Sick of being sick

While, I am sitting here on the computer wishing I was out running I am still being plagued with this nasty sinus problem. I think looking back I did not take enough vitamins through my training for my maniac status and now I am paying the price.

I am trying to get over this so I can get ready for Snickers. It is only 6 weeks away and I am doing the half marathon. I dropped back to the HM so that I can see if I have a chance to PR. I am shooting to break a 2:18 and then I will see how and what I need to do to get ready for Country Music Marathon in April.

I am taking today off and hopefully going to go out tomorrow and this weekend for some low mileage runs. I want to see how I can run without stopping for walk breaks on a half marathon. I have done it before but I want to see how my body has changed from doing it the Galloway style.

Until then, bottoms up on the NyQuil bottle :o)

What is next?

I think I will be going to Snickers for a half-marathon in preparation for the Country Music Marathon in April. I thought about doing both but I remembered what a smart coach told me that if you race too much, you will not see your times improve. You must take the time to train.

I am looking at trying to do the 50 states club and there are so many marathons to try. I am liking the idea of traveling and running. I know I could be in bars forgetting my miseries but I like to take it out on the pavement. :o)

I am going to get back on schedule this week and train for CMM. I took last week off to let my body heal and try and build my immune system back up to speed. I have been battling problems with sinus infections. I started a free training site on the CMM site that is sponsored by New Balance. It keeps up with how many miles a day I should run and when/speed for each entry.

I will try and keep it current and let you know if it helps me or not. Until then pound it out and keep it going.

1317

1317 is now my official name. This is my Marathon Maniac number that was given to me tonight. I thought it would never get here. I was starting to wonder of they forgot about me.

It just seems so unreal that looking back 2 1/2 years ago when I was very overweight and running my first 5k that I would be were I am today. I am still overweight but now I am marathon maniac #1317. I got into the status of a maniac by running the Disney marathon and the Warner Robins Aviation marathon within a week.

It was something I never thought I would ever attempt. Looking back I thought maybe one day it would be fun to attempt a marathon. I really never thought I would have been bitten by the bug as hard as I have.

I have such a great running club that I belong to with the help of Amy, Troy, Steve, Deb, Andrew, Stef, Kenny, and many others that have helped me but most of all my wife Amanda. Yes I know this sounds like an acceptance speech from the Oscars but I am just so happy right now.

Well I have to find a big needle and let the air out of my head before it explodes. More later.

Still no news

I went back to work today with no news from the MM club on my number status. I wish they would hurry up so I could announce it tonight at the meeting. I am feeling great after running my 2 marathons. My legs are feeling a little sore but nothing bad.

Marathon Maniac

Today my new title is Marathon Maniac with the number to be coming soon. I ran the Disney marathon on Sunday and today the Aviation marathon. 2 marathons in 7 days and I feel great.

I ran with Deb and her friend Pruitt for a 1:1 pace to get me through the day. I am so glad I did it this way cause now I feel great and I don't hurt. Just sore but that is normal. Thank you Deb for pacing me today and helping me achieve my Maniac status. You are a true friend.

My wife is having back surgery at the end of the month so I will be taking some time of from racing for a short while. I am still going to be running but just for fun.

It is time to sit back and enjoy my chocolate? peppermint shake from Chick-fil-a and watch t.v.

Tuesday night track

Man, last night was a brutal workout. I left feeling so tired. I was able to walk 1/2 mile and still crawl back to my truck when I was finished.

I am still recovering from Disney and trying to get over a sore ankle. It is feeling much better and I don't wont to injure it any more that I already have. I in it for the full marathon this Saturday at the Aviation in Warner Robins.

Deb had asked if I wanted to join her in a pace group and I said yes. She told me she was going out with a 1:1 to start out with and would increase to a 2:1 when they got warmed up. I think this sounds great. I want to be able to finish with a smile on my face and not any more injuries.

It is going to be about 17 degrees when the race starts which will be the coldest race I have ever done. I am still not sure what I am going to wear. I still have a couple of days to think about it.

Resting the legs

While I am at work today, I have finally gotten time to rest the legs and work the fingers.

If you look to the right, this IS the finishers medal I received when I crossed the finish line.