Crazy Time

So now I've added another run to the list.  I've signed up for the Redondo Beach 10K. 

This will be my first 10K run and actually, I'm only doing to see if I can beat my friend's time (I'm pretty confident that I can) but it's a nice precursor to the Mud Run and some other adventures planned in the near future. The Redondo run is on the 1st of February (Super Bowl Sunday) so I'll have a great excuse to eat like a total pig that day.  

This past weekend I ran just over 6 miles in total (≈10K) in just over an hour.  That was a training run. Thanks to the folks out in Chino Hills who put together a very nice running club. It was cool to run with folks who know their paces, the courses and distances and technique. Also helps when there are water stations!  This was my first time doing something like that and I don't think it'll be my last. 

On a lighter note (not really) I've improved my endurance and stamina but I haven't been able to shave off any weight. I'm still hovering around the 200lb mark and am unable to crack that plateau.  I've changed my diet considerably, increased my exercise routine, but I think my issue is consistency and the intermittent infusion of alcohol and debauchery into the training program. 

Last but not least, I'm headed to wine country this weekend and have a few days off to really enjoy myself.  I just need to make sure I squeeze in another distance run up there and get in another 2-3 tempo runs in as well before February 1st. 

I'll be back with updates next week and let you know how the trip up North was. 

Mud, Bud.

It's official.  I've registered for the Camp Pendleton 10K, Muddy Buddy. 

It's a 10K run with obstacles, mudhills, walls, tires, hay bales, river crossings and all the other fun stuff you would imagine a marine base could concoct. It's going to be a rocking good time as I've registered for a team of 5 and I've basically volunteered the A-Team to run it. It's always nice to dedicate yourself to something and have a reason to train.  Being that the A-Team was built around athletic competition, this should come pretty naturally. I just hope we still have what it takes after years of desk sitting, playing grab-ass and general tomfoolery. 

Currently, the only other race I've run is the Santa Monica St. John's 5K. I did that in 29 minutes with ZERO training at 200lbs. 

To be competitive in this race, with the obstacles, I've gotta drop at least 15-20lbs and double my endurance level. Hefty goals, I know but what else are you going to do?

Half-ass it?