Killer Wednesday

I failed to wake up to meet the people at Kroger this morning so I had to pack my stuff and get to the gym after work. I managed to make it to the gym and warm up for a mile on the treadmill before my circuit class. I had the good fortune of being the odd man out when we picked partners so I got the teacher and he pretty much kicked my butt. We did a series of cardio drills with weights mixed in for 30 minutes straight. We then rested and went into rotating sets of weights, push ups, and three minutes of cardio for the next 30 minutes. I managed to stay pretty strong during this set but I wanted to collapse at the end. I was so tired and we finished up with crunches. I was the overachiever that finished first and got rewarded with our trainer telling me to do another set. Yea! I really wanted to run some more after but I was way too exhausted. I think it is time for some TV and bed...

Saturday 5K

The family ran the Summer Kick-Off Run in League City this morning. There were a lot of people but not too many of the regular racers. I ran the race with my son Alex in hopes of getting him under 30 minutes. I have had a cold for the last few days so I knew there would be no PR today for me so I had planned to not run at all. The kids had other ideas so I started out with them and at the half way point Tabitha slowed down and I told her to just keep going at her own pace. Alex and I stayed steady until the last half mile where I encouraged him to speed up and give it all he had. I knew he still had something because he was talking the whole time. He thought he could not speed up but when he saw the yellow finish banner he took off. He ended with 30:24. He was very happy and now he feels like soon he will be under 30 which I think is awesome especially for a 6 year old. I think he does so well because he just loves to run , maybe it is genetic. The race took place at my old high school which has been remodeled since I went there some 16 years ago (how time flies). After the race we walked around to look st the new campus. That was strange because it was hard for me to remember where things were with all the new additions. Things look really nice now and they kept the open courtyard in the middle of campus. Anyway that was fun then we took a trip to Starbucks before heading home. Now I must get going so we can get some yard work done.

Trying to Keep Up

I am going to the gym today. Really I am. I ran maybe three miles yesterday and did the class at the Y. I missed garages today because I just couldn't get myself up. There is not much time to run lately much less blog about running. OK I had better go now otherwise time will just get away again...

TGIF

So I made it through the week and am feeling good that it is Friday. Work has calmed down and now I can focus more on running. That's what it's about right? Anyway I think I will opt for a long run instead of a race this weekend. They all seem so far away and I really don't want to drive for an hour to run 20 minutes give or take. I am just not in the mood. So maybe we will go to memorial or meet with Kenyan Way. I will wait to see what the people want to do. Not much else going on running wise. Wednesday I ran just under 5 miles at a relaxed pace. Today I have my circuit challenge class. Wish me luck!

What's Done is Done

So I guess what has had me so preoccupied is now over. Now I think a new phase has just started. I have learned so much about human nature this past few days. I would really like to think people are basically good but sometimes you really have to wonder. Yesterday I was really mad. This morning I went to the garages and took it out there. I wish I could be that angry before a race. This entry may be stream of consciousness and for that I am sorry. I just have so many questions rattling around in my tired brain. This last month I have been given an opportunity that is good for me professionally but has really disturbed me for many reasons. I have gotten to see some inside workings and I realized I am really naive and pretty much foolish. I have to remain vague in this area just to make myself feel better about posting this. Really this post is so I can empty out these thoughts and maybe gain some clarity. I was so angry I was near tears which I haven't been for years. What is it about a group that makes everyone cave under peer pressure? Behind closed doors everyone can agree but as soon as you have to stand behind what you think is right some (or most) cave like dominoes. I saw this yesterday but I was the only one standing by myself feeling foolish for believing what I was told. My eyes are opened now and I can't go back I just wish what I saw was not so completely disappointing. I guess these things happen to harden you against the world. Unfortunately this experience has also made me on the paranoid side and I think most people have a hidden agenda so this post may not be up for long. I don't think anyone who would know what I am talking about would read this but you never know. Until yesterday I thought I had a pretty good idea about people...

Changes

Things have been really busy lately. I am still running whenever I can fit it in. Work has been all consuming lately and then the rest of the time I sleep or am with the family. Coffee has become a staple in my diet for better or worse. I try to make sure all of my workouts are quality but it is just hard to fit them in. Changes are happening everywhere. I personally like change and am not to resistant to other new ideas. This makes life interesting and keeps me wondering what will happen next. I don't however like confrontation and with theses changes coming about confrontation is inevitable. I know this is a good experience for me but it is still unsettling. I am talking about some decisions I have been called upon to make for work. Change is hard to deal with for lots of people and I have found recently it can make some down right hostile. I don't like people to be upset with me so this whole process has started to eat at me. The right choice of course is not always the popular one. So I am left thinking how does it end? That answer should come at the end of next week. Let's hope some people are still talking to me by then.

Monday, Blah

I went for a short run on the treadmill this afternoon. This consisted of a one mile warm up and then seven something the next two. After this I went to my class at the Y which by now is starting to not hurt so bad. I am getting to know the people and the trainer is a lot nicer now (he hasn't run with us since the first day). We did a 10 minute run and I tried to cover a much distance as possible then we did something like suicides down the field. We ended our outdoor session with a quick game of soccer. This was really fun and I have much more respect for what my kids do every week. I wish I didn't cringe when the ball comes my way but I know it is just about to hit me in the head! Actually our team did pretty good and I got in a few good efforts. We then went inside for weights, push ups, lunges, and ab work. Tomorrow is an early morning of hill climbing at Mount Bacon. Now I am ready to clean up and relax!!