So I've been running lately. Not just chasing discs either, just plain running. Yeah, it probably sounds like this is something new to me doesn't it? Surprisingly enough it is.
I have spent 3 years playing this sport that demands a high level of endurance to compete in. Start, stop, change directions, play defense, and then do it all over again... It's a tiring process of picking one foot up and putting it in front of the other for 75 minutes a game over the course of 7 games on a tournament.
Well this year I have finally started running. The 2 miles I ran earlier in January was the longest I have ever run without a treadmill, and recently 4 miles in 1 day (3 before the beer check, 1 after) was the longest 1 day total. I mean, sure I probably log more miles moving around during a weekend tournament, but I just never have plotted a course, tied my shoes, and just ran.
I suppose you're looking for some revealing information about how all this makes me feel at this point, but I don't really think I have an answer for you just yet. My shin splints are still shin splints, I have a bruise on my foot, and my knees generally remind me they're still there around mile 3, but no serious revelations about my personal fitness yet. I will say it is nice when I can get up at 6:30am and take part in my girlfriend's training program (she's going to run a 10-miler in April). Not that I'm planning to run 10 miles any time soon, but it's just nice to share things like pain, sweat, shin splints, and maybe the occassional sunrise if I wanted to be a bit sappy.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Friday, January 25, 2008
1 Month Later...
Yup, so it's pretty much been a full month since I've last posted here, but I guess I should help everyone reading catch-up a little.
I guess I could make a nice list here of all the things that have been keeping me from posting, and then maybe give a little explanation or something...
Heroes - Love this show. I've never been that guy that has a "show" before, but watched the 1 season on DVD kinda got me hooked. Of course now that I've watched the 1st and 2nd seasons I'm left waiting on this writer's strike, but oh well I can just get back to not watching tv, right?
Lost - Nope. Now I'm on the 2nd season of this beast because someone gave me this idea that I should watch all 3 seasons before I sit down and start the 4th with her. It is a little crazy at times, but it's a great show.
Texas - 13 days of Tejas for Christmas and New Years. It was the typical Janzen Christmas: no tree, no lights, laziness, and some great Texas weather. Played in a flag football tourney, caught up with some friends who were in town, ate some of the best barbeque I've had at the Salt Lick, played some disc golf, and managed to stay out of trouble for the most part.
Paris, France - Yup, I'm going in March. Bought tickets with some hotty and then we added one Dave to the group for good measure. I'm pretty pumped, 10 days in Paris to sightsee and hang with the sister, take my first trip with my girlfriend, and hope I can add this Paris trip on to the list of great trips I've taken with Dave. Now all we need is a song....
School started. Work is back. I'm not going to be steam-cleaning come March (although I might try and pick up a few bucks here and there when I'm available). And, we got some sweet new unis for Bad Habit. I'll try and post a team pic soon if I can get one.
That's about it I guess. If you think there might be some extra time I'm missing, give it to Mad Dawg, I probably spent it with her. Things are great though, and I'll start posting with a little more frequency once things settle down a bit.
I guess I could make a nice list here of all the things that have been keeping me from posting, and then maybe give a little explanation or something...
Heroes - Love this show. I've never been that guy that has a "show" before, but watched the 1 season on DVD kinda got me hooked. Of course now that I've watched the 1st and 2nd seasons I'm left waiting on this writer's strike, but oh well I can just get back to not watching tv, right?
Lost - Nope. Now I'm on the 2nd season of this beast because someone gave me this idea that I should watch all 3 seasons before I sit down and start the 4th with her. It is a little crazy at times, but it's a great show.
Texas - 13 days of Tejas for Christmas and New Years. It was the typical Janzen Christmas: no tree, no lights, laziness, and some great Texas weather. Played in a flag football tourney, caught up with some friends who were in town, ate some of the best barbeque I've had at the Salt Lick, played some disc golf, and managed to stay out of trouble for the most part.
Paris, France - Yup, I'm going in March. Bought tickets with some hotty and then we added one Dave to the group for good measure. I'm pretty pumped, 10 days in Paris to sightsee and hang with the sister, take my first trip with my girlfriend, and hope I can add this Paris trip on to the list of great trips I've taken with Dave. Now all we need is a song....
School started. Work is back. I'm not going to be steam-cleaning come March (although I might try and pick up a few bucks here and there when I'm available). And, we got some sweet new unis for Bad Habit. I'll try and post a team pic soon if I can get one.
That's about it I guess. If you think there might be some extra time I'm missing, give it to Mad Dawg, I probably spent it with her. Things are great though, and I'll start posting with a little more frequency once things settle down a bit.
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