Just a few days ’til my first half-marathon in Moab — feeling strong, feeling confident, I Can Do This!

• Ran 8 miles or more, 8 days of the past two weeks – right on track!
• Banged out more than 100 miles in March (so far) AND surpassed the 300 mile mark YTD
• Started cross-training on a stationary bike 5 days now – nothing serious, just mixing up my running regimen

Movie(s) of the Week

‘The English Patient’ (1996 Oscar Best Picture winner) – complicated story set in North Africa; the Saharan aerials are inspiring

‘The Constant Gardener’ (2005 Golden Globe Best Picture nominee) – thriller set in Kenya; Rachel Weisz gives a WOW performance

Both Ralph Fiennes flics, both set in Africa…but it’s Fiennes’ female co-stars that make these films worth the watch:  Kristin Scott Thomas (Oscar-nominated in ‘The English Patient’) & Rachel Weisz (Oscar winner for ‘The Constant Gardener’)

Old School, New School

• Signed for my first library card since high school
  • they no longer use card catalogues – who knew?
• Joined the iPhone community this week, transferred my landline # to cell

Runner Log

Fri Mar 1^st – 8 miles

Sat Mar 2^nd – 10 miles

Sun Mar 3^rd – 13 miles

Mon Mar 4^th – 3.5 miles

Tue Mar 5^th – 10 miles

Wed Mar 6^th – 5 miles

Fri Mar 8^th – 13 miles

Sat Mar 9^th – 11.25 miles

Sun Mar 10^th – 8.75 miles

Mon Mar 11^th – 6 miles

Wed Mar 13^th – 13.25 miles

YTD total – 385 miles

Been struggling since completing my 10 mile February race, so the theme for this week’s post – Don’t Quit!

• Attended a nutrition class with neighbor Debbie – now adding nuts & Greek yogurt (and maybe fish – I like fish but hate smelling up my home) but other than that…diet is a-ok, 2013 uber healthy guy
• 2 months of 2013 down, 2 books read & 3 races completed – right on track, Moab half-marathon is next!

Movie(s) of the Week

‘Saturday Night Fever’ (1977) — John Travolta was ammmazzzzing (nominated for Oscar) & the music is super retro fun (Bee Gees)

‘Eat, Pray, Love’ (2010) — not a huge Julia Roberts fan but I liked this movie’s theme — change is possible; it takes courage for an individual to humble themselves, step out of one’s comfort zone, and succumb to the process of healing

Book-a-Month Goal/February

‘Let It Go’ by Chris Williams

Newest Random Act of Kindness

Clearing snow from car windshields whom park beside me.  Honestly it only takes a few extra minutes 🙂

Runner Log

Sat Feb 16^th – RACE DAY (Snowman Stampede 10M, Littleton CO)

Sun Feb 17^th – 7 miles

Wed Feb 20^th – 3 miles

Sat Feb 23^rd 10AM – 5 miles

Sat Feb 23^rd NOON – 5 miles

Sat Feb 23^rd 2PM – 2.25 miles

Sun Feb 24^th – 13 miles

Mon Feb 25^th – 5 miles

Tue Feb 26^th – 5 miles

Wed Feb 27^th – 6 miles

Thu Feb 28^th – 1 mile

YTD total – 283.25 miles

• Completed first two 15 mile runs of the year (neither run was particularly pretty; adding no more distance ’til April)
• Started new nutrition plan – more calories, more fruit – and a juicer too!
• Surpassed 200 miles YTD – already doubling monthly mileage from January (with 2 weeks left!)

Movie of the Week

the Perks of being a Wallflower (2012) – (best original film of last year)  Charlie starts high school, makes friends & in the end resolves a childhood trauma – stars Emma Watson (Harry Potter’s Hermione)

Inspirational Message of the Week

card from Mom – no matter your age, always good to hear from Mom…and a random card too, no birthday or holiday

Workout iTune of the Week

We are Young (by Fun)

Workout Mix(es) of the Week

DJ Dway  Sick Day Jan 13 Live Mix

ENFERNO  AmpliFIRE Episode #16 

Runner Log

Sat Feb 9^th – 15 miles

Sun Feb 10^th – 10 miles

Mon Feb 11^th – 10 miles

Tue Feb 12^th – 10.8 miles

Wed Feb 13^th – 15 miles

Thu Feb 14^th – 6.25 miles

YTD total – 221 miles