Running Totals for 19 Jun 09

Well today I made the mistake of running in my new pair of shoes which it was the first time I have ever wore them. They say they're 11.5 BUT they don't fit like my other two pairs of shoes. But I thought I need to break them in so a nice long run would speed up the process. Well I did a nice long run in those shoes and what did I get for my efforts...a nice big blister on my left big toe. So I officially dubbed those new shoes my weight lifting shoes. I will wear them when I go to lift and gradually break them in...I hope. So now I have to deal with a very sore blister for the next little while. That should be a very good time. Today I ran 6.5 miles, burned 1,259 calories, and I ran/ hobbled for 70 minutes. Plus while I was running I had a nasty case of heart burn so it was a pretty rough run. I guess not all runs are going to be spectacular, but I sure wish they were. I hope everyone is doing good and I love and miss you all. Until next time...

Running Totals for 18 Jun 09

There really isn't too much on my mind today, just another typical Bagram day has come and gone. I am really enjoying the mild weather we are having here. I prepared myself for the worst before I arrived here and I totally expected it to be the 100's by now but we are in the low to mid 80's every day and the nights are pretty cool. I just hope this trend continues into July and August. My run today wasn't too great but I guess they all can't be wonderful. I think I am developing a shin splint on my right leg, at least that's what I think it is. I think me switching up my speed has thrown my body off like I planned but it doesn't feel to good at the moment. I am running at a slightly uncomfortable level and I hope that my body will adapt and not go on strike and protest the change. Anyways, I ran 6.5 miles, burned 1,259 calories, and I ran for 69 minutes. I hope everyone is doing good. Until next time...

Running Totals for 17 Jun 09

Well I didn't get in any running yesterday because I was a little bit under the weather so i decided to take the day off. I think that for the rest of the week I will keep my runs to 65 minutes so I can give my body a little recuperation. I think during this week I will run at a little faster speed to change things up and maybe trick my body into dropping some more weight. I am really looking forward to the 28th of this month because that will officially be my half way mark and it will be all down hill from there. I also hope to have lost 30 lbs. by that point so I can focus on dropping the other 30 lbs. that I want to lose. Today I ran 6.36 miles, burned 1,229 calories, and I ran for 65 minutes. There is not a lot going on here which is a good thing. I am a big fan of monotony when it comes to this place, because of things are changing here that means something is wrong. I love and miss you all very much and I hope that things are going great for everyone.

On a more disappointing note, our beloved Donkey's (I refuse to call them Broncos until they start making some better choices) are yet again thinking of getting rid of another Pro Bowler, Brandon Marshall. He has requested a trade now. So not only did we lose our Pro Bowl QB, but now we will probably lose our best WR. It almost makes me not want to be a football fan anymore...almost! Did I mention I hate the new coach!! Until next time...

Weigh In Day & Running Totals for 15 Jun 09

Well no change in the weight this week. I am still happy with the progress that I have made so far since being here. My day off from running was a good one. I actually ran today without my Cho-pat knee brace or the IcyHot. So that was pretty good. Another week is under my belt and I am ready to get another week over with. Today I ran 8.1 miles, burned 1,553 calories, and I ran for 85 minutes. I planned on lifting weights today but I grabbed the wrong workout, so I will have to make it up tomorrow morning. I plan on lifting 3 times a week which shouldn't be that difficult. Well I hope everyone's weekend was good and I hope everyone has a great week. I love and miss you all. Until next time...

Running Totals for 13 Jun 09 & Weekly Totals

Well here we are at the end of another running week which I am always happy for because that means I have a day off from running coming up. I thought that after putting in 40 miles that I would limp into my day off BUT surprisingly I feel really good and so do my legs. Go Figure! Anyways, today I ran 8 miles, because I had to make up for the mile I lost out on yesterday because of the treadmill vultures, I burned 1,534 calories, and I ran for 85 minutes. My weekly totals are as follows: I ran 42.81 miles, burned 8,197 calories, and I ran for 8 hours and 20 minutes. I am just pleased that I broke 40 miles this week. Good luck Dad on your marathon this weekend. I love and miss you all. Until next time...

Running Totals for 12 Jun 09

Well another day has come and gone for me here at Bagram. My life for the next couple of months is like the movie Groundhogs Day. The same day just repeating itself until that magical day arrives (Aug 28th) and I leave this not so pleasant place. It's not that it is overly horrible here, it's not home and that is where I long to be. You can tell the military build up is in full swing here in Afghanistan, Army everywhere. Most of them just passing through to other locations I am sure worse than here at Bagram. For the most part life isn't horrible except for having to eat the same things over and over again at the chow hall. But then again things could be worse and I could be eating 2 M.R.E.'s a day. Anyways, today I only got in 6.1 miles because the treadmill vultures were out in full force this morning. As soon as my 65 minutes were up, there they were ready to pounce on "my" treadmill. I will still break 40 miles for this week but I wanted to get in 7 every day this week which won't happen now. Oh well, 6.1 is still pretty good...I guess. I burned 1159 calories, and I went for 65 minutes. Take care everyone, and I love and miss you all. Until next time...

Running Totals for 11 Jun 09

Well this will be a quick one because I am totally wasted from my run today. Let's just say it wasn't a great run but I gutted it out and stayed on track to hit 40 miles this week. I think the reason it was a crappy run is because I ate a ton of popcorn chicken about an hour and a half before I went and ran. I normally eat something light and now I remember why. I won't be making that mistake again anytime soon. I am proud to say that I kept everything down and didn't mess up their treadmill even though there were times during my run I wasn't sure I wouldn't throw up. So lesson learned.....the hard way! Today I ran 7 miles, burned 1,342 calories (hopefully all that popcorn chicken I ate), and I ran for 78 minutes. Well I am tired so good night everyone (even though it's morning time) and I love and miss you all. Until next time...