Wisconsin

I spent Thanksgiving weekend in Wisconsin visiting kids and grandkids. Friday I took my daughter's dog for a run, but it was so cold my face was freezing so I cut it short - 1/2 mile. Sunday afternoon it warmed up to high 30's in the afternoon, and I ran 3 miles with Jerry on the Glacial - Drumlin Trail. Nice.

Update

For the month of August I fought a nasty head cold that settled in my chest, and spent September trying to clear my chest. Oct 3 Dianne had shoulder replacement and I was nurse into November.November 4th I was able to run 3 miles without stopping and walking for the first time this year. November 10th I drove to Hudson Mills Metro Park and ran a 5k without walking. Then I met some people from Michigan who are on the Cardiac Athletes Forum. They ran the 10k and we went to Dexter for lunch. I finished in the middle of the race. Several days later I ran on the Trolley trails with Bailey for 2 miles. First time on those trails. Hilly. My weight is down from winter and I need more training.

Stoney Creek Distance Classic 8-2

My club was invited to run by Stoney Creek Runners club. I got 3rd in age group and medal. 90 and xc course in 40 minutes.

Senior Olympics Track Meet

I ran 50 meters, 100, 200, 400, 800, and 1500. I was last in my heat in 5 races, 4th in 1500. Qualified for Nationals in Cleveland next year. There from 9:30 to 3 pm. Sunburnt and exhausted, got summer head cold.

running

July 3rd I met my son and daughter's families in Frankenmuth Michigan. After chicken dinner, we watched fireworks. July 4th morning, Sean, Jerry and I ran the 10k in Volkslaufe race, Jerry getting 3rd in age group. I wore Hansons team kit and had the team and Olympian Desi Davila cheering for me. Rested after race, and ran 3 times this week. Getting stronger.

Knee trouble

Last Saturday I ran 6 miles and stubbed my toe, hurting inside of knee. I took a week off, and ran 6 miles today on the trail. The knee is a tad stiff, but good to run. I attract young people when I run now. I counselled a young guy on becoming a heel striker, and ran for a while with a young woman. I invited both to join the YPOM club. Trying to bang myself into shape for 10k July 4th in Frankenmuth with Sean and Jerry.

Down Brewster

Did run/walk 3.75 miles, not in shape.

Mary Boes 5k

I laid out the course for the 5k race, and stayed at the turn around on the Clinton River Trail until done. Saw big snapping turtle. Back felt fine. Picked up trash on way back, except for a diaper! Then I went inside the OPC and got my credentials for Senior Olympics Triathalon on Sunday. I then figured out how to swim in the OPC pool with sign in, OPC card in locker, shower. I swam 75 meters, trouble with breathing. After swim I took a 3 mile bike and went home for lunch. Sunday, I attempted my first tri. I swam 100 meters in OU pool and was so tired I couldn't swim another 300 meters. First DQ in over 200 races. I received permission to run and bike on course and cheered for contestants and thanked the volunteers. Mini tri - 100 meter swim, 6 mile bike, and 2.3 mile run. Need to practice swim.

3 miles

3miles down Brewster. Back hurt.

Stoney

Sat. I biked 9 miles and ran 3 miles. Too hot for more than that. Sunday I went to the beach, but when I stood in the water my legs turned numb. So I ran 3 miles. Back better and running more, walking less.

Memorial Day

Training for Tri on June 10. Biked 9 miles. Back tight, so deep stretch. Run/walk 3 miles - too hot. Went home. Hit 95 on Monday. Wore brand new, with tags, Saucony skinsuit. Wife insisted I wear shorts over. Do pro Triathaletes have this problem!?

Thurs. 5-24

Ran 2 miles on Tienken just to relax. Mom's funeral Friday.

Saturday at Stoney Creek

Ran and walked 6 miles, then Biked 6 miles for a 2 hour workout. Temp in 60's, sun.

Thursday Evening Run

Ran with the club on the trail. Problem with running on the trail is I see lots of people I know and have to talk. Talked to Rick Shutterly, and walked last half mile with one of the women in the club. @3 1/2 miles.

Hometown Hustle 5k

Ran in Rochester, 40 minutes. Ran first 2 miles, run/walk last mile with Jim the bandit.3rd place age group.

Race

I ran a 5k put on by my club on Sat. May 5. Called Nacho Ordinary Race, it was a scavenger hunt in Downtown Rochester. We ran to 10 stores, got bling and returned to O'Connors. I was dressed as Zorro and got stopped repeatedly by people asking what I was doing? Also, I posed for pictures from people in cars. I was oldest, but beat lots of people!

Sunday on the Trail

I did a run/walk on Paint Creek trail Sunday for 4 miles. Saw lots of club members. Miss my dog.

Decmber 28, 2011

In the last run of the year, I ran 3 miles with Sean on Military Ridge Trail, in Wisconsin. Saw a couple deer track and some wild turkey tracks.