tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2658708775705925932024-02-02T10:32:50.782-08:00I'M A FAT MAN RUNNINGWords of wisdom, don't do it, you'll regret it. Tales of my life, my running, and such as...fatmanrunninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728564969514161889noreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-265870877570592593.post-56545324453092914752011-05-31T19:09:00.000-07:002011-05-31T19:34:15.365-07:00#neverquitI admire Josh Cox. He is an athlete, and by all outward appearances, a man of God. I appreciate that. He puts forward his faith above all else, and I do admire that. He is currently the American Record holder for the 50k. A record he has set and reset. So I follow Josh on twitter, and I read almost every post, hoping for some insight and guidance for my running. he recently has added the hash tag "#neverquit". words that followed me through my run today. I ran 7 miles. and for the first time, didn't quit. by that I mean, I did not stop to walk so I could catch my breath or offer my aching legs a little relief from the pounding. I also did not stop for water, (not advisable) for hydration. I was motivated and, while I wanted to quit, due to Josh's simple act of placing that hash tag at the end of his posts, I did not quit. now... my legs hurt, I'm tired, I know that in the morning I will be sore, I'm still thirsty, even though I have drank a lot of water... but I feel I have accomplished something. I feel good. scratch that, I feel great. I am more motivated than I have been in a long time. I also have a goal to work towards, which is the mountain mist 50k in January. I know that Josh will probably never read this, and for that I am grateful. I don't want him to think I have a man crush on him. but the hash, #neverquit, will be in my head every time I run.<div><br /></div><div>I also forgot to turn right.... If I had only turned right, I could ahve saved my self 3 miles. but, I turned left.... damn it. </div>fatmanrunninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728564969514161889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-265870877570592593.post-1597259310006145032011-03-03T15:02:00.000-08:002011-03-03T15:05:17.726-08:00TrainSo I have been training regularly with the Captain, at 0530 every morning... we run and lift weights. Unfortunately I have let my upper body slip, and have little upper body strength. That has changed over the last 3 weeks. I will get back to updating the BS more often with updates. as to what happens... Also, Jiu Jitsu.fatmanrunninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728564969514161889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-265870877570592593.post-39742045511593902262011-01-31T09:45:00.000-08:002011-01-31T09:47:52.403-08:001/23-1/30I put in 15 miles this week... Soon though, I begin a whole new workout routine with the Captain. I am looking forward to it.fatmanrunninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728564969514161889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-265870877570592593.post-64668964703287007492011-01-23T18:22:00.000-08:002011-01-23T18:23:11.271-08:001/16 - 1/22I am working on getting back into a routine after the holidays. this week was only 6 miles.fatmanrunninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728564969514161889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-265870877570592593.post-78966523491854955122010-12-26T07:20:00.001-08:002010-12-26T07:20:54.945-08:0012/19-12/25No running. Knee injury. Starting running either today or tomorrow, at altitude.fatmanrunninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728564969514161889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-265870877570592593.post-48864722826841750822010-12-19T23:12:00.000-08:002010-12-19T23:24:17.602-08:0012/12-12/1822 miles. Terrible. Well, maybe not. I really only did three days of running. So, I suppose 22 miles in three days is not so bad. Today (12/20) and tomorrow will be filled with running, because I will be on the road on the 22nd. I am much looking forward to running in Arizona though, and hopefully get in some good hiking. Might even get to go play some golf. I can only hope. Just read this and liked it:<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; "><p style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: left; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; ">Here are a few things to remember the next time you go out for a run.</p><ol><li>Work to put yourself in tough situations in training. If you always avoid what is difficult in practice then you will have little experience to draw upon in races. If you can sometimes make training more difficult than what you expect to happen in racing then you will increase your opportunity for success.</li><li>Accept that negative self-talk will enter into your head in both training & racing. Once you have accepted it then throw it in the trash. It doesn’t help and only begins to send you down the path to failure. Accept that you are human and your mind is engineered to steer you away from tough situations. However, also accept that you can control which path you go down so sometimes taking the difficult road is what you need to reach new heights.</li><li>Understand that you are an emotional being. Do not deny the role that emotions have in your life. The more you understand your emotions and how they can sway you without direction the more you will then learn how to control them. Remember that you are the driver. With practice you can change your perceptions of tough situations. So… get out there and start practicing.</li><li>Remember that your frame of mind is everything. As my coach said to me when I was competing… “If running was that easy then everyone would do it and everyone would win. It’s not, so get out there and get tougher. It’s the best way to get you what you want out of this sport”.</li><li>If you don’t see that the opportunity for the reward is not greater than the risk of failure than loss is imminent. The pursuit must be worth it. Think big, train hard and be ready to handle the situations that will occur.</li><li>Nervousness, fear, anxiety are the inevitability of sport. Without these it is not exciting. Without these are adrenaline levels don’t rise and our performances will not reach their peak. Embrace these feelings as drivers towards success. Use them to give you added energy to go faster, go longer and reach new levels of performance.</li><li>If you can’t see it you can’t do it. Start to see it happen in your mind while you are training and while you are relaxing. Mental confidence to hit a goal comes over time. It is as much a part of the training plan as the physical work. This confidence is what elevates training on a daily basis. It helps to make smart decisions on and off the track. If you can clearly see yourself reach the goal then it all becomes about connecting the dots on race day</li></ol></span></div>fatmanrunninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728564969514161889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-265870877570592593.post-41189734083827068922010-12-11T10:40:00.000-08:002010-12-11T12:57:23.668-08:0012/5-12/11A solid week of running. Although most of my running was done by myself, because Teacher did not want to get out in the cold. (I don't blame him!!!) Monday was 5? I think. It was with Teacher, and it was cold. Tuesday was on my own at N. Farm, and more cold. Wednesday was the coldest, with Temps not breaking 30 degrees. I did not run far. Because it was cold. Very cold. Thursday I ran a few miles around the house, and Friday I put in 7 at N. Farm. I found out that I like running around the trails at N. Farm and Rambunctious Puppy likes the trails more. So we've put several miles around the trails. Saturday morning I went for three at N. Farm. It was cold at first, but after a while, I actually warmed up and forgot that I was running in the cold. <div><br /></div><div>Miles for the week: 26.</div><div><br /></div><div>Monthly miles: 53.</div><div><br /></div><div>*Edited to Add - I also just found out that I have an awesome blister on my left foot. Excitement has ensued.</div>fatmanrunninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728564969514161889noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-265870877570592593.post-47239687261127602442010-12-07T10:06:00.000-08:002010-12-07T10:11:00.930-08:0011/28-12/4A week of running. I put in 27 miles this week, which is about 7 more than I have in the past. I look forward to put in more. although yesterday, I only ran 2. But it was cold yesterday. anyways... I do feel the extra 7 miles in my legs, as my right leg is significantly more sore than is has been prior. the right knee cap was a little week on Sunday, so I used Sunday to take off and let it recover. today (12/7) it is still sore, but not enough for me to care to continue rest. I am keeping it under observation for further trouble though.fatmanrunninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728564969514161889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-265870877570592593.post-68621109611924558782010-12-01T17:38:00.000-08:002010-12-01T20:29:27.919-08:0012/1I put in a few miles in the frigged cold. It's 39 degrees outside. Today is the second time I've used the under armor cold gear. The first was a few weeks back, while my body was still adjusting to the cold (it was 60 degrees then). I know now, that is cold gear was not necessary then. Tonight, it was beyond necessity. It was F'ing cold.<div><br /></div><div>I went with Monroe, who we'll call "Roe" for ease of typing. Puppy came along as well. The first mile was spent becoming one with the frigid air, and finding reasons to believe that running further would be a good idea. For the record, running further is never a good idea. The problem with running past when you want to stop is that you never know when to quit. You have already told your body to F@#K off, so you won't listen to it again. If you've already told your body what for, your brain is next. You don't need your brain when you run anyway, if anything the brain gets in the way as much as the body, if not more. The only thing that made me quit tonight was Roe and his many bathroom breaks. At one point, Roe darted just off the road, and let loose of the most horrible smelling solid matter ever known to mankind. The smell of rotting carcass in the desert sun, topped with a dumpster from behind a Chinese restaurant who's pick up date has been skipped over the last two weeks, filled the neighborhood. There was a lot of stop and go, as Roe had his moments of panic when he would release a foul stench from his rear that would surprise even his self, and cause a shut down of movement. As I was running behind Roe, the stench would strike me in the face. I could almost see the green fog drift from ground level as it forms a fist the likes of Brock Lesnar, striking me in right square in the nose. Enough of Roe's Jedi Death Farts.</div><div><br /></div><div>The remainder of the run was good. I kept a solid pace all the way through, and completed 5. which was 5 more than I intended to complete today. This makes 17 so far this week. </div>fatmanrunninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728564969514161889noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-265870877570592593.post-5796581550704582632010-11-27T22:10:00.000-08:002010-11-27T22:13:08.043-08:0011/28So yeah, Gonna go ahead and make this at least a weekly blog. It;s not like I have anything better today, I just feel like there is more to be said where I can review teh week of running, unless something happens on the run that day, then I will post. <div><br /></div><div>this week was pretty easy, I stepped up the mileage a little and put in 27 miles this week. Next week starts tomorrow.</div>fatmanrunninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728564969514161889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-265870877570592593.post-971862308996132312010-11-17T20:42:00.001-08:002010-11-17T20:42:45.612-08:0011/175 miles... it was a good run, I am proud of all who participated<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>fatmanrunninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728564969514161889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-265870877570592593.post-71963625569765106212010-11-14T15:10:00.000-08:002010-11-14T15:12:19.497-08:0011/143.24 miles tonight... pretty good. I felt good running, and ran with (near) a cute chick in a red shirt. It was fun, and motivational. puppy went as well, and had equally as much fun. It's runs like today that keep someone going back for more!fatmanrunninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728564969514161889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-265870877570592593.post-36571095461466622122010-11-13T21:10:00.000-08:002010-11-13T21:11:05.703-08:0011/13I am still a lazy bum. Running tomorrow.fatmanrunninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728564969514161889noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-265870877570592593.post-47255252587497998552010-11-12T05:02:00.000-08:002010-11-12T05:07:54.650-08:0011/12Ok, new page, different day, new motivation, fresh outlook, a mint plan, unprecedented exploration, clean slate, renewed blueprint, newfangled strategy. <div><br /></div><div>I ran two miles already today. I will be running more later, but I wanted to get this one out of the way.</div>fatmanrunninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728564969514161889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-265870877570592593.post-45535760830469854782010-11-11T18:24:00.001-08:002010-11-11T18:24:18.257-08:0011/11I am a lazy bumfatmanrunninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728564969514161889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-265870877570592593.post-20123770900908759732010-11-11T02:40:00.000-08:002010-11-11T02:43:21.287-08:0011/10I went to sleep last night sometime around 3. I woke up at 0900, looked at teh clock and said, "no." I then woke up at 1100 and said, "no." I then woke at 1500 and said, "I should go run." So I texted Teacher, who said, "Gimmie a minute to wake up." I then went back to sleep. and woke up at 1800. I did not go run.fatmanrunninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728564969514161889noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-265870877570592593.post-2919139542383045812010-11-08T16:36:00.000-08:002010-11-08T16:37:20.885-08:0011/81.5 miles, took some time, I am adjusting to running in cold weather. and it was cold. The cold sucks all desire.fatmanrunninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728564969514161889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-265870877570592593.post-19315277915227745422010-11-02T01:16:00.000-07:002010-11-02T01:17:37.559-07:0011/1I ran a long way today... it took 2.5 hrs. and it sucked... but we forgot to stop.fatmanrunninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728564969514161889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-265870877570592593.post-50415147179616954762010-10-30T11:55:00.000-07:002010-10-30T11:57:14.560-07:0010/30What?! It's Saturday!?!?! I don't care, I run when I want! I ate a lot of crap last night, and felt bad like crap this morning, so I decided that when the temp got above 40 degrees (F) I'd go for a good little run. I made it 5. And felt terrible the whole way. I loved every minute of it.fatmanrunninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728564969514161889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-265870877570592593.post-3023931672034439842010-10-29T15:25:00.000-07:002010-10-29T15:34:07.176-07:0010/29Early run today. I like Sam Elliot's voice. Better than Mike Rowe. It's a toss up between Sam Elliot and Dennis Haysbert (the first President Palmer on TV's hit show 24 and Pedro Cerrano from Major League). Anyway, I ran 3 today. Today I ran without music, and that sucks... but I need to get used to it. so, 3 today.fatmanrunninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728564969514161889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-265870877570592593.post-42048634443134334172010-10-27T18:30:00.000-07:002010-10-27T18:37:06.338-07:0010/27Crappy run tonight. We got our 3 in, but it was not a good 3. I think I know now why people define their runs between a solid (insert number here) and a garbage run. Because tonight's run was garbage. It was humid, muddy, and all around crappy outside. A normal Mississippi night. Neither Teacher or I were happy with our performance, but could do little with what we were working with. We didn't even pick up the pace when a cute girl ran by. That's bad.fatmanrunninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728564969514161889noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-265870877570592593.post-35755467966319377612010-10-25T20:03:00.000-07:002010-10-25T20:15:22.026-07:0010/25I have been stagnant in my posting here, mostly due to the fact that this is not often read. So I don't see much point, other than for my own benefit. To look back and see how far I have come since my beginning, I am proud.<div><br /></div><div>Tonight, was a good run, 8 miles or so. 5 with Teacher, and 3 more with Teacher and his friend that came out. It was challenging. I struggled through the first mile with a painful cramp near my belt line, on the right side. After a short break at our mid point, the pain went away, and we continued the run with Teacher's friend. </div><div><br /></div><div>To be honest motivation was severely lacking tonight, as it has the last few times we have been out running. I believe that a change of scenery may help a little. Unfortunately, there's not much to this town, and I have no idea where we could run at that is as convenient as our current location.</div>fatmanrunninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728564969514161889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-265870877570592593.post-67646636308990974822010-10-20T18:30:00.001-07:002010-10-20T18:32:20.626-07:0010/20I was worried about the 1.5 mile run that I have on 11/5, So I checked out my 1.5 mile time today, I have 15:28 to complete it in, and let's say that this is no longer a concern of mine. I only did 3 miles today. But I feel they were quality miles.fatmanrunninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728564969514161889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-265870877570592593.post-46976551400052207592010-10-19T22:38:00.000-07:002010-10-19T22:40:32.896-07:0010/19<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Alright, I said I would not post anything about the run today, but I do have to congratulate my running partner for the night. She had no quit in her, and muscled through what may have been one of the toughest 1.5 miles of her life. I was very proud. <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>fatmanrunninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728564969514161889noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-265870877570592593.post-91246037419015275632010-10-19T11:50:00.000-07:002010-10-19T11:54:42.231-07:0010/19Day 2 P90X. Plyometrics. It's jump training, and cardio. supposedly makes you run faster with this training. It only made me hurt. There will only be a 1 mile run today to work out the soreness, and because a friend of mine wants me to get her to start running. This begins today. so we are going to start at a mile (or 30 minutes but she doesn't know that yet.) I will not post that run, because it doesn't count. But day 2 of P90X hurts already.fatmanrunninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728564969514161889noreply@blogger.com0