Rough week, but I am pretty proud of myself for battling the way I did. Last week I ran 13 miles, this week I was scheduled for 14.
Started the week with a nice 1 hour workout on Monday night. Nothing major, just stretched some kinks out and lifted some weights. I saw the doctor on Tuesday and put myself into a MUCH better pair of shoes, so I was really looking forward to my run. Wenesday I ran 3 miles without wearing a single knee brace!! (on doctors orders) It felt weird and actually I was pretty scared, but I did it and felt great afterwards. Props to the doctor on this one. He is probably going to be the one to put me "over the top" and give me the final tools I need to finish this thing.
It rained heavily and even snowed at my house on Thursday...so running was out. It was also Valentines Day and I cleaned the house and got some flowers for wifey. In hindsight I probably should have jumped on the elliptical or something, but thats ok. Now I knew that I had to make up the difference Saturday with a monster.
Saturday (today) I ran 10 miles and it beat me up pretty good. I made it....though I walked about .5 miles. The good news was that I didn't walk because I was in pain. I walked because my legs were tired. Anyway - a very good run with very good results. 10 miles in 2:02:12. I can live with that. Next week will be two 3 milers (M-W) and a 9 miler on Saturday. Wish me luck!!
Bill
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The Moment I Have Been Waiting For...
Cordell and I @ 5am..ready to run.
The Start Line Of The 2008 Rock N Roll Marathon
Off I go, wish me luck!!
6 Mile Marker (Downtown San Diego)..
Starting to feel the pain...but giving the "thumbs up" because I now KNOW I am going to make it.
Cordell and I at the post race party.
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V-I-C-T-O-R-Y
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"The miracle isn't that I finished...The miracle is I had the courage to start."
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On Your Mark...
Cordell and I @ 5am..ready to run.
Get Set....
The Start Line Of The 2008 Rock N Roll Marathon
Go!!!
Off I go, wish me luck!!
Having Fun...
6 Mile Marker (Downtown San Diego)..
21 Miles Down...
Starting to feel the pain...but giving the "thumbs up" because I now KNOW I am going to make it.
We made it.....
Cordell and I at the post race party.
Who I am....(Profile)
My name is Bill and I am 6'6" 255 lbs. I am 33 years old and I live in San Diego, CA. I am training to run my first marathon (Rock N Roll Marathon) on June 1, 2008 in San Diego. I am very athletic by nature but never, EVER have attempted something of this caliber. I am doing this because everyone told me it was impossible...that a man my size could not do it.
MILE DEDICATIONS (14-26)
MILE#14: Cordell (my best friend and running buddy. I haven't got the words)
MILE#15: The Four Horsemen (no comment lol)
MILE#16: Taylor (my niece - for her infectious smile and bright eyes that always light up a room)
MILE#17: Kyle (my brother in law - for his free spirit approach to life. Love you bro.)
MILE#18: Egan (the "other half" of Tylene. He ran with me while he was here and we shared stories.)
MILE#19: Kirstine (another in law that has run with me. Kirstine is the lone person to critique my running style and it has probably saved me. Thank you Kirst. Wish you were out here with me.)
MILE#20: Aubrey (a little girl who has recetnly come into my life that has renewed my faith in many things)
MILE#21: Lori (someday, someway I will be afforded the opportunity to repay her, Mark and Marcus for the time they have spent helping me. In the meantime I cherish the idea that with the exception of my late Nanaw...I believe she is the closest I have ever come to meeting an angel.)
MILE#22: Jessica (the woman that has made me believe that everything has two sides)
MILE#23: Dana,Selena & Indy-ie Raiders Of The Lost Ark- (For being another group of friends that will last for a long, long time.)
MILE#24: Pat & Britt (it has been hard, I know...but oh man if she could see me now) :-)
MILE#25: Those Folks (who would give their lives for ONE CHANCE to run like I am running now. The disabled people, mentally challenged or injured who cannot do this because they were never given the option. This one is for you...)
MILE#26: Myself (This one is for me. Nobody else...but me. God got me here, I thank Him for that. But as a father looks down on a child...at some point the Father has to let go and say "you are on your own son...take what you have learned and do me proud." This is that moment.)
Mile#26.2: WillyJ (my alter ego that inexpicably does things that dont seem possible. Dig down deep Willy, look to your right and see those people that love you...and get some. GET SOME RESPECT!)
MILE#15: The Four Horsemen (no comment lol)
MILE#16: Taylor (my niece - for her infectious smile and bright eyes that always light up a room)
MILE#17: Kyle (my brother in law - for his free spirit approach to life. Love you bro.)
MILE#18: Egan (the "other half" of Tylene. He ran with me while he was here and we shared stories.)
MILE#19: Kirstine (another in law that has run with me. Kirstine is the lone person to critique my running style and it has probably saved me. Thank you Kirst. Wish you were out here with me.)
MILE#20: Aubrey (a little girl who has recetnly come into my life that has renewed my faith in many things)
MILE#21: Lori (someday, someway I will be afforded the opportunity to repay her, Mark and Marcus for the time they have spent helping me. In the meantime I cherish the idea that with the exception of my late Nanaw...I believe she is the closest I have ever come to meeting an angel.)
MILE#22: Jessica (the woman that has made me believe that everything has two sides)
MILE#23: Dana,Selena & Indy-ie Raiders Of The Lost Ark- (For being another group of friends that will last for a long, long time.)
MILE#24: Pat & Britt (it has been hard, I know...but oh man if she could see me now) :-)
MILE#25: Those Folks (who would give their lives for ONE CHANCE to run like I am running now. The disabled people, mentally challenged or injured who cannot do this because they were never given the option. This one is for you...)
MILE#26: Myself (This one is for me. Nobody else...but me. God got me here, I thank Him for that. But as a father looks down on a child...at some point the Father has to let go and say "you are on your own son...take what you have learned and do me proud." This is that moment.)
Mile#26.2: WillyJ (my alter ego that inexpicably does things that dont seem possible. Dig down deep Willy, look to your right and see those people that love you...and get some. GET SOME RESPECT!)
MILE DEDICATIONS (1-13)
MILE#1: God
(for the wisdom to know the difference, the strength to do what's right, and the will to make it endure)
MILE#2: Tylene
(She is sacrificing SOOOO much to allow me to do this. The love of my life.....where would I be?)
MILE#3: Katy (my little "scooter" who sparked my life changing revolution. Hi five! Knickles!)
MILE#4: Tori (my little stick o' dynomite - who needs a bobcat/bulldozer when you have her. What does a buffalo say?)
MILE#5: Mom & Dad (love and support through the years)
MILE#6: Paw Paw(my Grandfather)
(I dedicate this mile to him as I run in front of the Midway downtown. Somewhere he is smiling.)
MILE#7: NaNaw (my granmonther). For all her love.
MILE#8: Landis & Ana (friends - for helping me to become more cultured in my appreciation of music. My playlist would suck if not for them) :-)
MILE#9: Doc Vic(I dedicate this mile to him as I run the one mile uphill from downtown to the top of the 163. This is the part of the race where I will focus on confidence and the man who knows the most about all of this -at least to me.)
MILE#10: Kathie (my mother in law). Mile 10 I will be walking down the 163. I dedicate this mile to her for teaching me to just "slow down once in a while"...and enjoy life. I wish she could see me now.
MILE#11: Jake(my Nephew)(I dedicate this mile to him as I run with him down Friars road. All those 5'6" 127 lb runners better make sure they are WELL clear of us.)
MILE#12: Dave (my brother in law - for always being there)
MILE#13: Marnie (For the tough love only an older sister can dish out)
(for the wisdom to know the difference, the strength to do what's right, and the will to make it endure)
MILE#2: Tylene
(She is sacrificing SOOOO much to allow me to do this. The love of my life.....where would I be?)
MILE#3: Katy (my little "scooter" who sparked my life changing revolution. Hi five! Knickles!)
MILE#4: Tori (my little stick o' dynomite - who needs a bobcat/bulldozer when you have her. What does a buffalo say?)
MILE#5: Mom & Dad (love and support through the years)
MILE#6: Paw Paw(my Grandfather)
(I dedicate this mile to him as I run in front of the Midway downtown. Somewhere he is smiling.)
MILE#7: NaNaw (my granmonther). For all her love.
MILE#8: Landis & Ana (friends - for helping me to become more cultured in my appreciation of music. My playlist would suck if not for them) :-)
MILE#9: Doc Vic(I dedicate this mile to him as I run the one mile uphill from downtown to the top of the 163. This is the part of the race where I will focus on confidence and the man who knows the most about all of this -at least to me.)
MILE#10: Kathie (my mother in law). Mile 10 I will be walking down the 163. I dedicate this mile to her for teaching me to just "slow down once in a while"...and enjoy life. I wish she could see me now.
MILE#11: Jake(my Nephew)(I dedicate this mile to him as I run with him down Friars road. All those 5'6" 127 lb runners better make sure they are WELL clear of us.)
MILE#12: Dave (my brother in law - for always being there)
MILE#13: Marnie (For the tough love only an older sister can dish out)
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