So I am back from Vegas and ready to start training for the marathon. Turns out my 18 week training program I am going to do needed to start 4 weeks ago. Now I must start on week 5, which includes two 3 mile runs, a 6 mile run and a 10 mile jaunt on Saturday. Needless to say I am terrified that I may have screwed this up. I really can do this, but I am skipping like four weeks of tough training.
Vegas was not very kind to me.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Friday, January 8, 2010
Vegas with my Aunt
It is almost that time when I get to go to work in Vegas, but this time I will have company. My aunt is coming to stay with me a few days. When my uncle passed away it left us both reeling with ain and I think we need to be with each other to remember the good times and just hang out.
Last night before the game I called her to place my bet with her. Typically the bet was made with my uncle and he would always somehow win and I ended up probably owing him umpteen rounds of golf and more dinners than you could shake a stick at. I miss that about him. I really think about him everyday.
Work has been crazy busy this week, but what can you expect. This is the first full week since before Christmas that I have worked.
I just found out my Cousin-in-Law shot a buck last night. I am super excited because he always is out trying to get other people to shoot something and never shoots anything. He really deserves to shoot a biggun. I've not met a nicer more Godly man than him and I've come to find out that good things happen to good people, which is no surprise that he shot a nice one last night.
Last night before the game I called her to place my bet with her. Typically the bet was made with my uncle and he would always somehow win and I ended up probably owing him umpteen rounds of golf and more dinners than you could shake a stick at. I miss that about him. I really think about him everyday.
Work has been crazy busy this week, but what can you expect. This is the first full week since before Christmas that I have worked.
I just found out my Cousin-in-Law shot a buck last night. I am super excited because he always is out trying to get other people to shoot something and never shoots anything. He really deserves to shoot a biggun. I've not met a nicer more Godly man than him and I've come to find out that good things happen to good people, which is no surprise that he shot a nice one last night.
Monday, January 4, 2010
New Years Gym
It is always entering the gym after New Years. I like to take bets in my mind about how long folks will stick around. Usually it is about two months and they start tapering off.
I am attempting to get back into the routine and I truly have been noticing a difference in my workouts and how the day starts when I have a good one. The day seems shorter and brighter, although it is like 20 degrees and overcast outside. I am running my 2 mile quicker than a week ago, which is good considering marathon training begins in three weeks.
I am looking forward to starting the training, but am dreading the travel that I will be doing while on the training. I will have to pick up the pace when I am on the road because I don't want to get behind in my training.
I haven't looked at the training for a while, partly because I don't want to get intimidated by how much running is involved. I understand that it is building up to running 26.2 miles, but my gosh that is a ton of running.
I am attempting to get back into the routine and I truly have been noticing a difference in my workouts and how the day starts when I have a good one. The day seems shorter and brighter, although it is like 20 degrees and overcast outside. I am running my 2 mile quicker than a week ago, which is good considering marathon training begins in three weeks.
I am looking forward to starting the training, but am dreading the travel that I will be doing while on the training. I will have to pick up the pace when I am on the road because I don't want to get behind in my training.
I haven't looked at the training for a while, partly because I don't want to get intimidated by how much running is involved. I understand that it is building up to running 26.2 miles, but my gosh that is a ton of running.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Another Caller
I have successfully pulled off another anonymous call. It all comes down to people not getting their new numbers to me.
This particular person was in the nursing home so I shot him a text message letting him know that I heard he was going into surgery and I'll be praying for him. Here is how that call went down.
KJ: Hello
Unknown Caller: Hey man, how are you doing today. (I now realize it isn't the guy I text messaged)
KJ: I'm good, just taking it easy. How are you doing?
UC: I'm good, I didn't have the surgery.
KJ: Well That's a relief. Cody said he thought you were going to have it today.
UC: No, they decided not to so I am back in the nursing home. What are you doing.
KJ: Just working hard, It is tough to do around the holidays.
UC: That's great. Are you makin money or losing money?
KJ: I'm always losing money. I never know where it is going.
UC: That is pretty good. Well I appreciate you checking in on me.
KJ: Anytime, I am happy to do it.
UC: Talk to you soon.
This is just how it goes with me. I can find out early that I have no clue who it is, but I just ride it out. Why take away the joy of getting to talk to me?
This particular person was in the nursing home so I shot him a text message letting him know that I heard he was going into surgery and I'll be praying for him. Here is how that call went down.
KJ: Hello
Unknown Caller: Hey man, how are you doing today. (I now realize it isn't the guy I text messaged)
KJ: I'm good, just taking it easy. How are you doing?
UC: I'm good, I didn't have the surgery.
KJ: Well That's a relief. Cody said he thought you were going to have it today.
UC: No, they decided not to so I am back in the nursing home. What are you doing.
KJ: Just working hard, It is tough to do around the holidays.
UC: That's great. Are you makin money or losing money?
KJ: I'm always losing money. I never know where it is going.
UC: That is pretty good. Well I appreciate you checking in on me.
KJ: Anytime, I am happy to do it.
UC: Talk to you soon.
This is just how it goes with me. I can find out early that I have no clue who it is, but I just ride it out. Why take away the joy of getting to talk to me?
Monday, December 21, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Totally Committed
I am totally committed to the OKC Memorial Marathon. They have my money so I've gone all-in for my first marathon.
It is a bit unsettling to think that I will be running 26.2 miles of street. Nervous, intimidated or frightened all come to mind when thinking about the long arduous run. I have issues with running two miles, let alone 26.2 miles. That is a feat unto itself and I am going into it with the idea of finishing it. I don't mind stopping and walking if that is needed.
My main motivator is my Uncle. I lost him and it has been horrible coming to grips with the fact that I can't talk to him anymore. I ran the half-marathon last year for him and his fight against adrenal cancer, but he lost that fight, so I am going to take up the full marathon in remembrance.
I know he would be excited to hear that I am doing the marathon, but would probably ask if something was chasing me. Uncle Kim loved to get outdoors and stay active, so hopefully this will also serve as a learning tool for Jett. If I can finish this, there is no reason he to can set his mind to something and complete it, knowing that he did everything possible.
Training starts Jan.1, and a new diet will start after I return from Vegas.
It is a bit unsettling to think that I will be running 26.2 miles of street. Nervous, intimidated or frightened all come to mind when thinking about the long arduous run. I have issues with running two miles, let alone 26.2 miles. That is a feat unto itself and I am going into it with the idea of finishing it. I don't mind stopping and walking if that is needed.
My main motivator is my Uncle. I lost him and it has been horrible coming to grips with the fact that I can't talk to him anymore. I ran the half-marathon last year for him and his fight against adrenal cancer, but he lost that fight, so I am going to take up the full marathon in remembrance.
I know he would be excited to hear that I am doing the marathon, but would probably ask if something was chasing me. Uncle Kim loved to get outdoors and stay active, so hopefully this will also serve as a learning tool for Jett. If I can finish this, there is no reason he to can set his mind to something and complete it, knowing that he did everything possible.
Training starts Jan.1, and a new diet will start after I return from Vegas.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Never Ending Year
This year cannot come to a close fast enough. My new year's resolution is just to pray that I don't lose anyone close to me. Julie's grandmother passed away this week and it has been pretty rough.
I know Julie gets tired of me asking if she is okay, but she just seems down and distracted. I worry to often that she is unhappy with me. I know I should take her word for it when she says for the fifteenth time that she is fine, but I want to be able to help her out.
I don't think it is so wrong to be the one she can come to express her feelings of sadness or concern. I believe she knows I am here for her, but I don't know if she wants to talk? Needless to say, I can't read women's feelings, they make me nervous.
I know Julie gets tired of me asking if she is okay, but she just seems down and distracted. I worry to often that she is unhappy with me. I know I should take her word for it when she says for the fifteenth time that she is fine, but I want to be able to help her out.
I don't think it is so wrong to be the one she can come to express her feelings of sadness or concern. I believe she knows I am here for her, but I don't know if she wants to talk? Needless to say, I can't read women's feelings, they make me nervous.
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