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…Through The Water in The Sky

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c25k

I’ve been meaning to jam out this post for a while, but oh, how life gets in the way.  Mostly, I’ve been too busy using my free time to run.  ”Run? Look, dude, I know you, and you do NOT run.  You don’t like the word run.  What have you really been doing?” you might say.  Well, believe it or not, it’s true.  I still don’t really know why I started, but I’m pretty sure the thought of an impending mobile Pipsqueak had something to do with it.  I’ve also been up to my neck in cortisol lately, and there was that whole “boy you’re looking portly lately, Joseph” thing I kept telling myself.  Whatever the case, what got me off my ass and out the door was a program I ran across called C25K.  The idea is to use gradually increasing increments of jogging to get a couch bound fatty like me fit enough to run 5 Kilometers.  Notice I didn’y say “a 5K”. More on that in a minute.

I started a couple of months ago, I started week one like this:

Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for a total of 20 minutes.

No sweat, right?  Well, I sweated.  A lot.  And panted, too.  I sure did look cool in my new Mizuno Wave 11 kicks, but my body was going through hell.  Post workout, I felt great, if a little sore. Somewhere around here…

Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then do two repetitions of the following: Jog 90 seconds, Walk 90 seconds, Jog 3 minutes, Walk three minutes

…my knees decided they had had enough. “Hey, big boy” they called out, “who do you think is doing the work around here!”.  By my best estimates, I’m about 30 pounds overweight, and the sheer force of my body bouncing on my joints had pissed them off something awful.  I iced, I rested, I walked.  But when I started feeling better, I did the right thing and got out the door and ran again.  I’m on week 8 now, my first week of no-stop runs.  I’ve done two 20 minute trips, but always interspersed with some intervals.  This week is 3, 20 minute runs.  I won’t lie…I’m a little scared.  I may have to stop in the middle and walk for a minute, but I’m damn sure going to finish.  I’m not losing weight (my eating habits are awful) but I feel fitter and more flexible.  I have more energy.  And I’m motivated to start making other changes in my life.  I want to be able to play all day with my Pipsqueak.  I don’t ever want to say “hold on, let papa catch up, little girl!”.  It simply doesn’t have to be that way.

If you’re thinking about starting to exercise, but hate the sheer thought of it (as I did, and still do to some extent. I prefer to think in terms of “running”, not “working out”), check out some of the boards for n00b runners.  It really doesn’t take long to appreciate the fact that it’s free, connects you to your surroundings and makes you feel better.  You’ll stumble, maybe even give up all together, but it’s seriously worth a try.  Did I mention it’s a half hour or more with headphones?  Hell, I haven’t had that luxury in years.

I have to plug an iPhone app called “GetRunning“.  There are plenty of apps out there, as well as podcasts that can tell you when to run/walk.  Or you can just look at your watch.  But GetRunnings calm, British woman who gives you updates, lets you know how much further you have to go and offers gentle encouragement is totally worth it if you have an iPhone.

Now, about that 5k thing.  My goal from the beginning was to be able to run 3 miles.  That’s all…no racing for me, thank you!  But I have to say that as I’ve been running for a while now, a 5K seems like it’s in the stars for me.  Runners are a pretty cool, diverse group, and so many anonymous people have kept me going with encouragement and sharing their stories.  I like runners. And I think in order to be taken seriously, you kind of have to run a race or two.  I won’t be in a competitive field, but I think I can do it.  Look for an update in the fall.

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These Eyes…

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My Week In Tweets For 2010-06-02

• #c25k w5d2 2 sets of 8 minute runs. Didn't quite make it but came closer than I thought. It's crazy hot and humid! Next up: 20 min run!? #
• RT @jiggslikesphish RT this for a chance to win a Reba Alliance shirt! Check out Jiggs Lot for cool lot shirts. http://tinyurl.com/3xo38vj #
• Oh man…Piper is SICK.Its heartbreaking,this is the worst we've seen her.Runny nose,congestion,cough & sneezing. I can has antibiotics? #
• @tmwsiy RHCP in reply to tmwsiy #
• @lisathewaitress Ive never had a problem watching anything. All YT vids have been accessable in HTML 5 for a while now, even on your desktop in reply to lisathewaitress #
• WTF happened to the old Clintonville Electric building? #
• Re: Clintonville Electric…it was an auto crash http://bit.ly/dj2DWv #
• kinda pissed someone has @piperstone. Who the fuck else needs that handle? And the account is suspended….what should Pipers twitter UN be? #
• Blossom ticket arrived today! #phish #clevelandrocks http://yfrog.com/2g228tj #

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My Week In Tweets For 2010-05-26

• Just finished my 3rd run of week 4 –31½ minutes of exercise and 16 minutes of running. 3 minutes then 5 minutes, twice. #c25k #nogabbagabba #
• Check out the 2.07 mi run I did with @runkeeper http://rnkpr.com/a5vl4c #
• Anyone know a good spot to #fish in #a2 #annarbor tomo? #
• Just back from a w/e getaway in MI. Thanks to @meepsmom and co. for a great time. Skipped a run, but fished, so that's a wash, right? #
• @MountainLaura sound like a fantasy setlist. No d/s at JGB shows, no STOF at GD shows. in reply to MountainLaura #
• Hurley!!!! http://icanhasinternets.com/2010/05/infinite-wisdom-of-hurley-from-lost/ #
• Just finished my 1st run of week 5 with #getrunning – 31 minutes of exercise and 15 minutes of running. Next run: Thursday 27th. #

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My Week In Tweets For 2010-05-19

• Just done an extra run for week 3 with #getrunning – 25 min of exercise and 9 min of running. Next run: Sat 15th. #c25k #treadmill #mulligan #
• Good god I'm sick of all this @dealsplus RT spam clogging my stream. #
• @magichat y'all know my friend Bo, the Eat More Kale guy? He just did a "Beer" shirt…you should buy one. Eatmorekale.com in reply to magichat #
• RT @magichat Eat more kale, drink more ale. Something has to wash it down. #
• Hey guess what's not awesome. Give up? Rancid oatmeal slidin down your throat. #
• Just finished my 1st run of week 4 with #getrunning – 31½ minutes of exercise and 16 minutes of running. Next run: Monday 17th. #c25k #fail #
• #c25k I was all good till the second 5 min run. Ran outta gas 2 min in & had to break for a min.It's humid as hell and I ran two big hills. #
• Finished my 1st run of week 4 withOUT #getrunning on Monday 5/7 – 31½ minutes of exercise and 16 minutes of running. #c25k #podcastinstead #
• Mixmaster Mike is tearing it up on Yo Gabba Gabba. #cooltricks #
• Oh snap, now Weezer?!?! What a frickin cool show. #yogabbagabba #
• Check out the 2.13 mi run I did with @runkeeper #runkeeper http://rnkpr.com/a5t4wa #

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My Week In Tweets For 2010-05-12

• Just used twitter in the most creative way i ever have, to solve a mystery in my house. Can't talk about it, but feel like a super nerd. #
• @orchidarea saw that this morning… WTF? in reply to orchidarea #
• Just finished my 1st run of week 3 with #getrunning – 25 minutes of exercise and 9 minutes of running. Next run: Saturday 8th. #c25k #
• Ran two 3 minute and two 1.5 min runs. The 3s didn't kill me like I thougt they would. L knee 9/10, R knee 6/10. Not painful just sore. #
• #runtunes: STS9 2009 compilation. Goooood stuff. Now for #beer. #
• RT @iheartquotes "Every man dies. Not every man really live." ~ William Wallace | #
• You going to the festival this year? It's gonna be epic, man. http://www.collegehumor.com/article:1804557 #
• RT @JPBarlow: Any market that can freefall a 1000 points in 20 minutes on account of a typo is a market run by hysterical schoolgirls. #
• Just finished my 2nd run of week 3 with #getrunning – 25 minutes of exercise and 9 minutes of running. Next run: Monday 10th. #c25k #
• #runningtunes: STS9 Breathe In, Arigato, EHM. I now know why runners need chapstick.L knee 9/10 R knee 7/10. Cool weather,Walhalla so nice. #
• 3 min runs feel good, solid pace/groove. "week 4"s 5 min runs sound very unappetizing. I'll have to eat a ton of fettuccine Alfredo. #
• K9 barking in my hood sounds just like the sample from "So Whatcha Want". #
• Just finished my 3rd run of week 3 with #getrunning – 25 minutes of exercise and 9 minutes of running. Next run: Thursday 13th. #C25k #
• Atheist pwns Fox anchor: http://bit.ly/a8Lym6 #
• Never trust a prankster! http://bit.ly/cyFYLY #
• For all the bullshit and discomfort my babygirls going through, she had better wake up with a full set of chompers. #teethingsucks #
• Squeeze those melons! http://yfrog.com/49ovwgj #

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My Week In Tweets For 2010-05-05

• Just finished my 2nd run of week 2 with #getrunning – 29 minutes of exercise and 9 minutes of running. Next run: Friday 30th. #c25k #
• Got my tickets for @phish3d in Columbus fri @ 10:15. Who's going? #
• Rave theater Polaris overcharged me by 7$ on my ticket for @phish3d. Surprise refund! #
• @andygadiel I love hockeyball! in reply to andygadiel #
• Just finished my 3rd run of wk 2 with #getrunning – 29 minutes of exercise and 9 of running. Next run: Tuesday 4th. #c25k #FuckingKneeHurts #
• Knee=fail. Gonna have to take a few days off, maybe join a cheap gym and do ellipticals or something. Need to shed lbs to maintain running. #
• Ran to: Gorillaz, NIN, Flaming Lips, Beasties and Modest Mouse. I went slooow. First dusk/night run. Refreshing! #
• WOOT! RT @ColsUnderground If you live in Clintonville, you'll be voting tomo 4 @Studio35 to serve mixed drinks and wine: http://ow.ly/1Gce0 #
• I abso-fucking-lutly love watching Yo Gabba Gabba with Piper and seeing Biz Markie come in to teach us beatboxing. Best idea ever. #
• @LoJack sometimes you just have to stop rubbing your ball for a day or two. in reply to LoJack #
• RT @BecomingDead Cinco de Mayo 1965: The Warlocks play their first paid gig at Magoo's Pizza Parlor. #

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My Week In Tweets For 2010-04-28

• Would really like to go fishing. Really. #
• RT @Grill_Meister It's Earth Day today, watch out for random drum circles and self-righteous #hippies. You've been warned. #
• Just fondled an ipad for the first time. Cool, but not compelling. #
• Wow…Facebook has gone all fail whale. #
• RT @wilw: Everyone relax. Facebook will come back online as soon as they're done destroying what's left of your privacy to make more money. #
• Nerd! I was supposed to run yesterday. I guess week 2 starts today. #c25k #
• RT @iheartquotes "The past can hurt. You can either run from it or learn from it." ~Rafiki (The Lion King) /via @stfumelanie #
• Just posted a left leaning piece to facebook…the captcha was "socialist". WTF? #
• @surefootedllama great job dude! in reply to surefootedllama #
• Just finished my 1st run of week 2 with #getrunning – 29 minutes of exercise and 9 minutes of running. Next run: Wednesday 28th. #c25k #
• Watching Kanye on Palladia: "My biggest regret in life is that I'll never be able to see myself perform…ya know except on playback". #dick #
• Kanye is rocking a black mullet. Thats a new one for me… #
• Huge band playing Curtis Mayfield at half speed. Drummers rockin a welding mask? WTF? #kanye #
• I lagged afew days on running, but week 2 feels good so far. Knee's a little tweaky, but the longer runs were no problem. #c25k #
• Running playlist included STS9, Eminem, Gorillaz, NIN, Bad Brains, Modest Mouse, Wu-Tang & Kanye West. #c25k #
• You should see my fat ass in slo-mo! RT @TN_ARF Today's Tennessee Chariots Of Fire Award goes to: **drumroll** @JEDITANG! #
• Way cool video for robot nerds and guitar geeks. Pat Metheny's Orchestrion robot jazz. http://bit.ly/cKirO8 #
• RT @digg_2000 "LOST's Creators Explain How They Did It, What’s Going On" – http://digg.com/d21OuSX?t1 #
• Yeah, I got a rash, man…. #
• Anyone have ticket info for @phish3D in Columbus, OH? I know the theater but links all say there's no showing. @phish #Rave #Polaris #
• RT @ravemovies @jeditang called the Polaris 18, tickets on sale at box office. Cmptr upgrade completed tomorrow; tix will be online tomorrow #
• Thanks, @ravemovies ! That's service! #phish #customerservice #Columbus #impressed #

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