Happy Veteran's Day!!

Well since I have the day off for Veteran's Day, I slept in a little bit (7AM, I normally get up at 4AM) and then went for a run after everyone else was awake because Genavieve has to get up when I do.  She thinks she might miss something and I don't dare leave that little monster by herself while everyone else is sleeping.  So I got out the door around 0930.  The run was nice but it was windy and humid.  All in all it was a nice run.  I got in 5.19 miles.  One more day to go and that will be six runs for the week.  I haven't accomplished that for a while now.  Today is a day to reflect on my family members who have served our country.  Those closest to me who have served are my brother Bill and my Grandpa Ross.  I am grateful for their service and they truly inspired me to join the military.  I am grateful for the opportunity to serve our country.  Although I may not be the most patriotic person, I know what I am doing is making a difference for the security of our country.  Until next time...

Another rainy run...

The rain today during my morning run makes yesterday's rain look like a sprinkle.  It was raining SO hard during my run this morning which was awesome!!  I was completely soaked by the time I made it back to the house but way better than a hot and very humid run.  Four days down with two more "run" days to go.  I think on Sunday's I will go for a walk so I don't give my legs and hips a chance to forget everything I've done the previous week.  I think we will hit up the aquarium this weekend.  We haven't been up there for awhile.  I forgot to mention that we had a pretty big earthquake hit us the day before yesterday.  The epicenter was a 6.9 but we only got hit we a 3 or 4 magnitude.  But I was out in the yard at work in between all the R-11 refueling units when it happened and they were all dancing around me.  It was pretty amazing.  I didn't even feel it standing on the ground which was odd.  Just another day in Okinawa, Japan.  Anyways, I got in 5.32 miles this morning.  Onward and upward...

Running in the Rain...

Today's run was a pretty good one.  Well as far as could be expected running with sciatica.  As an added little bonus for my run this morning it was raining outside.  It wasn't a torrent just a nice light rain for the majority of my run which was very nice.  My sciatic nerve didn't bother me as bad during my run today.  I hope that it will start to subside once I get consistent with my runs and some weight comes off.  I would like to put in some medium runs (6-10 miles) starting at the beginning of the year.  Plus come the beginning of the year I want to start Fat Boy class again so there is no way I will fail my PT test right before I PCS.  Anyways, I got in 5.23 miles this morning and look to keep it going tomorrow.  Until next time...

Better...

Well today was a better day.  I was happy that I found my stride again and that it didn't feel like I was running for the first time again.  Now if I could get my sciatic nerve to quit hurting I might be able to get somewhere.  I guess that will come once the weight starts to come off AGAIN.  Now if I could figure out how to keep my diet under control I would be getting somewhere.  I got in another 5.28 miles in today.  Two days down and four to go.  Until next time...

New Week...

I'm looking to have a good fitness week this week.  I will focus on taking it one day at a time and doing something everyday.  My run today was tough.  When I walked out the door and started running it felt like I was running for the first time ever.  It just hurt and it felt awkward.  I did quite a bit of walking and running when I could but the positive thing I took away from a very forgettable run was I did it.  I got out there and I got it done.  Tomorrow morning will be the same thing.  I will step foot out that door and MAKE IT HAPPEN.  I got in 5.28 miles this morning and it was worth it.  Until next time...

A Day on the Treadmill...

I spaced posting yesterday because of it seems we were busy up until we went to bed.  The good thing for me is that it's still Friday back in the states so I shouldn't have to mess with the time and date on blogger.  I didn't get my run in in the morning on Friday.  My stomach was giving me fits so I held off until after work to get my run in.  It was very warm so I decided to head over to the gym and do my run on the treadmill.  For some reason I think that I push myself harder on the treadmill.  I got in 5.42 miles and I was pretty worn out after the run.  I had problems uploading my data to Nike + and that pisses me off.  I made a challenge on their website to track my progress of running 500 miles before we leave in May and I hate when I can't upload a 5 mile run.  Oh well, it's still the easiest way to track my runs....  when it's working!!!  Until next time...

Clean up the Diet...

Well I had an epiphany during my run this morning.  Eat good and have a good run.  Eat horrible and have a horrible run.  Bad choices for dinner last night lead to a very sub-par run this morning.  I felt on the verge of throwing up the whole time.  It comes down to making better meal choices.  I got in 5.37 miles this morning and I need to get better.  All the way around...