well, i am back. i will give you a very short run down of a very long weekend. friday night left for big south fork, got there and stayed up to 5am talking. slept til 8am, got up, hiked 17 miles with 30-40# backpack, saw some black bears, slept about 8 hours, got up and hiked about 7 miles with pack, .4 miles of which was straight uphill (finished hike early after nearly stepping on copperhead, really about 6 inches from him (the snake is not the reason we finished early)), grilled out, slept 5.5 hours, drove 4 hours home, cleaned up camping stuff, ate a little, went to sam's, ate a little more, shot my bow, ran 4 miles.
my run this afternoon was pretty hard, i guess from the good leg workout over the weekend. here are my times:
1m: 8:54 (pretty good)
1.5m: 13:18 (4:24)
2m: 18:10 (4:51) (pretty slow)
2.5m: 22:59 (4:48)(pretty slow)
3m: 27:19 (4:19)
4m: 37:09 (9:50)(slow, but good for this stretch)
so that gives an overall pace of about 9:17 min/mile. that is not too bad especially after the weekend workout i had.
the quote of the day is from Zeke. he made the comment and then utterly ignored his own advice. "If you pass water and you need water, get water." about 30 min after telling someone this 2 of the people in our group walked past 3 different streams without getting any water. funny thing is, neither had any water with them. so, because of this mistake, we had to walk an extra 4-5 miles on saturday afternoon. so here is my take on the situation: if you NEED something and someone puts it in front of your face offering it to you, take it. forget your pride, if someone wants to help you, let them. (do not take it without their permission and don't take it if they want you to do something that is against your morals, etc).
Monday, August 17, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Gone for the Weekend
today i did it again. i ran another fastest 3 miles. i was worried that i might not be able to since i just ran 5 miles yesterday, but i pushed and pushed and i did it. here are the times:
1m: 8:51 (not too bad)
1.5m: 13:08 (4:16)
2m: 17:26 (4:18)
3m: 26:21 (8:54)
so that gives me a pace of 8:46/mile, my best by far. i did this 3 miles 50 seconds faster than my 3 miles on monday and 33 seconds faster than my previous fastest 3 miles. i am pretty happy right now.
i also got to shoot my bow today. i had to do a little sight adjustment, due to the work i had done on it the other day, but very minor. i took 11 shots at 50 yards, and shot one of my best groups at that range so far. i also shot a little at 20, 30, and 40 yards to make sure it was sighted in. at 50 yards i put 3 arrows in a 3 inch circle and all but 2 of the other arrows very close to the circle. the other 2 arrows would still have been in the kill zone. i can't complain too much about that!
i will be on a hiking trip this weekend so i will not be able to blog. so this will be the last blog until monday. our hiking trip has us doing 10 miles on saturday, 9 miles on sunday, and 1-2 miles on monday. hopefully i will be able to get back on the running schedule even though i will not be taking a rest day on sunday.
the thought of the day comes from several discussions we have had at work recently and from an e-mail i got today that had an inspirational quote in it. the thought is this: i do not care what color of skin a person has, they are still my brother/sister in Christ. Christ does not see people for their color of skin, we are all God's children, all His creation. i would think any non-Jewish Christian would be able to see this because if you remember, the Jews were God's chosen people and His salvation was luckily extended to the gentiles because He loved us ALL. i do not remember reading that the white race was superior in The Bible. if you have any prejudice in your heart you need to get it out NOW. i do not think it is right for minorities always playing that card and trying to use it to take advantage of another race, but man, we are all people, lets just love and respect each other. i would think with the intelligence we have in the world now racism would cease to exist. but i guess when you have pride and self love in the world evil will be there too (or maybe it's the other way around).
1m: 8:51 (not too bad)
1.5m: 13:08 (4:16)
2m: 17:26 (4:18)
3m: 26:21 (8:54)
so that gives me a pace of 8:46/mile, my best by far. i did this 3 miles 50 seconds faster than my 3 miles on monday and 33 seconds faster than my previous fastest 3 miles. i am pretty happy right now.
i also got to shoot my bow today. i had to do a little sight adjustment, due to the work i had done on it the other day, but very minor. i took 11 shots at 50 yards, and shot one of my best groups at that range so far. i also shot a little at 20, 30, and 40 yards to make sure it was sighted in. at 50 yards i put 3 arrows in a 3 inch circle and all but 2 of the other arrows very close to the circle. the other 2 arrows would still have been in the kill zone. i can't complain too much about that!
i will be on a hiking trip this weekend so i will not be able to blog. so this will be the last blog until monday. our hiking trip has us doing 10 miles on saturday, 9 miles on sunday, and 1-2 miles on monday. hopefully i will be able to get back on the running schedule even though i will not be taking a rest day on sunday.
the thought of the day comes from several discussions we have had at work recently and from an e-mail i got today that had an inspirational quote in it. the thought is this: i do not care what color of skin a person has, they are still my brother/sister in Christ. Christ does not see people for their color of skin, we are all God's children, all His creation. i would think any non-Jewish Christian would be able to see this because if you remember, the Jews were God's chosen people and His salvation was luckily extended to the gentiles because He loved us ALL. i do not remember reading that the white race was superior in The Bible. if you have any prejudice in your heart you need to get it out NOW. i do not think it is right for minorities always playing that card and trying to use it to take advantage of another race, but man, we are all people, lets just love and respect each other. i would think with the intelligence we have in the world now racism would cease to exist. but i guess when you have pride and self love in the world evil will be there too (or maybe it's the other way around).
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
I Know I'm Bad, But Am I Scary
i got my 5 miles in this afternoon. thankfully it seemed a lot cooler than my last couple of runs. if you are interested, here are my times:
1m: 9:12
1.5m: 13:39 (4:27)
2m: 18:21 (4:41) (way slow)
2.5m: 22:56 (4:35)
3m: 27:32 (4:35)
3.5m: 32:06 (4:34)
4m: 36:27 (4:20)
5m: 45:20 (8:53)
so my overall pace was 9:04/mile. not too bad. for some reason i slowed up between 1.5 and 2 miles, or else i would've had a pace under 9min/mile. anyway, i am pleased. 5 miles is easier now than i ever thought it would. after running the 8 miler on sat i have started losing a little weight too. somehow i dropped 5 pounds since sat. that doesn't really sound healthy but i have been eating and drinking just like normal.
the thought for the day comes from personal experience. i have noticed at work (and have talked about in the blog) that people sometimes go around me when they have a question or need. they even do this when i am the person who could best answer their question or fulfill their need. i think sometimes people are looking for the path of least resistance, and i don't believe in doing things half way. however, sometimes i feel like (or know) that some people are scared of me. i do not try to be scary. as a matter of fact i try to help everyone in anyone way i can. i try to show appreciation by giving employees new benefits, buying them treats, letting them have time off for personal stuff, etc. i almost feel a little ashamed when i hear they are scared of me, and a little hurt when they feel like they can't ask me the questions. and i guess i am probably a little quiet and to the point a lot. but i feel like i do try to have fun with and respect all the employees. maybe the employees just go around me to someone they know will give them the answer they want 99 percent of the time without thinking things through. oh well, i guess all i can do is try to be humble and serve them while leading them (i thought this is what i was doing, maybe i'm just not good at it). any suggestions welcomed.
1m: 9:12
1.5m: 13:39 (4:27)
2m: 18:21 (4:41) (way slow)
2.5m: 22:56 (4:35)
3m: 27:32 (4:35)
3.5m: 32:06 (4:34)
4m: 36:27 (4:20)
5m: 45:20 (8:53)
so my overall pace was 9:04/mile. not too bad. for some reason i slowed up between 1.5 and 2 miles, or else i would've had a pace under 9min/mile. anyway, i am pleased. 5 miles is easier now than i ever thought it would. after running the 8 miler on sat i have started losing a little weight too. somehow i dropped 5 pounds since sat. that doesn't really sound healthy but i have been eating and drinking just like normal.
the thought for the day comes from personal experience. i have noticed at work (and have talked about in the blog) that people sometimes go around me when they have a question or need. they even do this when i am the person who could best answer their question or fulfill their need. i think sometimes people are looking for the path of least resistance, and i don't believe in doing things half way. however, sometimes i feel like (or know) that some people are scared of me. i do not try to be scary. as a matter of fact i try to help everyone in anyone way i can. i try to show appreciation by giving employees new benefits, buying them treats, letting them have time off for personal stuff, etc. i almost feel a little ashamed when i hear they are scared of me, and a little hurt when they feel like they can't ask me the questions. and i guess i am probably a little quiet and to the point a lot. but i feel like i do try to have fun with and respect all the employees. maybe the employees just go around me to someone they know will give them the answer they want 99 percent of the time without thinking things through. oh well, i guess all i can do is try to be humble and serve them while leading them (i thought this is what i was doing, maybe i'm just not good at it). any suggestions welcomed.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Maybe I Think Too Much (Classic Philosophical Questions)
i did not have to run today, it was a rest day. i do have to fit 5 miles in tomorrow. i think i will try to sleep in and run tomorrow afternoon. i was up late last night with the dog barking about every hour to keep me awake, i am a little tired today. i didn't shoot my bow today either, we had to go out to eat lunch since it is my cousin's last week at work before he gets ready to leave for school. i am hoping i can get a good night's rest tonight (even though i am on call) so i will be well rested for the run tomorrow.
don't really have much to say today. i have gotten a little more feedback on the blog since i posted it on facebook. i always like feedback, i think i just like hearing what others have to say about my posts and the occasional joke i get. Sheri said the title to one of my last posts did not describe me (short and sweet). i guess she has a point, i am average height.
"It is good to rub and polish our brains against that of others." Michel de Montaigne i really like this quote. i think these days too many people want the easy answer, want a quick way out....without thinking too much about it. some people think i am argumentative because when i am asked a question i usually respond with a question and then get into a discussion. sometimes i do it so that the people will realize the process of thinking a thing through. another reason is because a lot of times people ask me a question without giving me, what i feel, is enough info to answer the question. this disgruntles many people because they want a quick fix, a quick answer. most people do not want to think things through. when i am asked a question i try to think of all the possibilities and all the possible answers. this leads to many people asking someone else now for their quick fix. many times i hear someone ask a question to a fellow employee that was originally supposed to be asked to me. then i hear the other employee giving a quick answer and they both go on about their business. it kind of upsets me to hear people give these quick answers just to make someone happy for the short term. i like discussions because i can plead my case and they can plead theirs and we both go away smarter. however, other people don't like this because it causes them to think and sometimes it can seem like i am trying to prove them wrong. i can't tell you how many times i have completely changed my opinion on something by having one of these discussions. it just seems these days most people aren't trying to dive into the deeper meanings of life. kind of upsetting, what a waste.
don't really have much to say today. i have gotten a little more feedback on the blog since i posted it on facebook. i always like feedback, i think i just like hearing what others have to say about my posts and the occasional joke i get. Sheri said the title to one of my last posts did not describe me (short and sweet). i guess she has a point, i am average height.
"It is good to rub and polish our brains against that of others." Michel de Montaigne i really like this quote. i think these days too many people want the easy answer, want a quick way out....without thinking too much about it. some people think i am argumentative because when i am asked a question i usually respond with a question and then get into a discussion. sometimes i do it so that the people will realize the process of thinking a thing through. another reason is because a lot of times people ask me a question without giving me, what i feel, is enough info to answer the question. this disgruntles many people because they want a quick fix, a quick answer. most people do not want to think things through. when i am asked a question i try to think of all the possibilities and all the possible answers. this leads to many people asking someone else now for their quick fix. many times i hear someone ask a question to a fellow employee that was originally supposed to be asked to me. then i hear the other employee giving a quick answer and they both go on about their business. it kind of upsets me to hear people give these quick answers just to make someone happy for the short term. i like discussions because i can plead my case and they can plead theirs and we both go away smarter. however, other people don't like this because it causes them to think and sometimes it can seem like i am trying to prove them wrong. i can't tell you how many times i have completely changed my opinion on something by having one of these discussions. it just seems these days most people aren't trying to dive into the deeper meanings of life. kind of upsetting, what a waste.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Heat, Heat, Go Away
today i didn't get near as much done as i wanted (do i ever). i shot my bow then i did get the badly needed hair cut, then got a minor adjustment made to my bow. then i had to go to work on my day off (only for about 2 hours), then i had to go shopping for things for the new clinic. then i came home and shot my bow a little more. when i had waited as long as i could for it to cool off i went for a run. it was another hot and humid run. however, i did beat my personal best by 1 second. so i had my second run of 3 miles in less than 27 minutes, but it took everything i had today. at one point, just over 1.5 miles, i was running close to the shoulder of the road to stay away from the cars and stepped 1/2 way on/off the road. somehow i didn't fall and didn't even hurt my ankle. i think jason from friday the 13th is following me around, i keep getting these stabbing pains, today it was up under my ribs. it has been a long time since i have felt that, and it usually comes when i am trying to run too fast.
i shot my bow a total of 28 times at 60 yards, 20 times at 50 yards and 30 times at 30 yards. pretty good day as far as that goes.
J told me he ran a little today. i think it was a bad to start, with the heat and humidity, but if he could run today, he shouldn't have any problems getting back into it.
"There was no doubt, that if faith did not fail, God would not fail." this is a quote from Hudson Taylor (i really recommend reading his biography and any other book you can find about him). to me this quote is saying that if my faith does not fail i can accomplish the task because God will never fail. God has many constants in His character. one of those constants is NEVER failing. once again, i believe you do have to be doing God's will for this to be true. although, sometimes it has seemed i had so much faith in something that i "faithed" it to be true. but i do not think that was the case, even though it sure seemed like it. so, stay in God's will and never doubt your all powerful and all knowing and all loving God and see how many more things you can accomplish that once seemed impossible.
i shot my bow a total of 28 times at 60 yards, 20 times at 50 yards and 30 times at 30 yards. pretty good day as far as that goes.
J told me he ran a little today. i think it was a bad to start, with the heat and humidity, but if he could run today, he shouldn't have any problems getting back into it.
"There was no doubt, that if faith did not fail, God would not fail." this is a quote from Hudson Taylor (i really recommend reading his biography and any other book you can find about him). to me this quote is saying that if my faith does not fail i can accomplish the task because God will never fail. God has many constants in His character. one of those constants is NEVER failing. once again, i believe you do have to be doing God's will for this to be true. although, sometimes it has seemed i had so much faith in something that i "faithed" it to be true. but i do not think that was the case, even though it sure seemed like it. so, stay in God's will and never doubt your all powerful and all knowing and all loving God and see how many more things you can accomplish that once seemed impossible.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Short and Sweet (no, not me the blog)
ahhh, today was a much needed rest day. my legs felt good when i went to bed last night, but during the night they got so stiff and achy, it was a little hard to sleep. this morning was a little rough trying to get up and down the steps, but my knees warmed up after a little.
i did shoot my bow 22 times today at 30 yards. i am going to try and go to the range tomorrow and shoot longer distances for a good while. i need to get a haircut too. and tomorrow starts another week of running. i think tomorrow is 3 miles, i will have to check the schedule. i think i have gotten all the maps i need for montana (just ordered the last one). i have a few more things to buy before i go. it is getting close. i leave in about 5 weeks!
the thought for the day is this: it is never too late and you are never too "bad" to accept Christ as your Lord and Savior. i want everyone that reads this (and many many more) to be with me in Heaven. i am sure most of you reading this know that already, but just thought i would throw it out there.
i did shoot my bow 22 times today at 30 yards. i am going to try and go to the range tomorrow and shoot longer distances for a good while. i need to get a haircut too. and tomorrow starts another week of running. i think tomorrow is 3 miles, i will have to check the schedule. i think i have gotten all the maps i need for montana (just ordered the last one). i have a few more things to buy before i go. it is getting close. i leave in about 5 weeks!
the thought for the day is this: it is never too late and you are never too "bad" to accept Christ as your Lord and Savior. i want everyone that reads this (and many many more) to be with me in Heaven. i am sure most of you reading this know that already, but just thought i would throw it out there.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
More Personal Bests and Sharp Knives
ok, i know i let some of you down by not blogging at all yesterday. and i know some of you are thinking did he get his run in yesterday morning (i know no one is really thinking that, but thought it would be funny if you thought i thought that for a minute, too many thoughts, huh). well, the answer to your question is yes. i did get the 3 mile run in yesterday in 27:10. not my best, but pretty close. i did run the last mile in the fastest time i have ever ran that segment by 20 seconds. i also got my 8 mile run in this afternoon, and i can i say, it was not fun.
to start out i had a few things going against me. this was the furthest i had ever ran in my entire life, at one time. it was the hottest temp i have ran in all year, as well as being the most humid. i had to carry 2L of water on my back (for the first time) due to the length of the run so i didn't get dehydrated. and for the first time all year, i felt like the run was 90% uphill, the other 10% felt level, in other words, i didn't feel like i was running downhill at all. just after 1.5 miles my right shin got a knife stabbed in it, i couldn't find the knife but i know it had to be there. finally around 4 miles the pain went away, somehow. then, just before 6 miles, the knife fell out and i stepped on it and it drove up into my left plantar tendon. at 7 miles i could feel a blister starting on my right big toe. at 8 miles i have never felt so relieved to just be able to walk. i know i complain a lot. but that is one reason i run, to see how much pain i can overcome, to see how i can mentally overcome obstacles. when i get to montana and get back in the mountains by myself, it will be a big mental game. here are my times:
1m: 9:40
1.5m: 14:21 (4:41) (severe shin splint)
2m: 19:33 (5:11)
2.5m: 24:26 (4:53)
3m: 29:21 (4:54)
3.5m: 34.22 (5:00)
4m: 39:07 (4:45)
4.5m: 44:10 (5:02) (shin pain gone)
5m: 49:25 (5:15)
5.5m: 54:42 (5:16)
6m: 59:50 (5:07) (ipod dies)
6.5m: 1:05.18 (5:28) (severe foot pain)
7m: 1:10.22 (5:03) (big toe blister)
8m: 1:21.27 (11:05)
i deliberately started out at a slower pace than usual, didn't want to wear myself out, especially with the heat and humidity. i was trying to do the whole thing in 76 minutes, if i could, but decided i would be happy for a pace of 10min/mile or a total of 80 minutes. during the run i decided i would be happy just to finish. i never had the feeling that i would not finish, just some aches and pains here and there. so my pace was a little over 10min/mile. i think on a cooler, less humid day i could do it in 76 min. i did find that it was a good thing that i have not trimmed my mustache in a while, it caught 2 bugs that i normally would have had to swallow!
so now i am at home (almost 2 hours after the run) and i am getting a little stiff, but i feel great otherwise. i had 2 pieces of pizza after i finished the run, usually i would eat 4-5. my first thought was, there goes that 8 miler (but i ate them anyway because i was really hungry).
all during the run i had to keep focused on the saying that i have mentioned before "relentless forward progress." it really kept me moving no matter how bad my shin or foot hurt. crazy what a simple idea in your head can do.
i do want to say congrats to Todd who ran a 7k today despite hurting his ankle.
"Dread of death ends when you know heaven is your true home." this is another quote from Max Lucado's Come Thirsty. and i like this quote because i see so many Christians who either do not realize Heaven is their true home or they do not realize the fullness of heaven. there is a (pop) country song that says "Lord I want to go to heaven...but I don't want to go right now." whoever wrote that song fell under one of those 2 categories. i do not care how much fun or joy you have or are having, it can't compare to the joy of heaven in any aspect, no not one. so, live life to the fullest while you are here, enjoy every moment, serve God with every chance possible. stay here on earth as long as He allows you to be here serving Him. but, optimistically and joyfully await the minute that He takes you to your real home. every year i can't wait for the start of turkey and deer season, and once again this year, the first day i will get to elk hunt. if those things bring me such joy, knowing what Heaven is (as much as He has revealed to me anyway) how much more do i long to be there? I think if non-Christians could see this portrayed in Christian lives it might give them some desire to learn about our God and our true home. but why would they care if we are so caught up in other things. Salvador has a song called "How Far is Heaven." whenever i hear it i get a grin on my face and wonder when am i going home, it brightens my day and gives me hope.
to start out i had a few things going against me. this was the furthest i had ever ran in my entire life, at one time. it was the hottest temp i have ran in all year, as well as being the most humid. i had to carry 2L of water on my back (for the first time) due to the length of the run so i didn't get dehydrated. and for the first time all year, i felt like the run was 90% uphill, the other 10% felt level, in other words, i didn't feel like i was running downhill at all. just after 1.5 miles my right shin got a knife stabbed in it, i couldn't find the knife but i know it had to be there. finally around 4 miles the pain went away, somehow. then, just before 6 miles, the knife fell out and i stepped on it and it drove up into my left plantar tendon. at 7 miles i could feel a blister starting on my right big toe. at 8 miles i have never felt so relieved to just be able to walk. i know i complain a lot. but that is one reason i run, to see how much pain i can overcome, to see how i can mentally overcome obstacles. when i get to montana and get back in the mountains by myself, it will be a big mental game. here are my times:
1m: 9:40
1.5m: 14:21 (4:41) (severe shin splint)
2m: 19:33 (5:11)
2.5m: 24:26 (4:53)
3m: 29:21 (4:54)
3.5m: 34.22 (5:00)
4m: 39:07 (4:45)
4.5m: 44:10 (5:02) (shin pain gone)
5m: 49:25 (5:15)
5.5m: 54:42 (5:16)
6m: 59:50 (5:07) (ipod dies)
6.5m: 1:05.18 (5:28) (severe foot pain)
7m: 1:10.22 (5:03) (big toe blister)
8m: 1:21.27 (11:05)
i deliberately started out at a slower pace than usual, didn't want to wear myself out, especially with the heat and humidity. i was trying to do the whole thing in 76 minutes, if i could, but decided i would be happy for a pace of 10min/mile or a total of 80 minutes. during the run i decided i would be happy just to finish. i never had the feeling that i would not finish, just some aches and pains here and there. so my pace was a little over 10min/mile. i think on a cooler, less humid day i could do it in 76 min. i did find that it was a good thing that i have not trimmed my mustache in a while, it caught 2 bugs that i normally would have had to swallow!
so now i am at home (almost 2 hours after the run) and i am getting a little stiff, but i feel great otherwise. i had 2 pieces of pizza after i finished the run, usually i would eat 4-5. my first thought was, there goes that 8 miler (but i ate them anyway because i was really hungry).
all during the run i had to keep focused on the saying that i have mentioned before "relentless forward progress." it really kept me moving no matter how bad my shin or foot hurt. crazy what a simple idea in your head can do.
i do want to say congrats to Todd who ran a 7k today despite hurting his ankle.
"Dread of death ends when you know heaven is your true home." this is another quote from Max Lucado's Come Thirsty. and i like this quote because i see so many Christians who either do not realize Heaven is their true home or they do not realize the fullness of heaven. there is a (pop) country song that says "Lord I want to go to heaven...but I don't want to go right now." whoever wrote that song fell under one of those 2 categories. i do not care how much fun or joy you have or are having, it can't compare to the joy of heaven in any aspect, no not one. so, live life to the fullest while you are here, enjoy every moment, serve God with every chance possible. stay here on earth as long as He allows you to be here serving Him. but, optimistically and joyfully await the minute that He takes you to your real home. every year i can't wait for the start of turkey and deer season, and once again this year, the first day i will get to elk hunt. if those things bring me such joy, knowing what Heaven is (as much as He has revealed to me anyway) how much more do i long to be there? I think if non-Christians could see this portrayed in Christian lives it might give them some desire to learn about our God and our true home. but why would they care if we are so caught up in other things. Salvador has a song called "How Far is Heaven." whenever i hear it i get a grin on my face and wonder when am i going home, it brightens my day and gives me hope.
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