Out Of It

I was doing pretty well, but ever since the wedding I went to last week I really haven't done much of anything. Whether it's being too slammed at work, or just tied up with other whatnot, I've only been able to get a few miles in here and there, coupled with some volleyball. I'm headed to Virginia Beach for another wedding this weekend, so hopefully I can knock the rust of next week.

Loggins Gets Me Through

Just did 2.5 miles in 30 minutes.  Still pathetic but more distance and more time than I have done thus far since we started.  I wont pretend that I ran the whole way, but I am slowly getting better.  Still struggling with the shins, but hopefully the weight will start coming off sometime soon. 

Piggy-backing off of one of Burse's comments about popping on some Winwood when you really need to dig deep, what is your go-to song?  Personally, I have a pretty awesome if not gay one for you.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2GfY092aBQ

I defy you to watch this video and tell me Kenny Loggins is straight.  Then again, there is a fine line between 2000's gay and 1980's street tough.

2 Week Update

Well I am two weeks deep into "bringing the pain." I have been very sucessful with the "Couch to 5k" app on my phone. I have noticed my third workout(you do 3 a week) now has always been tolerable. So, I guess to sum it up, I am seeing improvement. I have also been to the gym twice in the last week for some upper body strength training and I am enjoying that. Glad to see everyone is doing well. I always reward myself with some cocktails at the end of the day. Robby, I am getting ready to try a batch of strawberry and basil infused vodka. Hopefully it will give the Cucumber a run for its money.

Runners

Fitness Apps?

Taking a quick poll: Do you guys use various apps (online/on your phone) to track your workouts/etc? If so what do you use? What do you like about it? What do you hate about it? Do you find it useful?

Race Sign Up: Super Spartan

The Super Spartan obstacle race provides an 8+ MILES / 20+ OBSTACLES battlefield of insane mud running with 15 or more obstacles to test your physical strength and mental resolve. This mud fest of a race will have many trials to push you to your limits that any man or woman with resolve can complete! This endurance race conists of mud runs, trails, and both mental and physical obstacles and challenges."

9:30 heat (second heat of the second day) for the Super Spartan on August 26th.

SM&SF Claims its first victim

I did 3 miles easy outside today and noticed I developed a blister on the ball of my foot the size of the gap in Tammy's teeth. Hopefully band-aids will keep the majority of it from rubbing more raw, but I might have to alter the training plan for the next couple days.