Well, had to write something on 12/12/12. I haven’t been very dedicated to my journal this year or any type of blogging. I do reflect mentally a lot of the time, however. I guess part of the reason I have done less writing is that things are good. Guess I should always also reflect in writing on the good as it is a reflection of gratitude. This has really been a great year. The extended family is doing well and personally I have done better about meeting goals this year that most any. My running mileage is higher that any year in recent history if ever. I think this is an accomplishment at 53. I have been more consistent this year. Probably would have had much higher mileage last year than this had I not had a femur stress fracture, which pretty much limited my running to half a year. I am however this year doing enough to stay in excellent shape and keep my head “right”.

I must say that I am extremely proud of both my son and daughter. Rad has really done well participating in sports and he is doing fairly well in school, though I doubt he will be near a Rhode Scholar. Amanda graduated and is working for the “Y”, while looking for a professional position and is currently interviewing for one. Grandson Caden unbelievably continues to grow at a rapid pace, when he at just now three is as big as some 5 year olds.

Christmas is on top of us. Though not religious, I do love the story and the meaning of the season. I wish that all Christians practiced the teachings instead of perverting the religion with their own ideas. Well, this is a special day. There will never be another with consecutive numbers like 12/12/12. Then again they are all special. I will do my job at work today. Go to the gym and do my 4 miles on the treadmill and come home and enjoy my family. Sounds like a good day. 

Now I am Kicking

The stress fracture is history (I think) and I am once again in full training mode, though cautious. Did a 10K training run in under 2 hours yesterday at a 9:35 pace, so I am actually a bit ahead of my perceived training ability now. I did 5-4-6 mile runs this week, so I am doing ok. There is no pain in my thigh and that is a good sign, though I can still tell some difference.

I am watching my diet now and trying to maintain it so that I lose about 8 more lbs, to get at an ideal weight to continue my running and active life. Life is good.

Today, I am going to my sons two soccer friendlies in Franklin and will be coaching since his other team is in a tournament in AL. Think it will be loads of fun today. Well, I know it will.

Okay Already

Okayyy already. I am done, done, done, and starting, starting starting. Not everyone needs to know what that means, but it absolutely MUST mean something to me. Today, see above, I am going to drop the BS and start living. I can't merely exist by the computer waiting for the next shoe to drop. Though I don't quite really do this, it sometimes appears as such. I am going to begin doing and not thinking of what I am going to do. Such a long time with progress in such a circular path and moving forward at a progressive rate that is not totally fulfilling. Mind, Body and Spirit (Of the Universe and Within) will be the hallmarks of my life.

The stress fracture in my Femur has had me down for a while, but I am far from out. I will not do everything I can to recover from it and my sanity in general. Didn't post about my Half-Marathon in April, but it was a great first attempt on a hilly Nashville course in 2:05:15. The frustrating part is the resulting stress fracture that resulted I guess from over training. I can get on a bicycle and I can hike. Camping this weekend at Rock Island State park should be a great time to reach out and find the extra something.

Twists and Turns

Life just seems to be a series of twists and turns and when it stops twisting and turning I just have to do something to make the cycle reoccur. Another start of a school year in IT land and things have gone fairly smooth, which is likely the reason I am worn out or vise-versa. Just go with the flow.

Thinking

“The third-rate mind is only happy when it is thinking with the
majority. The second-rate mind is only happy when it is thinking
with the minority. The first-rate mind is only happy when it is
thinking.” -- A. A. Milne 

First Day of 2011

Well, happy new year. I am beginning the new year slowly with the only primary “resolve” is to increase my fitness and nutrition and find peace. Now these may not seem measurable goals, though I have specifics in mind to which I WILL adhere. For one thing I will spend more time in retrospection and study as opposed to mindless internet activities. Now this also is part of my resolve. I guess to put it shortly 2011 is the year of TOTFIT and the beginning of the lifestyle. My goal for the day is to get a three mile run in and to get some things done around the house. I have already begun by working some in the “man cave” and will continue as the day goes on. Tomorrows goal will be church for one. I will be the best husband, father, son, relative and friend also that I can be. I will work on keeping anxieties to a minimum. Well, ran 4 miles on a cloudy day. It was a nice relaxing first day of the year. The intent of the run was for the Greenway which was flooded. I instead ran from the Greenway home and then a couple of laps around the block to make four miles.

Happy New Year

I start the new year with no "major" goals. I would just like to continue on the path on which I have chosen and improve generally. I guess in most aspects, "Life is Good". Hopefully, I will begin this year to put my thoughts more in writing, just not sure if here or elsewhere.. To all, a Happy New Year around the globe..