Daddy At The Finish
A guy trying to balance family, fitness and faith.
November 19, 2012
Day Off
So, I would have loved to do this today. But, I had to be in the office. It was a day off from thinking. Mostly.
I plugged in Club MTV Party to Go, Vol. 1 into the CD player on the way to the office. And blasted REM's Document on the way home.
A bit sore from the run yesterday. But, am realizing, time off is also time to relax.
I didn't worry about fitness. I let my day go on it's natural course.
Tomorrow, I will be traveling, so no run then either.
I have time on the plane, and I am hoping I can fill it with some prayer. Some sleep, and some more recovery.
Then, early Wednesday, maybe I can start my week. 5 days off, with family (yes, prayers needed) and away from the grind.
Looking for a good solid recharge. Looking to find another piece of the puzzle.
And, maybe this random goofy internet image posting will become a thing!
November 18, 2012
Wind at my back today.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/244725706
So, I am getting back into this running thing. A few days of soreness, but it has been quite a while since I logged 7 miles. Not fast, but I got it done.
I started off running into the wind. I like that. It helps me think that I will be getting just a bit of a push at the back end.
I had some Statler Bros, Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson on the fir 3.5 miles. Food for the fiddling mind. A could of tough uphills.
The back 3.5 miles was easier. Faster. More enjoyable. Wind at my back, knowing I would log 7 today.
Pandora Radio (www.pandora.com) had me tuned into Mercyme radio. If there is one thing I have been trying to grab onto when I have me time, and can run, it is time for a bit of good, Christian radio.
I spent some good time thinking about the dad I have been. Some time about how lucky I am to have a wife that let's me out for a couple hours to find a trail and run. That wind at my back was more than wind today. It was a bit of help from the big man.
I finished, felt good, and called my bride to check in. It was a great time to tell her how much I love her, and thank her for letting me clear my head, and run.
The run was just one part of my day that I enjoyed. I went to mass twice today. Once to usher. I had a lot of fun greeting other, opening car doors for people and generally trying to be infectious with hospitality.
The second mass was the "rock n roll" mass. I feel free to sing and get good energy from this mass.
One more day in the life of a dad. I am gonna be sore tomorrow. But, it was worth it today!
So, I am getting back into this running thing. A few days of soreness, but it has been quite a while since I logged 7 miles. Not fast, but I got it done.
I started off running into the wind. I like that. It helps me think that I will be getting just a bit of a push at the back end.
I had some Statler Bros, Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson on the fir 3.5 miles. Food for the fiddling mind. A could of tough uphills.
The back 3.5 miles was easier. Faster. More enjoyable. Wind at my back, knowing I would log 7 today.
Pandora Radio (www.pandora.com) had me tuned into Mercyme radio. If there is one thing I have been trying to grab onto when I have me time, and can run, it is time for a bit of good, Christian radio.
I spent some good time thinking about the dad I have been. Some time about how lucky I am to have a wife that let's me out for a couple hours to find a trail and run. That wind at my back was more than wind today. It was a bit of help from the big man.
I finished, felt good, and called my bride to check in. It was a great time to tell her how much I love her, and thank her for letting me clear my head, and run.
The run was just one part of my day that I enjoyed. I went to mass twice today. Once to usher. I had a lot of fun greeting other, opening car doors for people and generally trying to be infectious with hospitality.
The second mass was the "rock n roll" mass. I feel free to sing and get good energy from this mass.
One more day in the life of a dad. I am gonna be sore tomorrow. But, it was worth it today!
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November 15, 2012
Makes all I do look simple, right?
I could easily go without words and let the video say it all.
But instead, I will say, simply, Rick and Dick Hoyt have raised the bar.
Talk about striking a commitment and balance to Faith, Fitness and Fatherhood.
Enough with the typing, I am going to watch it again!
But instead, I will say, simply, Rick and Dick Hoyt have raised the bar.
Talk about striking a commitment and balance to Faith, Fitness and Fatherhood.
Enough with the typing, I am going to watch it again!
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November 14, 2012
Why now?
The last, of the 6, marathons that I have run was in Spring 2010.
I really miss it. I miss being a marathoner, an endurance athlete. I miss being the guy who got up early, ran before work and had energy all day.
That was about 50 pounds ago. Now, a run is sporadic. Wheezy. Achey. Sometimes painful. I live near hills, they don't all go down. I have 4 kids. They don't want me to go.
I like beer. I love ice cream. I work. I am a husband. I have stress.
See why I miss the run? There was always a start and a finish. An expectation that I set, one that I was accountable to. I competed against me.
I am proud of the runner I am (not gonna let the old days go yet).
I am proud to be a husband. 4 Kids. Yep, we have 4 kids. Who qualified me to have 4 kids? Well, no backing out now. What's done is done!
So, why now? Why a blog? Why an outlet?
Well, it is to find balance. To dig into myself, and build me up. Self serving. Yep.
I know it is beginning that way, but, with any luck, one other dad will read this and visit more than once. A dad will share this. A wife will ask her husband to read this. Maybe it will make a ripple!
So, here is my inital, subject to change, list of objectives:
So, if you happen by here, stop by. PLEASE comment, I need inspiration too, and share it if you are inclined.
I really miss it. I miss being a marathoner, an endurance athlete. I miss being the guy who got up early, ran before work and had energy all day.
That was about 50 pounds ago. Now, a run is sporadic. Wheezy. Achey. Sometimes painful. I live near hills, they don't all go down. I have 4 kids. They don't want me to go.
I like beer. I love ice cream. I work. I am a husband. I have stress.
See why I miss the run? There was always a start and a finish. An expectation that I set, one that I was accountable to. I competed against me.
I am proud of the runner I am (not gonna let the old days go yet).
- 6 Marathons, Chicago 2x, Phoenix 2x, Madison 2x
- About 8 or so Half Marathons
- A sprint triathlon - keep reading, I am not a triathlete.
- A 50 mile Ultra-Marathon.Which you can see below, I finished holding hands with my oldest two boys! Awesome.
I am proud to be a husband. 4 Kids. Yep, we have 4 kids. Who qualified me to have 4 kids? Well, no backing out now. What's done is done!
So, why now? Why a blog? Why an outlet?
Well, it is to find balance. To dig into myself, and build me up. Self serving. Yep.
I know it is beginning that way, but, with any luck, one other dad will read this and visit more than once. A dad will share this. A wife will ask her husband to read this. Maybe it will make a ripple!
So, here is my inital, subject to change, list of objectives:
- Run two marathons in 2013.
- Lose 30-50 pounds or be able to fit into that closet full of clothes that I have.
- Smile more and have the energy to wrassle with the kids, play and goof off with them.
- Balance work, family, fitness and faith.
- Be happier.
So, if you happen by here, stop by. PLEASE comment, I need inspiration too, and share it if you are inclined.
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