Back to the Gym

It's always a pleasant surprise when you are able to fit in a workout when you didnt think you would be able to. My meetings finished up early today so I was able to work from home and head straight to the gym at the end of the day. With the days getting shorter, I am only able to run along the lake on the weekends.

3 miles of speedwork on the treadmill was pretty painless. I ran into my trainer, Jeremy, who asked if I was lifting. I wish I had time to lift, but was only able to fit in a quick cardio. Better than nothing!

Nothing like a post-workout meal consisting of my favorite TJ's Fish Nuggets, haha.

Tomorrow is Dan and Meghan's wedding so we'll be drinking and eating lots the whole weekend. Hopefully, we'll be able to fit in a run Sunday morning along the lake.

I'm Back...

Nearly 15 months later and I'm back! I think the move to Chicago in August '09 threw my blogging off. One marathon, half marathon and summer running group later, I'm back. Committed to blogging and committed to running.

My near short term goal is the Pittsburgh YMCA Turkey Trot. This year they are bringing back the 5 mile course. The past two years the course was just a 5k. Two weeks ago I made time for 15 miles, and while this week was a little more hectic, I squeezed in almost 9.

It was great being back in D.C. this weekend and doing an early morning run on Saturday before heading out to the wineries for Callie's birthday celebration. I did 5 around the Lincoln Memorial and Gtown and Mark, Tom and Chad did about 11. My new Lululemon Inspire Pullover was awesome!

Afterwards, we got breakfast at one of our favs Corner Bakery. I got the American Scrambler which is surprisingly gluten free. We drank lots of wine on a gorgeous day at Bluemont Vineyard and then Sunset Hills. After coming back to Matt and Callie's apartment, Kortney, Andy and I hit up Lyon Hall to get some food. We couldn't believe they had Dogfish Head Punkin Ale on tap.

After an early morning flight and a day of drinking, I am proud to say th

at I did a 3.75 m run this afternoon when we got back to Chicago.

Week 3 of Turkey Trot Training comin' up!

Chill 4th

So it was a very chill, low-key 4th of July weekend. Unfortunately, I didnt get in as much running as I had originally hoped for, but was able to crank out a 12-miler early Friday morning which was wonderful. Friday night enjoyed some good sangria and tapas at La Tasca and then went out in Clarendon.

Saturday, the 4th, took the day off, but made some yummy hot dogs, potato salad and strawberry pretzel squares! The DC fireworks were amazing from Gravelly Point.

Sunday did a little shopping and then hit up Ft. Scott for an easy 3-miler.

Back to it this week...

Fourth of July in the Nation's Capital

July 4th weekend is always a great time for catching up on miles, food, drink and friends. For the past several years, I've celebrated the 4th with a 10 miler then BBQ and beer. In my mind, thats the American way - a challenge then celebration. This year, I'm changing it up a bit, after all I am a married man.

I think this year, Emily and I will head out for a long run on Friday the 3rd, followed by a medium distance bike ride with my old riding buddy Matt. On the 4th, we'll hit the road for a medium distance run. Then round it all out with a long run on Sunday the 5th.

The weather looks to be fantastic and the beer is cold. Speaking of which, I'll have to find something special. Although not particularly special in the East, Yuengling is the oldest continuous brewery in America - and not sold in Chicago, where I'm from, so its special to me.

We're Back!

It's been awhile since my last post because we were in Punta Cana! I am happy to report that we worked out while we were there. Mostly we ran on the treadmill, but I also did water aerobics one day.

Then we went to Pittsburgh for the weekend and of course I forgot my running shoes! So, we took a little time off. But this week we are back in full swing! I did 7 on Monday morning, 5 yesterday morning and tonight will do some speedwork.

Looking forward to a nice long holiday weekend with lots of running! And of course food and drink afterwards! ;)

Punta Cana Here We Come...

Since we will be flying early Saturday morning, we decided to do our long run today. I am proud to say that we were up and out the door at 5:30 a.m. today and I did a wonderful 7 miles. It was a beautiful morning in D.C. and I passed about 40 ducks floating in a line along the Potomac.

3 more miles to go tonight to finish up 10 for the day.

Then we are off to Punta Cana until Wednesday! Cant wait to see what the workout room looks like. Apparently we can only do 30 minutes on the treadmill each day, but that will do since we will be on vacation!

Week One Down...

Well, I feel back on track. We woke up early this morning and did 10.5 miles (well Mark did more). It was cloudy, but about 70 degrees and humid. Im glad we got up early. I felt pretty good, although we had to walk some of Teddy Roosevelt because there was so much mud, but other than that, it was a great run!

Afterwards, we went to Dogwood Tavern for brunch. While I had a yummy egg sandwich, either I ate to much or something didnt agree with me because I didnt eat much the rest of the day and took a loong nap.

Hopefully tomorrow I will have time to squeeze in a quick core workout before head to Philly!