Running roads, running trails, Reflecting.: Good, and not so good. 2010

Monday, December 27, 2010

Good, and not so good. 2010

Thinking about some of the good things, and the not so good things of this past year as it draws to a close.
Not so good; My first DNF. Happened at the Bandera 100k. Good thing; I learned from it. I can't brave extreme cold temperatures as well as I did in my younger days. Layer up wisely next time.
Good thing! The Nueces trail run. A truly beautiful place to run. A great trip up with friends and time on the trails with these fellow San Antonio trail runners.
Not so good; A severe groin injury that required surgery. Good thing; I learned my limits as far as weight training.
Not so good; Developed Plantar Fasciitis on my left foot. Good thing; I recovered relatively quickly and learned the secret to PF relief. Massage the soul of the foot daily. And a little barefoot running doesn't hurt either. A LaCrosse ball works great for massaging. Thanks Liza.
Good Thing! My trip to Leadville to crew for and pace Liza. And witness a great performance as she WON!
Good thing! Had so much fun running the San Antonio Rock and Roll Marathon. Although a road run, it was fun. And I had a comp entry.
Good thing; Many, upon many, training runs with our great group here in San Antonio and with visitors from other parts.
It really is a treasure to have great friends to run, converse, and Share stories and emotions with.
Can you Love your friends and fellow trail runners? Sure you can.
Reminds me of lyrics from a Leon Russell song (A song for You). With a change at the end by me, for my friends,
"I'll love you in a place where there's no space and time,
I'll love you for my life, you are a friend of mine.
And when my life is over, remember when we were together,
We were alone with nature and you were pacing me up the trail."

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Why I Run

In reference to my running, I am often asked, "why do you do this?"
After contemplating the question.........................
I run for my Father. my Father who too late in life realized he wasn't invincible. My Father smoked for 40 years and did not always eat well. When he contracted Myastinia Gravis and Diabetes he was forced to change his lifestyle. An illness that doctors thought would take his life in 2 years was held at bay for 10! By eating well and exercising, my Father was able to hang around a little while longer. He knew I was on to something when I began long distance running. On many of my runs I still hear him saying to me "keep it up son, don't ever stop"
I run for my son Matthew, who left us too soon. He was almost 14 yrs old. I run for him because he no longer can. I feel him and talk to him on many of my runs. Before he left he had begun to be aware of his large physique and was trying to stay fit. 4 years earlier I entered him in his first race. He came in last in a field of about 25 kids, but he never stopped trying to run as fast as he could. I will always remember the smile on his face as he crossed the finish line while his name was announced over the loudspeaker. One day I will see him again. Until then I carry him with me on my runs.
I run for my friends and family. Not only those I run with now, but also those I hope to run with in the future. Those I run with with now help me as much or more than I think I help them. Running friends help to motivate me. We share stories, aches, pains,laughter, and encourage and congratulate each other. Those I hope to run with in the future are family and friends who are in need of someone to motivate them. People who know they need exercise but need that little push. I try to help them stop finding excuses and putting up barriers that keep them from walking,running and just plain exercising.
I run for myself. As a child I was always physically active. As a young adult I smoked for 16 years, did not have a healthy diet and sat watching television for hours on end. At age 27 (with a push from my brother Andy) I became active again and began associating with active people. Soon I was playing team sports, and biking, golfing, running. This change in lifestyle helped me to make better nutrition choices for better performance.
The human body is meant to move! A fit body functions better and lasts longer. I don't want to live forever, but as long as I am here I wish to feel my best. Running clears the mind, flushes toxins from the body and allows us to enjoy nature and relate to friends and Family who run with us, in person, or in our hearts.

Running roads, running trails, Reflecting.

Monday, December 27, 2010

Good, and not so good. 2010

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