Bridges in Harrisburg

Harrisburg, PA

Halloween in Hell, Mich

Catch up

After a nasty cold, I ran4 miles 10-23,4 miles 10-24 on trail,5 miles 10-28 with club in dark and 5 deer ran in front of me.
10-31 I had to do the Run Thru Hell 10k to raise money to buy a wheelchair accessible van for Delores Hensley. The best costume was a guy in just a bathing suit and 6 medals - Michael Phelps, on a cold day.
11-6 I ran 3 miles on the trail.
Sunday, 11-7 I drove David and Holly to Independence Oaks for the Cardboard Classic. We finished 5/5 in team score on cold clear day.
Sat., 11-16 I drove to Harrisburg, PA to meet the Cardiac Athletes. We donated a defibulator to the local fire Dept. and Sunday I ran 5 miles with Don from Minn. who I've coached.We were joined by Jackie Brown from Washinton, Mich - lives 5 miles away and we see her at races and the park. Always behave, you don't know who you will run into.
I've taken a rest period since.

Catch up

I took a day off after the Crim. Monday dropped vehicle off downtown and ran home. Legs tired.
Thursday I ran 4 miles on the trail, still tired.
Sat. I ran 9 miles with Marv on the Brooksie course.
Sunday 9/5 was the Jerry Cameron Memorial Golf outing. No running for a week - saore shoulder.9/12 I ran 6 miles at Stoney.
9/19 9 miles with Marv and Cathy on Brooksie course.
9/23 5 miles easy with club on Paint Creek Trail. Passed them all at light at Tienken. they hate that.
9/26 Ran 10 miles on Brooksie course.
9/30 6 miles on Brewster.
10/3 Ran Brooksie Way 1/2 marathon. 41 degrees at start, very hilly. Walked big hills, foot numb 2 miles, back tightened last 5k. Stretched, and finished with a sprint. Doubt I'll want to do that race again. Saw Dianne and Pete. Got a cold after.

Crim

I went up to Flint Friday to sign up for the 10 mile race. had a blowout on the xway and changed tire. Stripped lug - broke off. Crowded expo. Got deal for new shoes from Saucony rep.
Got up early and drove to favorite parking spot. Record crowd of over 10,000 for 10 mile race. Kenyans there as well as US men championship. Lined up, National anthem sung and off. Saw women from YPOM and ran well.@1:46. Hills trashed my legs.
After race, picked up pizza and pop and sat down at a table across from Jim! Watched DJ start "Born in the USA" and hand out US flags - lots of flags waving during song and no Tea Party in sight. Really cool!
Sun, 64 to 80.

Brewster

Ran 6 miles up and down Brewster for the hills. Crim expo today. 10 mile Crim tomorrow. 56 to 64, sunny.

Paint Creek Trail

Ran 12 miles on trail. Started with Jim, Cathy, and Marv. Marv was limping and leaning to the right. I said if you lean to the right anymore, you'll start liking Sarah Palin! They turned at Dutton, and I ran 10 with Jim, and 2 by myself.

Rest period

The last 2 weeks have been a rest period. Last week we vacationed in Wisconsin and I ran 2 six mile runs with Jerry in the dark, hot and humid. Sat. night we ran 10 miles, hot and humid in the dark. Took this week off and ran 4 miles on the trail in light rain today. Ankle was sore all week so the break was welcome. 12 weeks to Harrisburg.

Paint Creek Trail

Ran 9 miles with Jim on trail - 60's and humid. Wanted 8 but missed turnaround.

Paint Creek Trail

Ran 6 miles today. Foot was sore from 3 races so I rested, fine today. Ran last 2 1/2 with Russian woman - young and blonde. She tried to get secrets from me but all I would talk about was converting her to a heel striker!

MSO 10k

Ran 1:09 on hot sunny day at OU for Bronze. Asked OU xc coach if I could be on team. He said yes. Jerry says I'm on a pro team so I am disqualified!
Good first half in 1:03. Hilly course.

Paint Creek Trail

Ran @6 miles up the trail and over to Bear Creek park and back. 80 degrees and cloudy.

MSO

I ran an easy 4 miles Wed. in the heat to acclimate for Friday at 5 pm, the MSO track meet. It was 88 degrees and sun, when I started the 1500. Ran 8:37, for Bronze. Caught my breath and ran 800. I am now qualified for nationals next year! 10k Wed. morn.

Down Brewster

Ran 4 miles in 80 degrees and sun.

We have talked about going up to Frankenmuth early and seeing the fireworks the night before and finally did it. We met my son's and daughter's families for dinner Friday night in Frankenmuth at Zenders, watched the fireworks, got to the hotel just before midnight, and got up early for the 10k. Jerry and I decided to run the 1ok with Sean, because he was not training and couldn't do the 20k. We were glad we did. It was cool at the start, but warmed up fast. As we left we could see the 20k runners come in and they looked frazzled.
Sean ran with me and I kept a slow steady pace. The course was hilly. A policeman held up traffic and there was a long line of cars we were passing when a disgruntled old lady pulled out and was passing the line. Then a young woman tried the same and hit the vehicle in front of her and kept hitting it.Bizarre!
We picked up the pace in the last mile and as I was coming down the last hill, the Hanson runners were walking up. I had my Hanson singlet on and they yelled "Go Hanson!" And, Brian Sell? At the bottom of the hill, Keith Hanson high fived me!! Pretty cool for an old guy!
The announcer said Sean's name as we crossed the finish line and Jerry was 5th in age group, 90 seconds from third place and a stein.

Club

Joined YPOM last week and ran with them Th. night and took Dianne to Pub for dinner with club.

Weekend

Lost power overnight Friday so ran late Sat. in high heat and humidity. Cut shart to 4 miles.
Sunday planned 12 miles. Forgot watch, ran 50 yards and stopped to talk. After a mile found woman who lost the bolt on her derailer. Couldn't find it. Offered to get vehicle and drive her home but she declined and walked 4 miles home. Got passed by rollerblader in straw hat. Caught her after 5 miles walking and bloodied. Ran ahead to boatlauch and got out first aid kit. Phone rang, youngest and family at my house, come home. Patched up skater and went home to see grandson.

Paint Creek Trail

Ran 10 miles on the trail in 60's and breeze. Perfect weather. Muscle spasm in back.

Paint Creek Trail

Met Jim and his baby in the baby jogger at the duck pond. Talked to 3 runners from local club and got to the trail where lots of the club were waiting for others to finish. had to hug one woman, and found out it's not fun to hug a sweaty runner. Memories of Delores Hensley.
Ran over 5 miles and quit. Sun and 84!

Rest of week

Ran 2 1/2 miles home after dropping off the Rodeo on Tues. and 6 miles Sat. on the trail - hot.

Paint Creek Trail

Ran 8 miles Sunday on the trail. Started in 62 degrees and light rain and finished in sun. Talked to guy with same nerve damage to right calf from blown disc in back.

Stoney Creek

Ran 8 miles with Marv in buildup to 20k July 3. Got hot by the end.

Paint Creek Trail

Ran 6 miles with Marv in 60's and sun. The wild flowers were out and the perfume was wonderful. This is the kind of morning I dream about all winter.

Paint Creek Trail

Ran 6 miles on the trail in 60's and sun. This is what I have been waiting for - my kind of weather. Ran first mile with Marv and Cathy.

From downtown Rochester

Dropped off the Roreo and walked to the Post office and library, then ran to the bank and then home. 3 miles, 60 degrees.

Race

I haven't been training regulary because I have been buried in work - a good thing. I went to Lake Orion this morning to race and pass out flyers for the Senior Olympics 5k run in July. The race directer, Mary died suddenly and the race was renamed the Mary Boes Memorial 5k in her honor.
I ran with Jim and scored first in my age group! That doesn't happen often. There were lots of narly old men, but they were all over 65. Got a great coffee cup and I've been smilin' all day.
10:55 pace in 51 plus degrees and sun and breeze. Talked to old running friends Donna Olson, Charlie Larnard and more.

Paint Creek Trail

Ran 6 miles on a cool, sunny morning in 54 degrees.

Up and Down Brewster

Ran 6 miles with Marv. 30's and sun. Dressed for winter. Cold!

Paint Creek Trail

I ran 3 miles Saturday after work, and 8 on Sunday on the trail - 60's and cloudy. Talked breifly with Pam. Getting ready for Dexter/Ann Arbor in a month.

Paint Creek Trail

Ran 7 miles this morning - 51 and rain. 2 miles with Cathy and 3 1/2 with Marv. Wore Wings rainsuit - 2 trout fishermen liked my outfit.

Paint Creek Trail

Ran 6 miles with Jim in low 40's and cloudy. Saw Cathy and Marv.

Paint Creek Trail

Did a run/walk on the trail this morning after not running for 2 1/2 weeks. Talked to Keith Hanson and told him how when I bought the team singlet the guy said, " See you at practice tomorrow morning!" He laughed. Then I told him how my friends think I should run with the team. He really laughed!
6 miles in 47+ degrees.

Paint Creek Trail

Ran 6 miles on the trail in 64 degrees and sun. Mike, the middleaged guy I talked to yesterday, passed me and said I was his new hero!

Paint Creek Trail

Ran 6 miles in mid 60's and sun. Trail is dry. What a beautiful day. Younger man I talked to thought I looked early 50's. Told him running is the foutain of youth. Foot ok.

Stoney Creek

Ran 6 miles at the park in my Red Wing outfit. Got funny looks. 45 and rain. No ice fishermen. Foot got numb after 5 miles.

Stoney Creek

Ran 6 miles alone in 41 degrees and sun. Stopped a couple times for numb foot but a little better. Will be fine by spring. Warming up, hope for more running this week.

Stoney Creek

I ran 6 1/2 miles at the park. Disco ran 8, but my foot kept going numb so he went without me. Talked to 2 women who were planning on running a marathon in Santiago, Chile in May. I told them it won't happen due to the massive eathquake there yesterday.

Stoney Creek

I ran 8 miles with Disco this morning without having to stop. I put a bandage on the inside of my foot to prevent rubbing and turning numb. Weather was in the 30's and pleasant. We ran on the bike path to the entrance to the park and back to finish the loop around the lake. If I run alone, I won't put a bandage on so a callous forms.

Stoney Creek

I ran 6 miles at the park in upper 20's and sun. Foot still soft and gets numb from rubbing. Will get better in a couple weeks when callous forms from running more.

Stoney Creek

Ran 6 miles with Disco. 28 degrees and fluries - a nice run.

Bumper Run

In the first race of the season, I went to Stoney Creek for a 6:15 start. Temps in 20"s and windy, I had a headlite for night running. I ran hard and stopped a couple times for a numb foot. I finished 24/24, but enjoyed the run. 15th edition, and the race director is planning a big deal for the 20th. Bike path was plowed with areas snow covered.

Stoney Creek

Ran 6 miles at the park this morning. 21 degrees with a stiff wind. 3 layers on my legs and 4 on top. Used a scarve to cover my nose running into the wind. When the wind was at my back and the sun in my face, I was warm. Felt good. Race Wed. night.

Rest Period

I have started a 2 week rest period, not that I need the rest, but my schedule starts serious training in 2 weeks, so I back off. I use an 84 day training period with 2 weeks off before the next period. I'm keying on the Harrisburg, Pa. marathon in November, so I have 3 training periods to get ready. Besides, the weather stinks!

Stoney Creek

Ran 6 miles by myself at the park.30 degrees and cloudy. The road and bike path are clear, so lots of bikes out and one rollerblader. I felt warm compared to all the ice fishermen.

Coaching

I recieved help for my computer from a 30 year old man in India who had a mild heart attack, and I encouraged him to take up running and join the Cardiac Forum. I've sent him a beginning running schedule and now I'm coaching someone in India! Cool.

Rochester

I met Disco at the duck pond and we ran 4 miles easy in the park and surrounding neighborhood. 27 degrees and a little ice.

2010

I'm planning to run 6 1/2 marathon distances this year with marathon training. If I'm in marathon shape, I should have good 1/2 marathons. I hope to meet the good people on the Cardiac Athletes forum in November at the Harrisburg, PA Marathon. I'll probably do the relay, but you never know, I might pull a Brett Farve and run the full. The weather is typical January in Mich. and I'll use the treadmill this week. There is a race in Flushing Sat. and the forecast looks good so I'll think about it.

Home

After a 4+ inch snowfall Thursday night, I cleared 3 driveways and 2 roofs, and ran 20 minutes on the treadmill. I used the Nordic Trac ski machine, and lifted weights. Total time - 30 minutes. It's Sat. morning and 13 degrees out, so I'll wait until the afternoon and decide to go to the park or train at home. I watch a replay of the Boston Marathon while I'm on the treadmill, so I'm running with the Kenyans!

2009

I finished with 743 miles, a little light. Though I was in good shape and lost 19 pounds, I was in better shape last year. Looking for a better year in 2010.

Pettit Center

We drove to Jerry's house New Years Eve to see all the Wisconsin family for Christmas. Sat. morning dawned at 0 degrees and I wasn't running outside in that so Jerry and I drove to the Pettit Center, an olympic speedskating facility with a track around the rink. We ran on a rubber track on concrete that was so hard I concentrated on running soft for an hour.