The hills around here are starting to get to me. I felt energyless and I think it might have to do with this particular route I was running. I am also going to probably be changing my schedule a bit to 2 days on, 1 day off, 3 days on, 1 day off. Having two days off on the weekend isn't doing me any favors.
2.5 Miles
20:15Minutes - 8:06mile avg
Total Miles 2007: 67.20 Miles
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
9/17/2007 - WORKOUT
Chest workout day. Pretty decent workout today.
Bench Press - 3 sets of 11
Incline Press - 3 sets of 12
Flies - 2 sets of 15
Bench Press - 3 sets of 11
Incline Press - 3 sets of 12
Flies - 2 sets of 15
Monday, September 17, 2007
Being a Dad (Anger Part II)
You might recall my previous post about anger, this is sort of a continuation of what I wrote here.
I think I have made pretty good progress with controlling my temper since I became a dad a good 2 and half years ago. However, 100% seems to be an impossible feat, especially in a short time period. To paint a picture of my progress consider this scenario, oh and let me mention to you, if you don't know the sort of driver I am, I lived in NJ for the past 7 years...and by far, patience is not characteristic you would use to describe most of the drivers up there.
The scenario is, I am behind a vehicle on a one lane road whose driver is obviously either 90 years old or lost. The person is driving below the speed limit and keeps slowing down randomly, and riding their breaks. Granted, the road is windy, but it is also broad daylight and dry and oh, a beautiful fall day.
3 Years Ago:
First, I start cursing myself for getting into this scenario, but quickly my anger shifts to the car in front of me. This is about the time I assume that the driver is OLD and or a woman (sorry ladies). The on and off breaking and signaling seems to be notching my anger up gradually along with my blood pressure. As you know, we are ALWAYS in a hurry when in the car. At that point I might even begin a verbal assault (mind you, ONLY of course I can hear the beautiful spewings coming out of my mouth) on the driver. Soon becoming and get out of the way you MORON and get off the ROAD you bleepity bleep! When it was clear, if I can, I give a sort of glancing evil eye to the driver and move on...blood pressure resumes normal position.
This Weekend:
The main difference is, I actually try to control my anger and sayings. Mind you, I have a 2.5 year old boy in the car. I am virtually silent except for an "oh brother". If you looked at me, I'd probably have looked calm, though inside I was NOT calm. Finally, after a prolonged period I gave it a "Move out of the way PERSON!". Yes, on paper, not so harmful, but I sort of yelled it.
The impact of all this? Now when we get in the car and someone is in front of us, whether it be at a light, or maybe they are just driving slow, my son yells, "MOVE PERSON!".
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So, the boy picks up on my bad habits and sort of stores them in his brain. He then replicates them for our viewing pleasure (and pain). I can only hope that the bad ones are surrounded by good ones (times 10)! I can only hope...
I think I have made pretty good progress with controlling my temper since I became a dad a good 2 and half years ago. However, 100% seems to be an impossible feat, especially in a short time period. To paint a picture of my progress consider this scenario, oh and let me mention to you, if you don't know the sort of driver I am, I lived in NJ for the past 7 years...and by far, patience is not characteristic you would use to describe most of the drivers up there.
The scenario is, I am behind a vehicle on a one lane road whose driver is obviously either 90 years old or lost. The person is driving below the speed limit and keeps slowing down randomly, and riding their breaks. Granted, the road is windy, but it is also broad daylight and dry and oh, a beautiful fall day.
3 Years Ago:
First, I start cursing myself for getting into this scenario, but quickly my anger shifts to the car in front of me. This is about the time I assume that the driver is OLD and or a woman (sorry ladies). The on and off breaking and signaling seems to be notching my anger up gradually along with my blood pressure. As you know, we are ALWAYS in a hurry when in the car. At that point I might even begin a verbal assault (mind you, ONLY of course I can hear the beautiful spewings coming out of my mouth) on the driver. Soon becoming and get out of the way you MORON and get off the ROAD you bleepity bleep! When it was clear, if I can, I give a sort of glancing evil eye to the driver and move on...blood pressure resumes normal position.
This Weekend:
The main difference is, I actually try to control my anger and sayings. Mind you, I have a 2.5 year old boy in the car. I am virtually silent except for an "oh brother". If you looked at me, I'd probably have looked calm, though inside I was NOT calm. Finally, after a prolonged period I gave it a "Move out of the way PERSON!". Yes, on paper, not so harmful, but I sort of yelled it.
The impact of all this? Now when we get in the car and someone is in front of us, whether it be at a light, or maybe they are just driving slow, my son yells, "MOVE PERSON!".
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So, the boy picks up on my bad habits and sort of stores them in his brain. He then replicates them for our viewing pleasure (and pain). I can only hope that the bad ones are surrounded by good ones (times 10)! I can only hope...
Saturday, September 15, 2007
9/14/2007 - RUN
Skipping the commentary...
1.75 Miles
13:55 Minutes - 7:57 mile avg - not pushing at all
Total Miles 2007: 64.7 Miles
1.75 Miles
13:55 Minutes - 7:57 mile avg - not pushing at all
Total Miles 2007: 64.7 Miles
9/14/2007 - WORKOUT
Shoulders and Triceps
Good workout today.
Shoulders:
3 sets of 10 - Shoulder Press
3 sets of 15 - Shrugs
Triceps:
4 sets of 15 dips
Good workout today.
Shoulders:
3 sets of 10 - Shoulder Press
3 sets of 15 - Shrugs
Triceps:
4 sets of 15 dips
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Good Coach or Good Cheater?
Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots were caught cheating this week. Frankly I am sick and tired of the "no big deal" attitude this is getting from some people. This is a big deal. They violated the rules to gain a competitive advantage and should be punished. The fact is, even if 90% of the teams are doing it, there will always be someone who is actually following the rules. In my opinion, that someone should not be less successful for doing the right thing while others cheat. I hope the commissioner comes down hard on the Patriots and their "mastermind" of a coach.
I find it really disgusting and despicable and it doesn't sit well with me one bit. How does this not taint their past championships? How do you not get upset if the Patriots beat your team in the playoffs or even (eh hem) the SUPERBOWL?
Wake up people, cheating is cheating. If you think I can look at the Patriots again with the same respect, forget it, they are TAINTED with a capital T.
I find it really disgusting and despicable and it doesn't sit well with me one bit. How does this not taint their past championships? How do you not get upset if the Patriots beat your team in the playoffs or even (eh hem) the SUPERBOWL?
Wake up people, cheating is cheating. If you think I can look at the Patriots again with the same respect, forget it, they are TAINTED with a capital T.
9/13/2007 - RUN (Exploratory)
My goal today was to run for 30 minutes. So, I ran 15 minutes out and turned around. I missed my goal by just over a minute but it was by far my longest run of the year. I will try to do this once a week or so, just go out and run for a time period as opposed a distance. I think this will help my legs get stronger and my endurance get better.
Felt good today.
3.3 Miles
28:52 Minutes - 8:45 mile avg - not pushing at all
Total Miles 2007: 62.95 Miles
Sugarland was my running companion today. For some reason, I am just addicted to some of their music. I tend to go through obsessive periods with music that I like....
Also found out yesterday that I will have some competition for the Ceasar Rodney (in addition to my father of course). My brother jim and possibly my sister beth might be making a go of it.
Felt good today.
3.3 Miles
28:52 Minutes - 8:45 mile avg - not pushing at all
Total Miles 2007: 62.95 Miles
Sugarland was my running companion today. For some reason, I am just addicted to some of their music. I tend to go through obsessive periods with music that I like....
Also found out yesterday that I will have some competition for the Ceasar Rodney (in addition to my father of course). My brother jim and possibly my sister beth might be making a go of it.
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