Ouch!!!

Somehow during my run this morning I strained my Achilles tendon.  I don't know how I did it or what I did but it feels horrible.  I will ice it down after I get back from work tonight and then throw some Icy Hot on it tomorrow morning before I head out the door.  I will take it easy the next couple of days and probably do some walking if it feels awkward.  The big thing is I need to stay active through this because I don't have time to slack off.  Maybe if it sticks around, I will hit the weights a little more until this is resolved.  Either way I will get my exercise in.  I got in 5.19 miles.  BE SMART!!

STATS FOR JANUARY:
Weight-  264.6 lbs (274.4)
Miles-  69.25 miles

*ONLY 72 MORE DAYS UNTIL MY PT TEST MONTH*

Out and About...

Well another day closer to coming home and I get more excited about everyday that passes.  I will be sad to leave Okinawa but I will be more that happy to be home again, even if it's just for a little while.  But I need to focus on the present and get everything taken care of here so I can leave and that means PT.  I got in another 5.18 miles this morning.  It was weird because I ran the exact same distance at the exact same pace and time.  That's spooky stuff.  I thought my Nike+ just doubled a run but the dates are different so it is what it is.  Glad I got out the door and ran this morning.  I got to hit that century mark before the end of the month and hit my goal of 260 lbs by February 1st.  Onward and Upward!!

STATS FOR JANUARY:
Weight- 266 lbs.  (274.4)
Mileage-  64.05 miles  (Apparently Nike+ didn't update my mileage from yesterday).

*ONLY 73 MORE DAYS UNTIL MY PT TEST MONTH*

On the Road Again...

I got up and was heading out the door to head over to the gym to get in my early morning run when it hit me...  It was a very nice morning outside.  It wasn't cold at all and it was actually kinda warm.  So I put back my keys and hit the road.  I am glad that I did because it was a pretty decent run this morning.  I guess I will check the weather so to speak before I decide where I will be putting in my miles from here on out.  If it's cold then to the gym I go, but if it's anywhere close to what it was this morning I will keep to the streets.  I got in 5.18 miles this morning and my weight is back up to 269.8 lbs this morning.  Man these weekends are killing me!  Next week I start FIP again since I will have my replacement with me until I leave.  That will free me up to hit FIP 5 days a week.  Thought for today:  LOOK FORWARD, NOT BACK...

STATS FOR JANUARY:
Weight- 269.8 lbs (274.4)
Mileage-  58.87 miles

*ONLY 74 MORE DAYS UNTIL MY PT TEST MONTH*

The Week is Over...

Well my running week finally came to a close and I am pretty proud that I got in all 6 runs this week.  That is a rarity anymore.  But everything came together or should I say that I didn't let my laziness get the better of me this week and I produced a pretty good week.  I'm happy that it is a 3 day weekend and we get a little extra time together as a family.  June is coming really fast and I don't want to think about it just yet.  So all the time I get with my family is a bonus.  I got in 5.8 miles on the treadmill tonight.  I really think that spending some time on the treadmill will make me faster.  Plus I sweat a ton more when running indoors so hopefully it will help me drop more weight.  Well I'm off to relax for the rest of the night and enjoy my day off from running tomorrow.  Until next week...

STATS FOR JANUARY:
Weight-  266 lbs  (274.4)
Mileage-  53.68 miles

Weekly Stats for 09 Jan - 14 Jan:
Weight loss- 4.2 lbs
Mileage-  32.55 miles

*ONLY 77 MORE DAYS UNTIL MY PT TEST MONTH*

Back to the Treadmill....

I have come to the decision that I'm going to run indoors for a little while.  I don't think that I will ever conquer this cough if I keep running in the cold air every morning.  So with that said I will head over to the gym probably through the beginning of March.  At least that is the plan as of right now.  I think that I push myself harder on the treadmill anyways.  I have always thought that.  It is easier for me to do speed work on the treadmill and keep track of what I am doing more so than gauging my pace out on the road.  I need to pick up my speed anyways and this will be a good way to do that.  Plus there is nobody at the gym at 4AM so that is a bonus.  I also love the Life Fitness treadmills at the gym.  I got in 5.73 miles this morning.  One more day of running to go this week.  Good times!!

STATS FOR JANUARY:

Weight-  267.8 lbs (274.4)  I ate Heather's enchilada's last night and I can control myself with those baddies.
Mileage-  47.87 miles

*ONLY 78 MORE DAYS UNTIL MY PT TEST MONTH*

The Exercise is finally over...

Well I'm happy to say that the exercise is finally over and things should get back to normal for the most part.  I need to get hopping on my out processing checklist.  I have to head over and get my re-enlistment paperwork taken care of.  That is priority number one today.  Well that and sign up for a class.  I got in 5.22 miles this morning and it was pretty chilly outside.  I get funny looks because I still only run in a t-shirt and shorts while everyone else I see out running is bundled up like it was a blizzard.  I start out a little chilly but since my first mile is pretty much all up hill I am sweating pretty good by the time I end that first mile.  Good thing it will start to warm up again in February.  I might have to rethink things when I get to Korea and it's actually cold outside.  It might be a lot of treadmill running because I don't like running in layers.  I finally broke into the 70's on the count down until my PT test month.  Man I hate the USAF PT Test!!!  Until next time...

STATS FOR JANUARY:

Weight- 265.6 lbs  (274.4)
Mileage-  42.13 miles

*ONLY 79 MORE DAYS UNTIL MY PT TEST MONTH*

Happy Birthday Billy!!

Well today it's my OLDer Brother's birthday.  He is 43 years young and like always I am sure he is working himself to death.  Who knows maybe next year I can be home for his birthday.  Well Bill, where ever you are, Happy Birthday and I hope it's a good one.

I was kinda tired this morning when I woke up to get my run in.  I felt sluggish heading out into the night and that carried over into my run.  It really felt like I was running through mud.  I guess working 12-13 hour shifts and then running takes its toll but I will solider through it and get through the week.  I got in 5.29 miles this morning.  It looks like the exercise will go until Thursday now.  Man I hate these things and the way Kadena always prolongs the agony.  Just one more exercise to go in March and it should be all over with until I leave in May.  Not too much longer and I'll be out of here...

STATS FOR JANUARY:

Weight-  267.6 lbs (274.4)
Mileage-  36.91 miles

*ONLY 80 MORE DAYS UNTIL MY PT TEST MONTH*