Monday, May 23, 2011

A Running Fool

I'm not sure how long it has been since I posted anything here, but the correct answer is too long. There are plenty of excuses but they are all terrible. I hope to do better because I have plenty to talk about.

So the new job is going well. As it is with any new job there are some growing pains and some transitions that can take time. I feel like the grove has been hit and I'm sure my boss is happy about that. Working for al.com is a totally different experience but one that so far I really love.

My friend jokes that he is retired from triathlon... right now I feel like I am too. Never mind that I am signed up for a ironman in October. It has been all running for me so far this year. Big goals out on the horizon are the Chicago Marathon and then the Rocky Raccoon 100 Miler. Yes, 100 miles. I thought at first that would be easy (proves how crazy I am). The cold hard reality is that I will be forced to do A LOT more training runs. Truth is, I race a lot, but I don't really run a lot. If this does not change I will not run Chicago fast and I won't come close to finishing the Raccoon.

Dog training continues and we have moments of greatness but Blue is still more Bluejo than Blue Angel. Patience, right? He has lost weight and is now a trim 57lbs.

I have the greatest friends ever and this weekend we are taking an awesome trip to the Ocoee River where we will be some white water rafting, trail running, good beer drinking, super chef Charlie Elmer cooking, paintball playing, partying and then relaxing fools! So much love.

I gotta run but here is something to add to your playlist.

Music you should be listening too includes: Hey Marseilles, Griffin House, and Aloe Blacc

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

2011 Update!!!

So it has been awhile since I've posted anything new. Things have gotten a little hectic in my life but all of it good so I'll give a quick update.

I started a new job with al.com selling advertising for the largest local media website in Alabama. This has been an awesome move for me and will allow me to continue to grow professionally. I'm very blessed to be working with great people with products I believe in 100 percent.

Since the Ironman in November I've taken some time off from the training but not from racing. Set a new marathon PR in Memphis with a 3:39 in early December. Also ran the Mountain Mist 50k in January and had a great race there as well.

Next up for me is the Mercedes Marathon in Birmingham February 13th, then Snickers Marathon in Albany GA on March 5th, and the Publix Atlanta Marathon on March 20th. I'm hopeful to throw down some fast times but you never really know.

One other development is that I have started a new round of dog training with Blue. I found some trainers at Talk Dog in Birmingham that are committed to the long haul with Blue. He suffers from some serious fear aggression but we are hopeful to get that corrected sooner than later. I've been spending time with the trainers a couple times a week and we are seeing some good progress.

That is all for now...