Seasonal Wear

So, I have figured out that I go through seasonal wear. I am sure you guys know what to expect to wear each season. Most of the time we find ourselves with the same style lines throughout our wardrobes, but I am a different case I believe.

During the fall, you will see me sporting a camo hat, boots, jeans and a pearl snap. I suppose winter is much of the same, but when spring hits I am in a flat-billed hat, shorts and t-shirt. It looks like I stepped out of the California outlet, and in the winter it looks like I could grace the pages of some sporting catalog for deer hunters everywhere. But one thing remains central to my everyday wear...hats. I really can't get enough. I've always worn hats, and love the feel of a good, fitted cap. I have hats that have seen a ton of miles and some that have limited use.

I really feel comfortable in most anything. Picky is not a word I would use, but when it comes to hats I draw very deep lines. If it doesn't fit my head right I just blow it off. It has to have the correct shape or have the ability to be shaped. Yes, you can tell the difference. Don't ask me to clarify. The same could be said about my shoes. Well, until Julie got me to try on some Sketchers, which I didn't like at first. Currently they are on my feet, and continue to be one of my favorites to don on any day.

Girls have shoes, I have hats.

Long Time, No Write

It has been quite some time since I was last seen by you two on Blogger. Just to give one of you an update, because the other is my wife and she always knows what is going on in my head.

I've been on the road and the writing in my job is going to get hectic since we are beginning to create the press kit for this year. I look forward to writing a bit more. It keeps me on my toes and pushes me beyond my comfort levels as a writer. I've been having some twinges in my right knee. I've decided to let it rest for a few days, but the weight training continues. Yesterday I had McDonalds and it was as disgusting as I remembered.

I also am going back on my no alcohol kick for a little bit. Not that I really need to, but I feel healthier when I am not drinking every softball night.

The family is doing great. We have been having alot of fun together. Well, except for the last few minutes of car ride home last night. It was loud and tested my patience to the bitter end.

Now What?

So, I've finished up the marathon and now I am sitting here thinking about the next step. Where do I go from here? I believe I am going to set goals that will enhance my time for the marathon. I think it is doable, but it will take more time and a harder work ethic.

Okay, I've got the work ethic, but time becomes an issue. I really want to spend time with my family. I already do, but everyone knows that more time is good time.

One thing that I was disappointed in my training process was my effort during the long runs. I feel that I could have gone stronger, but it was my first marathon. So really if I think about it long enough I did great for the first time.

Marathon Finisher!

How about that. I finished the marathon in the time that I had predicted before I started training. Four hours on the nose. It was an unbelievable experience. I think it was more rewarding than I would ever imagine. The family was there to support me and that helped push me through the end.

It is hard to think that I traveled 26.2 miles and I can still wake up and workout in the morning for an hour. I really don't feel sore today. I thought that I wouldn't be able to move, but the body is an amazing machine.

I got to see a bunch of friends at the end of the race, which was thrilling. But, the most important thing was hugging my boy and my beautiful wife at the end. I love this life.

You Know!

When you know, you know. Yesterday affirmed what I've been training for. I am ready to run, literally like I've never run before. This is the week when taking it easy to prevent injury is at an all time high. It is the week when all my stress should fly out the window, but what kind of life would that be?

I am taking some clients out hunting and with any luck we will have birds on the ground tomorrow night. That would take a bunch of stress of me for sure.

My body is ready to go. It is ready to capture the end goal and seize the day. During my run yesterday I flew threw the 3 miles without falter or pains. The body is truly an amazing instrument. I am thrilled that God gave this body to me and hopefully I will do him and 2009 proud.

In no way am I to be taken off the course. Whatever the case may be I will finish the task at hand.

Playlist...Check

I've updated my marathon playlist and I am very happy with it. I really want to listen to it on my next run, but I am going to refrain to let it be knew to me.

I've got a bit of everything in there. While setting it up I decided that it would be set up in a fashion according to pace and tempo of how I plan to run. The overall goal is to make it till the very last song and not listen to that song. I put it on there as a reminder so if I am listening to that song I may lose it. It is the song they played at my Uncle's funeral. I think he added it in there as a reminder to make everyone smile. So the goal is to not listen to that song.

The Hardest Part

I have found the most difficult part of marathon training is the weeks leading up to the marathon. My motivation to run has nearly dropped off the face of the earth. I think it is because I finished up my big 20 mile run and mentally I checked out after I completed the feat. I think this is normal when tapering off before a big race.

In other news, I think life is going pretty great at this point. I've got a healthy family and we are all enjoying the times. Julie is back into her writing thing again, which is good for her. She is very talented and has the drive to complete anything she puts her mind to.

We are having issues with Jett eating right now, but he is a bit spoiled. Once he understands fully what we expect out of his eating habits it will be a whole new ball game. I won't stand for a picky eater. Honestly, I don't think there is much worse than that.