 sets of 12 Barbell Curls (light)3 sets of 10 Dumbell Curls3 sets of 10 Incline Press3 set of 15 Flyes1 superset of 60 lightweight curls

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Back/Triceps/Legs3 sets of 10 Bent Over Rows3 sets of 10 Squats3 sets of 10 Single Arm Rows4 sets of 15 Dips

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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

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Quick but good workout today.Shoulders/Abs/Legs3 sets of 15 sit ups (ok, i neglect this muscle group)3 sets of 10 Shoulder Press3 sets of 15 Lex Extensions (Quadriceps)3 sets of 10 Lateral Dumbell Raises3 sets of 10 Posterior Dumbell Raises3 sets of 10 Anterior Dumbell Raises

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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

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No run but I had a pretty good workout. Due to my shin splints, I added legs to my routine.Chest, Biceps, Legs3 sets of 10 Bench Press3 sets of 15 Flies3 sets of 10 Dumbell Curls3 sets of 30 Superset Dumbell Curls (light weight)3 sets of 10 Squats3 sets of 12 Hamstring Curls3 sets of 15 Calf Raises

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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

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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 Miles51:54 Minutes - 9:07 mile avgTotal Miles 2007: 105.09 MilesAll in all, I am fairly happy with this run...

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Back and Triceps3 sets of 10 Bent Over Rows3 sets of 12 Single Arm Rows3 sets of 15 Dips

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Shoulders and Abs3 sets of 15 Situps3 sets of 10 Shoulder Press3 sets of 10 Anterior Raises3 sets of 10 Posterior Raises3 sets of 10 Lateral RaisesIt was a good workout for a change.

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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

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Chest and Biceps.Weak workout...3 sets of 10 Bench Press3 sets of 10 Dumbell Curls

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Trying to get some miles in...3.30 Miles27:38 Minutes - 8:37 mile avgTotal Miles 2007: 96.69 MilesNJ on tuesday, no workout or run.

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Quick run on Friday. Started off slow but was able to push pretty good by the end of the run.1.75 Miles13:29 Minutes - 7:42 mile avgTotal Miles 2007: 93.39 Miles

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First day back, my legs felt good, my breathing was a little forced!2.54 Miles21:27 Minutes - 8:26 mile avgTotal Miles 2007: 91.64 Miles

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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 Miles30 Days in September, so 1.32

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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 Miles27:34 Minutes - 8:21 mile avgTotal Miles 2007: 89.10 MilesAll in all, September was a pretty good month....Off to NJ for work

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Shoulders and Triceps3 sets of 10 shoulder press (couldn't get 10 on my last set)3 sets of 10 3 way arm raises (10 each way)3 sets of 20 Shrugs4 sets of 20 DipsNew schedule! Workouts will be cut to 3x per week. I will try to stick with Mon/Wed/Fri as best as possible!

RICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12443538852166984100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362198384854061075.post-71241695706641585082007-09-27T20:12:00.000-04:002007-09-27T20:16:28.712-04:00

So, my longest run of the year, and longest in a while. I had a great run this morning. It was dark and sort of foggy but there was a full moon. It was a really great atmosphere!Felt great, ran slow, goal was to run for 40 minutes, I ran out 20 minutes, well 20:10, and turned back.4.11 Miles39:53 Minutes - 9:44 mile avgTotal Miles 2007: 85.80 MilesI had to slow myself down on the way back, I

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Back and ABS workout.3 sets of 15 Situps3 sets of 12 single arm rows2 sets of 15 "Dead Lifts"

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A strange thing happened today. A route that I was running and thought was 2.0 miles, ends up being 2.2 miles. This makes sense to me because I felt like I was struggle to go faster. This is not an easy 2 miles as there are 2 rather large uphills in there that get me pretty winded. However, I was happily surprised by my run today after I remapped it and found it was .2 miles further than I

RICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12443538852166984100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362198384854061075.post-31369342878550101032007-09-24T20:47:00.000-04:002007-09-24T20:50:53.134-04:00

Today I wanted to run a little further and push myself a bit. It was exhausting but I think my first mile is almost all uphill to some extent with a couple steep climbs. I ran the first mile in about 8:45 which is not good. However, I must have recovered, but at the end and in my last mile I was pretty tired.3.30 Miles26:45 Minutes - 8:07 mile avgTotal Miles 2007: 79.50 MilesI guess the good

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Chest and Biceps Today.It was short because my run took a lot out of me today:3 sets of 12 Bench Press3 sets of 10 Single Arm Bicep Curls

RICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12443538852166984100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362198384854061075.post-80888210516313321382007-09-22T20:02:00.000-04:002007-09-22T20:17:00.801-04:00

This morning not as cool but just as much dawn as my last run. It was humid and even rained for a period, but I wasn't pushing this morning, just wanted to get some more distance and slow work in. I didn't have much of a goal when I left, really just to run.2.65 Miles24:10 Minutes - 9:07 mile avgTotal Miles 2007: 76.20 MilesNote, its my first Saturday run! I got up before everyone and ran this

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Great shoulder and ABS AND Triceps workout!3 sets of 10 should press3 sets of 15 shoulder shrugs1 set of 30 3-way shoulder raises4 sets of 15 situps2 sets of 20 dipsBeing that it is the next day that I am posting this...I am just a tad sore, which is kind of disappointing. But hell, I am not doing this for physique!

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