82 Days Left
Weight: 198
Training Time: 15:25
Total Pledge Value: $617.47
Ran the sprints today yo! I performed better than I ever have. No "upset stomach", no cramps. Life was great. Don't get me wrong, sprints are the work of the devil, no question, absolutely exhausting. And definitely they bring out the old shin sprints, luckily I carefully iced after the run and I get tomorrow off. With my day off I intend to misbehave like a champ....I wish you all the same fun and excitement.
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
83 Days Left
Weight: 198
Training Time: 14:55
Total Pledge Value: $617.47
For the first time in my training I ran with a buddy, Jer. Jer is in significantly better shape than I am and was an excellent running partner, he kept good pace and helped me to not get bored with the run. I was initially against running with someone else, but I really enjoyed having some company on my run, it seems that things just flew by as a result (the run can sometimes drag on). I know that the Enemy was keen to run with me sometime. I have no intention of letting that happen. As I advise my clients, its easy to show the other party your hand, its impossible to un-show them the same hand.
Jer and I did an excellent job of destroying our hard work by capping our run off with 2 pitchers and some fatty food at the nearby pub. My homey Lawyerlike even showed up. It was a partay. I wowed them with well-disguised stories of the perps who make up my client base.
Later for all of you.
Weight: 198
Training Time: 14:55
Total Pledge Value: $617.47
For the first time in my training I ran with a buddy, Jer. Jer is in significantly better shape than I am and was an excellent running partner, he kept good pace and helped me to not get bored with the run. I was initially against running with someone else, but I really enjoyed having some company on my run, it seems that things just flew by as a result (the run can sometimes drag on). I know that the Enemy was keen to run with me sometime. I have no intention of letting that happen. As I advise my clients, its easy to show the other party your hand, its impossible to un-show them the same hand.
Jer and I did an excellent job of destroying our hard work by capping our run off with 2 pitchers and some fatty food at the nearby pub. My homey Lawyerlike even showed up. It was a partay. I wowed them with well-disguised stories of the perps who make up my client base.
Later for all of you.
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
84 Days Left
Weight: 200
Training Time: 14:10
Total Pledge Value: $617.47
Back to the real life running today. I did a solid 45 minutes on the treadmill, plus warm up and cool down. I ran a bit slower than last week, I made a concerted effort to keep on my heart rate targets. As a result my distance was a little lower. But the running felt great, very little soreness and a great even pace. I wasn't too tired or near to tears or nausea after, so I'd say things were a success. The coach and I are confident that when race day comes up I'll be able to run like a puma (fast, long and hard....reminds me of another one of my talents).
After some consideration, I have decided to revise my position on the Enemy's ability to buy her way out of the contest. I realize that $200 would not begin to cover the financial suffering I would fall victim to if the Enemy decided to pull out. I don't think I'd be able to claim my many many pledges. As a result, I've decided to revise my buy-out. For an even $800 I will give the Enemy the chance to buy her way out of the big race. This offer will be open until the day of the race and should the Enemy decide to take me up on it, I'll take you all out for a seriously destructive drinking binge. (Grams - I'm just kidding, we'll go bowling.)
For all you perverts, bowling is also the "other talent" I was referring to. If any ladies out there want to explore my...err...bowling talents in more depth, please send me a photograph and quick blurb about yourself. Extra points for props, uniforms and film credits.
Weight: 200
Training Time: 14:10
Total Pledge Value: $617.47
Back to the real life running today. I did a solid 45 minutes on the treadmill, plus warm up and cool down. I ran a bit slower than last week, I made a concerted effort to keep on my heart rate targets. As a result my distance was a little lower. But the running felt great, very little soreness and a great even pace. I wasn't too tired or near to tears or nausea after, so I'd say things were a success. The coach and I are confident that when race day comes up I'll be able to run like a puma (fast, long and hard....reminds me of another one of my talents).
After some consideration, I have decided to revise my position on the Enemy's ability to buy her way out of the contest. I realize that $200 would not begin to cover the financial suffering I would fall victim to if the Enemy decided to pull out. I don't think I'd be able to claim my many many pledges. As a result, I've decided to revise my buy-out. For an even $800 I will give the Enemy the chance to buy her way out of the big race. This offer will be open until the day of the race and should the Enemy decide to take me up on it, I'll take you all out for a seriously destructive drinking binge. (Grams - I'm just kidding, we'll go bowling.)
For all you perverts, bowling is also the "other talent" I was referring to. If any ladies out there want to explore my...err...bowling talents in more depth, please send me a photograph and quick blurb about yourself. Extra points for props, uniforms and film credits.
Monday, June 12, 2006
85 Days Left
Weight: 200
Training Time: 13:25
Total Pledge Value: $617.47
Well friends, it was a great week off. I haven't done any training since the painful incident last Tuesday. The time off helped me recover and my legs are feelin' pretty good presently. I celebrated my return to physical activity with a squash match against The Enemy. What a fucking massacre. Seriously, she made mince meat outta me. The first game was a solid 9-0 for the bad guy, te following games were closer, but she wone every single one. I must admit that i was somewhat frustrated by this, but it was good to get out on the court, we're gonna try to make it a regular thing.
While she was whipping my ass, the Enemy did comment that I was looking quite a bit thinner, which was flattering. She also asked whether I'd consider cancelling our race. I said that I'd consider it if she paid me $200, but that didn't seem like a good deal to her, so the race is still on.
Anyways, the training has resumed, so expect some regular posting for the next while.
Now admit that you missed me, bitches!
Weight: 200
Training Time: 13:25
Total Pledge Value: $617.47
Well friends, it was a great week off. I haven't done any training since the painful incident last Tuesday. The time off helped me recover and my legs are feelin' pretty good presently. I celebrated my return to physical activity with a squash match against The Enemy. What a fucking massacre. Seriously, she made mince meat outta me. The first game was a solid 9-0 for the bad guy, te following games were closer, but she wone every single one. I must admit that i was somewhat frustrated by this, but it was good to get out on the court, we're gonna try to make it a regular thing.
While she was whipping my ass, the Enemy did comment that I was looking quite a bit thinner, which was flattering. She also asked whether I'd consider cancelling our race. I said that I'd consider it if she paid me $200, but that didn't seem like a good deal to her, so the race is still on.
Anyways, the training has resumed, so expect some regular posting for the next while.
Now admit that you missed me, bitches!
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
91 Days Left
Weight: 198
Training Time: 13:25
Total Pledge Value: $617.47
Good lord what have i done? Its definitely painful. Today I tried to ramp up the pace a bit on the treadmill, much to my detriment. I was forced to stop after 16 minutes as the pain in my legs reached a peak. It was all I could do to feebly stretch and hobble home, grimacing all the while. I've iced my shins and taken Advil, so things are looking up for the moment, however I think that I'll have to ratchet things down for a bit. Tge Coach has advised me to take a couple of days off to recover. I have a squash game with The Enemy on Thursday, I'll let you all know how that goes.
Mike out.
Weight: 198
Training Time: 13:25
Total Pledge Value: $617.47
Good lord what have i done? Its definitely painful. Today I tried to ramp up the pace a bit on the treadmill, much to my detriment. I was forced to stop after 16 minutes as the pain in my legs reached a peak. It was all I could do to feebly stretch and hobble home, grimacing all the while. I've iced my shins and taken Advil, so things are looking up for the moment, however I think that I'll have to ratchet things down for a bit. Tge Coach has advised me to take a couple of days off to recover. I have a squash game with The Enemy on Thursday, I'll let you all know how that goes.
Mike out.
Monday, June 05, 2006
92 Days Left
Weight: 202
Training Time: 13:35
Total Pledge Value: $617.47
I know! Alright, fuckin' ... I know! I skipped the entire weekend, I'm destined for failure, etc, etc. You know what I say to that? You don't know me man! You only think you do. If you haven't guessed, I skipped my training this weekend. I have reasonable, but not good excuses. On Saturday I did all manner of physical labour and by the time the opportunity to run came around I was too tired for running...but not for drinking. As a result of our friend alcohol, I was up to late and developed a hangover. By the time I was ready to face the day I had to go and pull an 8.5 hour stint at the office. Fuckin' perps. Anyways, consider this a pothole on the road to success, rather than a drop into the pit of eventual failure.
Today I got back on the wagon and did my old favorite, intervals. Today was better than some days, I set a good pace and ran hard. Don't get me wrong, I definitely almost puked in the midst of my second sprint, but I pulled it back together for old number 3 and put up a respectable effort overall. I topped it off with a bit of the old trampolining with my cousins, always good for the knees.
The Coach and I finally had our state of the union today. It went reasonably well. He wants me to push my HR up to 170 for my 45 minute runs. That's pretty intense but I'll do what I can to make Coach happy.
Weight: 202
Training Time: 13:35
Total Pledge Value: $617.47
I know! Alright, fuckin' ... I know! I skipped the entire weekend, I'm destined for failure, etc, etc. You know what I say to that? You don't know me man! You only think you do. If you haven't guessed, I skipped my training this weekend. I have reasonable, but not good excuses. On Saturday I did all manner of physical labour and by the time the opportunity to run came around I was too tired for running...but not for drinking. As a result of our friend alcohol, I was up to late and developed a hangover. By the time I was ready to face the day I had to go and pull an 8.5 hour stint at the office. Fuckin' perps. Anyways, consider this a pothole on the road to success, rather than a drop into the pit of eventual failure.
Today I got back on the wagon and did my old favorite, intervals. Today was better than some days, I set a good pace and ran hard. Don't get me wrong, I definitely almost puked in the midst of my second sprint, but I pulled it back together for old number 3 and put up a respectable effort overall. I topped it off with a bit of the old trampolining with my cousins, always good for the knees.
The Coach and I finally had our state of the union today. It went reasonably well. He wants me to push my HR up to 170 for my 45 minute runs. That's pretty intense but I'll do what I can to make Coach happy.
Saturday, June 03, 2006
95 Days Left
Weight: 201
Training Time: 13:10
Total Pledge Value: $617.47
Another treadmilling today. I ran a solid 4.98 miles, that's a good pace, no question.
The treadmills at the gym are semi-magic, when i was running today, I noticed that somehow the machine knew my heart rate. Turns out that in the same way that my watch talks to my heart rate strip, nuts! Anyways, the treadmill is quickly becoming my new best friend.
Tomorrow I'm scheduled to have an athlete/coach talk with the coach. I feel like I'm gonna get yelled at, after all I skipped another day yesterday in order to have dinner with my mom. Running doesn't care about obligations, only results...right coach?
Weight: 201
Training Time: 13:10
Total Pledge Value: $617.47
Another treadmilling today. I ran a solid 4.98 miles, that's a good pace, no question.
The treadmills at the gym are semi-magic, when i was running today, I noticed that somehow the machine knew my heart rate. Turns out that in the same way that my watch talks to my heart rate strip, nuts! Anyways, the treadmill is quickly becoming my new best friend.
Tomorrow I'm scheduled to have an athlete/coach talk with the coach. I feel like I'm gonna get yelled at, after all I skipped another day yesterday in order to have dinner with my mom. Running doesn't care about obligations, only results...right coach?
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
97 Days Left
Weight: 205 (wtf?)
Training Time: 12:25
Total Pledge Value: $617.47
For the first time during my training I ran on a treadmill. The rain and the desire to train drove me indoors. I was extremely pleased with how the training went. I ran a very solid 4.9 miles in 45 minutes. That's 7.84 km for us metric fiends. That works out to 10 km in 57 minutes. For anyone who's keeping track, that's faster than The Enemy's Sun Run time. If that isn't enough, I was on the treadmill next to an Enemy look alike today (short, asian, girl), and I totally whipped her ass...a look into the future perhaps?
In other news, I got a new pledge today. Shocking! A friend of my dad's, and an accomplished joggist herself has pledged me $10. Susan can run 10km in 45 minutes herself, so she's definitely another woman I don't intend to challenge to a race.
Weight: 205 (wtf?)
Training Time: 12:25
Total Pledge Value: $617.47
For the first time during my training I ran on a treadmill. The rain and the desire to train drove me indoors. I was extremely pleased with how the training went. I ran a very solid 4.9 miles in 45 minutes. That's 7.84 km for us metric fiends. That works out to 10 km in 57 minutes. For anyone who's keeping track, that's faster than The Enemy's Sun Run time. If that isn't enough, I was on the treadmill next to an Enemy look alike today (short, asian, girl), and I totally whipped her ass...a look into the future perhaps?
In other news, I got a new pledge today. Shocking! A friend of my dad's, and an accomplished joggist herself has pledged me $10. Susan can run 10km in 45 minutes herself, so she's definitely another woman I don't intend to challenge to a race.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
98 Days Left
Weight: 204
Training Time: 11:40
Total Pledge Value: $607.47
As mentioned previously, intervals are the devil's work. Their effects last into the next day with painful shins and knees. Today I did a 30 minute stint on the stripper machine. Try as I might I could not keep my heart rate high enough. My legs were just too damn tired. I did a good job of avoiding eating today, which prevented any nausea, but I was totally wiped out on the eliptical. I may have to find some way of getting a bit of sugar in my body before runs.
In related news. I recently found out that my sister ran 10km last year in around 45 minutes. That's fully 25% less than the time posted by The Enemy a month and a half ago. I'm going to mark this down as number 17 on my list of reasons that I'm glad I never dated my sister.
Weight: 204
Training Time: 11:40
Total Pledge Value: $607.47
As mentioned previously, intervals are the devil's work. Their effects last into the next day with painful shins and knees. Today I did a 30 minute stint on the stripper machine. Try as I might I could not keep my heart rate high enough. My legs were just too damn tired. I did a good job of avoiding eating today, which prevented any nausea, but I was totally wiped out on the eliptical. I may have to find some way of getting a bit of sugar in my body before runs.
In related news. I recently found out that my sister ran 10km last year in around 45 minutes. That's fully 25% less than the time posted by The Enemy a month and a half ago. I'm going to mark this down as number 17 on my list of reasons that I'm glad I never dated my sister.
Monday, May 29, 2006
99 Days Left!!
Weight: 206
Training Time: 11:35
Total Pledge Value: $607.47
An unfortunate weekend, errands and a 10 hour work day on Sunday forced me to skip running. Today was an interval day...you remember those right? Well, the horror of running 4 minute sets lived up to all expectations. I definitely puked like a champ in the middle of my second set. However, you'll all be proud to know that I took it in stride and went on to run the third set.
Weight: 206
Training Time: 11:35
Total Pledge Value: $607.47
An unfortunate weekend, errands and a 10 hour work day on Sunday forced me to skip running. Today was an interval day...you remember those right? Well, the horror of running 4 minute sets lived up to all expectations. I definitely puked like a champ in the middle of my second set. However, you'll all be proud to know that I took it in stride and went on to run the third set.
Thursday, May 25, 2006
103 Days Left
Weight: 204
Training Time: 11:10
Total Pledge Value: $607.47
Long day today. Both at the office and on the trail. I ran for an hour at 150 bpm. No major hitches today, I kept moving the whole time. The idea of days like today is to have a longer run but at a slower pace. I'm reasonably happy with the distance I covered, about 8.5 km. Those of you with math skills will note that puts me well off The Enemy's Sun Run time. However, I remain unconcerned and even confident for the following reasons.
1. My running terrain is quite hilly.
2. 150 bpm is not "top speed".
3. There's still 100 days to go.
4. I have a penis, and we all know that people with penises run faster than people with vaginas (that should get me the support of all the girls).
Weight: 204
Training Time: 11:10
Total Pledge Value: $607.47
Long day today. Both at the office and on the trail. I ran for an hour at 150 bpm. No major hitches today, I kept moving the whole time. The idea of days like today is to have a longer run but at a slower pace. I'm reasonably happy with the distance I covered, about 8.5 km. Those of you with math skills will note that puts me well off The Enemy's Sun Run time. However, I remain unconcerned and even confident for the following reasons.
1. My running terrain is quite hilly.
2. 150 bpm is not "top speed".
3. There's still 100 days to go.
4. I have a penis, and we all know that people with penises run faster than people with vaginas (that should get me the support of all the girls).
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
104 Days Left
Weight: 204
Training Time: 10:10
Total Pledge Value: $607.47
Hey sports fans. Yesterday's workout was again unfortunately cancelled, this time due to an insensitive former employer who was needlessly irate and childish when I went down to do him a favour yesterday at work. Well, karma's a bitch and I suspect that he will get his comeuppance in the due course of time. I had to be talked down from writing a very angry letter to him, with phrases like "profoundly offended" and "unprofessional conduct", maybe even a bit of the old "you are a douchebag".
Today I did a 30 minute run at 160 bpm, shorter than normal due to some problems with stomach upset. Seriously, I'm gonna have to run on a very empty stomach when the Enemy and I face each other. I'm still adjusting the eat at work, run as soon as you come home routine. Once I sort that out it should be all good. I think one key is going to be to focus on staying hydrated.
Weight: 204
Training Time: 10:10
Total Pledge Value: $607.47
Hey sports fans. Yesterday's workout was again unfortunately cancelled, this time due to an insensitive former employer who was needlessly irate and childish when I went down to do him a favour yesterday at work. Well, karma's a bitch and I suspect that he will get his comeuppance in the due course of time. I had to be talked down from writing a very angry letter to him, with phrases like "profoundly offended" and "unprofessional conduct", maybe even a bit of the old "you are a douchebag".
Today I did a 30 minute run at 160 bpm, shorter than normal due to some problems with stomach upset. Seriously, I'm gonna have to run on a very empty stomach when the Enemy and I face each other. I'm still adjusting the eat at work, run as soon as you come home routine. Once I sort that out it should be all good. I think one key is going to be to focus on staying hydrated.
Monday, May 22, 2006
106 Days Left
Weight: 205
Training Time: 9:40
Total Pledge Value: $607.47
I was forced to skip yesterday's training due to the previous night's overindulgence, but I relucatantly returned to my chosen methods of self-abuse today. Its pouring rain outside (laugh it up Ontarions, it barely ever snows here, we get flowers in February and we don't die of heat exhaustion all summer) and seeing as there are still over one hundred days to the big race, I'm going to remain a fair-weather runner for now. I made today a cross-training day and pulled a 45 minute stint on the eliptical (aka. stripper machine - so named for its primary users). I don't love the eliptical, but its easier to get your HR up with that than the rowing machine, plus now I'll have fodder for conversation while "enjoying" the coach's pledge. Apparently in 45 minutes I was able to burn 855 calories...that's like 3 chocolate bars! Crazy.
On an interesting side note, I hit my lowest weight in a while yesterday morning - 200 pounds even. Unfortunately, I think that had more to do with the severe dehydration that comes with drinking rather than a sudden and impressive fat loss. However, I am definitely seeing a slow but steady downward trend in the weight department. As my homey Martha likes to say, "it's a good thing."
Weight: 205
Training Time: 9:40
Total Pledge Value: $607.47
I was forced to skip yesterday's training due to the previous night's overindulgence, but I relucatantly returned to my chosen methods of self-abuse today. Its pouring rain outside (laugh it up Ontarions, it barely ever snows here, we get flowers in February and we don't die of heat exhaustion all summer) and seeing as there are still over one hundred days to the big race, I'm going to remain a fair-weather runner for now. I made today a cross-training day and pulled a 45 minute stint on the eliptical (aka. stripper machine - so named for its primary users). I don't love the eliptical, but its easier to get your HR up with that than the rowing machine, plus now I'll have fodder for conversation while "enjoying" the coach's pledge. Apparently in 45 minutes I was able to burn 855 calories...that's like 3 chocolate bars! Crazy.
On an interesting side note, I hit my lowest weight in a while yesterday morning - 200 pounds even. Unfortunately, I think that had more to do with the severe dehydration that comes with drinking rather than a sudden and impressive fat loss. However, I am definitely seeing a slow but steady downward trend in the weight department. As my homey Martha likes to say, "it's a good thing."
Saturday, May 20, 2006
107 Days Left
Weight: 204
Training Time: 8:55
Total Pledge Value: $607.47
A dissapointing run today, plagued by nausea and side cramps. I'd like to tell you that I pushed through the pain and kept running, but I buckled like a cheap tent. I didn't walk the whole way but the run was definitely punctuated by some weak-ass walking periods. Accordingly, I'm not counting the run in my training time, I'm guessing I ran 20 mins total when it was supposed to be 40, pathetic. I'm realizing that I can't eat for at least 4 hours before I run if I want to avoid trouble. Good to find that out now rather than on race day.
Weight: 204
Training Time: 8:55
Total Pledge Value: $607.47
A dissapointing run today, plagued by nausea and side cramps. I'd like to tell you that I pushed through the pain and kept running, but I buckled like a cheap tent. I didn't walk the whole way but the run was definitely punctuated by some weak-ass walking periods. Accordingly, I'm not counting the run in my training time, I'm guessing I ran 20 mins total when it was supposed to be 40, pathetic. I'm realizing that I can't eat for at least 4 hours before I run if I want to avoid trouble. Good to find that out now rather than on race day.
Friday, May 19, 2006
108 Days Left
Weight: 204
Training Time: 8:55
Total Pledge Value: $607.47
Owwwwwwwwwww! The coach made me do intervals today. Some of you may remember them from a week or two ago. They're a hideous exercise in pain and suffering. I'm in a bit of pain at the moment from soem manner of shin splints or just shin pain. The running was the same as last interval day 10 mins warm up 3x4 min full out runs with two minute rests in between. Suffice it to say that I hate the coach and his sadistic torture rituals. Oh, and as a testament to my hardcoreness, I did the run at about 10:30 pm. Yeah, dass right.
In other news, my iPod had a near death experience yesterday. While running I was trying to skip songs, it jumped out of my hands, skidded across the road and smacked into the curb. Shockingly, it survived with a small dent and a crack in the plastic cover. Of course, the girls walking down the street in front of me may be scarred for life by the string of expletives I used to mark the event. Oh well, fuck 'em.
Weight: 204
Training Time: 8:55
Total Pledge Value: $607.47
Owwwwwwwwwww! The coach made me do intervals today. Some of you may remember them from a week or two ago. They're a hideous exercise in pain and suffering. I'm in a bit of pain at the moment from soem manner of shin splints or just shin pain. The running was the same as last interval day 10 mins warm up 3x4 min full out runs with two minute rests in between. Suffice it to say that I hate the coach and his sadistic torture rituals. Oh, and as a testament to my hardcoreness, I did the run at about 10:30 pm. Yeah, dass right.
In other news, my iPod had a near death experience yesterday. While running I was trying to skip songs, it jumped out of my hands, skidded across the road and smacked into the curb. Shockingly, it survived with a small dent and a crack in the plastic cover. Of course, the girls walking down the street in front of me may be scarred for life by the string of expletives I used to mark the event. Oh well, fuck 'em.
Thursday, May 18, 2006
109 Days Left
Weight: 204
Training Time: 8:30
Total Pledge Value: $607.47
Yesterday was a day off, thankfully. Not only was my body beginning to rebel, but I had a 13 hour day at the office. Luckily, my whining on Tuesday night did not go unheeded and the coach gave me the day off. Good thing too, it would have been a pathetic sight. Work is still fun and exciting, but definitely demanding in terms of time. That's ok though, I'm clearly going to learn a great deal. I'm starting to realize that this job will challenge my commitment to the race. Working 60+ hours a week makes it much harder to find time for daily running than working 25 does. No matter, I won't slack, after all, the Enemy won't beat herself. Good thing it's gonna start being light till 10pm soon.
Speaking of the Enemy, according to her blog she has fled to Mehico. Apparently she has to go there for work. Rrrright...work...Well, hopefully she'll be extradited in time for our race. She's also trying to change the date, claiming that she is going to be "camping" that weekend. Who camps on Labour Day? Anyways, another day will have to be found. Or maybe the orgy...errr "camping" will be cancelled.
Peace out crew, stay tuned for next episode, in which our hero adds an item to his wish list...what will it be? I'll give you a clue, its NOT a box of used pornography.
Weight: 204
Training Time: 8:30
Total Pledge Value: $607.47
Yesterday was a day off, thankfully. Not only was my body beginning to rebel, but I had a 13 hour day at the office. Luckily, my whining on Tuesday night did not go unheeded and the coach gave me the day off. Good thing too, it would have been a pathetic sight. Work is still fun and exciting, but definitely demanding in terms of time. That's ok though, I'm clearly going to learn a great deal. I'm starting to realize that this job will challenge my commitment to the race. Working 60+ hours a week makes it much harder to find time for daily running than working 25 does. No matter, I won't slack, after all, the Enemy won't beat herself. Good thing it's gonna start being light till 10pm soon.
Speaking of the Enemy, according to her blog she has fled to Mehico. Apparently she has to go there for work. Rrrright...work...Well, hopefully she'll be extradited in time for our race. She's also trying to change the date, claiming that she is going to be "camping" that weekend. Who camps on Labour Day? Anyways, another day will have to be found. Or maybe the orgy...errr "camping" will be cancelled.
Peace out crew, stay tuned for next episode, in which our hero adds an item to his wish list...what will it be? I'll give you a clue, its NOT a box of used pornography.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
111 Days Left
Weight: 205
Training Time: 7:45
Total Pledge Value: $607.47
Another day, another dollar. The second day of fun working wasn't as exciting as the first but its still a totally awesome job. I can see I'm going to have to work pretty hard there, but thass ok.
I had a bit of a blip with my run today, nasty stomach cramp forced a bit of walking, but I still rocked a solid 40 minute run. We're in the midst of a heat wave in Vancity and I can't decide which makes you sweatier, jogging or walking to the courthouse in a black suit. I'm thinking its the suit. I'm sure I'll have plenty more days to figure it out.
Weight: 205
Training Time: 7:45
Total Pledge Value: $607.47
Another day, another dollar. The second day of fun working wasn't as exciting as the first but its still a totally awesome job. I can see I'm going to have to work pretty hard there, but thass ok.
I had a bit of a blip with my run today, nasty stomach cramp forced a bit of walking, but I still rocked a solid 40 minute run. We're in the midst of a heat wave in Vancity and I can't decide which makes you sweatier, jogging or walking to the courthouse in a black suit. I'm thinking its the suit. I'm sure I'll have plenty more days to figure it out.
Monday, May 15, 2006
112 Days Left
Weight: 205
Training Time: 7:05
Total Pledge Value: $607.47
Its been a hectic couple of days, but I think I'm going to be settling into a routine now. I had my first day at the new job today. Talk about jumping right in, I spent the morning in court and the afternoon in jail. 5 hours in and already I was sitting in on a client interview...in jail. This job is clearly the mothafuckin' bomb.
In spite of all the jobbly excitement, I've managed to keep up with the training. Yesterday I went on what was supposed to be a long, easy run, but turned into an epic run. I was supposed to be out for an hour but I ended up running for 1:15, a bit of an overtrain according to the coach. He doesn't want his prize horse (me) getting injured before the big race (vs. The Enemy). I understand his concern, he can't put me out to stud if I don't have any results. And frankly, if all this training isn't gonna guarantee me mad opportunities for coitus, then why am I bothering?
Today I did a 40 minute cross train. I decided to try the rowing machine. No offense to you rowers, but that thing is bloody useless. Try as I might I couldn't top about 150 bpm on the HR monitor and I leveled off around 140, not an adequate training pace. We'll try something new next cross day.
Weight: 205
Training Time: 7:05
Total Pledge Value: $607.47
Its been a hectic couple of days, but I think I'm going to be settling into a routine now. I had my first day at the new job today. Talk about jumping right in, I spent the morning in court and the afternoon in jail. 5 hours in and already I was sitting in on a client interview...in jail. This job is clearly the mothafuckin' bomb.
In spite of all the jobbly excitement, I've managed to keep up with the training. Yesterday I went on what was supposed to be a long, easy run, but turned into an epic run. I was supposed to be out for an hour but I ended up running for 1:15, a bit of an overtrain according to the coach. He doesn't want his prize horse (me) getting injured before the big race (vs. The Enemy). I understand his concern, he can't put me out to stud if I don't have any results. And frankly, if all this training isn't gonna guarantee me mad opportunities for coitus, then why am I bothering?
Today I did a 40 minute cross train. I decided to try the rowing machine. No offense to you rowers, but that thing is bloody useless. Try as I might I couldn't top about 150 bpm on the HR monitor and I leveled off around 140, not an adequate training pace. We'll try something new next cross day.
Saturday, May 13, 2006
114 Days Left
Weight: 206
Training Time: 5:00
Total Pledge Value: $607.47
I hopped back on the crazy train today and continued with the training. The coach had a fever and the only prescription was a 40 minute run at 160 bpm. Not one to dissapoint, I knocked it out like my last name was Tyson.
I was aided in my efforts by my new kicks. These aren't just any old running shoes though, these babies are THE BEAST. For real, my running shoes are called Brooks Beasts. This shoe really is a beast, its heavy and possibly the ugliest shoe I have ever seen. When the salesman at Running Room showed them to me I was surprised to find out Brooks made running shoes that cost more that $50. However, they are just what the doctor ordered for my horribly flat feet. They make my runs a lot more comfortable and hopefully will allow me to train more effectively. Now let us all take a moment to ponder the awesomeness of running with shoes called The Beast.
Weight: 206
Training Time: 5:00
Total Pledge Value: $607.47
I hopped back on the crazy train today and continued with the training. The coach had a fever and the only prescription was a 40 minute run at 160 bpm. Not one to dissapoint, I knocked it out like my last name was Tyson.
I was aided in my efforts by my new kicks. These aren't just any old running shoes though, these babies are THE BEAST. For real, my running shoes are called Brooks Beasts. This shoe really is a beast, its heavy and possibly the ugliest shoe I have ever seen. When the salesman at Running Room showed them to me I was surprised to find out Brooks made running shoes that cost more that $50. However, they are just what the doctor ordered for my horribly flat feet. They make my runs a lot more comfortable and hopefully will allow me to train more effectively. Now let us all take a moment to ponder the awesomeness of running with shoes called The Beast.
Friday, May 12, 2006
115 Days Left
Weight: Unknown
Training Time: 4:15
Total Pledge Value: $607.47
Well kiddies, its been a very hectic week. For those of you who missed out on your daily dose of Mike yesterday, my apologies. I have been very busy this week, not only was my good friend Bill in town and up to no good, but I recently obtained meaningful employment for the summer and have spent my last two days sorting out all the things that go along with that. My new job is at a criminal law firm in downtown Vancouver and I'm sure it will prove to be both exciting and challenging. But, this blog is not for law talk, we'll leave that for Lawyerlike. My busy week also means that the last two days have been devoid of training. The coach has forgiven my misstep and says that it is not a big problem. He is concerned that over-training will lead to injury, so he assures me that occasional missed days are perfectly acceptable. I'm back on the training regimen tomorrow.
Just because I haven't been training, doesn't mean that the pledges have not continued to roll in. My friend Adam, the original escalator, has pledged 3 loaves of bread, for making into bread balls. I tried to find a suitable link, but to no avail. A bread ball is made by squeezing crustless Wonder Bread into a ball. Its filthy and purportedly delicious. But wait folks, that's not all! I told my Grandmother about the big race and she decided to pledge as well. When she heard about all the pledges I'd already collected she pledged $100. I told her that that seemed quite high, but she was unconcerned, she feels that "the odds are against" me. She also plans to start reading the blog, I told her that some of the content was R-rated, but I guess by the time you turn 72 you're allowed to rent ultraporn if you want to, so this shouldn't be a big deal.
And finally, as promised, I will properly explain the coach's $90 pledge. On Tuesday, during my training consultation with the coach, he told me that he had reconsidered his stance on pledging. He generously pledged $90. The amount was calculated to take me over the $500 barrier and ensure that I would be racing in my sporting whites. However, like all good things, this pledge does not come condition free. The coach has said that this $90 must be spent by him, on me, at a gentlemen’s club. This pledge is disgusting and wrong, but I have committed to accepting all material pledges, so I’m powerless to refuse it. It also completes the much sought after sexual trilogy (the other two elements being Viagra and a gross of condoms). But if any of you think I’m going to describe the array of morally degrading things that an entertainer will do for $90, either now, or after it happens, you’re sorely mistaken. The fact is that I respect their artistic integrity too much to reveal the details of their performances. Oh, and Grams, if you're reading this, I'’m just gonna sip my beer and avert my eyes the whole night, I swear.
Weight: Unknown
Training Time: 4:15
Total Pledge Value: $607.47
Well kiddies, its been a very hectic week. For those of you who missed out on your daily dose of Mike yesterday, my apologies. I have been very busy this week, not only was my good friend Bill in town and up to no good, but I recently obtained meaningful employment for the summer and have spent my last two days sorting out all the things that go along with that. My new job is at a criminal law firm in downtown Vancouver and I'm sure it will prove to be both exciting and challenging. But, this blog is not for law talk, we'll leave that for Lawyerlike. My busy week also means that the last two days have been devoid of training. The coach has forgiven my misstep and says that it is not a big problem. He is concerned that over-training will lead to injury, so he assures me that occasional missed days are perfectly acceptable. I'm back on the training regimen tomorrow.
Just because I haven't been training, doesn't mean that the pledges have not continued to roll in. My friend Adam, the original escalator, has pledged 3 loaves of bread, for making into bread balls. I tried to find a suitable link, but to no avail. A bread ball is made by squeezing crustless Wonder Bread into a ball. Its filthy and purportedly delicious. But wait folks, that's not all! I told my Grandmother about the big race and she decided to pledge as well. When she heard about all the pledges I'd already collected she pledged $100. I told her that that seemed quite high, but she was unconcerned, she feels that "the odds are against" me. She also plans to start reading the blog, I told her that some of the content was R-rated, but I guess by the time you turn 72 you're allowed to rent ultraporn if you want to, so this shouldn't be a big deal.
And finally, as promised, I will properly explain the coach's $90 pledge. On Tuesday, during my training consultation with the coach, he told me that he had reconsidered his stance on pledging. He generously pledged $90. The amount was calculated to take me over the $500 barrier and ensure that I would be racing in my sporting whites. However, like all good things, this pledge does not come condition free. The coach has said that this $90 must be spent by him, on me, at a gentlemen’s club. This pledge is disgusting and wrong, but I have committed to accepting all material pledges, so I’m powerless to refuse it. It also completes the much sought after sexual trilogy (the other two elements being Viagra and a gross of condoms). But if any of you think I’m going to describe the array of morally degrading things that an entertainer will do for $90, either now, or after it happens, you’re sorely mistaken. The fact is that I respect their artistic integrity too much to reveal the details of their performances. Oh, and Grams, if you're reading this, I'’m just gonna sip my beer and avert my eyes the whole night, I swear.
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