July 2008

So, I imagine most of my faithful readers despite being a dedicated lot have decided I am going to never post here again so...I will post this here for me.

Since 4 July 2007 I haven't felt like writing anything, especially anything personal or funny. I am going to make an effort to get that back.

Where am I at these days.

Professionally: I just finished the Army Operations Course. I was basically a hollow husk for what four-five months? Any way it is over, it went well, but still the most irritating and aggravating course I have ever been on. I have to say thanks to Beaz, K4, Satan, and a few bottles of Shiraz for getting me through.

Right now: I am now the Training Officer. And the Acting Ops O... Not much else to say in this forum. Keeping the AOC theme going I gotta do my "estimate".

Physically: This really is the main reason again that I want to start posting here again, mostly because it makes a nice Log that I can follow. And faithful readers can keep pace too. But to bring this Blog up to date:

While on AOC DL (Distance Learning) I hit the treadmill hard. In January I noticed I was very heavy again, and start logging some km on the TM. It paid off. I started following the exploits of some people on RM and got wicked inspired, Kara inspired me too! More on that later.

Anyway, I also picked up a used Trek 100? 1000? Can't remember. It's yellow. I got it just before going to Kingston, and took it with. I got quite a few rides in. Then my back went. (Bike is in the shop I get it back on the 31st of July. Been inspired watching the Tour de France. Can't wait!)

While in Kingston I ran 2 events. I ran a 5km and an 8km, details:

27 April - Limestone City 5km: 23.36 (PB)
1 June - Beat Beethoven 8km: 40:25 (Could say PB, never ran an 8km before, but I was on pace for a huge 10km PB)

I was going to do a couple duathlons, but work, my back, and inability to get around conveniently got in the way.

So where am I at now you ask? Kara and I are planning our 1/2 marathon tour, 3 halfs in six weeks or so. Marathon By The Sea (SJ, NB), Valley Harvest (Wolfville NS), and Legs For Literacy (Moncton).

Kara is running more consistent and faster than ever. And we are both in the midst of our training plans...up to 14km LSDs. I am so happy to see her aggressive and competitive edge coming back...It pushes me, and inspires me.

Right now I am sustaining sub 5:00/kms and trying to sustain 4:30/ kms. We'll see.

I want a sub 22 minute 5km, a sub 50 minute 10km, and a sub 1:45 1/2. Again we'll see.

I feel good and fit...my back is still iffy. It is much better now that I am no longer sleeping on the cheap hammock beds in Kingston. I wonder if my days of being able to sleep anywhere are over !?

Personally: Things are good, Kara and I are training together, doing WW together, and just enjoying me not having to run all over the f'n country/ planet right now. It is nice. The yard and the gardens are coming along nicely...I wonder if we have some before and after pics....? I'll check.

The kids are awesome, new neighbours, lots of kids in the neighbourhood. Girl starts school this year and she is excited for now at least.


Well faithful reader, that sums it up. I make no promises but I want to come back here often,

Scotty...