AM

I ran 3 miles at 7 min pace, and the last mile at 6 min pace.

Took the day off.

AM

An easy 5 miles on the treadmill at the Y.

PM

Another 5 miles at the Y. I did all my running at 7min pace.

Its boring but im trying to get my mileage up.

AM.

This morning consisted of 4 miles on the treadmill at the Y. Again I did it at 7min pace. I also did some light upper body training to help me keep my form.

PM.

Back to the Y for some more treadmill running. I usally run at the Y this time of year because its dark when ever i get a chance to run, plus i don't like the cold.

Mile 1 = 7:00 pace

Mile 2 = 6:30 pace

Mile 3 = 7:00 pace

Mile 4 = 6:30 pace

Then the steam room. Ahhh. I'm getting a little sore and fatigued. I want to do some speed workouts, maybe ill get some in this weekend.

This morning was a struggle, the 5am buzzer was not welcome. I predetermined that I would do a short easy run in the morning and take the rest of the day off.  I should be ready to go first thing tomorrow morning.

Its obvious to see I’ve hit my mid week lazy streak… This morning I over slept by an hour and a half. So I didn’t get to run before work. I was planning on doing a long run tonight but my wife and I started making early dinner plans. Of course anything with food is the highlight of my day, I just couldn’t wait for it. I did go by the Y, but all the treadmills were taken. So I went outside and ran the 5k course they have for the tri-sprints. It was a little chilly but I enjoyed it. I didn’t time push my self or check the time. I just ran at the feel good speed. I ran up on a pole cat, luckily he didn’t spray me. It was good run, im glad the daylight is getting longer now. I miss running outside.

Today my wife wanted to go for a run with me, so we did a little jogging around Boyds Mill Pond. Also our dog Scooby tagged along. The temperature was around 65 with light winds, it was a great day to be outside and just be alive. I grabbed my Garmin watch to track my run, but it was dead. So I used my iPod and nike+ to track our run. We ran at a crawling 10:20 pace.

I also rode my bike while my wife was watching some chick flick. I have my road bike on a trainer in front of the TV. Now that’s Lazy! Ha ha.

AM. Back to the grind

I ran an easy 4.5 miles at 7:30 pace.

I've got two races coming up next month a 5k & an 8k. The 5k I'm not so concerned with because it's so large, it's hard to get in a good position at the starting line.  But the 8k is a smaller local race. I've won my age group last year. I may have won my age group the year before, I can't remember now. I want to shave my 8k time. The race isn't until March 26th, so i should have plenty of time to work on it. Please give me some guidance!

PM     

Tonight I was under the gun to get my run over with quickly being Valentines Day and all.

1^st mile @ 7:30 pace

1.50 mile @ 6:00 pace

0.75 mile @ 8:00 pace

0.25 mile @ 6:00 pace

I wanted to keep pushing, but my tummy started bubbling. I called it a day. Also on my mind is my Hot wife waiting at home for me to take her out to dinner. Can you blame me for cutting my run short???

AM.

more treadmill running at the Y. I don't think I woke up until I was at 2.75 miles.

Mile 1 @ 7:30 pace

Mile 2 @ 7:30 pace

Mile 3 @ 7:30 pace

Mile 4 @ 7:00 pace

Mile 5 @ 6:30 pace

I think it may be time for me to get some new running shoes. At least once a week my feet are killing me because of my running shoes. I need to do some research to find a good shoe. Does anybody have any preferences?

PM.

I ran around Boyds Mill Pond with my wife and dog. Its nice to have a running family.

I woke up 5 minutes before the alarm clock this morning, feeling robbed of precious time I went back to sleep for another hour and a half.

This afternoon I went to the Y and ran on the treadmill. I ran 8 miles at 7:18 pace.

This afternoon I ran with my wife around our church. Just a nice easy jog outside enjoying the fresh air. After my wife was done, she drove home and I ran home by the moon light. It was nice and relaxing. I’m not sure what I did per mile, but my ipod says that I averaged 8:06

I did a nice little jog outside with the wife. Saving my legs for a long run tomorrow.

AM.

My sister and i ran a 5 mile loop we have marked, then i did some extra running around the her house.

PM.

Tonight i ran to the church and around it more than a few times. I hit my goal of 50 miles this week. i know its not much to yall but ive been doing 20-25 miles a week. I feel alot better than i thought i would.

Tonight i did an easy run outside. I skipped out on the AM run because im a little under the weather.

I couldnt find time to run today. But i did get a little jog in.

I finally dragged my rear end out of bed this morning and went to the Y.

Mile 1 @ 6:00 pace

Mile 2 @ 6:00 pace

Mile 3 @ 6:00 pace

Mile 4 @ 7:30 pace

It felt great running 3 miles in 18 minutes, I wish I could do that on the road. But I feel if I do it enough on a treadmill and faster it will increase my leg speed when I am on the road.

I went to the Y after work to do an easy run on the treadmill. But they were all in use by the time i got there, so i went for an easy 3 mile run outside on there 5k course. It started getting dark so i went back into the Y and got on one of the treadmills.

1.00 Mile @ 6:27 pace

0.50 Mile @ 8:30 pace

0.50 Mile @ 6:27 pace

1.00 Mile @ 8:30 pace

I just got home and its past 10pm. So no running for me in the morning! I need my sleep...

I did an easy jog with my wife today round down town Laurens SC.  I try to jog slow but i keep leaving my wife, so ill jog down a street turn around and catch back up with her. I threw in a few sprints hear and there. Its 75 deg and the wind is steady around 6mph. Its a good day for running.

I had a pathetic workout today. I had a headache so ever step was like getting pounded in the head by a hammer. I ran a little at the Y on the treadmill.

0.50 mile at 7:00 pace

0.50 mile at 6:30 pace

0.50 mile at 6:00 pace

Tonight i ran an easy 4 miles outside. My legs were tight and i didnt get any spring in my step untill i was half way through. I wanted to keep going but it was getting dark real quick.

I ran one of my 3 mile loops tonight. I wanted to run more but my mind wasnt with it today. This morning i wrecked my old truck. Big time bummer.

I took the day off so i could start tearing my truck apart. I feel like such a bum. I need to get a good run in soon.

I was able to get in a little jog around the house. My dog joined me for the run, i think i wore him out. I often forget how old hes getting, but he wont let me or my wife go running from the house un escorted. Hes a dang good dog!

I'm highly aggravated at myself. I'm so quick to not run, or to push myself. I keep using the excuse of not having any transportation to the Y sense I've wrecked my truck. It's not like I don't go to work. ha ha. I guess that's why I'm the "Lazy Pirate"! Today my brother in-law sent me the winning time of my age group of the race that I was going to do this past weekend. I would have won by just jogging. But I just wasn't in the mood. I'm so upset with everything right now. Here is my none productive run, with no motive or direction. This was on treadmill.

0.25 @ 6:58 pace

0.50 @ 6:27 Pace

0.75 @ 6:27 Pace

1.00 @ 6:27 Pace

1.25 @ 6:00 Pace

1.50 @ 6:00 Pace

1.75 @ 6:00 Pace

2.00 @ 6:00 Pace

2.25 @ 6:00 Pace

2.50 @ 6:00 Pace

2.75 @ 7:30 Pace

3.00 @ 7:30 Pace

3.25 @ 7:30 Pace

3.50 @ 7:30 Pace

3.75 @ 7:30 Pace

4.00 @ 7:30 Pace

Tonight i ran at the Y on the treadmill.

1.00 mile @ 6:58 pace

2.00 mile @ 6:57 pace

3.00 mile @ 6:00 pace

and the best part.

Steam room ahhhh!

AM

This morning I made it to the Y for a quick easy run. It was 27deg outside so its treadmill time for me. In the past 3 days my back has been killing me, I think its due to my poor sitting posture at work. I woke up this morning at 5:30 am and couldn’t go back to bed because of the pain. So I took it easy this morning.

1 mile @ 8:30 pace

2 mile @ 7:30 pace

3 mile @ 7:30 pace

I just wanted to take a quick second to brag and boast on my nephew Zek. He ran a 1 mile race this morning with a time of 9:56. He is only 5! How many adults in this day and age cant even come close to that???!!!

Whats up guys & gals?! You may ask where has the lazy pirate been for the last few months? Out being lazy of course. Last week I was sitting on the beach admiring my belly, and I was thinking its time to get back in to shape.

4 miles @ 7:30 pace on treadmill

4 mile @ 7:30 pace on treadmill

3.25 miles at 7:30 pace on treadmill

2.25 miles on the road, slow jog with the wife.

ran 3 miles on the treadmill at the Y. Legs are getting tired, feet are sore, and toes hurt. I must be getting old. Starting back running is getting tuff.

another easy 3 on the treadmill at the Y.

Taking today off. let my legs and body rest. Hey im just starting back dont judge! Plus its Hot date night with the wife...

I had a nice morning run on my old 5 mile loop. Its just back country roads with fields and cow pastures every were. You got to love that!

I went for a jog at around 3:20pm. I was planning on a 5 to 6 mile run, but with the high heat and humidity I just couldn't cut it. I kept getting light headed so i cut it short.

I ran an easy 6 miles on the treadmill at the local ymca. I did it in 45mins, no rush just tring to build my mileage back up.

Also my father and I work for the same company, and the wellness committee at work has made a 1 mile walking trail. I have started walking it with my father on our lunch breaks. I'm trying to get him back into shape, he just turned 60 a month ago.

Ran 4.25 easy miles on the treadmill today.

Also walked a mile with my father at lunch.

Today I got signed up for the Augusta half Ironman (sept 25). My brother in-law and a friend suckered me into being on there relay team (Team One Leg). They both did it individually last year, but they didn't want to do all the extra cross training involved with it I guess. One of them is decent swimmer and the other is a decent cyclist. So I guess thats where I come in. I'll be running the 13.1, too bad I just started back running. I wish I was in great shape to really show out, but we are all in it for fun.

walked a mile at work on my lunch break.

Ran a easy mile outside when i got home. it was late and getting dark, so i cut it short. I dont want to run into bigfoot! Yikes!!

easy treadmill jog

Early morning 5.25 mile run with my sister.

Late this afternoon i ran the same loop as this morning. some how it was easyer.

5am run at the Y. I ran an easy 4.50 miles at 7:30 pace on the treadmill.

Lunch time i walked a mile with my dad.

PM run at the local Y. I ran 3 miles on the treadmill at 7:30 pace. Then i ran a easy 3 miles outside to get some fresh air and something diffrent to look at. 

AM run, 4 easy miles on the treadmill at the Y before work. I'm starting to get tired, leg are feeling lazy.

I walked a mile today at lunch just to kill some time and get some fresh air.

This afternoon i ran 4 miles at the Y.

mile 1 @ 7:30

mile 2 @ 7:00

mile 3 @ 6:30

mile 4 @ 7:30

I took the day off. I just couldnt get time to run. bummer

am, ran 3 easy miles at the Y on treadmill. The night before i washed and dryed my shoes. Big mistake! Now i have huge blisters on each heel, and they go deep.

Lunch time walked a mile with my dad.

PM, ran 3 miles at home, but had to cut it short due to pain from blisters on heels.

PM, ran only 2 miles today. My blisters are killing me. Bandaids do not help, ive even tried putting tissue over them and holding that down with tape. but there is still tons of firey pain. I think i my just put on my flip flops and ride my bike around for the rest of the week. A little cross training never hurt anyone!

SHAKE SHAKE SHAKE EARTH QUAKE! no worries im alive

    First of all i would like to apologize for not keeping my blog up to date. I have been doing alot of light jogging but I've been a little lazy when it comes to posting my workouts.

For the past month i haven't really trained for this race. Ive been doing easy 3 and 4 mile jogs about 4 days a week.

The first 6 miles of the race I was doing great, but shortly after fatigue started to set in. Then the sun came out from behind the clouds and it was harsh. Luckily it wasn't out for too long, but I did notice that I had sun burn once I got home. I snagged a power gel at the 9 mile marker, but I couldn't wash that nasty taste out of my mouth. My motivation was gone by the time I got to the 10 mile mark, so I walked at the water table to enjoy a cool drink, I did the same for the 11th and 12th mile water tables. Obviously this is because i haven't trained myself for the distance properly. All in all i had a great time, and i am looking forward to getting back into racing again.

let the ol legs rest for a day!

I took a nice light jog with my old dog around Boyds mill pond. My quads where on fire...

Lunch time today i did an easy mile walk, to kill some time.

After work i ran the 3 miles, the same workout as yesterday. My legs are feeling a bit better now. My cool down was cutting grass. Yay.

Walked a mile on my lunch break.

After work, My wife, dog, and i did an easy 3.75 jog along side the lake.

again my cool down was cutting grass. but i ran out of gas. So it looks like ill be finishing that up sat. Im meeting up with some folks tomorrow after work to do a run. hopefully we can get 6 or so miles in.

good night pirates!

This afternoon i met up with some friends and fam for a nice easy run. After that we all went to the local pizza house and filled our bellys.

I took the day off from running. I did yard work for most of the day. Cutting trees, cutting grass, ext.

AM. Ran 3 easy miles with my wife before church.

5 easy miles on some old country roads.

50 sit-ups. I havent done those in years and it showes. i hate situps!!!!

walked a mile on my lunch brake at work.

Ran 5 miles with my brother inlaw. Its always fun having someone to run with.

50 situps again today. im not sure this even helps.....

easy jog on the west side of boyds mill pond today with me ol dog scoobie.

no situps today, let the flabs rest.

walked a mile at lunch today.

ran 5 miles on some ol country roads. it was rainy and cool. but it was cool.