Thursday, December 1, 2011

You know what

Yesterday's post was the stupidest one I've ever done.  I even thought about deleting it, but decided to keep it as a reminder to never do that again.

First of all, I do this blog mostly for myself.  Typing out my thoughts helps me think.  I used to write them out (I had kept a regular journal- not a diary, journal- since middle school) but now type them out on the computer.  That's what this blog is about- to help me gather my thoughts about my running and about my diet.

Secondly, what that fuck am I doing with following along with what other blogger do?  I hadn't had a post in a while, so I thought "Hey, why not do a Wordless Wednesday, the other bloggers do it".  Since when have I ever done what other people do or thought I should do?  It's not like I'm a black sheep type or anything; I do care a great deal about family, friends and other people.  But, last night I thought for a few seconds- "Who wants to hear me talk about my plans for running?".  Fuck that.  You know, I really don't curse out loud- I've been teaching elementary school for a dozen years and before that I worked as a counselor with children and have my own as well, so I've really tempered myself (when anyone else is around any way).  Who wants to hear about it?  I DO! 

So, tonight I'm going to do the heating pad on my groin to warm up the damaged/healing area and head out.  My plan on the road?  1/4 mile walk, 1.25 mile run (.25 longer than the last two) and 1/4 mile cool down.  Then it's on to 100 ups, both minor and major and then 2x1:00 minute planks.  I'm hoping to get 45 seconds on each side as well after that, but we'll see.

I have been doing the 100ups and planks for 4 straight days.  I'm hoping to get to 30 straight days.  I joined up with #PlankADay on twitter and also #100up on twitter/ Facebook as well.

I also joined up with a 100 mile challenge on Daily Mile for the month of December.  I know I'm injured and I won't make it, but I just wanted to.  Why?  Because...
That's where this fucker belongs!  I won't do what I've always done!  If I've always done what I know I should do, I'd probably be a 145 pounds and 6% body fat.  I'd like to eventually get competetive in my age group from half marys (trail) to 50k's someday (maybe I'll have to run until 90 to get there :) ).  Of course times aren't always the most important thing, the effort is, the enjoyment of the journey is.  But, I want my journey to be full effort in every area of life and enjoying the journey every step of the way.

That's what this blog is about.

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5 comments:

  1. Damn teachers are alike - given them someplace to vent and they use very cuss word they can find...I know been there done it, so don't worry about it, I am a former middle school SPED teacher.

    I have a very simple rule for my blogs and I am sure you do for yours,

    My bog, my rules, so therefore you haven't broken any rules and I know that I usually make them up as I go.

    You do the longer runs and I will stay below the 10K and we can each fight it out in our wheelchairs on our 90th birthdays to see who is faster ;-)

    Keep on enjoying the journey, even if it sucks sometimes and you can't run the way you want, believe in yourself and you will.

    Harold

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  2. Hahaaa!! I like you already Harold! Yup, my rules!!

    As for the racing at 90+? I have some local inspiration. There's a young man of 92 who I see at many races and another young man of 79 who completed 31 miles in a 12 hour endurance run this past year.

    Thanks for the response!

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  3. I too, agree with Harold. "My Castle, my rules!" Great stuff here. Love the blog. Thanks for the follows as well!

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  4. You are too funny. Thoroughly enjoyed this stream of consciousness...keep it coming!

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