Running is an Evil Mistress

Pretty much this whole summer I stopped running as out of all the aerobic activities it is probably my least favorite. However, it is one of the best cardio exercises out there. I recently signed up for the Nike Human Race 10K and even though I am not trying to run a good time, I know I will be disappointed in myself if I do not at least do some training. So today it was out for a four mile run. One of the things I am working on is trying to run on the balls of my feet as compared to being an extreme heal striker. Even though I feel I am much faster running on the balls I can only seem to maintain this for 2 to 2.5 miles before I revert back to my "normal" running style. I assume that since it is a new style I am working different muscles and they tire quicker.

Oh well I guess I am pseudo back together with my wicked ex-mistress running.

So today was 4 miles at roughly a 9:20ish pace, very slow compared to my running friends but not too bad for me, especially since I am just getting back into it.

I am...

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New Goal

After taking the summer off I have decided that next year will be the year of the triathlon for me. I am going to buckle down and really train with a goal of completing 1-2 half Ironman's next year. Yeah for goals.

Yeah Running...

I still hate you but that did not stop me from going 3.1 miles yesterday as an initial training run for the Nike Human Race on August 31.

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The calm before the storm

Fourth of July weekend is usually a really busy time for people and folks make tons of plans. But not me, not this year. This year I am trying to just relax as the next few weeks are gonna be crazy.

Here is my July.

In town until 7/9
7/10-13 in Wilmington, NC for my brother's wedding
In town 7/14
7/15-17 I have a conference in Reno, NV
In town 7/18-19 and Carri's brother will be here visiting
7/20-25 I have a conference in Las Vegas, NV

So from 7/10-25 I will be in ATX for a grand total of 3 days, and on 7/26 I sleep

Update

So I am really busy these days with a new job and trying to get Kong Concepts off the ground. Right now my personal blog is suffering but if you want to keep up with what is going on with me you can get a good overview at kongconcepts.blogspot.com. Hope to have more time for this blog in the near future but for now...I hope all is well with anyone who is silly enough to read this blog, and hope you will come visit me over at Kong.