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Sho’ Ain’t Pretty

Oct 03

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I know I’m not the most fashionable guy in the world. In fact, I think I just bought my first new shirt in 2 or 3 years just the other day. Clothes are not high on my priority list, but even I was shocked when I got home from my run today and looked down and saw what I was wearing.

Even my running dog Lucy isn't so sure about the new outfit...

Yes, this was my morning’s running wardrobe! Incredibly horribly awesome I know. One can only appreciate the bright Livestrong yellow shoes, blue/grey/black tights under a black and white running short. Even I, who cares not a bit what other people think of me, am glad that I’ll be running in the dark most of the time! Lemme explain…

It is starting to get darn cold in the mornings. I recently noticed these CW-X running tights on Amazon.com for 50% off, and I thought they would be the perfect tool to ward off the morning chills. They are also advertised to:

• Patented Conditioning Web extends from the sides of the hip stabilizing pelvis and provides lower back support and helps to reduce fatique and increase power
• Auto Sensor fabric helps keep the body cool and dry pulls moisture away from the body and carries it to the outside of the tight Silver dioxide fiber makes fabric antibacterial
• Conditioning Web follows the main muscle structure of the upper leg intersecting at a key point of the hamstring providing a suspension system for the hamstring effectively reducing workload especially in the pull phase
• Versatile performance for both outer wear and as a supportive base layer
• Flat seam construction eliminates abrasion increases comfort and enhances fit by reducing bulky seams

These tights are pretty amazing. The support for the muscles in the legs is phenomenal. They seem to absorb most of the shock of the leg hitting the ground and distribute it out through the fabric. My legs are not sore like they usually are after a run!

I’m going to need to run with them for a few weeks to see the full effect, but I’m glad to have purchased them. Even if it makes me look a little weird as I run…

And I Didn’t Even Die!

Sep 15

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As I sit here and type these words, my legs are feeling both awesomely strong and amazingly feeble….I just ran my first 10K!

Lucy the Running Dog

I’ve been running since June of this year. Running started out as a love/hate relationship, but some time this last month, I’ve started to really love it. I actually anticipate and long to get out on the road with my dog Lucy and some good tunes in my ears. Never in a million years would I have thought I’d enjoy running!

I am happy to have done 6.22 miles, but am still nervous as that is only 1/2 of a 1/2 marathon! I plan on running in the Santa Cruz Half Marathon in April. As good as I feel about finally running a 10k today, the idea of that being only the 1/2 way mark in the Santa Cruz race is still in my mind. I’m glad that I still have quite a long time to train.

My short term goal is to get my 10k down to an hour and with a long range goal of completing the 1/2 marathon in 2 hours 15 minutes or less.

This was the route I ran today. Almost made it to the UC! I was very proud of Lucy as she trotted the entire time right by my side. I was hesitant to take her as I new it would be long, but when she saw me putting on my running shoes she got excited and I just couldn’t tell her no!

She is one pooped pup now:

Nike+ iPod

Jun 10

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I’m trying to get fit, but as I’m a techno geek at heart, I will use technology to help me!  I’m using the Nike+ iPod to track my running.  Watch the video to see all it can do.