Monday, February 7, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Wow...it's been a week...lot of things, but keep it short!
I did a track w/o last Friday, 100x 400's, ok & total 6 mi! I went my Dr. said may have a bacteria infection starting, recommended day off, rest, fluids & did! Picked up son Matt for start of weekend, had dinner & watched a movie! Sat we played tennis, met my friend Mark & his kids to try fish at "Steve's" pond in Shingle Springs...no fish, had fun & Matt drove 15 mi to friends home for dinner & eve together...he did awesome, was his longest drive (not legal yet) and proud of him!
Sunday we slept in, I did a short 4 mi run...feeling better today, went to late morning service at Bayside, great message and then went for a bike ride together & met Mark & kids at pond off bike trail near Hazel! Back at home, play ping pong with kids, Mark & friend Brad who came by for BBQ & watch NFL playoff game! Wow...what a weekend!
Monday, took Matt back home, worked & met his mom at his Spring Sports Meeting & to meet his new tennis Coach!
Tues, ran easy 4 mi on the track, 35 min...worked & went to an Info. night at William Jessup Univ....it was great, met Bryce Jessup, Emeritus/Recently retired Pres. and learned more about Teacher Ed Program, interested in Sports Ministry or Pastoral Ministy Cert program...enjoy them all, but need to let God lead me and to follow his lead to better his kingdom!
Wed ran 5-5.5 mi on road to bike trail & back...8 min mile pace...worked and had annual eye exam with friend & Dr. Kim C....good to see her & her new puppy...very cute!
This morning got up & did track intervals....5 x 800 & total of 6 mi...struggled & knee bothered me a lot....locked up, swelling, iced several times today & need to rest Fri n' re-eval training plan. Good eve tonight, had Comcast Rep Rick stop by, tentatively signed up & may get cable...best part was talked about faith, God & running ministry...he was excited. I talked briefly with Matt this eve, he was busy studying for Chem exam Fri, doing well & good to chat with him!
I had a good week, busy & frustrated at work, need to make significant changes for self and for God's kingdom...thank you Lord for all your blessing this week & weekend ahead!
Amen.
Mike
Sunday we slept in, I did a short 4 mi run...feeling better today, went to late morning service at Bayside, great message and then went for a bike ride together & met Mark & kids at pond off bike trail near Hazel! Back at home, play ping pong with kids, Mark & friend Brad who came by for BBQ & watch NFL playoff game! Wow...what a weekend!
Monday, took Matt back home, worked & met his mom at his Spring Sports Meeting & to meet his new tennis Coach!
Tues, ran easy 4 mi on the track, 35 min...worked & went to an Info. night at William Jessup Univ....it was great, met Bryce Jessup, Emeritus/Recently retired Pres. and learned more about Teacher Ed Program, interested in Sports Ministry or Pastoral Ministy Cert program...enjoy them all, but need to let God lead me and to follow his lead to better his kingdom!
Wed ran 5-5.5 mi on road to bike trail & back...8 min mile pace...worked and had annual eye exam with friend & Dr. Kim C....good to see her & her new puppy...very cute!
This morning got up & did track intervals....5 x 800 & total of 6 mi...struggled & knee bothered me a lot....locked up, swelling, iced several times today & need to rest Fri n' re-eval training plan. Good eve tonight, had Comcast Rep Rick stop by, tentatively signed up & may get cable...best part was talked about faith, God & running ministry...he was excited. I talked briefly with Matt this eve, he was busy studying for Chem exam Fri, doing well & good to chat with him!
I had a good week, busy & frustrated at work, need to make significant changes for self and for God's kingdom...thank you Lord for all your blessing this week & weekend ahead!
Amen.
Mike
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Full moon, EAH lecture @ UCD MC, rest & Tylenol!
I got up early this morning for a Exercise Associated Hyponatremia (EAH)...
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Weekend, holiday, sun, friends, running, sick & taxes
Wow...long MLK holiday weekend, lots of exercise, ran Sunday morning 5 mi with FHS XC team...great to see few kids & parents...legs are tired though!
Monday I had a nice with my friend Greg, drove to Lake Berryessa, sun was shining & out of the fog, had a nice 60 mi bike ride (legs are really tired now) & chatted briefly with his wife Pauline who's very ill with brain cancer...many prayers & tears for them both.
I got up Tues & ran a "very" slow 4 mi on the track (35 min) & felt tired n' exhausted all day long at work!
I think I'm getting sick...with chills, tired a lot & swollen neck! I slept in & went to work late today, ran 4 mi (sub 32 min), but legs were still sore & not feeling well all day...need more rest.
I went to H & R Block to have my taxes done...may be getting small refund, but evens out with having to Pay to have taxes done...oh well...better than last year!
Tired this eve, talked briefly with son Matt & heading to bed early.
Btw, I may limit my blogging to 2-3 days/week...too much time & will need to re-eval soon!
Thank you Lord for family, friends & many blessings.
Amen.
Mike
Monday I had a nice with my friend Greg, drove to Lake Berryessa, sun was shining & out of the fog, had a nice 60 mi bike ride (legs are really tired now) & chatted briefly with his wife Pauline who's very ill with brain cancer...many prayers & tears for them both.
I got up Tues & ran a "very" slow 4 mi on the track (35 min) & felt tired n' exhausted all day long at work!
I think I'm getting sick...with chills, tired a lot & swollen neck! I slept in & went to work late today, ran 4 mi (sub 32 min), but legs were still sore & not feeling well all day...need more rest.
I went to H & R Block to have my taxes done...may be getting small refund, but evens out with having to Pay to have taxes done...oh well...better than last year!
Tired this eve, talked briefly with son Matt & heading to bed early.
Btw, I may limit my blogging to 2-3 days/week...too much time & will need to re-eval soon!
Thank you Lord for family, friends & many blessings.
Amen.
Mike
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Relaxing Fri eve, Sat morning long run, friends & church!
After work Friday, I went for a short bike ride along the bike trail & around lake Natomas (11 miles).
I had a relaxing eve Fri....had din, took a hot bath, listened to Christian Music & watched a good movie, "The Town"!
This morning I got up and went for a good 16 mi run from my home to the bike trail, around Lake Natomas & back home...2 hrs 14 mins (8:22 pace) and a total of 30 miles for the week! I ran well, started off a little fast (8 min/mi), then steady & was feeling it the last 5 miles! The temp was a very nice 45-52 degrees, hazy sun and surprisingly not a lot of people on the bike trail!
My friend Marilyn from Stanford, called & visited by train...I drove downtown & caught up with on my bike while she ran 10 miles!
We went to Lakeside Church in Folsom, she met & we sat with my friends Bill & Judy! The scripture message was awesome...Timothy...about being "Rich with God"!
Afterwards, we grabbed din at Chipolte and headed back home for the eve!
Thank you Lord & God...for all your "abundant" blessings, friends, my health and the enjoying the beautiful outdoors!
Mike
I had a relaxing eve Fri....had din, took a hot bath, listened to Christian Music & watched a good movie, "The Town"!
This morning I got up and went for a good 16 mi run from my home to the bike trail, around Lake Natomas & back home...2 hrs 14 mins (8:22 pace) and a total of 30 miles for the week! I ran well, started off a little fast (8 min/mi), then steady & was feeling it the last 5 miles! The temp was a very nice 45-52 degrees, hazy sun and surprisingly not a lot of people on the bike trail!
My friend Marilyn from Stanford, called & visited by train...I drove downtown & caught up with on my bike while she ran 10 miles!
We went to Lakeside Church in Folsom, she met & we sat with my friends Bill & Judy! The scripture message was awesome...Timothy...about being "Rich with God"!
Afterwards, we grabbed din at Chipolte and headed back home for the eve!
Thank you Lord & God...for all your "abundant" blessings, friends, my health and the enjoying the beautiful outdoors!
Mike
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Track intervals, Boston, back2school nite, family & friends
I got up early & did track intervals (4 x 800) with a 1 1/2 warm up & 2 mi cool down. The intervals went well, each between 3:02-3:15 (6:04-6:30 pace)...they're tough, sore, but feel my leg turnover improving just since last week & hope to eventually get all my 800's under 3:00 & 400's under 1:20 before Boston! I saw my track friends Darlene & Claudia, rabbits and a few guys testing for the US Army on the track!
Another busy buying day at work today...and it rained most of the afternoon too!
I got confirmation for reservations at a different hotel (Anthony's Townhouse) that my friend Rick Santo's referred me too...saving $$$ and a more relaxed setting & feel for the Historical Boston...looking forward to the trip, race n' vacation with my son in April!
I went to my son Matthew's Back to School Nite this eve, met most of his teachers, was good to learn his classes this Semester and talked briefly with his mom...chatted with Matthew later as he had a lot of homework to do this eve & tests tomorrow!
I talked briefly with my mom this eve to see how she's doing....ok...and my friend Greg again about his wife Pauline's Cat Scans...not so good...I'm so sad for them both & told him we can talk anytime & I'll be there for him & Pauline anytime...also, we may plan to do another bike ride this Monday at Lake Berryessa for the MLK holiday...like last year! Good opportunity to talk & especially for Greg!
Thank you Lord for all your blessings today!
Btw, may consider a "total" exercise rest day tomorrow...will do enough this coming weekend with friends!
Mike
Another busy buying day at work today...and it rained most of the afternoon too!
I got confirmation for reservations at a different hotel (Anthony's Townhouse) that my friend Rick Santo's referred me too...saving $$$ and a more relaxed setting & feel for the Historical Boston...looking forward to the trip, race n' vacation with my son in April!
I went to my son Matthew's Back to School Nite this eve, met most of his teachers, was good to learn his classes this Semester and talked briefly with his mom...chatted with Matthew later as he had a lot of homework to do this eve & tests tomorrow!
I talked briefly with my mom this eve to see how she's doing....ok...and my friend Greg again about his wife Pauline's Cat Scans...not so good...I'm so sad for them both & told him we can talk anytime & I'll be there for him & Pauline anytime...also, we may plan to do another bike ride this Monday at Lake Berryessa for the MLK holiday...like last year! Good opportunity to talk & especially for Greg!
Thank you Lord for all your blessings today!
Btw, may consider a "total" exercise rest day tomorrow...will do enough this coming weekend with friends!
Mike
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Morning run, attorney, work, cooking, Pres. & chatting!
Well today I got up & ran a decent flat 4 mi from the house to the river n' back in 32 min (8 min race pace).
I saw & said hi to my neighbor & co-worker Mary Ann walking her dog Barron this morning too! It was a little warmer out (43) than yesterday & Monday (29)...quite perfect peaceful running weather! Thank you Lord.
I met with my attorney about my home sewer problems that occurred & were not disclosed when I bought it a few months ago...a letter went out to the former owner...pray that God makes it right & will be a blessing if compensated/reimbursed!
Work was another busy "buying" day for me...pray that it slows down soon, thankful to have a job & doing my best for our Lord!
I baked banana bread & fish this eve...yummy!
Talked with my mom, found out she's got a tumor on her stomach that will need to be removed...will pray for her!
Also talked with my good friend "Retro" Greg....and his wife & friend of mine Pauline's condition....has brain cancer...get recent Cat Scan results tomorrow....I'll pray for her & Greg too!
...and text my friend Brad...he's got a chronic "achilles" injury & planning to do Boston together...prayer #3 for his speedy recovery!!
...and finally, watched & listened to President Obama talk at a memorial for recent victims in the Tuscan, Az shooting...he said many good things, just to name a few....mentioned scripture with Jobe, Hope, kindness & Love!
We all need words & gestures of these not just now, but always!
Bless all the families, friends & victims of this tragedy....we can all learn & grow as God would want us to live with each other, to act & "Race for HOPE"...forward & upward!
Mike
I saw & said hi to my neighbor & co-worker Mary Ann walking her dog Barron this morning too! It was a little warmer out (43) than yesterday & Monday (29)...quite perfect peaceful running weather! Thank you Lord.
I met with my attorney about my home sewer problems that occurred & were not disclosed when I bought it a few months ago...a letter went out to the former owner...pray that God makes it right & will be a blessing if compensated/reimbursed!
Work was another busy "buying" day for me...pray that it slows down soon, thankful to have a job & doing my best for our Lord!
I baked banana bread & fish this eve...yummy!
Talked with my mom, found out she's got a tumor on her stomach that will need to be removed...will pray for her!
Also talked with my good friend "Retro" Greg....and his wife & friend of mine Pauline's condition....has brain cancer...get recent Cat Scan results tomorrow....I'll pray for her & Greg too!
...and text my friend Brad...he's got a chronic "achilles" injury & planning to do Boston together...prayer #3 for his speedy recovery!!
...and finally, watched & listened to President Obama talk at a memorial for recent victims in the Tuscan, Az shooting...he said many good things, just to name a few....mentioned scripture with Jobe, Hope, kindness & Love!
We all need words & gestures of these not just now, but always!
Bless all the families, friends & victims of this tragedy....we can all learn & grow as God would want us to live with each other, to act & "Race for HOPE"...forward & upward!
Mike
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