Keep Me Runnin'

Twitter St Patricks Day 5k and 10k run

splintercast@gmail.com (Mr. B) — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 18:39:00 -0800

I have set up a challenge in Buckeyeoutdoors.com for a St Patricks day run. The challeges are titled:

Twitter St Patricks Day 5k Run

Twitter St Patricks Day 10k Run

Join the challenge and run 5k or 10k or both the weekend prior to St Patricks day and post your time.

Hope to see you on the boards,

Brad

Setup in Progess

splintercast@gmail.com (Mr. B) — Wed, 4 Feb 2009 21:10:00 -0800

Hi,

I noticed that people are subscribing to my feed. I am still getting thing setup. Please be patient as I get things going. It will take about a week.

Brad

Marketing People, Sheesh!!!

splintercast@gmail.com (Mr. B) — Wed, 4 Feb 2009 16:16:00 -0800

So, I am in the market looking at the instant oatmeal. I usually buy the reduced sugar Quaker Oats. To my surprise, I noticed a new product from Quaker; Weight Control Oatmeal. So, like a good consumer, I check out the stats. The low sugar was 120 calories and the weight control had 160 calories. I guess that eating more will help control your weight, not lose it.

First timed race selected...

splintercast@gmail.com (Mr. B) — Tue, 3 Feb 2009 17:01:00 -0800

My first timed race will be the Susan G. Komen, Race for the Cure in Sacramento, CA.

I will run it with my family and a friend. My goal is to do it in under 30 mintues.

Great Morning Run

splintercast@gmail.com (Mr. B) — Tue, 3 Feb 2009 16:42:00 -0800

The hardest thing about running in the morning is getting out of bed. Alas, at 5:45 I finally rolled out of bed and strapped on my shoes for my run.

There was fog and chill in the outside air. The run felt great. I am working out the aches and pains of getting back into shape.

Dist: 3.00 miles
Time: 38'45"
Pace: 12:52

KMR #01 Intro

splintercast@gmail.com (Mr. B) — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 21:39:00 -0800

A podcast for beginning runners, by a beginning runner.

This podcast is the tale of a guy in his late 40’s that is training to run.

This show is a real work in progress. I wanted to get it started to capture what I am experiencing.

Show Notes:

Intro to who I am and what I am doing
Couch to 5K - Robert Ullrey
Nike+ Sensor on the fritz
Floppy Feet, it get’s better

Download this episode (right click and save)

How it all started...

splintercast@gmail.com (Mr. B) — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 15:47:00 -0800

After returning from a business trip last November, I decided that I had to get back into shape. I was not happy with how I looked or how I felt. I was about 35 lbs heavier than I'd like to be. So, after a 15 year break from seasonal running, I am returning to sport to incorporate it back into my life.

Starting January 2, 2009 I started from ground zero. I started with a walking program and have gradually added running. On January 26, I started the Couch to 5k program. I am using a podcast called "Podcasts for Running" made by Robert Ullery. They can be found on iTunes.

I am currently on week 2 of the program and happy with the progress I have made. To be honest, I have edited Roberts mp3 file to double the length of the workout. I really like going 3 miles per workout and will be increasing my distance during or after week three.

I will publish my podcasts to this blog and update it with my progress and learnings.