Running Day #21 - Best run this month

Uh, yeah, best run this month means it SUCKED!! I decided to run 3 miles, then I decided to see where the flooding was taking place on the bike trail. So I ran to the bike trail, up over the bridge (water was extremely high) back down, to I16, which is where the flooding started. Probably okay for bikes, but I would have gotten wet.

Back over the bridge where I took a couple of pictures. Accidentally stopped Run Keeper, which is why my run is cut into two. Ran down from the bridge and was exhausted. I felt relaxed and my muscles were not in the mood to go any further. Walked 30 seconds, then ran the rest of the way back. Running down 19th instead of 16th to get back faster.

So why no running? It looks like our Disney World trip in January 2012 isn't in the cards. So getting ready for the marathon isn't on the top of my list. Instead, I've enjoyed reading, movie watching and even some video game playing (I forgot how much I love to play video games). Plus, the boys are playing t-ball, and that's number 1 on my list. Great team, great parents, I'm really having a great time this year, game on.

So with nothing to push me forward, my running has kind of been pushed to the side for now. I've cancelled a lot of my television shows, leaving me with reality television, some sitcoms, and a few murder mysteries to watch. I'm usually caught up by the weekend, which means I'm cleaning the house and preparing dinner more. It's actually really nice. SCORE!!

Now, if I can just find a way to get my family to Disney, that would be awesome.

Disney World Marathon 2012 Countdown: NULL
Total Distance Ran (since 12/27/10): 100.8 miles / 2852.79 (miles to WDW from my house)Fastest Mile: 12/30/10 - 9:01 / mi
Longest Distance: 2/19/10 - 7.93 miles

Just realized I didn't blog about my longest run, probably due to the really bad headache I got from that run. It was kind of cool, ran around downtown on the bike trail. Started at work, went to the almond factory, hopped on the bike trial, ran to Discovery Park, ran to Old Sac, to the Capitol, and back to work. Close to 8 miles, but I was exhausted after that run. Needed a nap. Til next time!!

Been Awhile - Update and Vinyls

Man, it's been awhile. Last Friday was my 4th day that week running and I hit over 20 miles. Then I hit nothing this week. Monday, woke up and just didn't feel right, and it's continued on through the week. My head is stuffed up, got some coughing, and physically I am exhausted.

I was going to attempt to run today, but I decided to head out to another comic book store to see if I can pick up some back issues of the Stand. Been using my Birthday money to catch up. I've picked a couple of Comics that I'm going to stick with, mostly because I love reading them just don't have the time or money to read a lot. Those comics are:

• Stephen King's The Stand
• Walking Dead
• Batman - the Dark Knight

There's also Jurassic Park, which I can't find, and the continuing story of Jericho, which sounds really intriguing.

Also, my boys and I received our Vinylmations for the month. This month we got 2 from the Animation Series 1, Villains Series 1, and Holiday Series 2. Out of the six vinyls, we received 5 new ones (both the Holiday 2 vinyls were the same, disappointing). In addition to the Vinyl I got at my birthday party, here's our new additions:

Disney Shopping also just released an additional vinyl for the Animation Series 1, which you can buy for 25 bucks:

Also went to a new restaurant yesterday called Spin Burger Bar. Could easily have the best burger in Sacramento. Add a Cheese skirt from Squeeze Inn, and it WOULD be the best burger in Sacramento. 1/2 lb burger with tons of fries and a coke for under 10 bucks plus tip, not too bad. Burger juicy, well cooked, and delicious. Check it out on 16th and K.

Also, as for that DPM I over at PSU, yeah, not going to happen. They decided to change that position to a DPM II. Do they have a candidate in mind? No idea. Just another disappointment with the state, was really hoping for that job. Oh well.

Been a weird week. Lots of things not going my way, but I move on. Can't wait for a nice relaxing weekend and then back to my regular routine on Monday. Too bad I don't have a lot of money for Vinyls, comic books and throw in some time to accomplish all the stuff I'd like to do. Don't even think the Lottery could help with time. Have a good weekend everybody, and I'll be running on Monday...I hope.

Running Day #18 - Disappointment, not the first, not the last

The run was a good one. Felt like I was going a bit slow, but kept on moving. Couldn't beat that. Another train on my run, more bikers than usual, and a beautiful day. Then I got the results:

Just completed a 5.51 mi run with RunKeeper
Duration 0:54:55 Calories Burned 701
Average Pace 9:58 / mi Average Speed 6.02 mph Elevation Climb 262 ft

First, I ran the exact same run as yesterday, yet one was 5.57 and todays was 5.51. What the f*&*? Then the pace, 9:58, are you kidding me? Very disappointed. Got to speed things up, I don't approve.

But the good news is, I ran more than 20 miles this week, Hurray!! And my next run should get me over that 100 mile mark. On my way peeps, on my way.

Disney World Marathon 2012 Countdown: 338 days
Total Distance Ran (since 12/27/10): 96.76 miles / 2852.79 (miles to WDW from my house)Fastest Mile: 12/30/10 - 9:01 / mi
Longest Distance: 1/22/10 - 7.26 miles

Running Day #17 - Boo or Poop

Today was a fight to get out the door. Normally, on a day as hectic and stressful as this morning has been, I welcome a good run away from work. Today, I was just tired. But, with a friend saying "I think you should just go", I headed out the door (thanks Linda!!).

Just completed a 5.57 mi run with RunKeeper
Duration 0:53:40 Calories Burned 707
Average Pace 9:38 / mi Average Speed 6.23 mph Elevation Climb 266 ft

First, I lost to a train who got to the bridge first. Then right before mile marker 3, I passed a guy on the right who I scared and turned around ready for a fight. Good thing he turned left and I was on his right side.

Then, I passed a guy taking a poop by the pond area. He was squatting for some time, so I think that's what he was doing. Then I ran into the same train that beat me to the bridge, back up over the raised track area (which was pretty cool), going back over the bridge (I won this time) and back through midtown. Very bizzarre.

At the end, I had some more energy and completed the run strong. Not too bad for a guy who didn't want to go out. My left foot is still bothering me, but I'm thinking a new pair of shoes are going to be in my future.

Disney World Marathon 2012 Countdown: 339 days
Total Distance Ran (since 12/27/10): 91.25 miles / 2852.79 (miles to WDW from my house)Fastest Mile: 12/30/10 - 9:01 / mi
Longest Distance: 1/22/10 - 7.26 miles

Running Day #16 - Man Vs Wind

Getting out the door wasn't too hard today. But running, that was a different matter. 3 blocks in, I realized I better keep this one short. My left ankle/foot, the one I sprang yesterday, is still giving me issues. It felt weird just walking from my car to work this morning, not a good sign. But the weird thing was, my body really didn't want to shorten the run. So I kept going.

Just completed a 5.55 mi run with RunKeeper

Duration 0:53:56 Calories Burned 711
Average Pace 9:43 / mi Average Speed 6.17 mph Elevation Climb 274 ft

I was against the wind all the way to the bridge. When I hit the bridge, the wind gave me a "oh hell no" and started blowing extra hard. My hat almost flew off my head. I brought my head down, held my hand, took in air through my mouth, and ran through it. On the way back, I flew over the bridge, and got a good kick in the butt when I turned onto 16th. Was kind of wishing for a full push all the way down, instead, just a kick.

Had a minor scare on the bike trail. There were four shady looking people watching people go by. Wasn't sure I really wanted to run by them a second time, but they were gone when I returned. Kind of a relief. I am glad that the section I do run on is usually really populated by people or cars.

Disney World Marathon 2012 Countdown: 340 days
Total Distance Ran (since 12/27/10): 85.68 miles / 2852.79 (miles to WDW from my house)Fastest Mile: 12/30/10 - 9:01 / mi
Longest Distance: 1/22/10 - 7.26 miles

Running Day 13 – A Saturday Run

Spring certainly feels like it has arrived. No rain in weeks, sun is out, and the days seem longer and warmer. And it’s only January. Day 13 was an easy day to leave the house, but to keep running, that was the tough part.

Runkeeper Stats:
Just completed a 7.26 mi run with RunKeeper
Duration 1:09:51 Calories Burned 915
Average Pace 9:37 / mi Average Speed 6.24 mph Elevation Climb 230 ft

Lot of cars out for this run, which meant more time at the stop lights waiting for them to change. I tried to leave the traffic behind, but it always seemed to follow me. Nice run, one that I will probably do again for a couple of weeks. 7.25 miles was a lot, and my body will probably need to get used to it. Will push on good days, if I can.

Today, I’m tired, lazy, whatever. Not sure I’m going to get a run in today. We’ll see.

Disney World Marathon 2012 Countdown: 350 days
Total Distance Ran (since 12/27/10): 68.29 miles / 2852.79 (miles to WDW from my house)
Fastest Mile: 12/30/10 - 9:01 / mi
Longest Distance: 1/22/10 - 7.26 miles

Running Day 12 - OH YEAH!!

First, another one of those days that it was hard to get out the door. Second, something was funky about the Run Keeper. It started then paused, then started and then when I stopped it, it gave me the time, but didn't stop. So I pushed it again, saved my activity, and didn't post anywhere. So if it finally posts, I'll update the below.

I took the info from the app and added it below:

Runkeeper Stats

Just completed a 5.57 mi run with RunKeeper Duration 0:52:35 Calories Burned 695
Average Pace 9:26 / mi

This run was amazing. I took my first Allergy Pill, and I think it made my body feel a little weird the last 2 miles. My legs felt a little shakey, and my head didn't feel right. Hopefully my body will get used to the meds and no headache will happen. PLEASE NO HEADACHE!!

Did my run on the bike trail again. Beautiful weather and smelly homeless people. Then up ahead of me, there was a running buddy and I was gaining on him. His name is Dean and we often talk in the changing room. Right when I was going to get to him, he turned right and I went left. Good thing I did because I found an amazing loop that is just over 5.5 miles. Now I don't have to think of where to go for that 5.5 miles. It's a perfect loop, LOVE IT. And if I wanted to, I could go under Northgate and keep going down Garden Highway, very nice!!

Plan to do this tomorrow, depends on a meeting. Great run, makes one excited about running.

Disney World Marathon 2012 Countdown: 353 days
Total Distance Ran (since 12/27/10): 61.03 miles / 2852.79 (miles to WDW from my house)Fastest Mile: 12/30/10 - 9:01 / mi
Longest Distance: 1/6/10 - 7.15 miles

Running Log: Day 10 - A Beautiful Spring Day

Is it too early to say what a beautiful Spring Day? Probably, but it was a beautiful day!!

Runkeeper Info:

Distance 6.26 mi Duration 1:02:04 Calories Burned 809
Average Pace 9:55 / mi Average Speed 6.05 mph Elevation Climb 297 ft

While my mind wasn't totally in it, I decided to veer off my normal run and hit the Bike Trail. What a wonderful idea. Also found a perfect 10k, so if for some reason my phone doesn't work, I've got the run figured out. I also want to turn left instead of right and run through Discovery Park. See how long that run is. Someday. Someday.

I also took a couple of days off. The body said take a break or enough. So I took a 3 day break. Now, back to training.

Disney World Marathon 2012 Countdown: 359 days
Total Distance Ran (since 12/27/10): 50.86 miles / 2852.79 (miles to WDW from my house)Fastest Mile: 12/30/10 - 9:01 / mi
Longest Distance: 1/6/10 - 7.15 miles

Running Log: Day 9 - Runkeeper Malfunction

So I am one of those runners that tries hard on organized runs, and then takes a week off and starts up again. Not this time people, I'm training!!

Unfortunately, this time, the RunKeeper App malfunctioned. I started the app up, the music started and I started to run. When I got to Rite Aid, I usually get a mile announcement. Not this time, I kept running. 2 blocks down the road, I checked my IPhone and sure enough, the app had stopped. While running, it took me 2 more times to get the app started. Then we were good. So I actually ran over a mile more than the reading. Here's the actual reading:

RunKeeper (Malfunction):
Distance 4.51 mi Duration 0:43:13 Calories Burned 576
Average Pace 9:35 / mi Average Speed 6.26 mph Elevation Climb 178 ft

So my distance was about 5.6, which is pretty good. No idea on the duration or the avg pace, so we'll keep that.

This time, I ran my usual run except I ran around McKinley twice. I'm hoping it's going to be closer to a 6 mile run, which would be my goal run right now. We'll see.

Disney World Marathon 2012 Countdown: 363 daysTotal
Distance Ran (since 12/27/10): 44.6 miles / 2852.79 (miles to WDW from my house)
Fastest Mile: 12/30/10 - 9:01 / mi
Longest Distance: 1/6/10 - 7.15 miles

Looking to the Future - Running

As you can probably guess, got lots of ideas for posts today so I might just keep on posting.

In order for Erin and I to keep practicing, we need to start looking for the future. Think of it, as Bill Murray’s character learned in “What About Bob”, as Baby Steps. These are the races we are thinking about doing in the future:

Jan 8: Rocklin 10K – So not really in the future, but it was one on our list to do while training for the Marathon

March 5th: Bidwell Classic Half Marathon OR March 19th: Whale Run 10K- My dream is to eventually do the Bidwell Classic in Chico. My dad use to run it, and my family would go and support him. Remember a guy from the Oldies station there and a park with a bridge. Ah memories. I can’t remember if we drove there that morning, or slept in a hotel. I think this year, we’ll probably do the Fort Bragg Whale Run. Too early for a Half Marathon

April 10th: Zoo Zoom with Conner – This one I won’t be doing my best on. This will be Conner’s first run, and I want to spend the time with him running it. Encouraging and seeing him get through it.

May 22nd: Windsor Half Marathon – First Half Marathon, also a new Half Marathon. I looked for new stuff, things that we could get excited about. If we have to drive a little to get there, so be it.

October 2nd: Urban Cow Half Marathon – Another first. Unfortunately, this one is in Sacramento, I find running here a bore.

December 10th: Walnut Creek Half Marathon – This will be about the time I hope to be doing 20 miles on the weekend. This one should be easy for both Erin and I, and hopefully our time will show it.

Thought this was interesting:

8/11 ? 8/14: http://www.thinairdistancefestival.com/ - This one looks like a lot of fun. We are considering doing this one, if we can find the time.

Running Log: Day 8 – Race #1

Lou Gehrig Roseville 5k/10k Run/Walk

Before we get to my run, let me tell you a little about Conner's run.

First, Conner was just as nervous as the rest of us. He got to see the 5 and under group run the 1/4 mile, so it gave him an understanding of what needed to be done. When it was his time, I took off down the track to take some pictures of Conner running. For the whole race, Conner stayed at the front of the pack. On his way back, his shoe kept falling off. Erin and I had forgotten to check his shoes. But he still finished in the top 10. Not bad for a 6 year old racing with 10 and under.

For my race, I was tired after the first mile. Which concerned me. I wasn't sure if this was going to be a good race. The track was on a bike trail and when up and down the whole way. Very few flat areas, and 3 or 4 pretty good sized hills. A great location to jog on weekends, and I hope to practice there in the Spring. Even with being tired, I did not stop to walk or get water (didn't train for water).

Erin beat her time by 3 minutes and had a really good race. Probably thanks to all her hill work. This team thing is working for us, game on folks, game on.

According to the Race:
Chip Time: 56:51.8
Race Time: 57:05.1
Pace: 9:10/M
Age Group Placement (Male 30 to 39): 11 (last place :-()
Overall: 57/166

RaceKeeper:
Distance 6.24 mi Duration 0:57:09 Calories Burned 804
Average Pace 9:10 / mi Average Speed 6.55 mph Elevation Climb 471 ft

Disney World Marathon 2012 Countdown: 365 days
Total Distance Ran (since 12/27/10): 39.06 miles / 2852.79 (miles to WDW from my house)Fastest Mile: 12/30/10 - 9:01 / mi
Longest Distance: 1/6/10 - 7.15 miles

Running Log: Day 7

A little late posting this. So here we go:

Runkeeper Stats for run:

Distance 7.15 mi Duration 1:11:25 Calories Burned 901
Average Pace 10:00 / mi Average Speed 6.00 mph Elevation Climb 224 ft

Run was amazing. I couldn't stop. Had a route in mind, it was shorter than I thought so I kept going. Erin didn't like me doing this, but I did run about 1/2 mile on Sunrise with no sidewalk. Not really the safest thing, but I wasn't about to turn around.

So I ran down sunrise to cirby, was going to run around the track at Oakmont, but it was too dark (CSI images raced through my head), took a left down Rocky Ridge, then continued around Maidu Park to Champion Oaks, then ran home. Amazing run, lots of hills, and holy smokes 7.15 MILES!! Disappointed in the pace, but the hills did slow me down.

Aftermath, next day: tired, headache, want to go to bed

Disney World Marathon 2012 Countdown: 367 days
Total Distance Ran (since 12/27/10): 32.82 miles / 2852.79 (miles to WDW from my house)Fastest Mile: 12/30/10 - 9:01 / mi
Longest Distance: 1/6/10 - 7.15 miles

Running Log : Day 6

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Runkeeper Stats for run:

Distance 5.27 mi Duration 0:51:13 Calories Burned 663
Average Pace 9:43 / mi Average Speed 6.17 mph Elevation Climb 212 ft

I relatively easy run. Same mental issues I've had for the last two weeks. Legs started to tighten around mile 4.

The really strange part was I'm running with a new arm band for my IPhone, actually built for the Iphone. My old one was built for the IPod, so it covered the phone completely. While this one was built for the Iphone which meant that the ports and other areas are open, which might give it better GPS connection. That being said, the mileage was off by a good distance. Which means I've been running further than what Runkeeper has been telling me. Should rerun the run from yesterday to see how much further I actually ran.

Funny thing. As I turned onto 16th, I started following bicyclist. Let's just say, I was following the bouncing butt crack for about 1/4 mile.

Disney World Marathon 2012 Countdown: 369 days
Total Distance Ran (since 12/27/10): 25.67 miles / 2852.79 (miles to WDW from my house)Fastest Mile: 12/30/10 - 9:01 / mi
Longest Distance: 1/5/10 - 5.27 miles

Running Log - Day #4

Been a busy day and I spent most of it trying to talk myself out of running to get work done. Lunch time came, got up and went running. When I was running on a normal basis, I used to not think about running, I would just get up and go. That kind of happened today, and mentally it felt good.

RunKeeper Results:

Distance 4.62 mi Duration 0:43:53 Calories Burned 581
Average Pace 9:31 / mi Average Speed 6.31 mph Elevation Climb 194 ft

Mood: Seemed okay, though I kept mentally trying to stop myself, which sucked. Luckily, I just kept on going and even added a block and a half at the end

Lesson I need to learn yesterday: Don't take for granted that a car sees you, they don't. Made that mistake twice today. Too many people on the road that have no idea where they are going, so are watching cars and signs, not walkers or runners. Felt like an idiot, both times.

Things I hate: Women that spit. Something about it is gross. Saw a woman run and spit and it almost hit me. Dudette, watch where your spitting, better yet, DON'T DO IT, it's nasty!!

Disney World Marathon 2012 Countdown: 373 days
Total Distance Ran (since 12/27/10): 15.48 miles / 2852.79 (miles to Disney World from my house)
Fastest Mile: 12/30/10 - 9:01 / mi
Longest Distance: 12/31/10 - 4.62 miles

Running Log - Day #3

RunKeeper stats of my run

Distance 3.17 mi Duration 0:28:34 Calories Burned 401
Average Pace 9:01 / mi Average Speed 6.65 mph Elevation Climb 141 ft

Day 3:

Decided to do a regular simple run due to a meeting. After my first straight away, I felt my feet start to pick up and I was about to slow them down, then thought, what the heck, and let them do their own thing. Fastest run I've had in a long time. I kind of felt my old self coming back.

Disney World Marathon 2012 Countdown: 374 days

Total Distance Ran (since 12/27/10): 10.86 miles

Fastest Mile: 12/30/10 - 9:01 / mi

Longest Distance: 12/27/10 - 4.55 miles

10 Hopes/Wishes for 2011

With the recent loss of jermsworld.us, there's a part of me that's missing. So in the coming months, I hope to have a YouTube channel up and running, and start adding the tons of pictures I have on my computer to Facebook and Flikr.

As for this blog, I hope to post every once in awhile. Things that are on my mind and things that I want to write about will show up on this blog. I have to warn you, some things may be dirty and a bit perverted, but that's just me. And I am Jermsworld.

First blog, 10 hopes/wishes for 2011, in no particular order:

10. To successfully become a blogger, YouTube uploader and get my pictures on the web - mentioned earlier, but it's definitely one of my hopes.

9. Need to go to a theme park in Southern California that I haven't been to in awhile. I'm thinking Universal Studios Hollywood is at the top of the list, with Transformers opening up this year and Conner really wanting to go. Knotts, Wild Animal Park in San Diego, Magic Mountain, and Lego Land should be added to that list.

8. Line Dancing - Went last night, which I think I'll probably blog about later. The dancing part was fun, something I haven't done in years. Back at AR, I took 2 semesters of Line Dancing class, and loved it. Hopefully I'll get back into it. All depends on someone watching the kids.

7. Financially Stable - Isn't this everybody's dream right now? We've cut out a lot of stuff out of our lives, some I miss, others I could care less about. So hopefully we'll start getting in the black, instead of head deep in the red.

6. Manager?? - One of the possibilities I'm considering. Becoming a DPM 1. Do I have what it takes to be a Data Processing Manager? Am I more of a manager than a technical person? Questions I've always had, but wanting to try. I hope I get that chance.

5. Horror Nights at Universal Studios - Something I've ALWAYS wanted to do but the people that I know who want to go, can't or won't, and the rest are too scared. Hope to find someone who says "hey Jeremy, let's do it!!"

4. Have a weekend meetup somewhere in the United States with my brother and his wife, and the cousins and their wives. Chris' wedding was simply awesome, and the wives got together well, and the boys (I'm referring to us men of course) always get along. Need to make that happen.

3. A trip to Disneyland to see the new Little Mermaid ride and to experience Star Tours 2.0. Hope we can find some time in the off season to go check the parks out. Wouldn't even mind a Christmas trip this year.

2. Running - I'm hoping in Jan 2012 I run the Disney World Marathon. This means I need to train, and train hard. Run at least 3 - 4 times a week and keep increasing my distance. Jan 8th, we have a 10 k planned. Conner will be running too, this time a 1/2 miler, even though he's ran 2 miles before. Two things needed: time and support. I think I can arrange for both.

1. Do something special for our 10 year anniversary. Erin and I always go to Disney, this time I'm hoping we can do something different. Might go on a cruise with the T-ball/soccer parents, I hope that happens.

Runner's up: Take the family to Oregon for Tree's of Mystery and Sea Lion Caves