Well I had a major goal accomplished this week, ran the international half marathon with my wife and finished in under 3 hours.
I read a blog where a four time marathoner was considering her run as a dismal failure, because she came in at 4:33????
Come on, every runner knows you will have good runs and bad runs, you have to take each run as you get them, and find the positive.
If you are a professional runner, then ok be upset, but if you run for yourself, then get a grip, you don't know how good you have it.
So is the glass half full?
My glass is all full as I did the half marathon and finished, and I got to run with my wife.
Take care and check back later
Randy
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Monday, October 22, 2012
A sense of satisfaction
It is with a great deal of satisfaction that I report, that both Brenda and I completed the International Detroit Half Marathon in 2:55:09. We ran together and enjoyed it together, what a fun run.
This 13.1 miles was run for personal satisfaction and the accomplishment of a major task, along with doing something that will improve our health and well being for years to come.
To those of your who say I could never do that, I say bull two years ago I could not run more that 5 steps, but with dedication and hard work, I have finished my second half marathon, this one being even more of a challenge than the first.
I worked, smoked, and ate and drank everything that was bad for you for 30 years.
Now at 63 about to be 64 I can run a half marathon and I only occasionally eat and drink bad things.
You did not think I would turn over a complete new leaf did you?
What is next on my goal list? Not a bucket list, as I do to intend to die.
Don' t know, going to take a couple of weeks to figure that out.
However, I will still continue to run and exercise for my health.
Would not mind running the Disney half marathon?
Need to hit the lottery first.
Maybe that is my ext goal? Hit the lottery?
Stranger things have happened.
Take care
Check back later
Randy
This 13.1 miles was run for personal satisfaction and the accomplishment of a major task, along with doing something that will improve our health and well being for years to come.
To those of your who say I could never do that, I say bull two years ago I could not run more that 5 steps, but with dedication and hard work, I have finished my second half marathon, this one being even more of a challenge than the first.
I worked, smoked, and ate and drank everything that was bad for you for 30 years.
Now at 63 about to be 64 I can run a half marathon and I only occasionally eat and drink bad things.
You did not think I would turn over a complete new leaf did you?
What is next on my goal list? Not a bucket list, as I do to intend to die.
Don' t know, going to take a couple of weeks to figure that out.
However, I will still continue to run and exercise for my health.
Would not mind running the Disney half marathon?
Need to hit the lottery first.
Maybe that is my ext goal? Hit the lottery?
Stranger things have happened.
Take care
Check back later
Randy
Friday, October 19, 2012
Doing something for your self
Most of us at our advanced age, have spent out entire lives doing things for other people. Kids mothers fathers, grand kids.
Well, in two days on Sunday October 21 2012 my wife and I do something for ourselves.
We run the international Detroit 1/2 marathon.
We have been training and working hard these last few weeks, especially may wife. There was a time a few weeks ago that she did not know if she could make the race, not enough training.
I on the other hand have been focused and since may, have logged almost 500 miles of training.
We do not expect to win, we do not expect to post a great time.
We do however expect to finish, and we will run side by side and work to get each other through the race to the finish line.
You know what?
That is the real goal, is to finish and do something for ourselves.
I keep using the saying grin with the big dogs ! It basically means, you can' t run with the big dogs if you don't get off the porch.
Well, we are off the porch and are running with the big dogs.
No I consider us the big dogs, at 63 and 58, we are the big dogs.
So to everyone who is still on the porch get off, and do something.
Take care and check back later
Randy
Well, in two days on Sunday October 21 2012 my wife and I do something for ourselves.
We run the international Detroit 1/2 marathon.
We have been training and working hard these last few weeks, especially may wife. There was a time a few weeks ago that she did not know if she could make the race, not enough training.
I on the other hand have been focused and since may, have logged almost 500 miles of training.
We do not expect to win, we do not expect to post a great time.
We do however expect to finish, and we will run side by side and work to get each other through the race to the finish line.
You know what?
That is the real goal, is to finish and do something for ourselves.
I keep using the saying grin with the big dogs ! It basically means, you can' t run with the big dogs if you don't get off the porch.
Well, we are off the porch and are running with the big dogs.
No I consider us the big dogs, at 63 and 58, we are the big dogs.
So to everyone who is still on the porch get off, and do something.
Take care and check back later
Randy
Sunday, September 2, 2012
High mileage
High mileage used to mean the amount of mileage you put on your car?
Now with this health kick and running( actually moving faster than normal), high mileage means how many miles can you run or jog for your training.
This week I made it to 30 miles, every other day 10 miles each run.
I fined that I really need to get the most mileage possible, as the stamina is the hardest to maintain at is age of 63.
Usually they say train to run 1/3 of race distance every other day, as your body will be able to respond to race day 3 times the miles?????????
Maybe at 25 that is true, but over 60 requires a totally different training criteria, as your body does not respond the same way or rebound like a 25 year old.
Build your stamina, and distance slowly.
Next week I work to get to 11 miles each run ( or moving faster than normal pace).
I need to get a tee shirt old guys rule?
That is all for now .
Take care check back later.
Randy
Now with this health kick and running( actually moving faster than normal), high mileage means how many miles can you run or jog for your training.
This week I made it to 30 miles, every other day 10 miles each run.
I fined that I really need to get the most mileage possible, as the stamina is the hardest to maintain at is age of 63.
Usually they say train to run 1/3 of race distance every other day, as your body will be able to respond to race day 3 times the miles?????????
Maybe at 25 that is true, but over 60 requires a totally different training criteria, as your body does not respond the same way or rebound like a 25 year old.
Build your stamina, and distance slowly.
Next week I work to get to 11 miles each run ( or moving faster than normal pace).
I need to get a tee shirt old guys rule?
That is all for now .
Take care check back later.
Randy
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Ramping up
Ramping up has different connotations for different people.
Some it means having a ramp to walk up because they are out of shape, or even handicap.
Ramping up for me means doing something faster, harder, or both.
I am ramping up for the Detroit half marathon, I have increased my mileage to 10 miles every other day so that I can build my stamina.
I am ramping up for one of the biggest challenges I have faced in the athletic endeavor.
13.1 miles in under 3 hours, over the bridge, up hither and yon through Windsor and back through the tunnel and then through the streets of Detroit.
In thinking about how to ramp up my training, I came across a young fellow who was starting to exercise for the first time in years. Don't know why, but I suspect the. Fact he was over 600 lbs, had a lot to do with it. He was trying to walk around the same track we were practicing at.
I realized then that ramping up for a half marathon was nothing compared to what this young fellow was facing.
Te next time I went by him I said hey boss how you doing? He said hanging in there. The next time I went by I said good job keep it up. That got a smile and a nod and a thanks. That good job probably meant more to him than anything right then.
So the next time I moan about having to increase my mileage or dread heading out to train, I am going to think of that young man and get my ass in gear and go.
I hope I see him more often' as I will definitely continue to encourage him, and I hope he ramps it up to make his goals.
Take care
Check back later.
Randy
Some it means having a ramp to walk up because they are out of shape, or even handicap.
Ramping up for me means doing something faster, harder, or both.
I am ramping up for the Detroit half marathon, I have increased my mileage to 10 miles every other day so that I can build my stamina.
I am ramping up for one of the biggest challenges I have faced in the athletic endeavor.
13.1 miles in under 3 hours, over the bridge, up hither and yon through Windsor and back through the tunnel and then through the streets of Detroit.
In thinking about how to ramp up my training, I came across a young fellow who was starting to exercise for the first time in years. Don't know why, but I suspect the. Fact he was over 600 lbs, had a lot to do with it. He was trying to walk around the same track we were practicing at.
I realized then that ramping up for a half marathon was nothing compared to what this young fellow was facing.
Te next time I went by him I said hey boss how you doing? He said hanging in there. The next time I went by I said good job keep it up. That got a smile and a nod and a thanks. That good job probably meant more to him than anything right then.
So the next time I moan about having to increase my mileage or dread heading out to train, I am going to think of that young man and get my ass in gear and go.
I hope I see him more often' as I will definitely continue to encourage him, and I hope he ramps it up to make his goals.
Take care
Check back later.
Randy
Sunday, August 12, 2012
On the road again
I am back to my training schedule, I currently run 7 to 9 miles three days a week, and am building to 10 to 15.
I understand that it does not sound much to a regular marathoner, but going on 63 , I think 20 to 30 miles a week is excellent.
The Detroit international half marathon is a couple of month away, and I want to make a good showing. My first half marathon I came in at 2 hours 58 mins. I would like to better than time by at least one minute?
Each of us needs goals, and the only goal I have been able to set up that is remotely achievable, is running and health.
I guess a lot of people would love to be able to attain those goals.
However, when you have been at the pinnacle of success and then lost it all, it is hard to fight back to that high level of energy and goals.
I believe that one day I will get there, however, I do not see that happening in the near future, as the economy and job picture keeps making it harder for seniors to compete and prosper.
I think it is time for a change, Barack has not made it happen and I am disappointed in his efforts?
We need a stron fiscally conservative to straitened things out in our government.
So to all you liberal type, sorry I am going with Mitt.
Actually, it probably make no difference what I say, no one reads this blog anyway, but I get to spout off whatever I feel like.
Take care
Check back later
Randy
I understand that it does not sound much to a regular marathoner, but going on 63 , I think 20 to 30 miles a week is excellent.
The Detroit international half marathon is a couple of month away, and I want to make a good showing. My first half marathon I came in at 2 hours 58 mins. I would like to better than time by at least one minute?
Each of us needs goals, and the only goal I have been able to set up that is remotely achievable, is running and health.
I guess a lot of people would love to be able to attain those goals.
However, when you have been at the pinnacle of success and then lost it all, it is hard to fight back to that high level of energy and goals.
I believe that one day I will get there, however, I do not see that happening in the near future, as the economy and job picture keeps making it harder for seniors to compete and prosper.
I think it is time for a change, Barack has not made it happen and I am disappointed in his efforts?
We need a stron fiscally conservative to straitened things out in our government.
So to all you liberal type, sorry I am going with Mitt.
Actually, it probably make no difference what I say, no one reads this blog anyway, but I get to spout off whatever I feel like.
Take care
Check back later
Randy
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
I 'M back
Sorry for the long layoff, I have been contemplating the name of my blog and its usefulness?
Living and prospering at over 60.
I think I have the living part down, but the prospering part is a little hard to get a handle on.
I an prospering at the health and wellness stuff, although we have 12 weeks to the international Detroit Marathon, and I am 6 weeks behind in my training.
That's all I got today
Living and prospering at over 60.
I think I have the living part down, but the prospering part is a little hard to get a handle on.
I an prospering at the health and wellness stuff, although we have 12 weeks to the international Detroit Marathon, and I am 6 weeks behind in my training.
That's all I got today
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