2013 Was an amazing year, for me, So I am really looking forward to 2014!
In 2013, I ran my first marathon, fulfilling a goal that I had set in 1992 while raising over $2000 for Volunteers of America Chesapeake’s Homeless Services program. I completed the entire year with no new major injuries – a first since I returned to running several years ago!
That is just last year in review, you came to this page to find out who I am and learn about me. I am a runner, slowly approaching my 40th year, striving to enjoy life and have a good time while trying to convince the world (and my two kids) that I am a mostly responsible adult! I run alone, with my 11-year-old son Bryce, and sometimes with my 10-year-old daughter following on her bike. My family (there IS an incredible woman, I was lucky enough to marry that is in this family as well – though she doesn’t run.. Except for one Warrior Dash) and I moved to the DC Area (Maryland side) at the end of 2012, leaving the icy winters of Upstate NY behind us! We spend a lot of time exploring exciting and fun things in DC/Baltimore/Annapolis and doing way to many long drives back up to NY state to see the families!
I trained for my marathon on my own, using information I found on the internet (if its on the internet it MUST be true!) and from what seemed right to me. In 2014, I am going to be working with a personal trainer, and joining the Annapolis Striders to expand my abilities, knowledge, and number of runners I know! Its going to be a fun and exciting year!
Any comments, critiques or insights are ALWAYS welcome!
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No critique, just wanted to let you know I was nominating you for the Very Inspiring Blogger and Sunshine Awards.
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Jenny
Thanks for stopping by and liking one of my posts. Look forward to reading more about your running adventures in the future.
And thank you for visiting mine! I hope you are enjoying it!
Very cool “about!” You are a lucky man. Just a tad of advice from a 40-year runner, 13-time marathoner–if you were injured two times preparing for Marine Corpse Marathon, dial back on your training. Never every body is designed to handle 50-100 mile/weeks. Like the great running guru Geroge Sheehan always said, “We are all an experiment of one.” Good luck!
Jim – Thank you for stopping by!
I think my issue thus far, has been consistently doing too much too soon so my body couldn’t adapt. That tied in to having NO flexibility. I have great hope that by slowly increasing, while doing yoga after each run – I can solve both issues.
My injuries have almost all been related to muscles/tendons/ligaments simply being too tight. (Pulled Calf, Plantar Fasciitis, ligament pain)
I am a former runner, now cyclist. I know you have seen my blog. Please check out my post on why you shouldn’t run a marathon. I think there are more and better reasons not to do it than to do it. I am not putting down running, just running that far.
Best of luck in any event!
I have indeed, and enjoy reading! I agree that there are many reasons NOT to run a marathon. But there are many reasons to not sky-dive, climb Mount Everest, etc.. But sometimes – the fact something exists is a challenge!
The Marine Corps Marathon has been a goal for me since Junior year in highschool! I WILL run it at least once!
Fair enough. Best of luck.
Thanks for liking my post “Countdown to RAK half marathon”!
I had a quick look through some of your posts and have enjoyed what I’ve read so far – good luck for next year’s achievements, and lots and lots of running!
Hope to see you back on my blog on other running posts I do 🙂
Hi, had seen you have been following my running blog and found some time to check yours! I lived in the US 2001-2002 and went to Binghamton with some friends who had gone to university there! Hope you continue to enjoy my updates! Good luck with your races!
Having left Binghamton, I am amazed at the number of people who know about that town in upstate NY. Blows my mind!
I have been enjoying your blog, and plan on continuing to read!
Good Luck with your races as well!
Hi! I have enjoyed reading your blog and have nominated you for an award!
http://chasingtheblackwood.wordpress.com/2013/10/11/shine-on-award/
(It’ll be up in about 24 hours from this comment post)
Hey! i just stopped by your blog and had a few questions! I would love to chat.
Judy