Christmas is over

Another Christmas has come and gone.  It was nice having Heather and the girls staying with us for Christmas.  Sad Brandon spent it in Korea.  With Christmas over he will be home soon.  The kids are so excited they can hard wait.  We have had a good 16" of snow so far with this last bunch of storms.  Probably 10 to 12 inches of compressed snow still on the ground.  I got  a workout over the weekend pushing snow with the wheeler.  Hands are swollen and the joints hurt more than I would like, still so much easier than shoveling.  I have a Colonoscopy at 0930 to tomorrow, see how that goes, not looking at all forward to it.  Carolyn has only been after me for 13 years to get one, I guess it is about time.  I still need to decide on what I can do with exercise now I am doing somewhat better.  I want to run so bad it is messing with my mind.  Still have until the second of January to make up my mind

Furnace. Beyond repair. Tooth. Beyond repair

As you can read by the header, this week just keeps getting better and better, come on Monday.  I decided to replace the furnace instead of putting good money towards bad.  Todd said there wasn't enough room in the attic for the size furnace I need.  After explaining I was changing the roof line and building an addition on he was ok with putting in a larger furnace at that time, which will be in the spring.  Until then he will try and keep the old one running.  I hope he get the parts in soon as the weather is finally turning cold.  We to the oral surgeon yesterday to see if he could save the tooth.  He was working away, doing what he does, when he says that he sees a crack going completely through the tooth.  He stops, end of story, tooth needs pulling, wants to do an implant after Christmas.  Now all I need to $500 to $700 to keep the old furnace running and my share of the implant is $800 to $900 dollars.  Everything has a way of working itself out, right.  Carolyn and I are going to the O'Reilly and Dennis Miller show at the, I think it is the old Salt Palace in Salt Lake, Saturday night.  At least I have the Denver game to look forward to tonight.  Go Broncos

Another post

Furnace stopped working sometime Saturday night.  Carolyn woke me up around 0800 Sunday to say the furnace was making a funny noise and would not kick on.  Todd is coming over Monday morning to check it out.  I know we need a new one but I really wanted to get all the additions and the roof finished before putting one in.  25 years is a pretty good life expectancy for a furnace, they tell me.  Thank goodness we have the wood burning stove.  Went to bed and the house was around 70 and when I woke up it was 68.  Thru a coal on and turned the blower on and in 15 minutes we were back at 70, so nice to have backup.  We are over the bug we had.  We finished all the decorations and the house looks great, as usual.  Carolyn's so great with Christmas.  Didn't get any shooting in or order any bullet for the AR.  See what the furnace costs, then we will do what we can.  I think the shot gave me some relief in the back.  The meds. are working as of now.  I haven't workout for over a month.  I need to workout and see how I feel to see if I am really getting the relief I think I am.  I see the specialist for my tooth Wednesday to see what he can do.  That is the last of my Doctor appts up north for awhile, had way to many. Go Broncos 

Just a post

We now have Thanksgiving out of the way so we can get on with Christmas.  The tree is most of the way up and I still have some work on the outside of the house.  Will get this done on the weekend.  I finally picked out a model of the gun I wanted and purchased it last weekend, one just like Billy's.  I now need bullets for it before they make them even harder to get.  Every place I look they are on back order, will keep looking.  Might get out and shoot it on the weekend.  Had a consultation with Dr. Smith on the tooth and he thinks that with him doing some work on it he might be able to save it with minimal intrusion, so an appt on the 5th.  Tomorrow going to Utah Valley Hospital for the shot in my back.  If it gives me enough relief to run it will be worth it, will see.  Dr. Call is happy with the results of the treatment for the Arthritis, which is not causing that much more damage to the joints.  The pain is manageable most of the time by taking IB 800's as needed.  Went yesterday to the eye doctor so I can get new glasses.  With all this crap coming at once, makes me feel, is this what old age is going to be.

Up-date

We were in Salt Lake and Provo this weekend.  I wanted to go to the Gun Show of the West at South Towne Plaza.  What a crazy expo that was.  You can't believe the people that were there.  It was hard to study everything the way I'd like to with all the people.  They have another one in Feb. and Carolyn said she wasn't coming to it.  I might go by myself so I don't feel rushed with someone standing next to me all the time, knowing they really don't want to be there.  I bought a folding knife and a over the shoulder bug out bag that I can just grab and go.  Looking at buying an AR while I still can.  Looking at something to shoot Coyotes with if I decide to do some calling.   Stayed in Provo so I could get to my Doctor appts. Monday.  I had Dr. Call read me the results of my pelvic and lower back MRI in person instead of over the phone.  Several bulging disks and bone spurs which he thinks is causing most of my lower body pain.  For now no operation or pain pills.  If the pain gets to the point that I can't mentally block the pain I will re-evaluate my condition then.  He thinks the Arthritis is fairly stable, which means, not getting any worse.  Still have the pain and swelling in the joints, but again, mentally manageable.  I need to work on the exercises that I can do and quit feeling sorry for myself cause I have a hard time running.  I'm up to 245 lbs. so I need to get myself under control before I make an invalid out of myself.  I still have infection in the tooth.  The new Dentist (Oral Surgeon) wants to try working on it using different procedures to see if he can get it under control.  I am struggling with things that are falling apart bigtime.  When we think of retirement it just keeps getting further and further down the road.  As we age we keep slipping further and further into this abyss called old age.  I will not allow this to happen to Carolyn or me.  We both have alot of want to left in us

Slow and steady

Like Brandon said, slow and steady might be the answer.  Blogs name is Consistency but what does that really mean.  Is it working out to the point of exhaustion, breaking your body down to the point that it rebels.  What if I exercise at a more moderate level and get in touch with my bodies aches and pain.  Where I used to be able to run through the aches and pain, I can't do that now.  When I can't run my runs anymore why can't I just walk on the treadmill and be happy that I have been slow and steady or consistent with my workout instead of skipping one because I didn't run.  Walking might have saved me an injury that would have taken me out for a week or better.  Taking a rest period isn't a bad thing either.  When the body says rest I should rest.  Not taking a week off because of injury but a couple of day off to recover, then moving on and up word.  Balancing the mental (I have to run 5 miles or it isn't a workout) with the walk and rest breaks is becoming one of the hardest things I will have to do.  I have to be consistent with the exercise and that means walking more and being happy with that

A few days off

I need to quit bragging about doing so well. I should have listened to my body on Sunday telling me how bad it was hurting instead of going for that run.  My arthritis has flaired up again, either from the stress placed on it from running or just being tired from the extra exercise.  I have been working outside trying to get everything done before the snow flies and the cold sets in which might be part of the pain I am in.  Back on another round of Prednisone to get things under control.  I am having a hard time figuring out what I can do and what I can't do.  Just how far I can push myself.  All I can do is to keep working at it on a trial and error system to see what works.  No exercise until I get the pain under control, which should be soon

Day 14

Woke up feeling bad on Sunday, to the point that I didn't get much done.  I didn't want to break my streak with my 8 week training program so I went anyway.  Went to the High School and did 6, 4 minute runs with a 2 minute walk in between.  I ran slower so I could get through the workout.  Got in 16.04 miles for the week.  Completed my second week, only 6 more to go

Day 13

I have tried to figure a place to run on the weekend that would be fairly easy on the legs until I get my running muscles back.  Manti High Rubberized Track did the trick.  Today was susposed to be six four minute runs with a one minute walk between, which I changed to a two mnute walk until I get my runner legs and wind back.  I warmed up longer and walk the two minutes in between and finally got my first 3 miler in, felt good.  The weather here is great, maybe to great for lack of water next year.  So nice to be outside in 50 plus degree, ideal running weather, with no wind.  No runners high yet, but feeling the lift from running again

Day 12 completed

We took today off of work to put up the Halloween Deco.  I worked on the siding for part of the day.  Took today as our rest day so need to walk run the next two days.  Will be tough with working on the house and things.  Carolyn is taking Grandma Marta to St. George to see her sister Lucy for the day.  Will be a tough day for her.  Just trying to complete this eight weeks one day at a time

Day 11 completed

I was susposed to walk for 30 minutes but ended up walking for over an hour.  Carolyn had a last minute call to send off some paperwork so I just kept on walking until she was none.  She came in earlier and did her walk.  Things are going good.

Day 10 completed

I thank god that day 10 is completed.  Running 7 different time for 3 minute each at 5 mph about did me in.  The program called for a 1 minute walk, but I knew that wasn't going to work after the first 3 minute run, so I walked 2 minutes between each 3 minute run.  Still was almost to much.  I want this to get easier real soon.  Today is a 30 minute walk so I should recover some.  This is so mentally hard I can't believe it.  When a 5 mile run used to be a normal run.  Need to start somewhere.  Proud of Carolyn because she is sticking with it

Day 9

Good lord I am sore today.  All I did yesterday was my walk at 3.5 mph for  30 plus minutes.  I can't believe this is hurting so much.  Will try and get through my walk run today.  Wish me luck

Day 8

I was so sore from just putting the shell on the truck that I almost stayed home yesterday.  I finally drug my lazy butt out of bed and into the shower which gave me enough relief to come to work.. Since I was already here went on down to the aerobic room to try a workout.  It about killed me.  This week I do a little more with a two minute run then a one minute walk for 30 minutes.  I am super sore this morning but made it into work.  I sure need this to pay off in the long run

Days 6 and 7

Program calls for one day of rest which I took on Saturday.  Finished my sixth workout on sunday with a walk in Manti Cemetery on Sunday.  Took Carolyn, Bella and Evie along for the walk.  Evie was confused on just what a cemetery was.  I tried to explain but she just looked at me funny but did stay off the headstones after that.  Put the camper shell on the truck which was about all I got done this weekend

Day 5

Did my run for one minute/walk for two minutes for 30 minites with a 5 minute warm-up/cool-down/stretch.  The consistency thing is the hard part.  I have felt sorry for myself for so long that I have got out of the workout routine.  I think once I get caught up at work that I can set a time to workout and stick to it.  That should help.  The program has you working out 6 days a week, so I will have to make sure I get Saturday in with not having a treadmill here anymore.  I will just keep it up

Day 4

Did my 30 minute walk at 3.5 mph.  On track so far.

Day 3

Did the one minute run/two minute walk for 30 minutes again on the treadmill.  Most of my workouts will be on the treadmill during the winter.  It is easier to get my workouts in while I am here at work, so that means treadmill.  Yesterday was a bitch of a day and I really didn't want to workout, but I did, and glad I did.  I want the workouts to become such a habit that I don't feel right if I miss one

Day 2

Yesterday did a walk of 3.5 mph for 35 minutes with 5 of it being cooldown and stretches.  I am so out of shape even this hurts.    At least I am up moving.  I have races I want to do.  I have bike rides I want to do.  I still want to do a Triathalons.  How can you give up when you still have all of these "want too's"

10/23/12 Day 1 of 8 week program

The first day was a success with alternating a one minute run with a 2 minute walk, repete 10 times.  Did a warm up and cooldown with stretches.  Trying to find a good time when no one is in the aerobic room.  9:30 worked yesterday.  I need to stay with it until it starts to be a habit again, something I can't live without.  Carolyn has one in also.  Weather is changing with rain tomorrow and a  chance of snow.  Bella and Evie with love at first and maybe longer.  We'll see

Running: A new beginning!

I believe that the Humira injections are giving me some relief.  I know it is to soon to call it a success but I have a good feeling that it will work.  Finally over the cold and the flu that I had.  I have been thinking for sometime about giving up on the running.  But everything I see, I see through runner eyes.  So before giving up I decided to start fresh.  I am starting an 8 week beginning runner course.  I will try the 8 weeks, then evaluate how things are going.  Carolyn will do it with me.  I have did this before and built myself up to a 60 plus mile run.  Everything has a starting point and this is mine.  I will stay positive during these 8 weeks and not talk down what I am doing.

New Post 10/09/12

No workouts, but decided to post anyway to let whoever reads this know what is going on.  The latest on my medical.  Dr. Call wanted an MRI on my lower spine and hips to see what is going on there.  Came back the I have narrow spinal nerve canels, which I knew about.  Also some pretty good arthritis in my hip joints.  He talked a little on having this operated on and I pretty much shut him down on that idea.  Maybe as a last resort when I can hardly walk I might consider it, not now.  I took my first injection of the Humira last Tuesday so I really can't say much on how it is working.  Good thing is I only have to take it every two weeks.  Still taking the Methotrexate weekly and IB's as needed.  Pain is still there but it has been tolerable.  I still have this lingering cold that won't go away.  That's the problem with the meds for this diesease, it kill off the white blood cells you need to fight off bad bugs.  I decided to stop exercising to see if it would help me get over the cold.  Well three weeks later I still have the cold and feel even crapper because I haven't been exercising.  Go figure.  On the lighter side:  The grandkids had a great time over the weekend helping Grammy put up the Halloween decorations (she has a lot).  It was a fun time watching them interact with Grammy and seeing the pure joy of children.  Good time, good memories

09/24/12

That stupid cold has settled in my chest and is giving me fits.  No exercise for the weekend.  We went for a ride up Ephriam Canyon across the skyline, had a picknick at 12 mile campground, then came down 12 mile Canyon.  The leaves were beautiful.
Years run totals:  141.75 miles
Cycling totals:  65.68 miles

I haven't posted again for some time.  I did get in a few workouts even with a cold.  Came down with a cold over two weeks ago.  I've been thru the sore throat stage for over a week and I am now in the coughing up crap stage.  Ones that have had it say the next stage is the dry cough stage.  Hey Ha can't wait.  I got in a couple runs and yesterday did a 10 miles bicycle ride.  Good that they were solo workouts (outside), so I could spit, hack and farmers blow throughout the wonderfull workout.  Life is so good!  Went to the Doctor monday.  He's taking away the Enbrel and starting me on a new injectable biologic that works different from the Enbrel.  Still on the Methotraxate and I.B.'s.  Life goes on.  Just need to keep my workout on
Ran:  136.55 miles so far
Cycled:  65.68 miles so far
Weight:  Fatso is 238.0 pounds

We need to remember September 11, 2001

Seldom do I remember where I was on any given day.  This day is burned into my memory like nothing else.  I was home sick when I got a call from Carolyn.  She said to turn on the TV and that an airplane had just flown into one of the Twin Towers.  A sad day in the history of the United States of America and one no citizen should ever forget.  I see our country being torn apart with this administration and all of the infighting going on in congress.  I see families being torn apart with different views as to what direction we should take.  In my 63 years I don't remember this country being so divided, with no give on either side.  Remembering back to that day on 9/11 I was instantly pissed off, angry beyond believe that someone could do an inhuman act like this.  Then there was sadness with seeing Americans jumping from the tower, people covered in dust running down the street, the terror and confusion on every ones faces from cops, fireman and citizens.  Then the anger again that someone would do such a senseless act to there fellow man.  Then seeing everyone start helping each other.  Putting aside there fears and problems to give a helping hand to whoever needed it.  I started feeling such a sense of pride in what was happening on the streets of New York that day.  That statement of "LETS ROLL" as the passengers took back that plane the only way they could.  Americans pulling together like I have never seen.  Everyone helping everyone.  The news people on the edge of tears doing there jobs  Cops and firemen rushing into where everyone else was trying to get out of.  Rudy and Bush showing there inner strength that Americans needed as we are watch live TV of people jumping out of burning building.  Watching live TV as the tower collapse into a rubble pile killing hundred as we watch.  For a long time after this horrible day American stood as a united American.  I saw this change for a long time after that attack.  What is happening this 9/11/2012, eleven years later, that I fear a revolution is in the making.  We are a country being torn apart by our leadership and that scares me.  Sixty day from now we will know what direction the country will take.  Until then we can pray and hope somehow we can find that pride, love, compassion and respect for this country we found after 9/11/01.   I proudly call the United States of America my home with no excuses, no apologies to anyone

Week:  1.62 miles
Month:  9.49 miles
Year:  130.55 miles
Cycle:  55.79 miles
Weight:  238.2

241.2////146/87///67

I like Brandon's post where he is now starting his posts with his weight, I will try this for awhile.  Last month I gained 10 pounds and my blood pressure is up to 146/87 with a 67 pulse.  When I run I run like I am in shape to run a hard run.  With this blood pressure and weight I am setting myself up for that heart attack I posted about.  I will start anew again.  At this time I am not setting any goals other than to get in shape so I might feel better.  I am hearing good things about nutrition and arthritis.  So here we go again with the eating thing.  Funny how it always comes back to eating right.  We have the Polaris 4 wheeler home.  I thought it was newer, but that is my fault for not finding out the year.  The newer one have fuel injection and being an 04 this has the regular carb.  The machine looks brand new and should give us many years of service as it only has 1105 miles on it.  I don't have to buy tire as the ones on it will last at least a couple of years.  Trying to do at least one thing on the house during the weekend so I can get can get caught up.  Hung a new ceiling fan in the living room and it looks great.  I sure have good taste

Run
Week:  0 miles
Month:  7.87 miles
Year:  128.93 miles
Cycle:  55.79 miles

09/05/12

What motivates us so we end up on the right track?  What motivates us to make the right choices most of the time so we don't end up discouraged with ourselves.  Is it health, so we can do things we like to do the rest of our life.  Ego, so we know that we look good to ourselves and others.  Goal setting, setting a goal and feeling the personal accomplishment of completing that goal.  Why is it that some people have the will power to stay on track and others don't.  Why is it we have to have a heart attack to get us to take care of ourselves.  Normally I don't have trouble finding the motivation to get my workout in.  What I struggle with more than anything is being as heavy as I am.  Carrying the extra weight is complicating everything I do.  I guess that is why the weight loss market sells billions of dollars of products. 

Run
Week  2.25 miles
Month 2.25 miles
Year 131.21 miles
Cycle
Year 55.79

9/4/12

Had a fun trip with Carolyn to the Fort Bridger Rendezvous.  It was bigger than the one in Pinedale, almost to big.  Came home thru the Uintas which is always so beautiful.  Sad to have Kenny in the hospital, he was the main reason we went to Bridger.  Next Saturday we are going to Price to pick up a Polaris Sportsman 500 wheeler that we are buying from Les and Carol.  It belonged to Uncle Bob and that are selling it for the estate.  Good price so we couldn't pass it up.  Plan on putting a snow plow on it.  It is now time to get working on the house for the winter.  I hung a new storm door on the back door,  now for completing the siding.  Clean the chimney and get some coal.

Another flair up

I have been having some major pain with this crap.  Still trying to figure it out.  I know I am not the only one out there with this disease and I can't imagine having to live this way.  I have been off work the last two days.  I slept yesterday until 12:03 and today until 11:30.  All I do is toss and turn so I don't know why I stay there for so long.  This morning I could hardly get out of bed.  I have thought about doing acupuncture for some time.  Heather's dad suggested I try it as he has heard good results with arthritis.  I will try Dr. Rose in Richfield in the next week or so.  It hurts to lay around and it hurts to move, so I need to get back to moving around, at least it makes me a little healthier.  Sorry about the whine

08/17/12

We had a nice trip for Carolyn's birthday.  Wendover for a night with a visit the next day to see the Enola Gay Hanger and small museum.  I thought it was kind of ironic that we were setting outside the hanger taking picture in a brand new Japanese made Subaru Outback.  Who won that war?  Then we went to Jackpot, Nevada for the night.  Had a good time there.  Went the next day to Twin Falls, Idaho where Carolyn grew up.  Had a good time driving around see where she lived and reminiscing about where she went to school and such.  Went to both fall which were great.  Next day headed to Alturas Lake in the Sawtooth Mountain range.  Would have been great it the whole state wasn't on fire.  Four or five fire in the Sawtooth National Forest and a big one burning in the south mountains 15 miles south of Twin Fall.. Smoke, smoke and more smoke.  We made the best of it.  Give us a reason to go back to the Sawtooths.  We thought as we headed south towards Salt Lake the sky would clear up.  Not!  All the way to the Sanpete Valley was smokey.  Home was not as bad.  We only have 2 fires burning in Utah but have large fires burning in every state surrounding us.  Wind blowing the smoke into Utah.  Burns the lungs pretty bad.  I finally got in a mile and a half walk yesterday.  It loosened me up a bit

A year, a day at a time. Day 53. Week 8 Happy Anniversary Brandon and Heather!

It's funny how some days you just aren't feeling it but once you get into a workout everything come together.  That was my yesterday.  I was sore from the time I woke up to the time I got on the treadmill.  I had made up my mind to walk and see  how things went.  It seems that once I got a good sweat going everything turned around.   I loosened up and really got into it for the first time in a long time.  It was still a walk/run but this time I was able to get up to 5.5 mph and stay there for awhile.  Quite a bit more running than I normally do.  I could have easily got in the car and came home instead I gave it my all yesterday and boy did it pay off both mentally and physically.  So there you go.  Get dressed and give it a go for at least 15 minutes then if your not feeling it, stop, but I think you won't
Run
Week:  7.65 miles
Month:  7.65 miles
Year:  126.41 miles
Cycle
Week:  16.43 miles
Month:  16.43 miles
Year:  55.79H

A year, one day at a time. Day 52, Week 8.

Started my August out yesterday with a 16.43 miles bike ride.  Road from work around the Farmer Freeway to Christenburg Road to Broken Arrow.  Feels good to ride in the 90 degree heat but the shoulders, elbows, wrists and hands are paying the price.  I believe it will get better.  Right now if I go really hard one day I have to rest the next because I hurt so bad.  Trying to run one day and cycle the next.  Not complaining, just trying to figure it out, while working hard
Running
Week:  3.51 miles
Month:  3.51 miles
Year:  122.27 miles
Cycle
Week:  16.43 miles
Month:  16.43 miles
Year:  55.79

A year, one day at a time. Day 50. Week 8.

Ran yesterday for 3.51 miles.  Last month was a little better with having ran 34.22 miles and cycled 32.06 miles.  Working thru my health problems this way is the way to go.  I THINK!  I will try harder this month on the weight loss and see if I can get better numbers.  Things can be done it is just finding the will power to do it
Run
Week:  3.51 miles
Month:  34.22 miles
Year:  118.76 miles
Cycle
Week:  32.06 miles
Month:  32.06 miles
Year:  39.36 miles
Weight:  230.6  (+ 2.4)
Waist:  46"

A year, one day at a time. Day 49 Week 8

Over all last week was pretty good.  I road the bike yesterday for my longest ride of the year, 19.36 miles.  Longer than I planned with way to much wind.  But as I always say the more wind the better the workout.  I made one mistake with my eating.  I had planned to have one day where I can eat anything.  I went way over board on Saturday and it stills shows on the scale Monday even after the long ride.  I will only have a cheat meal instead of a cheat day and see how that goes

Running
Week:  12.18 miles
Month:  30.81 miles
Year:  115.26 miles
Cycle
Week:  32.06 miles
Month:  32.06 miles
Year:  39.36 miles
Weight:  230.6  (+2.4)
Waist:  46"

A year, one week at a time. Day 46---Week 7

I have slacked a whole lot with my weight loss.  I started monday kicking things up a notch or two.  Getting close to my starting weight of 228.2,  weighing in today at 228.6,  From when I started I should have lost 6 pounds by now.  With a little intensity with training and watching what I put in my mouth I can still lose the 20 pounds by the time Brandon comes home at his half way point.  I stayed a little longer at work yesterday so I walked on the treadmill only for 3.59 miles.  Didn't have the calories burn I would have if I would have ran but it loosened up my mucles a bit.  Keeping it up by just keeping my body in motion

Running
Week:  12.18 miles
Month:  30.81 miles
Year:  115.26 miles
Cycle
Week:  12.70 miles
Month:  12.70 miles
Year:  19.97 miles
Weight:  228.6  (+.4)
Waist:  46"  Sad

A year, a day at a time. Day 45 Week 7

Even though I was sore yesterday I got it done anyway.  Treadmilled it for 3.41 miles.  Harder than ususal workout because I was soaked by the time I was done.  I am trying

Running                                                                         
Week:  8.59 miles                                    
Month:  27.22 miles                 
Year:  111.67 miles
Cycle
Week:  12.70 miles
Month:  12.70 miles
Year:  17.97 miles
Weight:  228.6  (+.4)
Waist:  46"                 

A year, one day at a time. Day 44 Week 7

My bike ride was more difficult than I expected.  Palmer side of Lowry Hill almost tipped me over and I mean that literally.  But I made it for a 12.70 miles bike ride and besides having sore calves I not that bad.  Eating has improved somewhat

Running
Week:  5.18 miles
Month:  23.81 miles
Year:  108.26 miles
Cycle
Week:  12.70 miles
Month:  17.97 miles
Year:  17.97 miles
Weight:  229.4 (+1.2)  Waist 46 "

A year, one day at a time. Day 43 Week 7

Things are going ok here in Manti.  Back on the exercise wagon again.  Yesterday I ran for 5.18 miles which took forever.  I'll try and not write to much about my health issues because it's alot of complaining.  I am getting ready for a bicycle ride to Sterling.  I will see how that goes with the two hills I have to do.  No Palisade for me today.   I think that one would be a little much.  Will try to ride and run every other day with a swim thrown in when I can.  See how it goes because I still have the urge to participate in running and cycling events.  Might look at a Duathalon

Run
Week:  5.18 miles
Month:  23.81 miles
Year:  108.26 miles
Cycle:  5.27 miles
Weight:  230.2 (+2.0 miles)
Waist:  46 inches  (which is a sad proposition)

A year, one day at a time. Day 37/Week 6

Haven't posted for awhile, mainly because of health problems, again.  The two non narcotic meds that the doc put me on were causing me more problem because of the side effects.  So I took the week to get off everything but the Enbrel injections and the Methotrexate which is susposed to kill off the extra white blood cells that are attacking my joints and cause the pain.  I can live with the pain but I can't live with the side effects of those other meds.  I will learn to control the pain.  I did work out Monday and Tuesday for a total of 4.63 miles.  Will keep working out and see how it goes.

Running
Week:  4.63 miles
Month:  18.63 miles
Year:  103.08 miles
Cycling:  5.27 miles
Weight:  228.4 ( +.2)

A year, one day at a time. Day 29/Week 5

You know I have been running a little bit with each walk.  Sunday I decided to pick it up and see if I could handle more running.  I picked a bad part of the day since I ran at 1300 hours in almost 100 degree heat.  Not smart because I haven't ran outside that much.  I wanted 4 miles and I got 4.01, good.  That put me up to 14 miles for the week, good.  No workout yesterday, because I needed some rest

Running
Week:  14 miles
Month:  14 miles
Year:  98.45 miles
Cycling:  5.27 miles
Weight:  227.2 (228.2)

A year, one day at a time. Day 28/ Week 4

Friday got in 2.69 miles with a 5'00" @ 5mph run.  I it always hard to get myself to the aerobic room but once I get on the treadmill things are better.  Need to make this a habit again.  Yesterday Carolyn and I road the wheeler up Manti Canyon, across to 12 miles campground where we had lunch.  I was an experiment to see if my bod could handle the rough roads.  We decided to come down 6 Mile Canyon and by the time we got home I was done.  I can handle a 50 miles fairly rough ride and that is good to know.  I woke up with very stiff hands, with a little more pain in the joints than normal.  The worse side effect was how tired I am.  But I am getting it done

Running
Week:  9.99 miles
Month:  9.99 miles
Year:  94.44 miles
Cycle:  5.27 miles
Weight:  232.2 (228.2)

A year, one day at a time. Day 26/Week 4

I got in 3.58 miles yesterday with 4'45" @ 5mph of running.  Gradually building up on the new prescription and they might be working.  I hate to get my hopes up.  The only problem I see with these types of meds. is they take the pain away but don't help the problem causing the pain.  These are non narcotic and this new one is not habit forming.  You do have to ween yourself on and off this med. is one of the main draw backs that I see.  Anyways it is taking the edge off, which makes things more tolerable.  A better attitude today for me

Running
Week:  7.30 miles
Month:  7.30 miles
Year:  91.75 miles
Cycling:  5.27 miles
Weight:  230.4 (228.2)

07/04/12 A year, one day at a time. Day 24/Week 4

I haven't posted for a few day because the pain got out of hand.  I was having to many side affect on the Cymbalta (which I probably have already posted about) even though it was helping with the pain.  I don't feel like I am over doing it but maybe so.  I did a workout last Friday of 50 minute and got in 3.13 miles with a run of 4'15" @ 5mph.  Ended the week with 7.99 miles of run/walking.  I took 2 days off work to try and get my head straight, more than anything.  Happy Fourth of July to everyone.  The pain has been quite unbearable so I said what the hell and went for a Walk/Run today.  I did 3.72 miles with more running than I planned because of the biting flys.  I know now to wear insect repellent.  It's hard to move and rather painful but what are the consequences if I don't.  Not a happy scenario any way you look at it.  I found out that laying in bed doesn't cut it.  9 hours of bed time and you can't hardly move when you get up.  I called Dr. Call and he is trying me on a new med.  Savella which is mostly used for fybromyalga.  Lots of side affects again, so we will see.   Will keep looking until we find something that works

Running
Week:  3.72 miles
Month:  3.72
Year:  88.17 miles
Cycling 5.27 miles

A year, one day at a time. Day 19/Week 3

Did 2.60 miles in 45 minutes with 4'00" @ 5mph run.  Now I am getting my running up there I feel that the workout are more intense.  I even have to put my Cho-Pat knee brace on for my left knee.  My right sciatic nerve is giving me fits again, which I think is from the fast walking.  I have a sciatic nerve stretch that really works but I hate doing it because it is so uncomfortable.  I'm not doing to bad for only having 13 days of working out in.  My bod's still not liking the workouts but I am doing it.  Try this:  Workout the first week for 5 days with 2 days of rest.  The second week:  Workout for 5 days with 2 days of rest.  This should start a muscle memory patern to the point that you want to workout

Running
Week:  4.86 miles
Month:  27.49 miles
Year:  81.32 miles
Cycling:  5.27 miles
Weight:  231.8 (228.2)  

A year, one day at a time. Day 18/Week 3

No workout Monday because I felt so bad.  Did workout on Tuesday with 2.26 miles in 40 minutes with a 3'45" @ 5mph run.  On Wednesday we went to SL for Doug Curtis's funeral.  He was married to Jill for a long time and we got to know the kids quite well.  Nice seeing them again.  Nice to see Joette's family with the 2 great grandchildren. 

Running
Week:  2.26 miles
Month:  24.89 miles
Year:  78.72 miles
Cycling:  5.27 miles
Weight:  232.2 (228.2)

A year, one day at a time. Day 15/Week 3

Ended up the weekend with no exercise at all.  Pain and swelling causing me grief so no cycling over the weekend.  Yesterday we went for a Sunday ride up Manti Canyon to the Skyline Drive then down Ephriam Canyon.  In our truck we had Carolyn, Heather, Bella, Evie and myself.  Kenny and Grandma followed in the Rav.  Had to go up around the Jet Fox Lake snowdrift, which involved a wee bit of 4 wheeling.  Fun for everyone except Carolyn and Bella.  Kenny's Rav isn't built for that type road either, but did get thru without breaking.  We stopped in Ephraim and had Subway for dinner.  Saturday Carolyn bought the kids a small swimming pool and Evie told her she was the best Grammy in the whole wide world.  Gota love little kids.  I increased my mileage to 13.55miles, a mile more than last week.  Still picking up my time running each day by 15" and Friday I was up to a 3'30"@ 5mph run.  So I shouldn't complain.   I will get back to exercising today.  Will take it a day at a time so I don't set myself up for failure.

A year, one day at a time. Day 14/Week 2

I ended up the last couple of day with some pretty good swelling and more pain than I wanted.  So Sat. went to Richfield and did some shopping.   No cycling when I hurt this bad.  Sad because this is the weekend of the MS ride in Logan and I really wanted to do that ride.  A friend went up to SL on Friday and pickup the our Cyprus Credit Union Cycling Jerseys.  Nice bright orange that will stand out when ride the highway.  Next year will be in better shape and we will have reservations at a hotel for a couple nights so I can ride both days.  Keep working out when you can

A year, one day at a time. Day 13/Week 2

Yesterdays workout was pretty tough on me.  I had to push to get through it.  I did 2.64 miles in 45 minutes with 3"30" of running at 5mph.  I hurt so bad today I am taking a rest day.  I wanted to cycle both days but I do need to listen to my body.  When you can't hardly move it's time to rest.  I want it to start getting easier

Running
Week:  13.55 miles
Month:  22.63 miles
Year:  76.46 miles
Cycling
Week:  0 miles
Month:  5.27 miles
Year:  5.27 miles
Weight:  234.0 (232.2)

A year, one day at a time. Day 12/Week 2

I did 2.66 miles in 45 minutes with  3'15" @ 5mph run.  What I have to realize is on 8/8/11 was when I came down with arthritis.  Even though it wasn't diagnosed until 3 or so month later.  The exercise was hit and miss from August on.  So I can't beat myself up to much for not being in very good shape.  I need to stay patient and work thru this using baby steps to make it a rest of my life way of life.

Running

Week: 9.91 miles
Month: 19.99 miles
Year: 73.82 miles
Cycling
Week: 0 miles
Month: 5.27 miles
Year: 5.27 miles
Weight: 232 .2 (228.2)

A year, one day at a time. Day 11/Week 2

For day 10 I did 2.25 miles in 40 minutes with 3'00" @ 5mph of running.  I wish I could say it was getting easier but I can't.  I need to plan time for weight lifting because I have no strength in my upper body.  Keep up the good work

Running
Week:  7.25 miles
Month:  17.33 miles
Year:  71.17 miles
Cycling
Week:  0 miles
Month:  5.27 miles
Year:  5.27 miles
Weight:  231.2 (228.2)

A year, one day at a time. Week 2/Day 10

Day 9 was a 45 minute workout for 2.84 miles.  After warming up with a walk of 1 miles I did a timed run  of 2'45" @ 5mph.  My feet have been bothering me and I don't know if it's breaking in the new shoes or the arthritis in my feet.  I can't wait to get in 3 miles a workout so I have that feeling of accomplishment that I need so much.  Having trouble coming up with positive, inspirational, transforming thought provoking material to put down in this blog.  Working out has always been my salvation when I am down.  I am strong and I will come back, just wait and see

Running
Week:  2.84 miles
Month:  15.03 miles
Year:  68.92 miles
Cycling
Week:  0 miles
Month:  5.27 miles
Year:  5.27 miles
Weight:  232.2 (228.2)

A year, one day at a time. Day 9/Week 2

Did 2.16 miles in 38 minutes with a 2'30"@ 5mph run.  I want and need some motivation.  I almost convinced myself not to workout yesterday.  I was sore, I was tired, I didn't feel all that good.  But at the end of the day I grabbed my stuff and headed to the aerobic room.  As usual once I got started things were ok.  My goal of weight loss isn't cutting it, I need something else.  I have always had a new distance to run like going from 5k's to 10k's up to 50 milers.  Road running to trail running.  I had a goal to lift 300 lbs. before I turned 60 and I did that.  If I could get into the cycling there is a whole bunch of distances and terrains to ride.  Will ride this weekend and see if I can get motivated with the cycling.  Just exercise 

Running
Week:  2.16 miles
Month:  14.25 miles
Year:  69.12
Cycling
Week:  0 miles
Month:  5.27 miles
Year:  5.27 miles
Weight 231.4 (228.2)

A year, one day at a time. Day 8 Week 2

I completed a good week!    Walk/Run for 12.19 miles and Cycled for 5.27 miles.  I didn't set the world on fire with my running.  I did it on time, got up to 2'15" @ 5mph, which was a good start.    I had planned five days of working out and got in 6.  I took Sunday off.  I figured the cycling would be easy on me but I was wrong.  Pain assessment on a scale of 1 to 10 this morning is an 8 after a IB 800.  Sucks.  I know that some of it is from working out when I am not in very good shape and some of it is arthritis.  I will keep working out and hope the pain subsides to a tolerable level because when the pain is bad I get very ornery.  I have gained weight everyday since I started working out.  228.2 to 232.6 today.  It might be water gain from the swelling that I have going on.  Carolyn put in a lot of hard work cooking great food over the weekend, which made Fathers Day wonderful.  She takes good care of me.  Looking forward to this week because I think it will let me know how working out will effect my future
 
Running
Week:  0 miles
Month:  12.19 miles
Year:  63.96 miles
Cycling
Week:  0 miles
Month:  5.27 miles
Year:  5.27 miles
Weight:  232.6 (228.2)

A year, one day at a time. Day 7

Just a quick post.  I road the bicycle around Manti yesterday for 5.27 miles in 39 minutes.  I hurt a little from riding but need a longer ride to know for sure just how I handle it.  I do know that I can do short ride and that is wonderful.  So 6 workout in a row.  Can you say compulsive obsessive anyone

Month:  63.96 miles
Month:  12.19 miles
Week:  12.19 miles
Cycle year:  5.27 miles
Cycle month:  5.27 miles
Cycle Week:  5.27 miles
Weight:  330.8 (228.2)

A year, one day at a time. Day 6

Yesterday I had a little more time for my workout.  Did the treadmill for 3.13 miles for 50 minutes and did 2'15" @ 5mph.  My plan was to do a shorter workout but that fell by the wayside as I started my walk.  I just can't get off thinking that if I don't to at least 3 miles I haven't accomplished much.  So 5 days in a row is great.  My body hurts but, not that much more.  The pain I can handle it's being tired all the time that is the problem.  I am tired when I wake up in the morning and I don't want to get out of bed.  I hope this changes as I get in better shape.  I'm doing it.  Where are you?

Year:  63.96 miles
Month:  12.19 miles
Week:  12.19 miles
Weight:  230.8  (228.2)  I keep gaining, but I keep right on stuffing my face also!

A year, one day at a time. Day 5

I am sore and tired.  I can't believe how out of shape I am.  Day 4, I treadmilled it for 2.41 miles in 40 minutes with a jog of 2'00" @ 5mph.  I am going to have to start watching what I eat because I'm gaining weight.  Since I weighed in Monday, even with the workouts, I've gained 1.6 pounds.  I am trying to think of 5 reasons why I am torturing myself to get in shape.  1.  When I weigh less I feel better!  2.  It is easier for me to move my body.  3.  My blood pressure is normal.  4.  Clothes fit better.  5.  And the one for my ego,  I look better,  which gives me an all around better attitude.  So all the pain and suffering will have rewards if I stay with it.  I need to get the bike out this weekend so I can test out how my body will handle the position on the road bike.  We will see

Year:  60.83 miles
Month:  9.06 miles
Week:  9.06
Weight:  229.8 (228.2)

A year, one day at a time. Day 4

Yesterday I got in 2.23 miles in 37 minutes and did my 1'45" of running at 5 mph.  It feels good to be exercising again.  About 5 or so weeks ago Dr. Call put me on Cymbalta for pain relief.  The first week I couldn't tell much difference.  The second week I noticed the pain wasn't as bad and the 3rd week there was a remarkable difference.  I'm thinking how great this is when I start to notice that when I urinate there is not much flow.  It becoming obvious that something is wrong when I am constantly going to the restroom and not producing much.  I am thinking Prostrate already when I start noticing other problems associated with the Prostrate happening.  I start wondering what has changed in my life to bring on these problems.  The only thing I can think of is the Cymbalta.  I check it out on the internet and sure enough the symptoms I have are listed there in the web site.  So I stop the med. and in one week the urine is flowing normal again.  After the second week everything else is back to normal.  Cymbalta was wonderful for the pain and made me feel almost human again but the side effects are not worth it.  I am back to IB 800 again.  Will see Dr. Call in a month and a half.  We will have another discussion on how to proceed with my treatment for the Arthritis.  As far a being out of shape and having some pain and way to much tiredness I think I am handling the exercise rather well.  Look out Marathons, here I come

Year:  58.42 miles
Month:  6.65 miles
Week:  6.65 miles
Weight:  229.6 (228.2)

A year, one day at a time. Day 3

Yesterday got in 2.61 miles in 45 minutes and did my 1'30" running time.  I hurt a little more than normal today.  45 minutes might be a little much each day just starting out.  I did my exercise and stretches, then got in the car and road up to Provo and back.  I think the combo of ex. and riding is why I am so sore.  I am very motivated, will stay that way.  My weight is confusing me somewhat.  Monday I was 228.2 and this morning I am 229.6 for a gain of 1.4 pounds.  I didn't eat that much yesterday.  That is why it is confusing.  I'll give it a week to get my body settled in because I know by body is messed up.  Have you all gave any thought as to what you want you body to look like when your 63 years old.  I hope you have, because what you are doing to it now will have a lot to do with it when your my age.  The yo yo dieting I've did has hurt, in a big way.

Yearly:  56.19 miles
Month:  4.42 miles
Week:  4.42 miles
Weight:  229.6 (228.2)

A year, one day at a time, Day 2

I don't know if anyone will notice or not but I changed my beginning weight.  When I weighed myself the last of May I was 233.8.  When I got on the scales this morning I was 228.2.  Somewhere along the way I lost 5 pounds,  so I changed my starting weight to 228.2.  I got in a little bit of walk/run yesterday on the treadmill.  35 minutes for 1.81 miles and I actually stretched after. I will get into how I am feeling later on in my blog.  But, as far as yesterday goes, my body doesn't hurt any more than normal.  When I run on the treadmill I started with one minute @ 5mph.  Yesterday and from now on I will increase only by 15 seconds on each run.  So yesterday I ran 1'15" @ 5mph and will increase today to 1'30" @ 5mph.  It might seem like a slow process, but I have to give my body a chance to adjust to running again.  Lets make our bodies get active everyday we can for at least 30 minutes to start with

Year:  53.58 miles
Month:  1.81 miles
Week:  1.81 miles
Weight:  228.2 (228.2)

A year, one day at a time. Day 1

I decided to wait until today to start my new adventure.  Again my lofty goal is to lose 23 pounds.  I will accomplish this by working out 5 days a week.  My exercises will be walking, hiking, running, cycling, swimming and weight lifting.  Gives me plenty of diversity so I shouldn't get bored.  If you are having a hard time logging into my web site, please let me know.  I know some of you are and I might have to start a new one.  So here I go again.  Just Run, Just exercise, Just do something active and it will pay off in the long run
Year:  51.73 miles
Month:  0 miles
Week:  0 miles
Weight:  228.2

Almost a month

Almost a month since I last posted.  The bathroom is done, (beautiful), and Brandon is getting ready to leave for Korea.  It will be hard on him and his family to be apart for all this time.  We will do all we can, but no one can replace dad and husband part of the family.  Brandon wants for all of us to set a goal and work on it while he is gone.  I will do my goal in two parts.   June 6th until he gets home in December or Januarry for leave and from when he leaves again till he's done in Korea.  We have did this before on other deployments.  It was very motivational and a good way to stay in touch daily.  I have been thinking what is a realistic goal that is doable with my limitations.  The last time I weighed myself was on May 29th and I was 233.8 lbs.  I have alway wanted to get back to 180 lbs. but I know that is unrealistic.  So to keep it realistic I will set my goal at 23.8 lbs. for the first 5 months.  I know that is quite a loss in 5 or so months but if I work hard at it I can do it.  That's 4.76 lbs. a month or a little over a pound a week like most in the athletic and  medical field say is recommended.  Since I don't know what exercise will work for me I will start with the walking, riding my bike then work into some hiking and running.  I am losing so much muscle that I do need to lift some weights.  The meds. are finally starting to work so I will play it by ear on how intense I can get.  I think I will get started today and see how it goes.  I hope all of you will get on board so we can motivate each other.  later

Things are moving right along

Monday it dawned on me the I had forgot a project that was very important.  The toilet in our main bathroom has a tendency to overflow.  With four extra people in the house that would have been a major problem.  Also the facets for the bathtub takes a super grip to turn off and an even harder grip to turn them back on.  Plus you might have the water, just the way you like it and all of a sudden it goes super hot or cold.  So I called Matt the plumber for some last minute help.  I know he didn't want to come over this week because he had so many things going on.  I asked about the weekend and he had Guard Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  I guess I've learned from the Inmates to whine pretty good, because he came over Wednesday at 630 pm.  I had a toilet in the shed that I had bought like 10 years ago and I dug it out.  Matt had the old toiled almost off when Carolyn say a hair line crack going down the side of the new toil bowl.  Suck big time.  So we used the new toilet that was supposed to go into the new bathroom for the main bath.  At least we got that fixed.  He put a new temp. control facet on the bathtub and all is well for now.  We just need to order a new toilet for the new bathroom.  So one more thing out of the way.  Rowdy will be over today to start the tile.  I can't wait to see how that looks.  I am getting excited because things are coming together and I want to see the finished product.

It rains, it pours

I went to the dentist last week for standard cleaning visit.  They said there was something going on around one of my  second from the rear molars.  They sent me to a specialist in Provo.  He found that the bone around the molar was degenerating and needed fixing.  So Friday I get to have surgery where they cut the gum clean and scrap all of the bacteria out around and under the tooth.  Then they put cadaver bone in where my bone is gone and sew me back up.  Just another set back.  The bathroom is coming along really good.  The drywall is finished.  Rowdy will start the tile Thursday.  I plan on painting the bedroom ceiling and the one accent wall on Saturday and the other walls on Sunday.  Things are coming together better than I expected.  With the Arthritis:  I don't hurt that much more doing the extra work I have been doing than when I last all night on the couch and watch TV.  When we get Brandon and the family settled in and rooms are done I will find out if I can run.  I think I can.  I need to start riding the bike soon because I have a 40 mile ride in Logan in June.  Just Run

Almost a month off

Almost a month since I last posted.  I am the one that says we all need to post on a regular basics and the only one doing so is Brandon.  I will try and do better.  I have been obsessing with the new bathroom for the last month.  One thing about my compulsive obsession, I get things done.  The only problem is I get very ornery when I get like this. Since I posted last the plumbing is in, water is in the line, we are connected to the sewer, the tub is in which means the floor is in, the firing out around the tub is done, the electrical is in and we have power to the bathroom,  the drywall is hung and the second coat of mud is on.  We have a date with Rowdy and Sher tomorrow night to go to Home Depot to get the tile and accessories.  Will pick up the vanity and light, faucet and shower curtain rod at that time.  We will ride back down on Friday night and pickup the paint and supplies.  If things workout right we might be able to paint this weekend, we'll see.  I have found out that the arthritis hurts all the time, but, I worked hard all weekend and really didn't feel that much worse.  I do have something in my lungs that is making me cough way to much but I have a doctor appt. today with Armstrong and we will see.  When this is all done I think I can push myself and run again.  I will run again, I will run again, I will run again, JUST RUN 

3/30/12

I am glad that it is Friday.  The weather has been nice.  Typical spring weather with small storms coming thru then nice weather until the next one.  Things are greening up and the apricots are out in blossom.  Can't ask for much more

3/26/12

Not much going on but I'll post to keep this going.  I got in 2.5 miles last week.  A mile and a half of it was outside.  The weather is starting to get nice so I have to get busy with the things I am committed to.  Just Run

03/20/12

I haven't posted for awhile because I really don't have anything positive to say.  I know you are all interested in how I feel but it is hard to post that when I feel like it is whining.  For the last 20 years I have worked hard to have a good attitude.  I am more aware than ever how much running and exercise played in that good attitude.  Exercise relieves stress and lets you forget about everything.  I watched the LA Marathon Sunday and for my mind to get all excited seeing the regular folks at the back of the pack out there doing what I love almost made me cry.  I hope they realize how precious it  is to be on your feet, out there doing what you love.  I am trying believe I will be back but at the moment it seems so far away!  Just Run

A little better today

I was able to get thru yesterday without Carloyn killing me.   I get so pissed when I hurt and she gets tired of me being so hatefull and she says: WHINNY.  The PA said that since I am off the Prednisone that I can start taking the Ibuprofen 800 again as needed.  I like it better when I can self medicate according to how I feel instead of just taking something everyday.  So I am a little better today.  At least I can make a fist without shaking all over from the pain.  The cold is gradually going away.  I will try and get a walk in this afternoon.

03/12/12

What a gorgeous weekend we had.  We were in the low to mid 60's.  I have been looking forward to this warm weather to get outside for some exercise.  We were both not feeling all that great with just trying to get over this cold/flu.  I was looking forward to getting off the Prednisone so I could hike/run the hills again.  The only problem is I am in so much pain that I can hardly move.  Doctor appt. today in Provo and hopefully they can answer the questions I have.  This probably wouldn't be so bad if I had been a couch potato for the last 20+ years.  Being an exercise freak makes this crap all the harder.  Don't take your health for granted

03/09/12

I can't believe how time flies by, already the 9th.  I feel somewhat better but not good enough to run yet.  Weather is susposed to be really nice this weekend.  Hope if the weather is nice and we feel a little better than right now that Carolyn and I can at least ride the bikes around Manti.  We will see

03/07/12

I'll make this short and sweet!  I'm sick with the flu.  First day back to work since my last post.  No exercise for me.

03/01/12

Happy March 1st!  Woke up to 6 inches of snow this morning.  No workout yesterday because I finally have come down with Carolyn's bug.  I thought after a week and a half that I was in the clear but, NOT.  I am glad I have the job I have and that I can just kick back in my office all day.  The hardest thing I have did so far is get the rec. workers in the main yard to push snow off the track.  I will do inmate payroll and call it a day.  If I don't feel any better tomorrow I just might stay home.  My totals for last month:  Walk/Run 31.55 miles.  Lost 3 1/2 lbs.  Ok month.  Still looking forward to giving the bicycle a go

02/29/12

I got in 3.04 miles yesterday.  I tried a little running and it wasn't as bad as Sundays downhill half mile.  I am always happy when I get above 3 miles.  Canceled my Doctor appt for tomorrow because the weather is supposed to be bad and made it for the following week. 

YEAR:  51.73
MONTH:  31.55
WEEK:  3.04
WEIGHT:  236.0 (239.4)

Hit a deer this morning!

This morning at 0630 hrs. on my way to work I hit a deer with Carolyn's car.  I got as far as the bottom of Lowry Hill when this large deer  ran right out in front of the car.  I braked and swerved to the right and still clipped it with the left front fender.  It took out the light assembly, bent the hood and damaged the fender.  I took the car back home and drove the truck very carefully to work.  Now I am waiting for Sevier County to have a trrooper call me.  That's crazy because I was in sight of Sanpete County Jail but with the accident happening on hwy 89 a trooper has to take care of it.  That is not the way to start out the week, especially on a Monday morning.  Now for the good stuff.  I did get in a walk/run yesterday for 2.14 miles.  I ran down hill for a half mile and man did that tear me up.  Nice to be outside though.

YEAR MILES:  48.69
MONTH MILES:   28.51
WEEK MILES:  8.01
WEIGHT:  236.4  (239.6)

02/26/12

Man, where has this month gone.  Amazing how fast time flies by.  It has been a lazy weekend.  Carolyn has been sick all week with a bug.  When she gets this stuff she get so sick I can't believe it.  She went to the doctor Friday and along with everything else she has Bronchitis.  Hope she gets better soon.  I have a doctor appt in Provo on Thursday.  Will see if he is happy with my results.  I expected more but I have never been know for my patience.  Especially when it interferes with my workouts.  When I get done with a few chores I plan on going for a walk.  The weather is pretty nice and the temp is close to 50

02/24/12

Even though I was sore I was able to get in 2.81 miles yesterday.  I am way sore.  The walk/run aggraviates the arthritis and man does it act up.  Not bitching, just letting everyone know what's happening.  Different places are hurting like the bones in my feet.  Elbows, shoulder and the rest let me know things are not right.  I will keep on keeping on and see where all this takes me

YEAR MILES:  46.55
MONTH MILES:  26.37
WEEK MILES:  5.87
WEIGHT:  237.2  (239.4)

02/23/12

Yesterday I wanted to see how my body would handle 3 miles on the treadmill.  I did 3.06 miles in 52 minutes.  Today I am sore and worn out.  I can't believe that little bit of exercise kicked my butt, but it did.  At least I felt like I accomplished something.  The magic number is 3 miles.  Anything less I have a hard time with.  Will keep trudging along and try not to bitch

YEAR TOTAL:  43.74
MONTH TOTAL:  23.56
WEEK TOTAL:  3.06
WEIGHT:  237.4  (239.4)

02/21/12

Layed around the house most of the weekend.  Was going to try the bicycle on Sunday but it snowed 4 inches.  Still waiting for the two meds. to kick in, can't wait.  Fifth shot today and down to only taking 2.5 mg. of Prednisone.  Want to get off the Prednisone so I can walk on an incline and do more running but Prednisone is the only thing that is giving me any relief from the arthritis.  Sucks.  I will just keep plugging along and do what I can.  Grandma Steadman seems to think it's not going to get much better.  That would change everything and I would have to learn to deal with this in a way I really don't want to!  I have paid the price of lack of exercise the last six months and I don't like the results at all.  I did get in a little exercise though.  Friday did 1.86 miles and Saturday did 1.09 miles so every little bit counts

YEARS TOTAL:  40.68 MILES
MONTH TOTAL:  20.50 MILES
WEEK MILES:  10.88 MILES
WEIGHT:  237.6  (239.4)

02/17/12

I am looking forward to our three day weekend.  Picked up my mileage yesterday to 2.42 miles and ran a little.  Will see what today brings

YEAR TOTAL:  37.75 MILES
MONTH TOTAL:  17.57 MILES
WEEK TOTAL:  7.95 MILES
WEIGHT    237.6  (239.4)

02/16/12

I am having a hard time getting my mileage up.  I know I should be happy with what I am doing but I am not.  Starting to lose a little weight.  Will try and get in at least 2 miles a day for at least 5 days

YEAR MILES:  35.33 MILES
MONTH MILES:  15.15
WEEK MILES:  5.53
WEIGHT:  237.8  (239.4)

02/15/12

Walked for 1.91 miles on the treadmill yesterday, which wasn't to bad.  Keeping up the motivation

YEAR MILES:  34.13 MILES
MONTH MILES:  13.95 MILES
WEEK MILES:  4.33 MILES
WEIGHT:  237.8 (239.4)

I love you Carolyn, Happy Valentines Day

I hope everyone liked the post of that little guy running, I thought it was neat.  This time of the year I need all the motivation I can get.  I can't believe that it has been a year since Carolyn had her knee replaced.  She is doing so good and I am so proud of her.  We are both trying to get out and move a little more

YEAR TOTALS:  32.22 MILES
MONTH TOTALS:  12.04 MILES
WEEK TOTALS:  2.42 MILES
WEIGHT:  238.4  (239.4)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRANDON

We went to the ballet on Friday and it was great.  The ride up then sitting at the ballet for two and a half hours hurt.  Nice 3 inches of snow for Sunday morning.  Walked Friday for 1.01 miles

YEAR TOTAL:  29.80 MILES
MONTH TOTAL:  9.82 MILES
WEEK TOTAL:  6.29 MILES
WEIGHT:  239.8  (239.4)

I LOVE THIS

02/10/12

Isn't it funny what motivates a person.  Yesterday I did my usual glance thru Facebook.   Someone had posted a picture of a child of about 7 or 8 years old, laughing while he was running.  This might not be that inspiring because kids know how to have fun.  What was amazing is below the knee, on both legs he had prosthetics.  I can't remember the caption but it was something like, (what are you whinning about).  Having been inspired I went down and walked for almost an hour covering 3.33 miles.  I wasn't laughing like that little guy but I got it done.  The thing is, we are all thrown curve balls throughtout our life and it is up to us on how we handle it.  Lets make the best of our situation.  Whine when you need to but don't make it a habit.  I will be running soon and that is a promise to me

YEAR TOTAL:  28.79 MILES
MONTH TOTAL:  8.81 MILES
WEEK TOTAL:  5.28 MILES
WEIGHT:  238.0    (239.4)

02/08/12

Yesterday was a low pain day, one of the first ones I have had in a long time.  I still had low energy but at least the pain wasn't as severe.  The day before I fell asleep before 8pm and woke up at 5am, for 9 hours sleep.  So I don't know if I felt better because of the extra sleep or the meds. are starting to work.  I took my 3rd shot of Enbrel last night.  Today I am back feeling sore again.  I walked for 1.95 miles yesterday but only got 7 hours sleep, (restless sleep).  I need more good days like yesterday to encourage me and let me know there might be a light at the end of the tunnel.

YEAR TOTALS:  25.46
MONTH TOTALS:  5.48
WEEK TOTALS:  1.95
WEIGHT:  240  (239.4

02/06/12

Did a short walk on Friday of 1.14 miles.  My week totals are 7.88 miles of walk/running.  Things are slowly coming along.  Still need to figure out if I hurt from working out or the pain is worse because of working out.  Either way I will always workout.  It might not be as intense as days gone by but it will get my heart rate up there.

YEAR TOTAL:  23.51 MILES
MONTH TOTAL:  3.53 MILES
WEEK TOTAL:  7.88 MILES
WEIGHT 238.1  (239.4)

02/03/12

No exercise on the first, which is not getting the month off to the right start.  I was really sore so took the day off.  Yesterday wasn't much better.  I am not doing any running, just walking.  Walked for 2.19 miles on the treadmill.  Will get this figured out sooner or later

FEB. TOTAL   2.19 MILES
Weight:  Start      239.4 lbs.
               Today    238.8
                                   .6 lb loss

02/01/12

Yesterday was a walk because of pain issues with yesterdays soreness and arthritis issues.  Got thru the walk ok but I can't believe how sore I am today.  Will have to see if it is workout soreness or the other issues.  Trial and error/Trial and error from now on.  Enough of that,  I got the exercise in and that is what counts.. I walked for 2.39 miles yesterday and ended the month with 20.18 miles.  I am still gaining weight so I need to set some goals.  So to not set myself up for failure I will lose 5 lbs this month.  I think a little over a pound a week is doable.  I am going back to posting my weight with every post.  I am looking forward to a warm day so I can ride the bike and see how it affects my joints.  I hope that the bike will give me the ability to get in my long mileage fix that I so badly need.  We will see

2012 STATS
January miles 20.18 miles
February starting weight    239.4 

01/31/12

I went down yesterday around 10am and got on the treadmill.  I warmed up and ran for a minute then walked for 2 minutes.  The workout pick up my mood quite a bit for the rest of the day.  By 3pm I was exhausted but felt good having my workout in.  I think getting the workout in before 3pm helped.   I can't believe how sore I am today from that little bit of a workout.  2.16 miles kicked my butt.

STATS FOR JANUARY

RAN  17.79 MILES

01/30/12

I am still trying to figure out how I can be consistent with my workouts.  The stiffness and swelling are the worse in the mornings, so would a morning workout be the answer.  Work out the swelling and stiffness in the morning when I have more energy, when I'm not so tired.  As of late I am having a hard time keeping my eyes open in the afternoon, so getting on the treadmill is a chore.  Maybe sometime around noon when the soreness and swell are not as bad and I still have a little energy left.  I will try the around noon out this week and see how it works out.  Friday walked for 1.57 miles on the treadmill

01/27/12

Walked for 1.35 miles yesterday on the treadmill.  Good walk and I will try and get another one in today.

01/26/12

Back to work today, feeling a little better.  I took my first dose of the Enbrel tuesday.  I already feel tired and my stomach is not right, but I don't really know if I feel worse or better.  Again this medicine takes awhile to build up in your system.  I am still on the Methotrexate but he is weening me off the Prednisone.  I am down to 7.5 mgs., which is way down from the 30 mg. I was on.  I stay for 2 weeks each on 7.5mg then 2 weeks at 5mg then 2 weeks at 2.5mg, then hopefully off this medication.  Then about 6 weeks for my body to fully get back to producing its own Prednisone.  So I am hopeing the by Feb. 14th, (nice Valentine's present for me), to be running hills again, which is 12 weeks away.  I heard on the TV this morning that a new study on arthritis again said the exercise is one of the best things you can do.  I need to get over this running mentality that if I don't run most of my workout that it isn't a quality workout and it really doesn't count.  I have the same mindset with cycling.  I need to get over this because I am really getting fat

01/24/12

I have been sick with a bug the last few days.  At least I think that is what is it.  Stomach is really bothering me along with headache and my joints are hurting more than normal.  I took the last 2 days off work so no exercise.  Hopefully will get back soon.

01/20/12

Walked 1.76 miles yesterday.  Was a good wald and I didn't mind it at all.

STATS FOR JANUARY

Walk/Run total for the year   12.71 miles

01/19/12

Did a short walk of 1.19 miles yesterday.  I'm am still working on the mind set that walking a mile is ok.  I don't want to say that it is better than nothing because that is not the mind set that get results.  I need to say, I walked for a mile, isn't that great.

STATS FOR JANUARY

January totals   10.95 miles

01/17/12

We went away for 3 days to Vernal, Ut to see the remodeled dinosaur quarry at Dinosaur National Monument.  There was no changes except that it took them 5 years to sure up the building.  We had a good time.  We are dealing with the insurance company over approving the new medicine that Dr. Call wants me to take.  Hopefully we will fine out today one way or the other.  Walked for 2.74 miles last week.  Not going to beat myself up over the mileage because it is what it is.

STATS FOR JANUARY

Weight  234.4  (237.6)
January total  9.74 miles

01/11/12 Happy Birthday Billy

Billy, I hope you have a good day.  It's hard to believe that you are 43.  It seems like just the other day you were a little boy.  Time flys.
I walked yesterday for 1.42 miles.

STATS FOR JANUARY

Weight  234.4  (237.6)
Run totals  9.74

01/10/12

As I said yesterday my energy level was low all day long and carried over to my walk on the treadmill.  I only got in 1.32 miles and called it quits.  Today is a new day and we will see how it goes

STATS FOR JANUARY

Weight  234.4  (237.6)
Mileage  8.32 miles for the month

01/09/12

I feel like I am turning into a slacker.  My fatigue level is so high right now that all I want to do is lay on the couch and watch TV.  It took me most of the day Sunday just to get my normal house cleaning chores done.  Only three workouts last week for a total of 7 miles.  I will try and get in more this week.  Most of you know how much I love getting out and shooting my guns.  Well, I had to force myself Saturday to even do this.  My right hand has been giving me fits and I was worried how the guns would effect the pain.  It aggravated the problem somewhat, but I was able to shoot about 75 rounds.  I only shot the 9mm and the 38 snubby so I don't know how the 44 mag or the hot load 357's will work.  I ended up having fun even with the pain in my wrist.  Three day weekend coming up.  We are trying to think of something fun to do.

STATS FOR JANUARY
Weight  234.4 (237.6)
Mileage  0 for the day.  7.00 miles for the month

Lost 3.2 pounds last week
Ran/Walked 7.00 miles for the week.

01/06/12

Went to the see Dr. Call yesterday and after talking with him for awhile we decided to get a little more aggressive with the treatment.  Some may think I'm crazy but I need to get on with my life.  If I can get this under control and I can get off the Prednisone I should be able to workout harder.  I am hoping the arthritis will go into remission and never be heard from again.  I am starting Enbrel injections if the insurance company will pay for it.  The injections are very expensive but Enbrel will help with the cost that the insurance doesn't pay for.  I know two people who take them and Enbrel has helped.  We went to the Asian Buffet after the doctor to eat.  It's hard to control yourself at a buffet, but I did stop eating before I was stuffed.  The scale this morning showed a .2 of a pound gain and that is ok with me.  I did get in a walk yesterday of 2.69 miles before my appt.

STATS FOR JANUARY
Weight  234.6  (237.6)
Mileage  2.69 for the day    7.0 miles total

01/05/12

Walk/Ran for 2.26 miles on the treadmill.  Stayed on track with my eating last night.  It was harder than the night before but I made it thru.  The problem I have when I first start out is not eating enough.  I am trying to track my calories which should help.  My Dr. appt. is today at 3:30.  I have many questions that I need answers to.  No workout today but will hit it tomorrow.

JANUARY STATS:
Weight  234.4  (237.6)
Mileage   4.31 miles

01/04/12

I was able to get thru 40 minutes of a run/walk routine on the treadmill at work.  Am I stiff and sore, yes I am.  I do hurt more than if I just laid on the couch but it is bearable.  I did a warm up then walked for one minute then ran one minute.  I'll try this the rest of the week and see how it goes.  I ran/walked for 2.05 miles.  Not much but it is a start, giving me something to build off of.  Ate good at work.  We made eggs and potatoes with toast for dinner.  We were done eating before 6pm.  Eating nothing after 6pm was hard for me because I have been non stop eating right up until I go to bed.  I will work hard on ending this habit.  It did feel good to wake up and actually be hungry.  I will do weekly stats on Sunday mornings so I can post on monday.  Weight and mileage everyday.  I'm copying Brandon on the daily stats because I think having everyone see them will keep us more on track.

STATS FOR JANUARY
Weigh  235.8  (237.8)
Mileage  2.05 miles 

01/03/2011 Happy New Year

When I looked at the card on the fridge with my appointment with Dr. Call I didn't have my glasses on and I swear it said 1/3.  Thank goodness Carolyn looked at it over the weekend and it said 1/5, glad she looked.  Carolyn remember Dr. Call saying that I could run, just on a flat surface, just no speedwork ,HA HA.  So with that I decided to post my new years resolutions now.  They are the same as last year, it seems I make pretty good resolutions, I just need to follow thru with them.  Run and it doesn't matter, WALK ,1000 miles.  Cycle 1000 miles.  Swim 52 miles.  Waist 34".  Weigh less than 200.  I still need the St. George Tri this fall.  I have this problem of setting a goal for a specific event and letting myself down by now completing it.  I will not stand for that and I will finish a tri this year.  I also want at least one marathon for 2012.  These are pretty loofty goals but I need the push.  Here is what I think about my autoimmune disease that I have:  The less I do the more I hurt; Work hard and see what happens; Follow Drs. orders but I have to push myself because I am loosing muscle mass like crazy.  My starting stats are:  237.8 lbs, 47.8 % body fat, 136/87 blood pressure, pulse 68 and a crazy ass waist measurement of 47.5"..  The blood pressure has me the most worried because Armstrong already has me on a mild blood pressure pill.  I will think more about all the hard work that I put into exercising when I grab a bag of Dorritios and head for the couch.  This July the 20th of 2012 I will have 20 years with the Prison.  I have a good feeling that I will be able to make this a year to be proud of.

STATS FOR JANUARY

Weight (237.8)

Ran 0