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Wednesday, 16 May 2012
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Wednesday May 16th...3 days until 100 mile run
Hello DestinyMaker's,
Tuesday's effort....
Outdoor Running 6 miles Indoor Running 0 miles
Outdoor Cycling 24 miles Indoor Cycling 0 miles
January Total...
Outdoor Running 97 miles Indoor Running 225 miles
Outdoor Cycling 750 miles Indoor Cycling 358 miles
February Total...
Outdoor Running 161 Indoor Running 167
Outdoor Cycling 763 Indoor Cycling 111
March Total...
Outdoor Running 201 Indoor Running 154
Outdoor Cycling 665 Indoor Cycling 96
April Total...
Outdoor Running 182 Indoor Running 210
Outdoor Cycling 616 Indoor Cycling 148
May Total
Outdoor Running 66 Indoor Running 90
Outdoor Cycling 314 Indoor Cycling 125
Avg per Day
Outdoor Running 5.42 Indoor Running 6.05
Outdoor Cycling 23.61 Indoor Cycling 6.04
Avg per Month
Outdoor Running 165.25 Indoor Running 186.50
Outdoor Cycling 708.00 Indoor Cycling 178.25
Year to date...
Outdoor Running 727 miles Indoor Running 837 miles
Outdoor Cycling 3169 miles Indoor Cycling 838 miles
2012 Totals Combined....
Running 1564 miles
Cycling 4007 miles
Avg per Day
Running 11.72
Cycling 29.12
May 19th, in Key Largo, Florida I will attempt a 100 mile run in the Florida Keys 100 race. This will be my first attempt at a century run. I am running each of the 100 miles for the children who have suffered 100 seizures in their life, in a year, month, week and yes day.
The 100 miles I WILL RUN pale in comparison to the challenges that these children, their love ones and care takers go through... every day. I am going to run these 100 miles for the people behind the scenes who never get recognition while giving 100% to the finding ways for those with Epilepsy to live well or for working in research trying to find a cure. I am going to run the 100 miles for Epilepsy awareness. Those of you who wish to make a donation for the miles I am running please give to your favorite Epilepsy Organization in the name of DestinyMaker.
Special thanks for this year's 7th annual event raising Epilepsy Awareness.........
Runners Depot
Power Smoothie
Pizza Roma
"I remember. Standing, Watching. I can't forget, simply to many reminders, I won't let go, I do not have the strength, nor give up. I remember being crushed to my knees begging, Begging for it to stop. I asked for one final wish. With none remaining I still am able to dream. I've been in the arms of others not so fortunate. Just one more breath, spoken word or moment. One Seizure to Many, One Mile not Enough." Glenn Fenster
The first Astronauts had the "Right Stuff" the USA hockey team "Do you believe in Miracles." Forrest Gump well he ran "just to run."
Logistical bags will be set up at mile markers 20, 40, 50, 60, 80. Life sustaining foods, liquids.
I know I'm running. I've been running a lot longer from something then for something. I run to raise awareness and hide the pain. To lift the veil of shame and secrecy.
It's not if you become a champion it's truly what you champion in life. Meaning what service you give to those in need or what cause do you dedicate yourself to. After 6 grueling months of cycling over 4000 miles, running 2008 miles since Nov 1st when training began.
Wednesday morning now 6:30am and though I am getting ready for tennis I have just completed another simulation of what Saturday morning might be like. Goes something like this.
I am waking up to having everything prepared the night before. Fuel belt bottles frozen with energy/electrolyte liquid. This will thaw quickly but could be cold still at the start. Clothes and all needed slef sustaining items all set to go. I have made in room coffee. I've taken a very hot shower. I have ate and by 5:30 out the door toward the starting line. I will do this again for the next 2 days.
Much more to follow so check back later today.
Tuesday, 15 May 2012
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Tuesday May 15th...4 days now remain until 100 mile run!
Hello DestinyMaker's,
Monday's effort....
Outdoor Running 6 miles Indoor Running 0 miles
Outdoor Cycling 28 miles Indoor Cycling 0 miles
January Total...
Outdoor Running 97 miles Indoor Running 225 miles
Outdoor Cycling 750 miles Indoor Cycling 358 miles
February Total...
Outdoor Running 161 Indoor Running 167
Outdoor Cycling 763 Indoor Cycling 111
March Total...
Outdoor Running 201 Indoor Running 154
Outdoor Cycling 665 Indoor Cycling 96
April Total...
Outdoor Running 182 Indoor Running 210
Outdoor Cycling 616 Indoor Cycling 148
May Total
Outdoor Running 60 Indoor Running 90
Outdoor Cycling 290 Indoor Cycling 125
Avg per Day
Outdoor Running 5.34 Indoor Running 6.14
Outdoor Cycling 23.56 Indoor Cycling 6.15
Avg per Month
Outdoor Running 165.25 Indoor Running 186.50
Outdoor Cycling 708.00 Indoor Cycling 178.25
Year to date...
Outdoor Running 721 miles Indoor Running 837 miles
Outdoor Cycling 3145 miles Indoor Cycling 838 miles
2012 Totals Combined....
Running 1558 miles
Cycling 3983 miles
Avg per Day
Running 11.81
Cycling 29.29
May 19th, in Key Largo, Florida I will attempt a 100 mile run in the Florida Keys 100 race. This will be my first attempt at a century run. I am running each of the 100 miles for the children who have suffered 100 seizures in their life, in a year, month, week and yes day.
The 100 miles I WILL RUN pale in comparison to the challenges that these children, their love ones and care takers go through... every day. I am going to run these 100 miles for the people behind the scenes who never get recognition while giving 100% to the finding ways for those with Epilepsy to live well or for working in research trying to find a cure. I am going to run the 100 miles for Epilepsy awareness. Those of you who wish to make a donation for the miles I am running please give to your favorite Epilepsy Organization in the name of DestinyMaker.
Special thanks for this year's 7th annual event raising Epilepsy Awareness.........
Runners Depot
Power Smoothie
Pizza Roma
"I remember. Standing, Watching. I can't forget, simply to many reminders, I won't let go, I do not have the strength, nor give up. I remember being crushed to my knees begging, Begging for it to stop. I asked for one final wish. With none remaining I still am able to dream. I've been in the arms of others not so fortunate. Just one more breath, spoken word or moment. One Seizure to Many, One Mile not Enough." Glenn Fenster
After 6 grueling months training for all intended purposes has come to an end. Though I will not be idle these next couple days rest will have to wait. It actually might be the only reward I will receive. I made comment yesterday how Some do it for recognition and others to be noticed before finishing with all I want to do is go the extra mile. Well in truth who doesn't want to be recognition from your peers or to be notice because of your effort. It's not though if you become a champion it's truly what you champion in life. Meaning what service you give to those in need or what cause do you dedicate your life to. After 6 grueling months of running 1558 miles sine Jan 1st and 2008 miles since Nov 1st when training began.
I used yesterday as a simulation and will again today, each day leading up. What I mean is the race starts at 6:10 am and I am beginning each day at the same time. I am now running or walking everywhere unless it's work tennis related. I ran to the gym, lifter weights and did my range of motion stretching program. I then ran to Starbucks where I used to spend all my free time before November 1st of 2011. I stopped going as I needed to rest from the training I was doing. In fact a very interesting aspect that yesterday offered is that I knew the training was difficult day to day. So hard in fact I was coming after the sessions, laying down and actually falling asleep. I never napped before in my life. I was literally so exhausted I could not keep my eyes opened. Yesterday because training has all but ended as I have stated my body was nit as tired. My eyes never closed. I was awake from just before 4am and fell asleep near 10pm. This will bode well as I need to expand my waking hours. I knew how hard I was working toward this goal of getting to the starting line in the best shape of my life I just never knew what it was doing to me until I stayed awake all day for the first time this year.
After Starbucks in which I didn't have coffee but went to see familiar faces. I had brief conversations with many asking where I've been. Others offering their disbelief and wishing me luck all at he same time. I then ran back to Power Smoothie. I had a Smoothie. I then ran back home as I was called to play tennis. I biked over to play one hour in the mid day sun. This will help prepare for the sun on Saturday should it be blue skies. I have played in the heat. Cycled through soaring temps well over 100. I am not saying I won't be affected I am just saying I have experienced it many times before. I know what being sick from the heat feels like. I had a good lunch at Roma's huge bowl of pasta.
I played afternoon tennis as well. So you see even if I am not training it's no ordinary day. I am still at it one way or another. After this weekend. After I recover. After I set up the next challenge. After I finish editing the book I am just a few days away from finishing. (Book finishes as I get tot the starting line) After all that I need to get back to working full time. Something I have not been able to do for nearly 2 decades. Taking care of Nyle when he was younger having a real job was nearly impossible. Nyle's Mom did have one. I was on call from the school system after years of literally staying at the school indifferent times during different day. I have not saved anything but the experiences I lived. I have saved them on papaer. If the book publishes and gets to the shelves selling maybe it will put me in a better financial situation. I would have preferred dedicated my life to this cause then having nothing but my effort to show. I knew the consequences both dealing with Nyle when I was away and what it would do to me. I had to give my own place to live. The move to a room has been devastating for my esteem but could niot have worked any better proving to me it was all meant to be.
I watched the 76ers beat the Celtics in Boston evening their series at one game a piece. Tonight the Heat play so I will be watching that. I need to get to Runners Depot later finalizing what will be in the bags being left at selected mile markers. I have to get bags of almonds, trail mix, bananas. Zinc for the sun. One thing I have found interesting as I have begun tapering off from training I have more time to wonder. I am growing a greater respect for those who have done it and maybe more so for those just getting to the starting line.
Monday, 14 May 2012
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Monday May14th...5 days until 100 mile run!
Hello DestinyMaker's,
Sunday's effort....
Outdoor Running 3 miles Indoor Running 0 miles
Outdoor Cycling 24 miles Indoor Cycling 0 miles
January Total...
Outdoor Running 97 miles Indoor Running 225 miles
Outdoor Cycling 750 miles Indoor Cycling 358 miles
February Total...
Outdoor Running 161 Indoor Running 167
Outdoor Cycling 763 Indoor Cycling 111
March Total...
Outdoor Running 201 Indoor Running 154
Outdoor Cycling 665 Indoor Cycling 96
April Total...
Outdoor Running 182 Indoor Running 210
Outdoor Cycling 616 Indoor Cycling 148
May Total
Outdoor Running 54 Indoor Running 90
Outdoor Cycling 262 Indoor Cycling 125
Avg per Day
Outdoor Running 5.27 Indoor Running 6.22
Outdoor Cycling 23.12 Indoor Cycling 6.23
Avg per Month
Outdoor Running 165.25 Indoor Running 186.50
Outdoor Cycling 708.00 Indoor Cycling 178.25
Year to date...
Outdoor Running 715 miles Indoor Running 837 miles
Outdoor Cycling 3117 miles Indoor Cycling 838 miles
2012 Totals Combined....
Running 1552miles
Cycling 3955 miles
Avg per Day
Running 11.87
Cycling 29.59
May 19th, in Key Largo, Florida I will attempt a 100 mile run in the Florida Keys 100 race. This will be my first attempt at a century run. I am running each of the 100 miles for the children who have suffered 100 seizures in their life, in a year, month, week and yes day.
The 100 miles I WILL RUN pale in comparison to the challenges that these children, their love ones and care takers go through... every day. I am going to run these 100 miles for the people behind the scenes who never get recognition while giving 100% to the finding ways for those with Epilepsy to live well or for working in research trying to find a cure. I am going to run the 100 miles for Epilepsy awareness. Those of you who wish to make a donation for the miles I am running please give to your favorite Epilepsy Organization in the name of DestinyMaker.
Special thanks for this year's 7th annual event raising Epilepsy Awareness.........
Runners Depot
Power Smoothie
Pizza Roma
"I remember. Standing, Watching. I can't forget, simply to many reminders, I won't let go, I do not have the strength, nor give up. I remember being crushed to my knees begging, Begging for it to stop. I asked for one final wish. With none remaining I still am able to dream. I've been in the arms of others not so fortunate. Just one more breath, spoken word or moment. One Seizure to Many, One Mile not Enough." Glenn Fenster
Now I must stay focused on the end prize which for me is getting to the starting line healthy and uninjured. I have less then a week to accomplished that. So if you know me and are local if you are not feeling well please keep away, want to play basketball this week go ahead and enjoy but I must stay away. I will though play tennis, lift weights, stretch/range of motion pilates and yoga program each day. I will run very little and walk a lot more. Will run to and from gym instead of cycling. I will be all that I am Saturday but to be that I must stay clear of an accident or those persons not feeling well.
Though about my Mom a lot yesterday during Mother's day. Thought a little about Nyle's Mom. Thought back to a time when we were a family. I knew she would make a great Mom, I was right about that, wrong about other things, but that is life and I must keep living it.
I watched the Miami Heat take Game one of their series against the Indiana Pacers. It was a good game not decided until the 4th quarter. Most of the rest of the day I rested. I felt the running I did in the sand on Saturday. Beach running is more difficult but ultimately better for your legs and lungs. I will do more beach running once this event is over and I begin recovery and the proverbial long road back. First though there must be the long and I do mean long road south from Key Largo to Key West!
There are inherit dangers to running. Add in miles mixed with heat you can see the dangers. Problems will occur if logistics are not in place. I hope that this will not be the case for me. Runners Depot will make sure I have all items needed and Pizza Roma will supply food. Power Smoothie drinks. I will give all that I have for you and I am all that I am for Nyle. Some do it to be recognized others to get noticed, well I am just trying to go the extra mile.
Sunday, 13 May 2012
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Sunday May 13th...6 days remain until 100 mile run!
Hello DestinyMaker's,
Saturday's effort....
Outdoor Running 18 miles Indoor Running 0 miles
Outdoor Cycling 20 miles Indoor Cycling 0 miles
January Total...
Outdoor Running 97 miles Indoor Running 225 miles
Outdoor Cycling 750 miles Indoor Cycling 358 miles
February Total...
Outdoor Running 161 Indoor Running 167
Outdoor Cycling 763 Indoor Cycling 111
March Total...
Outdoor Running 201 Indoor Running 154
Outdoor Cycling 665 Indoor Cycling 96
April Total...
Outdoor Running 182 Indoor Running 210
Outdoor Cycling 616 Indoor Cycling 148
May Total
Outdoor Running 51 Indoor Running 90
Outdoor Cycling 238 Indoor Cycling 125
Avg per Day
Outdoor Running 5.34 Indoor Running 6.27
Outdoor Cycling 23.03 Indoor Cycling 6.29
Avg per Month
Outdoor Running 165.25 Indoor Running 186.50
Outdoor Cycling 708.00 Indoor Cycling 178.25
Year to date...
Outdoor Running 712 miles Indoor Running 837 miles
Outdoor Cycling 3093 miles Indoor Cycling 838 miles
2012 Totals Combined....
Running 1549 miles
Cycling 3931 miles
Avg per Day
Running 11.92
Cycling 29.74
May 19th, in Key Largo, Florida I will attempt a 100 mile run in the Florida Keys 100 race. This will be my first attempt at a century run. I am running each of the 100 miles for the children who have suffered 100 seizures in their life, in a year, month, week and yes day.
The 100 miles I WILL RUN pale in comparison to the challenges that these children, their love ones and care takers go through... every day. I am going to run these 100 miles for the people behind the scenes who never get recognition while giving 100% to the finding ways for those with Epilepsy to live well or for working in research trying to find a cure. I am going to run the 100 miles for Epilepsy awareness. Those of you who wish to make a donation for the miles I am running please give to your favorite Epilepsy Organization in the name of DestinyMaker.
Special thanks for this year's 7th annual event raising Epilepsy Awareness.........
Runners Depot
Power Smoothie
Pizza Roma
"I remember. Standing, Watching. I can't forget, simply to many reminders, I won't let go, I do not have the strength, nor give up. I remember being crushed to my knees begging, Begging for it to stop. I asked for one final wish. With none remaining I still am able to dream. I've been in the arms of others not so fortunate. Just one more breath, spoken word or moment. One Seizure to Many, One Mile not Enough." Glenn Fenster
In the end for me whether it be a event or the race of life I will finish truly and only when I am done. Strange how competition is never about out living someone. As I walk to the starting line I must let go of those in front and go to a place where I am most comfortable. I must go deep inside relying on the very dysfunction that keeps me from new relationships and a attention span shorter then the sound of fingers snapping. I must go to that dark place where enlightenment shines. I will start.
I run as I have cycled for you. It started because of my son. Now knowing that I have not only inspired others to seek the best in them I have altered the course of children I will never meet. Regrets you bet now though seeing the strength that my son possesses I am growing into the fact that what I did was a call to duty not so different then a soldier heading out to war. I have always considered myself an athletic soldier one of mind and body using sports as my battlefield.
You don't need to look far to understand I would rather die then be done living life while still alive.
I had a good run yesterday. Nothing to long well nothing like what next week will bring. I did something different though. I ran 10 mile on the beach 18 in total. I loved the beach running. When this is over and recovery begins I am going to utilized the beach more. I will do beach running, beach camp and ocean swims. As summer gets going I want to be near the ocean more. Yesterday's run of length is the last now. I will run a little today through Wednesday. Then no running unless it's after a tennis ball. Rest will be the call to order the final 48 hours.
Maureen FlynnI read your blog every day....have been for years. I know you have some doubt in your abilities for next weeks run. That is probably good, don't want to get over confident and miss something in your planning. BUT.....I know you will SUCCEED!!! You have done so much to help create awareness, I know you won't let anything get in your way! You will have people all over the world cheering you on! GOOD LUCK!
Saturday, 12 May 2012
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Saturday May 12th...one week remains until 100 mile run!
Hello DestinyMaker's,
Friday's effort....
Outdoor Running 0 miles Indoor Running 13 miles
Outdoor Cycling 21 miles Indoor Cycling 13 miles
January Total...
Outdoor Running 97 miles Indoor Running 225 miles
Outdoor Cycling 750 miles Indoor Cycling 358 miles
February Total...
Outdoor Running 161 Indoor Running 167
Outdoor Cycling 763 Indoor Cycling 111
March Total...
Outdoor Running 201 Indoor Running 154
Outdoor Cycling 665 Indoor Cycling 96
April Total...
Outdoor Running 182 Indoor Running 210
Outdoor Cycling 616 Indoor Cycling 148
May Total
Outdoor Running 33 Indoor Running 90
Outdoor Cycling 218 Indoor Cycling 125
Avg per Day
Outdoor Running 5.21 Indoor Running 6.36
Outdoor Cycling 23.11 Indoor Cycling 6.37
Avg per Month
Outdoor Running 165.25 Indoor Running 186.50
Outdoor Cycling 708.00 Indoor Cycling 178.25
Year to date...
Outdoor Running 694 miles Indoor Running 837 miles
Outdoor Cycling 3073 miles Indoor Cycling 838 miles
2012 Totals Combined....
Running 1531 miles
Cycling 3911 miles
Avg per Day
Running 11.67
Cycling 29.81
May 19th, in Key Largo, Florida I will attempt a 100 mile run in the Florida Keys 100 race. This will be my first attempt at a century run. I am running each of the 100 miles for the children who have suffered 100 seizures in their life, in a year, month, week and yes day.
The 100 miles I WILL RUN pale in comparison to the challenges that these children, their love ones and care takers go through... every day. I am going to run these 100 miles for the people behind the scenes who never get recognition while giving 100% to the finding ways for those with Epilepsy to live well or for working in research trying to find a cure. I am going to run the 100 miles for Epilepsy awareness. Those of you who wish to make a donation for the miles I am running please give to your favorite Epilepsy Organization in the name of DestinyMaker.
Special thanks for this year's 7th annual event raising Epilepsy Awareness.........
Runners Depot
Power Smoothie
Pizza Roma
"I remember. Standing, Watching. I can't forget, simply to many reminders, I won't let go, I do not have the strength, nor give up. I remember being crushed to my knees begging, Begging for it to stop. I asked for one final wish. With none remaining I still am able to dream. I've been in the arms of others not so fortunate. Just one more breath, spoken word or moment. One Seizure to Many, One Mile not Enough." Glenn Fenster
Slowly I am getting more organized for next week's run. Just thinking about this time next week I will be just hours from beginning the event. I am excited, and somewhat apprehensive over the challenge. If there is one thing I do know is expect the unexpected. Meaning if I think I am not going to be sick during the run well then I will be. If I prepare for sunshine only it might rain. In other words walk up to the starting line without any false thoughts of an expectation to occur. The toughest of them all is crossing the finish line. The athlete in me must project crossing the finish line in under 32 hours but the soul thinks best to allow things to occur then expecting them to happen.
Picked up my hat that I will be using. It covers the back of my neck and ears with a floppy cloth that hangs from the back. This hat will be great for the run and also on the tennis court keeping the sun off the back of my neck. I already know I will need more surgery in another area cleaning out or cutting out the same problem I had just completed. I will let everyone in on what occurred when I am ready to disclose. Either way the hat will help. The first surgery by the way is just about completely healed. How I trained though having the operation never missing a day will come in handy mentally during the night when doubt will join forces with fatigue.
Supplies are just about all in. Logistics are finalizing. Hope is eternal and I swim in the possibility that I am therefore I will. I have nothing but the respect for anyone who walks the talk. I am about to run doubting none. You see when you step to the starting line failure ends. The success of your training and commitment in capitalizing on your actions puts you in position for others to reward you with their accolades of your success.....
Ride to Key Largo
Hotel room booked
Pizza Roma food
Runners Depot supplies
How am I getting hone well the answer is I am not sure.
Just past 3:30am and I am about to shower. I want to get out for a run which will be my last one of any distance. I hope to be out soon on the asphalt. Starting tomorrow I will begin setting up my biological clock meaning I will simulate each day until next Saturday just what that day and timing of things to perfection. The race starts on Saturday at 6;10am. That means each day I will be in running gear about to go. I will run to and from gym everyday next week. I will forgo the bike as much as possible. Only using the bike for work. Everything else will be by foot. Running/walking. I must prepare the mind for the punishment my body surely will undergo.
Nyle is feeling a little better but missed school again. His senior prom is next week so he kind of lucked out. Should be all better by then. I will have that as a thinking moment during run. Will give me a min or 2. Meaning as I will use all my training in quieting the mind there ail be moments that I must occupy it. Relive his and mine childhoods where during both you will find I am most happiest. Not surprising as what was once intact offered safety as a child and joy as an adult. Two things I have not had much of.
Interesting that the book I have been writing will finish as I walk to the starting line of next week's event. I have been writing this book for over 7 years. Living it 24/7. The following book which I can only write if I finish the 100 miles will be about the run itself, training guide on how to. Could title the book 100.
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