3-5 Inches of Snow on the way...

Seems like we have been getting a bit more of the wintery mix of ice and snow this year than usual. I have had to resort to running on the treadmill at work for my midweek workouts. The challenge for me on the treadmill is much more mental than physical. I have a hard time staying focused and keeping from getting bored. The fitness room does have a tv but only get's 4 or 5 channels. I have seen more Matlock reruns while running then I ever have any other time. Still I have to get my miles in and the TM has been the best option. This weekend we are looking at 3-5 inches of snow with wind gusts up to 30 MPH. I will be running my long run of 10 or 11 miles outside this weekend and contending with the elements. I may do my short run on Saturday and hope for better condions on Sunday.

Training is going pretty well so far for the mini. I did wake up with some pain in my left foot a couple of weeks ago that shut me down for a week. Whatever caused the pain went away and has not been an issue since. This weeks mid week runs have included .25 miles X 6 at 1:30 per mile on Tuesday, a 5 miler on Wednesday, and 3 miles on Thursday with the second mile at 6:50 MPH. I started breaking in my new shoes yesterday and they felt good. Today is a scheduled rest day from running. I will do my Marine Corps core workout and that is about it.

So Long to Bernie....



Anneliese's favorite show is The Biggest Loser. Liz and I have gotten into it over the last couple seasons also. At the start of the current season Liz recognized one of the contestants from her college days. Bernie, the witty Chicagoan, was a former classmate. We cheered for Bernie throughout hoping to see him land the spot as the Biggest Loser. He showed his loyalty last week when he allowed his partner to have immunity which he did not know would seal his fate. Still he accomplished a lot from his time on the show dropping from 283 #'s to 173.

Speaking of losing weight. My race day goal is 165 #'s. I weigh in on Tuesday's to check my weekly progress. This week I tipped the scales at 173. That leaves me 8 #'s to lose in 8 weeks. I am well on my way!

The girls...

I hope to get some videos up this weekend of Anneliese and Emmeline. Check back for updates. Emmeline is walking behind a push toy and has some new shoes to help her with stability. Anneliese has some new dance moves you need to check out.