I revisited the yellow brick road again today.

I am not sure if when I started to write my blog, I mentioned that one of my mantras to get me going on my long miles and through the marathon experience was to think of The Wizard of Oz and the whole yellow brick road experience. Well as I walked along I would think about the different things that I encountered and I would associate it with different things from the movie. My companions were three friends from church so the logically became the scarecrow, the lion and the tin man. These were Dennis, Barbara and Erick. Well about a year ago today, I went out with the three of them and did an incredible race with lightning before and after and a lot of rain in between.. It was great fun and something I will never forget. Today the race happened again, it is the Haulover 5K. Although I was by myself today, I felt their presence. You know it is funny how lives change and we might walk in different paths but we are still connected somehow.

The race was great, beautiful day this time and a breeze coming off the ocean. I did a PR during the race, so this year again it was a memorable day.


You know I mentioned that I had gone to a Jeff Galloway running school last week. I had done it before but I guess last year I just heard him. This year I not only heard him but I have put some of his suggestions into action. He not only revitalized my training, he has helped me improve my workouts and time.

Things are going well with the weekly training. SM (perfect specimen man) is back to running in the mornings. A funny line from one of the guys we bump into each morning was in reply to asking him how many miles he was doing....he said " 4 or 5 miles depends on how strong I make the coffee in the morning'.

This week I did a total of close to 30 miles and I FINNALY lost a little weight.
Have a great week and enjoy each day of it.

It has been awhile, but all things start anew....

Ok, it has been awhile, and I have missed communicating and telling you about my life , especially as it concerns my training for the races. I think allot of it spills over to my life and changes and affects the path that I am on.

Since it has been a couple of months since my last entry, don't worry I won't bore you with many details of those days. It goes without saying that we have dodge the bullet with about four tropical storms or hurricanes in our area. I have done a couple of small races 5K's specifically and I went to Los Angeles to do the Disneyland Half Marathon. The trip out there was fun, I went with my friend , Barbara. Thank you for showing me the sights out there. The race was spectacular it went through both Disneyland and California Adventure. It was fun , and I not only got the Disneyland," The Happiest Race " castle medal, I also got a medal for doing the full marathon in Disney World and going cross country to do the half marathon in Disneyland. This was the first year that was being done. Although, I enjoyed the trip southern California is not a place I will soon return to.

The weekly training has been going well, although it got disrupted with my trip and then the approaching Ike. I miss going out early in the morning but hopefully the routine will soon be in place again. Nothing really exciting to report on that front, all the players, Nancy, Rita, and all cast of characters,Kevin, 6, clapper guy , etc are all doing well.

Yesterday in our training we did 16 miles. By the time we were heading back I kept thinking I can't do another 10 miles to do a full marathon. Well the heat and humidity must have gotten the best of me , because I know that I can and I will do it. I have done it before. In the afternoon , I was fortunate to be able to attend a running school held by Jeff Galloway. He is my hero and because of him and his books had I attempted to train last year. He was such an inspiration and I learned allot of new information that I could use in my training. I COULD LOSE WEIGHT DURING TRAINING. I WOULD NOT HURT MYSELF IF I INCLUDED SOME RUNNING WITH MY WALKING. And he gave me some insight on how to do prepare for the Goofy Challenge in January.

It was a great time spent with someone I have looked up to for awhile now. The training is going well though. Steady , if not exciting. Now I plan to make it exciting too. I am working on a new training schedule for the coming weeks. I have not lost any weight during this period, and I have walked an average of 20-30 miles per week. The grand total of miles done is 579.34. I hope to be in contact soon again. The picture of the sunrise was take before the Fireman's Challenge 5K in Hollywood last weekend. It reminded me that all things can and sometime do start all over again.

Peace.