Believe in yourself when all around you may doubt you,
Inner strength is the root of confidence.
Goals are dreams with deadlines. Stop dreaming! I took control of my life and with the help of many wonderful people I was able to lose 135 pounds in 11 months. Set a goal, tell everyone who will listen, and stick to your plan. You can do it!!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Robie Double April 23rd
My wife missed out on the Race to Robie Creek half marathon while we were in Boston so I told her I would run it with her. So, the Saturday after Boston we ran it. I started at 5am on the back of the mountain with my headlamp and ran 13.1 in 2:08 and then met her at the start. Then we did a run walk back to my truck. 4000 up and 4000 down total I am tired!!
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| Halfway there! |
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Finish line video.
This was about 5 minutes after I finished the Boston Marathon and I still haven't caught my breath. The video isn't great and the sound is horrible, but I wanted to capture my emotion and what an amazing feeling it was. Here is the subtitles version.....
Just finished, 3:18, faded at the end, high fived everyone I could for the last few miles, IT FELT GREAT!
Apparently I spent a lot of time zig zagging the course high fiving everyone because my watch shut off at 26.5 and my official time was actual 3:19:59 so I added about another 0.3 miles. Oh well!! Wouldn't trade it for anything!
Just finished, 3:18, faded at the end, high fived everyone I could for the last few miles, IT FELT GREAT!
Apparently I spent a lot of time zig zagging the course high fiving everyone because my watch shut off at 26.5 and my official time was actual 3:19:59 so I added about another 0.3 miles. Oh well!! Wouldn't trade it for anything!
Monday, April 18, 2011
2011 Boston Marathon Text Msg Race Report
Boston Marathon
Monday April 18th, 2011
7:07am Michelle - New Plan you need to run as fast as you
can until mile 20 and then do 10 minute miles so I can catch you on camera!
7:21am ME - Clear skies and a tailwind! (for now anyway)
7:30am Michelle - is the excitement hitting you yet?
7:43am Me - Just got to Hopkinton
7:48 Sam - starts in 10 minutes!! (a little early which freaked me out for a second)
7:49am Michelle - head straight for a porta potty and get in
line!!
7:52am Sam - remember to have fun!
8:01am Michelle - Christie wrote on your FB wall, Top results
are reached only through pain but eventually you like this pain. You will find difficulties you have on the
way the more you will enjoy your success.
8:33am Michelle - How is it going? Are you ready to puke
yet?
9:23am Michelle - its 47 in Boston and feels like 38
9:25am Michelle - wind is going to be blowing from the WSW
at 18 to 20 mph
9:35am Me - Headed to the start.. ready or not!
10:48am - 10km Athlete Alert 0:43:39 Pace 7:01
11:37am - 13.1m Athlete Alert 1:32:58 Pace 7:05
12:19pm - 30km Athlete Alert 2:15:01 Pace 7:14
1:24pm - Finish Athlete Alert 3:19:59 Pace 7:37
1:33pm Me - Proud moment! Best run EVER (Finish line video)
1:36pm Sam – Proud of you!
1:37pm Michelle – We are still at mile 21. Your mom crossed
the street and can’t get back over. I
got a video of you going by!
1:38pm Me - I wish I could share this moment with everyone!
2:04pm Rick – time to hit CHEERS and re-hydrate!
2:04pm Me - I high fived every person on the left side
during the last mile. I figured if I’m
not going to make my time, I might as well have some fun!
2:06pm Me - Michelle, I love you.
2:07pm Michelle – I love you and I’m so proud of you. I am really sorry that I wasn’t able to be
there at the finish line with you.
2:12pm Michelle – We got your mom back over and we are
heading to the finish area.
2:13pm Me – Austin can you fly out here and stretch me out?
Great day today! Happy with my time.
2:15pm Me - I am not sure I could have made three hours with
all the people in front of me and then being sick killed me at the end. I am happy with my time given the
circumstances!
2:37pm Sam – Not bad for a fat guy! J
2:59pm Billie – Great race, hope you enjoyed every minute of
it! You’re my hero. I hope to make it
when I am 60!
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Pre Boston Enthusiasm
My friend Paula from DailyMile and me at the expo the day before. I wish I had this kind of enthusiasm around mile 23! I could have used it. ☺
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Leaving for the airport shortly
Slept ok last night but woke up to a head cold. I can't worry about it now. I took the advice of friends and got some Zycam we'll see how it works.
Luau W. on Daily Mile suggested this song as a good starting line motivator. I concur.
Ryan
Luau W. on Daily Mile suggested this song as a good starting line motivator. I concur.
Ryan
Friday, April 15, 2011
Just have fun!!!!
During the rigors of training I somehow seem to lose sight of the fact that this is supposed to be fun. Don't get me wrong, it is a lot of work, but when you do it right I truly believe it can be both.
I know this sounds kind of corny but I feel like I am running to be an example to those who think 'I'll never be able to do that'. It is a good feeling. I posted a saying on my blog the other day, What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail? I wish I could convince everyone to try something beyond their wildest dreams, you might just surprise yourself with what you are capable of. Boston, after all, was beyond my wildest dreams when I started all this!
No matter what happens, my #1 goal is to a) have fun. Anything else will just be icing on the cake.
I would also like to take a moment to say thank you for the support of my fundraising efforts for Humphreys Diabetes Center. They provide a great service and appreciate the donations. I am about half way to my goal, please join me in the supporting HDC. Donation information can be found here
Make it a great day!
Ryan
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Never Quit - Inspirational Story of Derek Redmond
I saw this online today and just had to share. Enjoy.
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