New Year's Eve

So the plan Monday night was to get the insoles ready and try them out as well as some of the new socks but I decided that doing 2 new products at the same time might not work because it was changing two variables instead of one so I wouldn't be able to tell which one was better...so I just tried the socks.

I liked the socks...but realistically all new socks feel great. I could tell they had extra cushion especially when walking on hard surfaces like tile floors or hardwood floors. I couldn't tell a huge difference when I went out for a jog but I went a short distance. I'm thinking that longer distances I would benefit for a more comfortable sock instead of the super light weight running socks I normally wear.

I'm still waiting for the 2009 local running calendar to come out so I can plan a course of action for 2009. I did see that there was a 5k/10k in late January that's indoors so I'll probably start running and training for that next week. That's all for now.

Keep on keepin' on.

It's Been a Bit

Like most running blogs my blogging has slowed down due to weather as well as lack of motivation. Since I'm not training for a specific run I don't have the motivation to run as much as I was with a specific goal...well thanks to the people at Yaktrax and their sister company Sof Sole I'll be doing some reviews of some of their products so that ought to get me out and going again.



Included in their lovely care package came 2 pair of insoles as well as 2 different kinds of socks and a set of Yaktrax! I plan on trying some of the insoles tonight. I'll keep you all posted.

Keep on keepin' on.

LB

She DID not like the hat...hope everyone has a great Holiday Season!

I'm the Mother Flippin' Rhymenocerous

It's so cold outside it's beyond cold. It's like cold cold. Single digits cold. Windchill below 0 cold. Trying to decide how many layers to wear tonight if I brave the great outdoors.

Funniest blog of the day...if not week. Check it out.

She's a Brick and I'm Drowning...

My running has been suspect lately because of a sore foot...I need a new pair of running shoes but I'm waiting to see if Santa Claus hooks me up before I buy a new pair. So when I have gone out to run I only run until I feel some discomfort and then back off. It has been getting better and last night I decided to give it another go...after 12 miles on the bike. It actually wasn't bad. I ran until I saw water or ice on the road and then walked around that until the pavement look dry again...no sense slipping and getting put on the DL.

Anyhow it was really good until I tried to move later that night...man my legs where dead. I have no idea how you people do it...

Keep on keepin' on.

First Real Snow?!

So we got our first real snow yesterday along with some sleet...this turned my normal 35-40 commute into 2 hours and 21 minutes of hell...although the carpool came within 2 or 3 words from completing the crossword puzzle.

Yeah.

It was that long of a trip.

Ice and snow covered roads meant no run or walking of the dog last night so instead I just hit the bike. I have a feeling there will be a lot more of that through the winter. Boo.

Keep on keepin' on.

Dog Tag

In addition to the normal run and ride I did 20 rounds of what I refer to as "Dog Tag" in which I tag the dog and then run like hell around the house waiting for LB to attack my pants as I run away...then repeat. I figure it's like intervals but with more laughter and tail wagging...from both of us. I have tried to document this several times. Below is probably the best attempt.

More info...

That last post would've made more sense if I posted a picture...



Anyone else think I look like a douchebag in this picture?

Survey says....yes

what they are saying about my running pics...

Dude... hilarious. A few notes:

a) bench the 1988 walkman style headgear >> see ipod earbuds.
b) bench the headband. No excuse.
c) bench the all-white snow ranger look >> see black/blue shirt.

Last nights 3 mile run was interrupted/delayed/shortened by cleaning up dog poop in the house after LB got sick...I'll spare you the details.

Keep on keepin' on.

Worky Work

Busy bee. Not a lot knew. Haven't ran since last Sunday. I'm going to do 3 0r 4 tonight depending how the legs feel. I'm thinking 2 maintenance runs a week through the winter and then hit the bike the other 3 days...but I'm not sure if that's enough running. I don't want to lose what little speed I have...not sure if that's possible unless I start running backwards. Otherwise not a whole helluva a lot going on...

Keep on keepin' on.