Running roads, running trails, Reflecting.: Forgot My Shoes!

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Forgot My Shoes!

I was all set this morning as I left for work. Today was boot camp day and I packed my shorts shirt and NEW SOCKS! I looked forward to running this afternoon with O and E on the roads in the Monte Vista area of San Antonio on this unusually cool day. We rarely have weather this cool in May here in south Texas. 70 for a high with very low humidity.
I arrive at work and while unloading my gear, I realized "I forgot my shoes! Oh no!"
I really look forward to the boot-camp because it forces me to challenge muscles I usually neglect. As runners we sometimes forget how important weight bearing exercises are. We sometimes work with light weights but mostly work with our own body weight. I have seen the benefits of this type exercise on my running. I've always known this, but I need that push.
Oh well, Lunch today was very nice though. I had lunch with two co-workers at "Greens" This restaurant serves vegetables they grow! You walk through their garden to the front door. I had the Monks plate. Quinoa, Kale, and Black beans, Yum! And one of my friends gave me her uneaten half Quinoa burrito. Quinoa, beans, avocado,
spinach, beans sprouts, and red onions in an organic wrap!
I did run today. 6 miles at OP Schnabel park. Fueled by Quinoa! Very nice.

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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.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Forgot My Shoes!

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