Badd's Journey

New music Monday

2012-01-23T14:08:00.000-06:00

Frank Turner - Wessex Boy (Official HD Video)

What a difference two years make

2012-01-09T23:43:00.000-06:00

Chip P.'s 2011 Training Summary | dailymile:

Distance (mi)

389

Per Week (mi)

Workouts

102

Lbs Burned

45
JAN
11
FEB
10
MAR
33
APR
41
MAY
125
JUN
22
JUL
26
AUG
23
SEP
8
OCT
14
NOV
32
DEC

Chip P.'s 2009 Training Summary | dailymile:

Distance (mi)

1231

Per Week (mi)

Workouts

223

Lbs Burned

91
JAN
49
FEB
122
MAR
121
APR
105
MAY
130
JUN
196
JUL
93
AUG
68
SEP
68
OCT
106
NOV
83
DEC

Music Monday - Better than I used to be

2012-01-02T13:18:00.001-06:00

Better Than I Used To Be

I know how to hold a grudge

I can send a bridge up in smoke

And I can't count the people I've let down, the hearts I've broke

You ain't gotta dig too deep

If you wanna find some dirt on me

I'm learning who you've been

Ain't who you've got to be

It's gonna be an uphill climb

Aww honey I won't lie

I ain't no angel

I still got a still few more dances with the devil

I’m cleanin up my act, little by little

I’m getting there

I can finally stand the man in the mirror I see

I ain’t as good as I’m gonna get

But I’m better than I used to be

I’ve pinned a lot of demons to the ground

I’ve got a few old habits left

There’s one or two I might need you to help me get

Standin in the rain so long has left me with a little rust

But put some faith in me

And someday you’ll see

There’s a diamond under all this dust

I ain't no angel

I still got a still few more dances with the devil

I’m cleanin up my act, little by little

I’m getting there

I can finally stand the man in the mirror I see

I ain’t as good as I’m gonna get

But I’m better than I used to be

I ain't no angel

I still got a still few more dances with the devil

But I’m cleanin up my act, little by little

I’m getting there

I can finally stand the man in the mirror I see

I ain’t as good as I’m gonna get

But I’m better than I used to be

932 Pictures

2012-01-01T09:37:00.000-06:00

I started to take daily pictures in Dec 2008. I missed a couple days, but it looks like the site is going down so I'm trying to save them before I lose them forever. You can click the menu "View Flick" to get the movie to play. You can see my head go from round to skinning to round again.

First run of the new year 2.5 miles

2012-01-01T09:32:00.002-06:00

I wanted to go 3 miles running the whole time, but the mind was willing, but the body wasn't able. At least I got up and did 2.5 miles. That makes 20 miles for the week. Most I have done in a long time. Going to try and keep it going.

What can you do in 30 days?

2011-12-31T19:29:00.000-06:00

Well that is what I'm going to find out. This not about how much I can do its track more of what I was able to accomplish or not do. (Like not eat any french fries)

Some things I'm shooting for:

How many workouts can I get in. Don't have to be great, but do something
Can I lose some weight
How many projects can I accomplish at work
How many times can I hang out with friends, family, meet new friends

Who know, but I'm going to try and track it in the next 30 days. Hello 2012.

My worst year of Running

2011-12-31T19:21:00.000-06:00

Man its been a tough year. Glad its over. This is the fewest miles I have ever run in one year since I starting running about 10 years ago. All I can say its over and I'm going to try and do better.

My Account: My Training | dailymile:

4
Dec '10
40
Jan '11
Feb '11
9
Mar '11
19
Apr '11
23
May '11
17
Jun '11
Jul '11
Aug '11
4
Sep '11
Oct '11
8
Nov '11
23
Dec '11

Distance

146.74 mi

Happy Halloween

2011-10-31T09:28:00.004-05:00

This is what I would look like if they found me hanging in my office :-)

Sucks getting old

2011-09-18T20:39:00.000-05:00

I tweaked my back again yesterday. I would like to say I was out running, lifting weights or even working in the yard, but no. I was turning to pick out what sweater I was going to wear and pop my back went. Every movement sucked the wind right out of me. It was spasming all day and night. So no walk on Saturday. Sunday I rested it and finally loosen up after my Vikings frick'n lost! I then went on and walked on the treadmill and did e-mail, work and some web browsing for 2 1/2 hours walking a total of 5 miles. I'm still a little sore, but I think it warmed up my back muscles.

Still sticking to it.

Ouch

2011-09-17T14:27:00.001-05:00

Screwed up my back again. Going to try and rest it while watching the Badgers and then try and walk on the treadmill since I missed my Friday workout. 

More live Lisse

2011-09-15T21:05:00.001-05:00

Tuesday run (4miles) and Thursday Fast walk little run (3miles, 45 mins)

2011-09-15T20:44:00.001-05:00

I forgot to post Tuesday Run. 4 miles 48:49 http://j.mp/nTLZvB. Yes I actually ran outside. I could really feel the difference in my knees running on the road after running on a treadmill. Nice to be outside, but my performance sucked.

Wednesday was a rest day and my legs needed it after my first run in a long while. It felt good to actually run outside. I can feel fall in the air. Nice after all the heat this summer. What wasn't nice was the way it felt. I used to run this route nearly everyday and I could do it in 35 minutes, now I was doing it in 48 minutes! Well at least I didn't stop. Today I knew I had to Stick to it, but I didn't feel like going to the club. I'm fighting more of a mental battle at the moment than a physical one. I did go to the club but I didn't feel like running so I did a fast walk (4.0) with a 3% incline. I wanted to hit 3 miles in the 45 mins so I had to run the last 1/2 mile. My legs feel better after doing it so I'm glad I did it. Need to figure out if I'm going to the club in the morning. I haven't been sleeping well so I might go at lunch to break up the day.

Not many miles or very fast, but still sticking to it.

Monday - Run, Walk, Run

2011-09-13T12:33:00.001-05:00

I got up a little later than I wanted but I did make it to the club. I walk for 15 mins on an incline, Ran or jogged at 5.5 for 15 mins, then walked for 15 min. I felt it in my legs at night, but 3 days in a row. I plan to go after work tonight and either do the same or I might try and run a little more. I also bought a new iPod Nano that I can swim with so I want to try that out as well. Don't know if I want to do both, but a easy swim with some tunes might be nice after the run. All depends if I have enough time after work and to get my son from Karate.

Sticking with it.

Sticking to it - Sunday (4.3 Miles 90 mins)

2011-09-11T14:41:00.000-05:00

I completed my second long walk on the treadmill in a row. Thank goodness for football. I watched the first half of the Ravens/Steelers game. The Vikings are second game today, but I have the Ravens as my defense on my Fantasy football team. I walked a little farther than yesterday. 4.3 miles in 90 minutes. The big trick will be getting up early tomorrow to workout at the club.

Stick to it that's all I can say.

I'm trying to motivate myself my adding my race bibs to tell myself I have been there before and I can be there again.
This is just my big races. I didn't even put up my smaller runs.

Sick of it

2011-09-10T16:41:00.001-05:00

I'm totally sick of the way I'm feeling lately. I have never been this big in my life. I have all the excuses in the world. I started a new business, I should focus on that, but when I was at Activision and Microsoft I was just as busy and I was still able to get my workouts in. Its just a matter of being lazy. I have the time, I am the boss for God sake, but I still find excuses to not run or bike. It's to hot to bike to work, or run after work. I need my sleep. I have to change that. I walked for a over an hour today while watching the Badger game. I'm going to try and walk tomorrow during the Viking game. Starting Monday I'm getting up early and going to try and run or walk/run. I have to do it. I'm tired of my clothes not fitting right. Getting tired walking just walking up stairs. That is bullshit. I ran half-marathons, I did an Olympic Triathlon. Now I'm a lump.

I also know I'm not going to be able to go back running 25-30 miles a week right away. I need to build back up, but the trick is I have to stick with it.

That is my new motto stick with. Not run a race, set a PR, just stick with it.

I don't want to workout

2011-08-11T17:25:00.001-05:00

I really don't want to workout, but I'm forcing myself to go even though I would rather take a nap. 

16 in July Avett Brothers

2011-07-30T17:45:00.002-05:00

What was it like for you
I can tell you in truth what it was like for me
To be sixteen in July, sixteen in July
License in my hand
Freedom on my mind
I was sixteen in July, sixteen in July
With summer to my left
And no one to my right
What did you want to hear on your radio
Even if it did not come in clear
You'd still be sixteen in July, sixteen in July
With license in your hand
and freedom on your mind
If you're sixteen in July, sixteen in July
With summer to your left
And no one to your right
For me it was shortcut road
The girl was new and the car was old
Were you in love like me?
Or at least as in love as you can be?
When you're sixteen in July, sixteen in July
With license in your hand
and freedom on your mind
I was sixteen in July, sixteen in July
With summer to my left, and no one to my right

Happy Father's Day - Proud Moment

2011-06-19T14:23:00.002-05:00

I must be doing something right. My middle son won the MN Father's Day Essay contest for the 10th grade. I'm so very proud of him and his writing. It was a very humbling experience as you can see by my expression in the photo.

Be Like Water

“Be like water,” my father says. “The water does not worry about the rock that crosses its path. It simply flows until it makes contact, where it slides over, under, or around it.” My father’s explanation continues as we sit in the small fishing boat, rocking back and forth lazily in the green waves. “Water simply flows where it wants and can be strong or weak, calm or rapid, still or rushing.” He speaks from experience. Many years ago he told me he had problems with stress; those feelings of anxiety and stress burn through your core, and consume you. Like father, like son they say. Well, my father and I are a lot alike in that way.

Those words my father has said have stuck with me, all through these long, stressful, high school years. Like demons these worries and doubts climb from the depths of your mind and creep up on you. Subtly, they take over your life and rob you of happiness. Only those who have fought with it time and time again have the strength to fight with you. My father is one of those people. Only now do I realize how much he has given to me, not just presents and gifts, but time and advice.

His advice and his caring have been the greatest gift, and he has shown me whenever we are together. He can use the waves of Lake Vieux Desert to explain relaxation, songs of Bob Marley and Dave Matthews Band to explain drive and motivation, and brutal triathlons to show perfectionism. Some dads give gifts, others advice, my dad gives all of that, and peace of mind.

Long time between post

2011-06-11T14:02:00.000-05:00

Little harder than I thought to juggle starting a new business, juggling family and exercising. Let's say exercising has lost out.

I tried to switch from Olympic distance to sprint to the Sprint Tri in July, but they neve got back to me. I was going to try and do the sprint, but that hope is fading. Only getting to work out a couple times a week doesn't give me the training I need.

Looks like I'm going to just try and keep the company going and squeeze in the workouts when I can for this season.

I have rode my bike a couple times to work. Need to keep doing that.

I guess its music Monday. I love the Guitar.

2011-04-25T22:08:00.001-05:00

Maybe its Chick's who can play guitars

An even better version

she even does the classic. Get some coffe it's 8 mins. OK, I guess he can play a mean guitar too. \nn/ Rock on.

And the Hits. A Lady Ga Ga version I can stomach.

She can even sing Like Chrissie Hynde

Introducing the Black Mamba!

2011-04-25T21:00:00.000-05:00

I watched MegaMind with the kids this weekend. I was thinking I need a new name for my bike as I commuted today. Black Mamba jumped into my head, also because I was in all black. Dont get it? Watch the movie. My Tri bike is called Marley, cause it smokes.

Iron & Wine - Love Vigilantes

2011-04-25T13:56:00.002-05:00

This was orginally done by New Order. Which was great, but as I mellowed I like this version better. Google it. 

Oh, I've just come from the land of the sun

From a war that must be won in the name of truth

With our soldiers so brave, your freedom we will save

With our rifles and grenades and some help from God

I want to see my family

My wife and child are waiting for me

I've got to go home

I've been so alone, you see

You just can't believe the joy I did receive

When I finally got my leave and I was going home

Oh, I flew through the sky and my convictions could not lie

For my country I would die and I will see it soon

And I want to see my family

My wife and child are waiting for me

I've got to go home

I've been so alone, you see

When I walked through the door my wife she laid upon the floor

And with tears her eyes did soar, I did not know why

Then I looked into her hand and I saw the telegram

Said that I was a brave, brave man but that I was dead

I want to see my family

My wife and child are waiting for me

Got to go home

I've been so alone, you see

I want to see my family

My wife and child are waiting for me

I've got to go home

I've been so alone, you see

Study: Video Games Make You Eat More

2011-04-19T21:49:00.000-05:00

Now I know my problem. Making game and playing them must be a double threat.

Study: Video Games Make You Eat More

Balanced as the Titanic after hitting the iceberg

2011-04-19T20:27:00.002-05:00

The problem with everything is balance. I run the last two days in a row and then I eat like shit. Tip! I can't seem to find that balance right now. I know it comes down to willpower and focus. I used to have that. I could just say I'm not going to eat that and it was more like a triple dog dare. Oh yeah fucking watch me. I did that with drinking. I just stopped. I was tempted, ridiculed and questioned. I just stopped. Pretty much to prove people I could do it. Went 14 months. Not really a problem. I started again, but still very casually. Now with food I do well at lunch and dinner I eat a little too much, but then at night I'm like the Cookie Monster. Num Num Num. Everything in sight. Then I feel like shit about it. I guess I know what a coke habit is like, except mine habit makes me fat and sleepy instead of staying up all night, skinny and afraid to come out of your room. Maybe I should start a coke habit. Problem I can't afford it. I could become that crazy boss with a coke habit. I probably will get a lot more work done. But know I'm off topic. I don't have a coke problem I have a balance problem. I need to balance my eating and my working out so they work together instead of working against each other. like everything in life its simple to say, simple to process, but hard to actually do.

So what are you going to do.

Thanks for asking. Hmmm what am I going to do? I'm going to seek balance, not demand it. It's like respect you can't demand it from someone you earn it. So instead of digging my heels in the ground and then crying when I slide back I'm going to seek for balance. That doesn't me I'm not going to try, or fight or push it just means its a journey and like anything in life the journey is the reward.

Just look look how well "Don't stop believing" is doing after all these years.

"Just a small town girl living in a lonely world..."

Did you just call yourself a girl

Oh shut up.

Two in a row - 3miles 34:15

2011-04-19T07:53:00.000-05:00

I woke Trev up at 5:30 and laid back down in bed. I had a rough night with nightmares and I just wanted to sleep some more. Inner demons told me I had to get up so I did. I stumbled along on the home treadmill that is really starting to suck and watched Conan from last night to help the time go by. I staying at 3 miles at an easy pace to not over do it. I pumped up the last mile to 7.0 and then 8.0. That nearly did me in. I was overheated and took a long time to cool down which was hard because I had to get the boys to school. The positive side is I did get my workout in and in early to work. I'm beat but at least I did something about it.

New Commuter bike

2011-04-18T12:28:00.000-05:00

I picked up my new sweet commuter bike on Sunday. My friend Matt did a great conversion of my Mtn bike to a commuter. I really wanted to ride it today, but since it in the 30's and supposed to snow I decided I better pass today. The rest of the week is not looking any better. With the price of gas and the size of my ass I hope this helps both areas.

I'm Mr. Mom this week since my Wife is out of town so I have to get he boys up and ready for school, so I have to be up at 5:45 am. I was able to get my run in this morning. Only 3 miles, but it was tough and slow. I can really say I lost my wind. All I can say is I'm working on it. I also asked a friend of mine to help coach me on the fitness side. I know I can't get this done by myself at this point.

Pissed

2011-04-11T00:28:00.000-05:00

That is how I feel at the moment. work wise everything is going very well. I'm happy with the team and the direction of the game.

Where I'm not happy with is in myself and personal body image. I have never been this big before. It's embarrassing for me. I have to find the right jeans that fit because they other ones are too tight and I'm uncomfortable all day. I get winded when I run up the stairs. This is bullshit for someone who has run the races I have run. I'm not saying I posted great times or anything but I was confident in the distances I could run. Now for the first time I'm worried I'm not going to be race ready. Secondly I have been eating a ton. I know I shouldn't but I can't stop myself. I feel like I'm hungry all the time. I do good during the day. I'm brining my lunch and not snacking, but when I get home I eat a big meal and than I snack. Usually late at night. I's like I can't stop myself. So all the good work I have done during the day is shot.

I keep telling myself this week its going to change, but I end up working late or pushing off my workouts.

Well things have got to change. I know nothing comes easy to I have to make a change in my patterns of bad behavior.

I did run twice this week. Just 2 3 mile runs. I will admit they were hard to do. My pace was bad, but at least I did get out there. One reason I'm pissed is I was out running today and some asshole on the golf course I run next starts chanting "Rocky, Rocky, Rocky. Go Rocky." I turned and waved at him and gave him a smile. I really wanted to pound his fucking Ducche bag face in. I know I'm not the slim trim runner and It was near the end of my run and I probably wasn't holding my form well, but this guy look like a total tool in his mismatched golf shorts and top. Look in a mirror before you start spouting your mouth off. I tried to shake it off and be the Zen warrior I want to be, but to be honest it hurt. I am going to use that anger to fuel me to keep going and to show golf D-bag what I'm really made of.

I should have passed on dinner or waited until I got to Vancouver to eat, but I had a burrito at the airport before I left. I know I'm going to want to eat when I get to arrive so its going to be a tough choice.

On the positive side I did pack my running gear. My goal is to get 3 runs in when I'm up here. The hotel has a treadmill. I have used it before. I want to get up early each day and start my day with a run.

I'm also going to try and put in some pushups and sit-ups. I want to be careful not to over do it and get sore and wimp out.

Goals for this week
- Run 3 times while on in Vancouver
- Run 1 more time when i get home
- Go for a bike ride on the weekend
- eat better

I hope to get home to a new commuter bike. I have my friend Matt turning my Mtn bike into a commuter with a rack and saddle bags. If I ride to work I could put 15 miles on each day. I really would like to make this a habit. What is also nice is the ride is the same as the Chaska Tri Course. I don't know if I'm going to do it this year but it will be good to practice on.

I need to get a Tri schedule in place so I'm running, swimming and biking.

Now that work is going well I need to make sure I get me right.

Hi

2011-04-08T17:19:00.000-05:00

Meet my new wingman

Fitz & the Tantrums

2011-04-05T20:28:00.002-05:00

What a great name

Moneygrabber

Fitz & the Tantrums

Pickin' Up The Pieces

Open in
SoundHound

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My new bike - Its only like $45K

2011-04-05T19:55:00.001-05:00

TriRig.com • The Ultra Light Tri Bike

Jump, Jump, Jump around...

2011-04-04T20:45:00.000-05:00

Ever feel this way?

2011-04-03T10:53:00.000-05:00

I'm officially saying I need to lose weight. That is the first step. It's pretty hard for me after running 10+ 1/2 marathons and several Triathlons to admit I let myself go. I'm at the heaviest I have ever been. I have a ton of excuses why, but I need to get back on track. I have signed up for my second Olympic Tri this summer so I better get focused on getting ready for it.

Big Easy

2011-04-03T10:48:00.002-05:00

Steve Kellogg & The Sixers

Good Tune

Oh girl
Girl you're real pretty
And a guy like me is getting pretty late
There's no mistakin'
The vows have been taken
But a girl like you should never have to wait

And I've been searching
Searching for a new doll
But nothing they could say could come from me
If you let me come back
I'll make you a promise
But a promise ain't no good if it won't keep

It goes around and around and around and around
The rocky man and the water sound
Turn it up and make it loud, big easy

The grass is much greener
The ring on the finger
You barley seemed to keep the cats away
But when you get older
The kittens get colder
And everybody hits themselves some days

It goes around and around and around and around
The rocky man and the water sound
Turn it up and make it loud, big easy

Then goes around and around and around and around
The rocky man and the water sound
Turn it up and make it loud, big easy

And the shadows in the light of day are never what you might suppose
Reality is a wrecking ball,
smashes everything you know yeah, yeah it goes

It goes around and around and around and around
The rocky man and the water sound
Turn it up and make it loud, big easy

Then goes around and around and around and around
The rocky man and the water sound
Turn it up and make it loud, big easy

Then goes around and around and around and around
The rocky man and the water sound
Turn it up and make it loud, big easy

round and round and round and round
The rocky man and the water sound
Turn it up and make it loud, big easy

Yeah around and around and around and around
The rocky man and the water sound
Turn it up and make it loud, big easy

Yeah around and around and around and around
The rocky man and the water sound
Turn it up and make it loud, big easy
Oh big easy

My Office

2011-03-29T23:53:00.000-05:00

Pappa Mac, Momma Mac and Baby Mac

27" iMac, 15" Mac Pro, iPad 2

The office is starting to Shape up.

2011-03-29T21:55:00.000-05:00

We just need the Deer Head above the fireplace. My office is to messy. I need to clean it up a little.

I finally ran outside yesterday

2011-03-25T12:48:00.001-05:00

3 miles 33 mins.

Rolling Stones -1981- Waiting On A Friend

2011-03-20T22:14:00.000-05:00

dave matthews live at radio city-- Some Devil (This helps)

2011-03-20T21:55:00.000-05:00

Music for a Friend - New music I'm listening to

2011-03-20T21:13:00.001-05:00

Iron & Wine
Bon Iver
Drive by Truckers
The Script
New Kid Rock - Born Free 
Band of Horses
Beach House
Bruno Mars
Florence and the Machine
Gaelic Storm
Ray LaMontagne
Adele
Mumford and Sons

No run Wednesday - So far

2011-03-16T09:52:00.002-05:00

Didn't run this morning. I was beat so I slept in. Its supposed to get up to 55 today so I'm going to try and see if I can run outside after work. We will see. These jeans aren't getting any looser and I need to get in race shape. I want the weather to get better so I can start riding my bike to work. 

Whiskey Face

2011-03-15T22:39:00.002-05:00

Whiskey Face

Booo

2011-02-27T23:57:00.000-06:00

Dear Chip Pedersen,

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For your information, there is no waiting/cancellation list, the transfer of race numbers is prohibited and unofficial participants are not allowed on the course.

Spots are still available in Grandma's Marathon!

Registration for Grandma's Marathon is still open.
To register for the marathon CLICK HERE

William A. Irvin 5K Registration

Registration for the 2011 William A. Irvin 5K on Friday, June 17 will begin at 12:01 a.m. (CDT) on Thursday, March 17. The race is limited to 1,700 participants and registrants will be taken on a first come, first serve basis.

Sincerely,

The Grandma's Marathon staff and board of directors

The Strike was on Big Bang Theory last night

2010-11-19T11:22:00.000-06:00

I want this shirt!

2010-10-28T14:44:00.000-05:00

P90X Day 9-Plyometrics

2010-10-19T09:26:00.000-05:00

Stayed up to late watching football to see if my FFL team would win not. Morning came a little too quick. I did make it up and then spent the next hour jumping around my basement doing Plyometrics. Feel the burn, baby. Ouchie.

P90X Day 8 - Chest and Back

2010-10-18T09:58:00.000-05:00

Wow what a difference a week makes. Last Monday I couldn't finish the last three exercises. After sticking to the plan I was able to do all the exercises today and also work on the heavy bag a little. Still sore and tired, but there is a reason for it because I'm working it. Been sleeping a little better too. Let's keep this train moving. I think I can, I think I can.

After the marathon

2010-10-17T11:08:00.000-05:00

This made me laugh. I saw this at the tents after Grandma's marathon.

End of the Week wrap up

2010-10-16T17:30:00.000-05:00

PX90 Day 4- Legs and Back
This workout felt pretty good. I was sore most of the week. My pull ups sucked, but was able to do most of the other exercises well. Felt good after I was done and Saturday morning.

PX90 Day 5-KempoX
This is my favorite workout. Lots of punching and kicking. Good sweat and nice cardio.

Sunday is stretch or off day. I might do the stretch or do a run. I made it week one. Yeah for me.

P90X Day 4-Yoga

2010-10-14T09:21:00.001-05:00

I suck at Yoga. I made it up in the morning to do my P90X. It was hard, I was tired from the previous 3 days. It's been mostly arms, legs and back work, but for some reason my legs have been killing me. I headed down into the the basement and loaded up my P90X workout and it was Yoga. Yuck, :->>>>> (That's me gagging) It didn't go well. I just couldn't get into it. I only did 30 minutes and then decided to have breakfast with my family. I know yoga is good for you, and probably really help me out, but not today.

P90X Day 3-Shoulders and Arms

2010-10-13T09:11:00.000-05:00

Hello and welcome to day 3. I was beat after the first two days. It was hard to get up, I was tired and sore. I slept 5 minutes longer and then got up to tackle the Shoulders and Arms workout. My arms were sore from Monday still and I didn't know how this was going to go, but after warming up the exercises helped. I felt better at the end of the workout than I did before. It got the old blood and body flowing. Feeling pretty good now, but ask me in a couple of hours. I can already feel my Triceps start to ache. Most importantly I did it.

Song of the Day- Dave Matthews Grace is Gone

2010-10-12T09:33:00.000-05:00

Heard this on the way in. Start the day good. Great song and lyrics. This was the live version at Benaroya hall benefit concert. 10.24.02 I found the video too. Close your eyes and enjoy.

Grace is Gone

Neon shines through smoky eyes tonight
It’s 2 am - I’m drunk again it’s heavy on my mind

I could never love again so much as I love you
Where you end where I begin is like a river going through
Take my eyes, take my heart cuz I need them no more
If never again they fall upon the one I so adore

Excuse me please one more drink
Could you make it strong cause I don’t need to think
She broke my heart my Grace is gone
One more drink and I’ll move on

One drink to remember, then another to forget
How could I ever dream to find sweet love like you again
One drink to remember, and another to forget

Excuse me please one more drink
Could you make it strong cause I don’t need to think
She broke my heart my Grace is gone
One more drink and I’ll move on
One more drink and I’ll be gone

You think of things impossible then the sun refused to shine
I woke with you beside me your cold hand lay in mine

Excuse me please one more drink
Could you make it strong cause I don’t need to think
She broke my heart my Grace is gone
One more drink and I’ll go

Excuse me please one more drink
Could you make it strong cause I don’t need to think
She broke my heart my Grace is gone
One more drink and I'll move on
One more drink and I’ll be gone
One more drink my Grace is gone
One more drink my Grace is gonetake

P90X Day 2-Plyometrics

2010-10-12T09:20:00.000-05:00

Yeah I made it two days in a row. Can he go 3??? It was tough because I stayed up to see Favre Loose! I bet he is regretting his decision on coming back. Plyometrics today. One of the tougher P90X workouts. I have a love hate relationship with it. I don't look forward to it, but once I get going, I get into it. It's a little a little more cardio and a lot of jump training. I would rather do that than pull ups. I'm sucking wind and sweating by the end of this workout. Sore, but happy I did it.

P90X Day 1- Chest and Back

2010-10-11T09:28:00.000-05:00

Well I did it. I got up early and started my P90X journey again today. I did it for 2 months last spring, but had to switch over to Tri training. I was in better shape this Spring so the first day wasn't so bad. I can't say the same this time around. Waking up wasn't to bad. I had laid out my stuff the night before so I was ready to go. I couldn't believe how fast it wiped me out. I had to pause it a couple of times. In the end I could do the last 3 exercises, but as they say. Do your best and forget the rest. Let's see how tomorrow goes. One day at a time.

Twin City 10 Mile 2010- Finish Video

2010-10-06T16:15:00.001-05:00

Here is the finish. I'm all in black left of the finish line and trying to do the Heisman pose. Didn't quite make it.

http://www.mtecresults.com/runner/videoResults?rid=12503&race=176

Twin City 10 Mile 2010

2010-10-04T11:03:00.000-05:00

Well this is what I call stumbling at the finish line. I stopped training two weeks ago. I have been eating like a pig. I pretty much rolled out of bed and just ran. I did have some new equipment since it was called 37 at the start of the race. I had a skull cap, and sleeves. I never ran with Sleeves before, but it was so cold at the start I actually ran in my warms up for the first 3 miles and then I only took off my jacket. The colors were gorgeous and that made the run a lot of fun. My pace was lacking, but I never stopped running. I need to still post my splits. I want to see where I take the big dip. I tried to do the Heisman pose at the finish line. I hope the picture comes out.

Finished and still smiling

The Pron Stash helped

Cycle Jersey Funny - I might buy this

2010-09-21T15:27:00.000-05:00

More Here

Music Monday

2010-09-20T11:12:00.002-05:00

Sunday Run, fastest 5 Mile since April

2010-09-19T18:07:00.001-05:00

I didn't expect this. Was having a frustrating football Sunday. The Vikings lost. My fantasy team was losing. I couldn't stand it anymore so I headed out for a run. Sat I ran the same route and did it in 52 minutes.Nothing great, but I was happy with my last mile pace.

Saturday
1 00:10:21
2 00:10:41
3 00:11:04
4 00:11:08
5 00:08:54

Sunday I tried to see if I could keep a faster pace through out the whole run. I was able to do that and also have my last mile my fastest mile of the run. I knocked 4 minutes off my time from Saturday and also placed my fastest 5 mile since April. Maybe just maybe a little Mojo is coming back.

Sunday
1 00:09:49 - Easy start
2 00:09:34 - Faster second mile???
3 00:09:41 - Not bad a couple hills on the third mile
4 00:10:08 - Mind drifted a little
5 00:08:57- Tired but only 3 secs off yesterdays last mile but four minutes off the total 5 mile run. I will take.

Ding Dong

2010-09-17T16:48:00.000-05:00

"I thought someone was talking about me and they were talking about their bike."

Quit or Move forward

2010-09-16T16:40:00.000-05:00

That phrase has been going through my head a lot lately as this race season draws near. It's not hard to say that this was my worse race year. Yes I did an Olympic distance Tri and a dualthon, but I know I didn't do my best. I could have trained harder, but a lot of the desire to train and do well is gone. That really doesn't help much on race day. It's always hard to train and push yourself, but in the past I could dig deep and find a way to get a run in. I was running with back, knee, feet issues and it didn't stop me, but now there is no drive and it certainly shows in my results and daily run, if I do one. So I come to the cross road do I quit or move forward? I know I quit I will return to a couch potato and balloon up like a blimp, but part of me doesn't care. Go forward, to what? There really isn't a race or a distance that gets me excited at this time. Running used to be a release, almost a celebration at times. A big FU to the world that I can do this and get out of my way if you don't believe me. Now I avoid it like the neighbor you don't care for. Duck inside before they see you or just smile and wave, but don't engage. I would really like to engage again, but when I think that the other side of my brain thinks whats the point, lets go get some donuts.

Maybe this is what I need to get my Mojo back

2010-09-14T15:03:00.002-05:00

Lunch Run 4 miles 44:49

2010-09-14T13:49:00.000-05:00

It was a great almost fall day so I decided to run outside at lunch. The run was nice and I had a great book to listen to, but boy was my pace slow. With one race left I think I have to except that this was not a good year and its not going to change. Going forward the goal is to just finish my last race, let my body heal a little and regroup my plans on what I really want to do next year. I don't think I had a good plan of what I wanted this year, and also I wasn't focused enough and lost a lot of desire to even run. This year wasn't fun as it had been in the past. I think I need to take some time to find that fun again.

Song of the Day

2010-09-13T16:28:00.000-05:00

Stephen Kellogg - Start The Day Early

I'm gonna start the day early

Maybe like a rocket on fire

Then I'm gonna write me a thousand songs

And I am never, ever, ever gonna tire

You bring the cup and I'll bring the moonshine

I wanna fill you up, babe won't you be mine?

I'm gonna knock em' all down

Maybe till I can't see straight

Then I'm gonna wake up at dawn

And I'm gonna feel great

You bring the cup and I'll bring the moonshine

I wanna fill you up, babe won't you be mine?

I'm gonna start the day early
Maybe like a baby at birth
I'm gonna give you a present
With brown eyes and beautiful words

You bring the cup and I'll bring the moonshine
I wanna fill you up, babe won't you be mine?

Treadmill Trot 8 miles 1:48

2010-09-12T14:17:00.000-05:00

It was gorgeous out but it's also opening weekend of football. My wife shook her head as she saw me on the treadmill. I wanted to get a long run in, but I knew I just wasn't ready so I decided to walk a mile and run a mile, and just repeat that. I know my pace sucked but it was a good workout and it helped a little get some of the Mojo back. Oh and I got to watch some football.

Minneapolis Half-Marathon finish

2010-09-08T15:36:00.001-05:00

Found a video of me finishing my second worst half-marathon. White shirt blue headband. Motivation to do better.

http://www.mtecresults.com/runner/videoResults?rid=4996&race=34

Superman finish!

2010-09-04T12:40:00.002-05:00

Having a little fun at the end of my First Duathon.

http://www.mtecresults.com/runner/videoResults?rid=2154&race=104#

Trevor crashed and burned, but he is ok.

2010-08-01T23:58:00.001-05:00

Well we had an interesting Sunday. Trevor went to ride bikes with his friend. Less than 30 mins later I get a call from his friends Mom telling me we should come and get him he had an accident. Long story short he went over his handlebars and tried to break his fall with his arms. Wrong move. He broke two broken bones in the right arm, one breaking through the surface. He broke one bone in his left arm. He also took 3 stitches in the chin. He had to have surgery to set them correctly. He will be in long casts for 2-3 weeks. Then hopefully short casts after that. The guy was a champ. He didn't cry or freak out. His friend remained calm too and got him home safely and had his mom call us. The Nurses and doctors were great with him too. He had tryouts of soccer this week. I don't think that is going to happen.

After Surgery

In the emergency room.

Update: Sept 13th: Trevor now has his casts off and is wearing removable splints. We hope he can start playing soccer starting the 14th.

27 days: 3-1-1-2

2010-08-01T13:04:00.000-05:00

Shot down in flames! I needed to run a 7 mile today. I wanted to get up early and beat the heat but that didn't work out. I start out a little after 10. The first 2 miles were fine. I had some clouds a little wind and some cover, but then the clouds cleared and the heat and humidity rained down on my old body. By mile 3 I was hurting. I had to walk. I walk mile 4 and then changed my route so I would be home by mile 5. I decided I would finish my last 2 miles on the treadmill. I headed into the basement that was much cooler but I couldn't get my legs to run. So I only could do a fast walk the final 2 miles. I did the distance but not the way I wanted to. Oh Well.

29 Days: Lunch Mini Lego Brick 3 bike, 2 mile run

2010-07-30T13:06:00.000-05:00

The plan called for a easy 2 mile run. Since I did so awful on my run in the Olympic Tri and with the dulathlon coming I decided I would do a mini brick. More like a micro brick hence the name lego. I biked 3 miles and then jumped on the treadmill and did my 2 mile run. Just trying to get the old legs used to the transition. Off tomorrow and then 7 miles on Sunday. I hope the weather will cooperate.

30 days until first Duathlon -5 mile Speed workout.

2010-07-29T13:32:00.000-05:00

Today called for a 5 mile speed workout. To avoid the heat I did it at the club on a treadmill. Also so I could monitor my speed. It wasn't to bad. Simple warm, up 2x 1600 at race speed with a 800 jog in between. Then a cool down. For some reason when I was finished I called I told the treadmill I hated it. Where did that come from? Poor machine didn't do anything to me. I'm really trying to stick to the plan for the TC 10 mile in Oct, and work in some bricks for the duathlon. Doing to try and do that this weekend.

6 and 3

2010-07-27T13:49:00.000-05:00

Sunday I was scheduled to run a 7 mile. It was super hot so I waited until later in the day. Also I was feeling super tired. I actually slept for 3 hours in the afternoon I have just felt beat lately. I finally dragged my butt up and head out. It was supposed to be an easy pace, so not a problem. I checked my Garmin and I was running about a 11:00 min mile. Luckily I got into my music and I would zone out for a while which helped the miles pass. I did have one problem. Suddenly I had to go to the bathroom. I knew there was a port-a-potty on my route at the 4 mile mark so I thought I would just hit that and continue on. As I got near where the potty used to be it was GONE! Oh-Oh. I quickly scanned around and they had finished the baseball fields that had been working on so I hoped they had one. I had to do a little trail running to get to it. I suddenly had an appreciation for trail runners. That's hard on the ankles. Well let just say I made it and it was a very new and clean potty. Reminder know your route. The heat was starting to get to me so I ran another 2 miles and called it at 6 miles and walked the last mile to get my 7.

Monday was and off day. Today was an easy 3 mile. I woke up feeling like crap. Don't know why. I almost called in sick, but I sucked it up and went in. Lunch came around and it was super hot again so I decided to run inside. The 3 mile went pretty quick and the legs didn't feel to bad. I need to keep up the training and also get some bike time in since I'm 32 days away from my first Duathlon.

Interview on GameSpot: BPS: The Hunt

2010-07-23T16:04:00.000-05:00

Major League Zombie

2010-07-23T14:02:00.000-05:00

Proudly wearing my son's first commercial T-shirt. Major league Zombie. The # 3 seller at http://teefury.com/ for June.

The comeback continues 3 runs this week

2010-07-23T13:59:00.000-05:00

I had a easy run scheduled for today. I also had the day off. I would have loved to sleep in, but I got up did an easy 3 miler around the subdivision. That makes 3 times this week. Can I keep it going. The big test will be Sunday when I have a 7 mile scheduled.

Olympic Tri Report

2010-07-21T19:39:00.002-05:00

I completed my first Olympic Triathlon this best weekend. My time was 3:39. Not really what I was shooting for. I thought I could do it around 3:00-3:15. What killed me was the run. It was nearly 30 minutes over my normal time. It was quite a learning experience. My training wasn’t as intense as I wanted it to be. I focused more on my swim and bike since those were the areas I wanted to improve since my run was always my strongest part. Here is the quick breakdown.
Swim
It was hot and humid and the water was warm. You couldn’t use wetsuits, but fast suit was still legal and I wanted to use mine for the first time so I wore it. At 7:44 am I was patted on the shoulder by the official and off I went.

Pro’s

I stayed calm in the water
My pace was faster than last years sprint and I went twice as far so that is a win for me.
I felt good coming out of the water

Con’s

I wore clear goggles so the first leg was right into the sun and hard to see where to go.
On the Second leg, I did a little zig zaging so that took up some time
The third leg I had a foot cramp so I it was all arms the final leg

Bike
I felt pretty good coming out of the water and made it to my bike and found out that the bike rack had fallen over. Mine and other’s items were scattered a little but not to bad. I changed into my bike gear and took off.
Pro’s

My pace was close to last year sprint, but I went 10 miles farther. Again another win.
I felt good on the bike, and didn’t have any bike issues. (I saw a lot of crashes and people with bike issues. The bike held together!
I felt good coming off the bike

Con’s

I swallowed a bug on mile 1, and coughed it up on mile 2.

Run
I was within my target times for the Swim and the Bike. I was feeling good. My nutrition and hydration was good. I made a quick transition and started the run. Then the wheels fell off. The legs were just not there and I couldn’t get them to move. I didn’t cramp up, or felt sick. Which was good. The legs just felt like lead and didn’t want to move.

Pro’s

I finished the race!
I only walked once for about 20 yards, but I knew I had to keep going or I wouldn’t start going again.
I did finish with a sprint

Con’s

My pace was awful. Last year I was 8:45 this time I was 13:00.
I was 25 minutes over my target time. That’s just terrible.

Final remarks and overall learning’s:

I was happy I did it and completed it.
Nutrition and Hydration was good. No cramps, side aches, or other issues.
I improved my swim and bike, so that training paid off
Biggest learning – I have to train in all areas equally or close to. I thought I could rely on my past running legs to get me through. It didn’t. Need to do more bricks.
I now know what its like to compete at that distance. The mystery is gone. I now have a better idea how to train for my next one.

I'm Back

2010-07-21T13:39:00.000-05:00

I had to take some time off from blogging. It was just to much with everything going on and getting ready for my first Olympic Tri. I will make a separate post on that adventure.

I took a week off after the Tri and decided I needed get back on the horse and start working out again. I have two more big races and a possible sprint Tri yet this year. I found a training plan and started it back up today after putting it off for two days. Also I'm not happy with my weight again. I last 25 lbs last year and end up putting 10 back on. I think going back to more cardio workouts and longer runs on a regular basis along with watching what I eat will help. I just had the two worst races of my career and I don't want to repeat that ever again and I'm tired of being a blob. hey race pictures don't lie.

The Triathlon Song

2010-06-01T14:41:00.002-05:00

Walking aroud Time Square

2010-04-07T19:19:00.000-05:00

It's gorgeous out and i'm

2010-04-04T14:33:00.001-05:00

I'm stuck in the car. I should be out running or biking.

110 days - Update

2010-03-22T14:08:00.001-05:00

I haven't had a lot of time to blog, but I have been getting my training in. I found a half Iron training plan that I'm trying to stay with. I'm only going an Olympic distance, but I would like to push myself to be in good shape for it. I'm already swimming more than last year and doing more than just distance swims.

Last weeks workouts
Monday 40 min run, 4 miles, 2000 yard swim workout
Tuesday - 60 min bike ride, 15 miles, 30 min run 3 miles
Wednesday - Speed swim workout 1000 yards
Thursday - 60 min run 6 miles 56 mins, 4 min cool down
Friday - Off
Saturday - Speed swim workout, 45 min bike 16 miles 75 avg cadence, 4 mile cool down
Sunday - 90 min bike ride 23 miles 65 avg cadence

I have a long swim workout tonight. I know I will feel better after I do it, just have to get in the water.

Traveling this week so I will have to find a way to get my workouts in on. I will be in Texas so I might have to swap a run for a swim.

New Music Monday

2010-03-22T13:55:00.000-05:00

A couple of new groups I found today using www.YouTube.com/Disco

Felice Brothers

Old Crow Medicine Show

Training is the opposite of Hoping

2010-03-11T18:36:00.001-06:00

Walking the streets of SF

2010-03-07T21:10:00.002-06:00

Had dinner at my regular Japanese resturant. Now walking the streets
of dowtown SF. It's such a trip for me. The homeless, the street
preformers, the fashion and just the shear number of people. Even
though I been traveling for many years now it's exciting still to take
it all in. I have come a long way from Rhinelander, but I'm still glad
part of my journey started there.

T- 130-127 days - Workout update

2010-03-05T17:14:00.000-06:00

The string continues I have now worked out 7 days in a row.

130 Days -Tuesday 1000 yard swim
I got in the pool again. Nothing great just happy to actually be in the water. I also was able to play with a new toy.

This is my Swim Lap Counter. I get lost and forget what lap I'm on. It's also nice because it keeps track of lap times, overall time and average laps. Yep another Geek tool to keep me in the water.

Here is an example of the breakdown:

100 yards	Splits
1	1:51:21
2	2:07:16
3	2:19:14
4	2:23:17
5	2:16:46
6	2:32:04
7	2:30:36
8	2:32:04
9	2:28:01
10	2:21:12
Overall Time	23:21:51

As I said not a great time, but I'm working on my stroke more and just doing distance swims. Going to start working on speed workouts later. The lap counter will also help with that.

129 Days -Wed 5K lunch run

As I mentioned I'm trying to keep my runs around 3 miles this week. Didn't have a lot of time on Wed so I scooted over to the gym at lunch and ran an easy 5K. Watched DiggNation on my Iphone.

128 Days Thursday- 4 Mile (39:00) Dreadmill (TM)
Had to wait for my Son to get done with Karate so I was able to get a run in at the club after work. Decided to do a 4 mile run. Felt pretty good and went pretty fast. I was watching DiggNation again on my iPhone and nearly lost it because they both were drunk and could hardly finish the show. Two funny things happend on this little workout. One I had to really go to the bathroom really bad at the half way point. I was dying and I didn't think I was going to make it but luckily things settled down and I stuck it out and made. Than I had the old fat guy at the club moment. I usually run in the back rows of treadmills against the wall out of the way. I was all by myself until about the end of my run and then 3 high school girls decide to run together right next to me. Great. First of all I stuck. I had an old running shirt on that had seen better days and kept it's funk even before I started. After 4 miles and extra cool down mile I was pretty ripe. I'm sure the girls next to me was dying and telling her friends this old guys stinks next to me. That was only the first step in my embarrassment. When I finished I went to get some surface wipes to wipe down the treadmill. When I returned to the treadmill I caught a look of myself in the mirror and my white running shirt was drenched in sweat and I looked like a bad contestant in a white T-shirt contest. Oh, what a great site. At least my nipples weren't bleeding. I wiped down the treadmill laughing to myself and headed out quickly. I guess I won't be wearing that shirt out anymore.

127 Days Friday - 10 Mile (41:12) Bike Trainer
It was hard, but I got up early, well not super early 6:00 am and was on the bike by 6:15. I did an easy 10 mile bike ride on the Trainer while watching Season 1 Episode 5 of Dexter. My cadence and bike speed were all over the place compared to my last workout. I really need to work on that.

I hope to get a run in on Saturday, maybe a swim. It depends on how my youngest son's basketball tournament goes.

Sunday I'm off to San Francisco for the Game Developers Conference. My plan is to get a run in on Sunday down by fisherman's wharf

131 days - 3 Mile Treadmill Run - 30:34

2010-03-01T13:33:00.002-06:00

Only had time for a quick 3 mile run at lunch. I jumped on the treadmill and set it 10:00 min miles. This is a little faster than my last couple treadmill runs and I felt it. I'm going to try and keep my runs shorter for this week and slowly build up. I have to go on the road again next week so I'm going to have to be really good at working to stay on track and eat right. Eating right has been really hard lately.

Week update 2-28-10 Major Fail

2010-02-28T14:58:00.000-06:00

It was another week of traveling. I set a goal of working out at least 3 times on the road. I failed I also eat very poorly. I'm not looking forward to the scale Monday morning.

Monday 4 miles 36:25
Got off the airplane and went straight to the hotel, within 15 minutes I was running around the hotel. It was 70 degrees and the sun felt great. I was able to get in 4 miles in before the sunset. I was almost hit by 2 cars coming out of parking garages that weren't paying attention. At this moment I thought the week was going to start off well.

Tuesday
I planned on getting up early and going for a run since I was getting picked up until 10:00, but I had no willpower and slept in.

Wednesday
I had presentations starting at 9:00 so I couldn't run in the morning and I planned to run at night. I didn't get back to the hotel until it was getting dark so I didn't feel safe running outside. They wanted to charge me for running in the workout center. I thought I would able to get a run in on Thursday so I skipped. I shouldn't have.

Thursday
I planned to run in the morning, but instead I had to pack because I knew I wasn't going to get back until late that night since I was having dinner with a friend and had to get up at 5:00 am to catch my flight.

Friday
Friday was all about traveling and my son came home from school so I didn't run and failed my challenge of running 3 times on the road.

Saturday 3 miles 36:00
Threw on the shoes and did a quick 3 mile run. I really have to get my training back on track.

Sunday 10 miles 38:50 15.4 mph
First time on the bike this year. I did long intervals. One mile on the small ring and then a mile on the large ring. I sweated like a pig. I was working hard to keep my cadence up. I was near 100 on the small, but under on the long ring. Cadence average 92.

Positive things:

Garmin - They Garmin 310x worked great and it really nice to view the data and maps after a workout and see my cadence, and distance when I'm on the bike.
My Xterra speedsuit showed up while I was gone. Looking at it's another motivation to lose some weight. Currently I'm not going to look good in it.
I finally signed up for the Lifetime Triathlon long course. I debated it for a long time, but finally decided to do the long course. Now I'm really scared.

Avett Brothers discovered this band a couple weeks and have been on heavy rotation on the iPhone

2010-02-26T10:55:00.012-06:00

Avett Brothers - Tin Man

 
you can't be like me
but be happy that you can't 
i see pain but I don't feel it 
I am like the old tin man
I'm as worn as a stone
I keep it steady as I can
I see pain but I don't feel it
I am like the old tin man
I miss it
I miss it (oh)
I miss that
feeling of feeling
I used to fill the sky around
with happiness and joy
I had news to give the wind
to keep my sails and heart employed
I felt people move around me
I felt loneliness and shame
back then everyday was different
now each moment is the same
I miss it
I miss it (oh)
I miss that feeling of feeling
I miss it
I miss it (oh)
I miss that feeling of feeling
the feeling of feeling
the wind upon my face
and caring what it brings this way
the feeling of feeling
these minutes pass away
and caring what I do with them
baby bring me life or something else
so it goes a man grows cold
some would say a man grows strong
they say life only grows short
I say the road only grows long
as long as there's a road
my feet will never touch the ground
if you won't give my heart back
I've no need to stick around
I miss it
I miss it (oh)
I miss that
feeling of feeling
the feeling of feeling
the feeling of feeling

This weeks Challenge

2010-02-21T10:49:00.001-06:00

I'm on the road again for my 3rd straight week. I'm challenging myself to run or workout at least 3 times Monday through Friday. That might not sound that tough, but when you are flying to two different cities and doing press interviews all day by the end of the day you are beat or tired in the morning. Because of that I'm putting myself out their for public humiliation of I don't meet this task. You have the right to ridicule me if I don't complete task.

Hockey Mom

2010-02-21T00:59:00.000-06:00

My Mom and I went to the Gopher Hockey game today. We had a great time catching up after being gone two weeks. We were watching the Ice skating cheerleaders and she said she did that at college who knew! Gophers won 7-4.

2010-02-14T16:50:00.001-06:00

Week 2 of on the road begins with a trp to Arkansas. Training has gone
to hell.

New Music Weekend

2010-02-07T11:03:00.000-06:00

Started looking for some new music as I lay in bed came up with a couple:

Three Days Grace - Life Starts Now (Interesting Title0
Vampire Weekend - Contra (like their first CD better)
Lady Antebellum - Need You Now (Yes, I like country)
Paramore (Like their first CD better, but need to listen to it more)
John Mayer (Kind of Douche in real life, but like his music. Listen to the song not the singer)

Frustration

2010-02-07T10:59:00.000-06:00

Started to get sick Wed, ended up working from home on Friday. Just laid in bed and did e-mail. This is really frustrating because I had my workout schedule starting to flow and now I get sick. Same thing happen to me last Feb. To make matters worse I'm on the road the next 3 weeks and its going to be a struggle to get my workouts in. I'm packing my workout bag just in case, but worried that if I'm worn down I'm not going to get any better. But then I think I need to battle through this and get my workouts in. Even though my races are far off they are starting to worry me more. I'm trying to live more in the now and tell myself you sick there is nothing you can do about it so don't worry about it. harder said than done. Hopefully laying low all weekend I will get ahead of the cold and I will be feeling better this week and get a couple workouts in and I will back on the road to recovery and better attitude toward my progress.

P90X - Polymetrics (Wed) Thur no go so far

2010-02-04T09:14:00.000-06:00

got up early and did Polymetrics on Wed. That was a big hard, but also kind of fun. I have a weird love hate with that workout. Woke up thursday feeling like crap. Don't know if its sinus or I'm getting a cold again. Other people in the office are feeling bad as well. I packed my Gym bag just in case I feel better later in the day or tonight.

P90x- Chest & Shoulders - Almost a puker

2010-02-02T09:20:00.000-06:00

I got up early to get my workout in. I pushed it a little hard this morning and almost puked. Took a 2 min break and finished out the workout. My arms are sore from swimming yesterday. I'm a tired boy and then it took me an hour and a half to get in because everyone was slipping all over the road. Saw a couple of bad crashes. Took me nearly 2 hours to get home plast night because of spin outs.

I swam! (1000 yards 26 mins)

2010-02-01T12:58:00.000-06:00

I stopped swimming after Tri season because I wanted to hit a 1000 miles. I started to get a mental block that I couldn't get back in the pool. I had all kinds of reasons. I'm doing P90x, I have time to get my swimming in, it's to cold. But then came today. I didn't even plan on swimming. The day started out bad. Couldn't get up to do P90x. (Going to do that tonight) Forgot my running shoes. Lucky I had a spare in the car. Got to the gym and my Garmin was dead. I had my suit, but I just didn't want to get in the water. Its cold and snowing outside and just was afraid of getting in the stupid pool. I went back to my Zen lesson. What is the best thing I can do right now. It was to swim so I put on the suit and jumped in the pool. Nothing great, but I'm happy I pushed myself to do it. Also the water felt good. I could feel the other exercises I was doing was helping my arm strength, but I still need to eat better.

Week Update

2010-01-31T22:08:00.000-06:00

I have been falling behind on my blogging, but that is ok. I had a pretty good week. I got up early 3 times this week and worked out. That is one more than last week. I take that as a win. Ice fishing put a dent in my weekend training, but I didn't eat to much junk and didn't drink so I hope that saved some calories. Let's see how this week goes.

Zen and the Art of Triathlon

2010-01-31T21:59:00.000-06:00

While driving back from my ice fishing trip today I listened to this Podcast. It was very interesting to me and I hope you find it interesting to. The link with launch iTunes if you have it. Listen to the 1/20/10 show entitled. "Zen Applied to Trialthon." You can also check out their site www.zentriathlon.com

Good Luck GB

2010-01-31T17:31:00.000-06:00

IMPORTANT NOTE FROM BRIAN

Fri at 8:45pm

To the friends and fans of GB Leighton:

I've hit another crossroad in my life. Twenty years of the bar business has finally taken its toll on me, so...

I've checked myself into a 28-day program at Hazelden. I have tried outpatient programs, but have found that when I'm in treatment during the day and in a bar that same night facing my demons, it doesn't work. So I have to remove myself from bars altogher; I have to find the old Brian again. If I'm honest with myself and with my fans, it's a huge first step. Ironically, when asked 15 years ago in a radio interview where I'd see myself in twenty years, I jokingly replied "Hazelden". Be careful what you wish for. Honestly, though, I need to be healthy again, physically and mentally.

I apologize to my fans and to all the bars that are going to have to take a rain check for the month of February. I didn't plan this in my life. But now is the time to deal with it. Please know that as scared as I am, I am also very excited about my future and the future of GB Leighton.

I hope you see better shows from me with more energy and excitement. There's a huge light at the end of this tunnel. I'm chasin' it and I'm gonna stand in it soon.

I can't thank you enough for all the support you've shown me in my life.

I'm gonna miss ya!

See you in a month,

Brian

Great band. I hope he takes care of himself and will be back on stage soon.

Work Biggest loser

2010-01-26T09:25:00.000-06:00

We had our first weigh in for works biggest loser. Not to happy with my weight. I really fell off he wagon during the holidays. Also with doing P90X and not running I haven't seen the weight lose I have had in the past. We will see how it goes.

Song of the Day

2010-01-25T13:50:00.003-06:00

Spaceman - Dave Matthews Band

Probably get it wrong much as I get it right
But I got it right woman when I caught your eye
I remember most about that night
Is I love the way you move baby
Yes I love the way you move baby

I like most liquor, but I don't like gin
Dont always like the skin I'm in
But when I get it wrong gotta start again
But I love the way you love me, baby
And I love the way you move
I love the way you move

(Chorus)
All the freaks are on parade
I wanna fill my belly, so I gotta get paid
Doesn't everybody deserve to have the good life?
But it don't always work out
Cry cry baby, if we must
Just remember, Oh remember
I love the way you love me, baby
And I love the way you move

I'm not all bad, but I'm a faithful sinner
I might get lost, but I'll be home for dinner
If God don't like me, he can send me to hell
But I love the way you love me, girl
I love the way you move

I pray to heaven to keep my place
But I looked in the mirror, saw the devil's face
And Id be a dog for a tail to chase
But I love the way you kiss me baby
I love the way you talk, baby
you move, I love the way you move but

(Chorus)
All the freaks are on parade
I wanna fill my belly, so I gotta get paid
Doesn't everybody deserve to have the good life?
But it don't always work out
Cry cry baby, if we must
But Just remember, just remember
I love the way you move me
Oh yea I love the way you love me, baby

(Jam)

Bad days come when the good day's gone
Working as hard as the day is long
And a working man works
when I get home
I love the way you talk baby
I love the way you talk baby

(Chorus)
All the freaks are on parade
I wanna fill my belly, so I gotta get paid
Doesn't everybody deserve to have a good life?
But it don't always work out
Cry cry baby, if we must
But, Oh remember, Oh remember
All the people are on parade
thought I saw a spaceman tryna get laid
Doesn't everybody deserve to have the good life?
And it don't always work out
Cry cry baby, if we must
Oh remember, Just remember

I love the way you love me baby.
I love the way you move.