Who Is Now?
December 31, 2016

Activity Stats
2016-12-31
Running - Race
Running out of town today

Boca Raton 5k
Certified? Yes

3.1 miles
00:22:02
(7:06 min/mile)
Shoe: SauconyOrange
0 miles on shoe
Height: 5' 9


Very stiff and a little sore at first but loosened up by the second mile and then caught a bunch of people. For the little training I had done in two months, I did pretty well.
Activity Stats
2016-12-31
Running - Aerobic


7:00am
9 miles
00:00:00
Shoe: Adrenaline GTS 16 Bluebird #2
0 miles on shoe


Activity Stats
2016-12-31
Running - Long
Zorinsky

6:00am
14 miles
00:00:00
Shoe: Adrnln 2016-11
0 miles on shoe


Activity Stats
2016-12-31
Running - Aerobic


:00am
00:00:00

Height: 5'7


Activity Stats
2016-12-31
Running - Race
Quarry Oaks 5k
Elevation: Ascent+228 Descent-211
2016 Show Us Your Cans Run
Certified? No
11:00am
Weather: FL 20°, 30°, 14 NW, 64%
Kept It Real™
3.15 miles
00:24:10
(7:40 min/mile)
Shoe: Saucony Guide 9 [20161024]
0 miles on shoe
Weight: 198/159

2016 Show Us Your Cans Run

A race that benefits a local Food Bank? Cool!



The course is like the Ralston Fun Run, two loops, but, instead of rolling hills, it's a fairly big downhill followed by a long climb. My arms even got tired on the first lap's ascent! I knew the second lap was going to be interesting...

...didn't expect to feel so drained that I'd succumb to The Blergh and walk. Ugh. Ass handed to me.

Watch tracked 3.15 @ 24:10; since it's not certified, that's the distance I'll put in.
Hope everyone had a safe NYE!
  • BetzE BetzE Very cool! Happy New Year to you and your family, Carl!
    • posted at 10:21:00 EDT
  • Dan Dan Good luck, C!
    • posted at 10:23:00 EDT
  • Dan Dan and happy new year!
    • posted at 10:25:00 EDT
  • moxie moxie Nice work!
    • posted at 02:28:00 EDT
Activity Stats
2016-12-31
Running - Trail Run
PRSP
Elevation: Ascent+403 Descent-397
9:49am
Weather: FL 20°, 30°, 13 NW, 64%
Kept It Real™
3.5 miles
00:41:41
(11:54 min/mile)

Weight: 200/155

Louisville [20161231]: Trail Therapy @ PRSP

Prior to the race, I, b/c it's on the way, stopped @ PRSP for a little "trail therapy". Good for the soul, bad for the race legs. ;)
Activity Stats
2016-12-31
Running - Aerobic



8.2 miles
01:15:22
(9:11 min/mile)
Shoe: NB 1260 A
0 miles on shoe
Height: 5' 9'


Activity Stats
2016-12-31
Biking - XC



Weather: 36 Sunny breezy
12.4 miles
01:11:12
10.45 mph
Shoe: Bridgestone MB - 4
0 miles on shoe
Height: 5'9


Breeze was chilly, but the sun felt good. Gravel roads were tacky. The mile of Monitor Rd north of White Cloud was the worst washboard I have seen!
Activity Stats
2016-12-31
Running -



21 miles
00:00:00



Slow and easy. Strength circuit at Y.

2016 first half not so good, second half got back on track and ended with some strong races. Age graded just under 72% at Medway Turkey Trot. Best age grading since just under 74% on July 4, 2015.
Activity Stats
2016-12-31
Running - Aerobic


3:00pm
Weather: 32* breezy
4 miles
00:30:30
(7:37 min/mile)
Shoe: Launch III
0 miles on shoe
Height: 6-00


Up Dyson Hollow Rd. to 15005. Limped to 2200.
Activity Stats
2016-12-31
Running - Tempo


3:00pm
12 miles
01:38:38
(8:13 min/mile)
Shoe: Brooks Pure Cadence
0 miles on shoe
Height: 5'7


On the struggle bus today. Could've been the GI distress, could've been moving my sister this morning, I don't know, but leaving this one in 2016. Miles 5 through 10 at GMP: 7:32, 7:47, 7:39, 7:46, 7:47, 7:45.
Activity Stats
2016-12-31
Running - Aerobic
Home

7:30am
Weather: 25 degrees
5.1 miles
00:00:00
Shoe: Nike Pegasus 32
0 miles on shoe
Height: 6' 3
Weight: 181

Activity Stats
2016-12-31
Running - Aerobic
David City


12 miles
01:50:45
(9:13 min/mile)
Shoe: Nike LunarTempo-2
0 miles on shoe
Height: 5'10


Had to go 12 to get my daily average to 7.

366/366 days.

Happy New Year.
Activity Stats
2016-12-31
Running - Aerobic
Wandering the neighborhood

2:00pm
Weather: 32, sunny
8.51 miles
01:07:16
(7:54 min/mile)
Shoe: Saucony Triumph ISO3 grey
0 miles on shoe
Height: 5'10


No pain while running so I went a bit longer. Still have knots but backing off the last couple days seems to have helped ease things a bit.

My wife put a prime rib in the oven so the house is going to smell good soon.
Activity Stats
2016-12-31
Running - Aerobic
Dreadmill

5:00am
12 miles
01:36:00
(8:00 min/mile)

Height: 5'10


While watching UFC 207. The co-main was pretty good. The main was somewhat shocking. I didn't see it getting out of the first round, but I didn't think Ronda would be defenseless for 48 seconds. Hard to watch. Weights + stretching post. Going to do a mary tomorrow. Let me know if you're interested :)
  • BetzE BetzE Looks like a pretty good day for a mary - have fun :). Happy New Year!
    • posted at 03:07:00 EDT
Activity Stats
2016-12-31
Running -


8:00am
18 miles
02:27:00
(8:10 min/mile)

Height: 5'10


100 (100.1) mile week and 400 (402.6) mile month and 3600 (3612.4) mile year all in one run.

Happy New Years.
  • moxie moxie Solid.
    • posted at 02:21:00 EDT
  • BetzE BetzE Nice! Happy New Year, Chuck!
    • posted at 03:08:00 EDT
Activity Stats
2016-12-31
Running - Aerobic
Long way to the office

10:00am
Weather: 35 degrees nw 12 clear
2.3 miles
00:00:00
Shoe: Asics GT2000 4-3
0 miles on shoe
Height: 6.0


Test run to see how the foot would feel coming off a bout with some infection. Started with a half dollar sized blister. Felt better than I thought it might. Fell short of my mileage goals because of it but will give it another shot next year. Have a safe and fun New Years Eve.
  • moxie moxie You'll get it next year!
    • posted at 02:22:00 EDT
  • BetzE BetzE Luckily, there is always next year :)! Happy New Year, Steve!
    • posted at 03:08:00 EDT
Activity Stats
2016-12-31
Running - Just Running
Neighborhood

11:15am
Weather: 29°
2.3 miles
00:18:20
(7:58 min/mile)
Shoe: Brooks Dyad 8 (2)
0 miles on shoe
Height: 6' 4

Max HR: 167 Avg HR: 153
Just needed a couple more miles to hit a new annual mileage high. Going for 1200 miles next year though. Gotta start out strong with a good run tomorrow! Everyone be safe tonight and have a happy start to 2017!
  • moxie moxie Nice! Go get some :)
    • posted at 02:23:00 EDT
  • BetzE BetzE That's great! Happy New Year!
    • posted at 03:09:00 EDT
Activity Stats
2016-12-31
Running - Maff
West Papio

9:45am
5.0 miles
00:46:00
(9:12 min/mile)

Height: 6'4
Weight: 190
Avg HR: 132
Out for a an easy recovery run.
  • dordio dordio wassE Pappy
    • posted at 12:07:00 EDT
  • moxie moxie Good stuff. I'll be curious to see how you like MAF training.
    • posted at 02:24:00 EDT
  • BetzE BetzE Hi Gary! Happy New Year :)!
    • posted at 03:09:00 EDT
Activity Stats
2016-12-31
Running -


5:45am
Weather: In st paul, 25, windy
3 miles
00:00:00

Height: 5'2"




last run of 2016 wasn't really that good but tomorrow is a new day AND a new year!

Hoping for a few more miles next year. The last couple years have been ...... physically challenging at times.

Next year I turn 50 like Dan. We get one chance at this life, and now that I'm on the downside, I better start getting it right! ;)))


happy new year's eve to you all. :)
  • OldPWolf OldPWolf I am half way through the 50's and it is all good. Happy New Year Barb.
    • posted at 11:54:00 EDT
  • dordio dordio You're still going at it, you're still winning. Keep the faith.
    • posted at 12:08:00 EDT
  • hskrrs hskrrs Told my kids that I was just middle aged at 50 so you've got a long time to go. :)
    • posted at 01:06:00 EDT
  • moxie moxie You're definitely on your way. 2016 was a pretty rough year.
    • posted at 02:25:00 EDT
  • BetzE BetzE My Grandma just turned 101! You are good :)!! Happy New Year, dear friend xo :)!
    • posted at 03:10:00 EDT
Activity Stats
2016-12-31
Running - Aerobic
So Long, 2016!!

6:45am
Weather: 28. Chilly.
10.02 miles
01:25:03
(8:29 min/mile)
Shoe: BrooksLaunch3B&W&SEAFOAM
0 miles on shoe
Height: 5'3



Me, Tom, Greg & Matt met the Patton Group for some miles to close the books on 2016. Started all peppy and out in front, faded when my legs remembered the suck at PRSP yesterday. I guess I have to remember, Kyle runs those trails at Platte River freaking fast.

Ringing in the New Year with friends tonight. I'm pumped for 2017. I have lots of hopes and dreams. Aspirations. A little scared and nervous that things won't go how I want them. That I'm going to let myself down and disappoint myself, but that's half the challenge. That's the goal. Hope for the best and work hard. Work my ass off. Surprise the shit out of myself. That's the plan.

Congrats to Sir Carl on a Hunch Victory. Well played. I had to stay true to my school, and it gave me the L. Bummer.

Peace out, 2016. Wishing you all a kickass 2017. :)

  • getfuzzy getfuzzy Anytime you're out there, trying something new, plugging away at a goal, there is no way you can let yourself down. Ever. E.V.E.R.
    • posted at 11:03:00 EDT
  • moxie moxie Note to 2017 self: Kyle is a bastard. Don't run with him at PRSP. Nice finish to the year :)
    • posted at 02:27:00 EDT
  • BetzE BetzE Try some new things and be kind to yourself and others (and use the F word when circumstances call for it!)- I think that's all you need :)! Happy New Year, sweet friend xo!
    • posted at 03:12:00 EDT
  • freejack freejack If your goals don't scare you, they're not big enough! Here's to 2017!
    • posted at 11:19:00 EDT
Activity Stats
2016-12-31
Running - Aerobic
Zorinsky & More

8:00am
Weather: 23 strong NW wind
7.5 miles
01:05:12
(8:41 min/mile)
Shoe: Vizaglo Ride 6
0 miles on shoe
Height: 6ft


Not a fan of the wind but had a nice end of the year run with Booty. Hope everyone has a Happy New Year!
  • getfuzzy getfuzzy HAPPY 2017 RUDY.
    • posted at 11:04:00 EDT
  • BetzE BetzE Happy New Year, Don!!
    • posted at 03:12:00 EDT
Activity Stats
2016-12-31
Running - Aerobic
Zorinsky and More

8:00am
7.50 miles
00:00:00
Shoe: Red Saucony
0 miles on shoe


Very windy but I survived! Hope everyone has a great and safe New Years Eve!!
  • getfuzzy getfuzzy Happy New Year, Booty!
    • posted at 11:05:00 EDT
  • BetzE BetzE Happy New Year, Sonja!
    • posted at 03:12:00 EDT
Activity Stats
2016-12-31
Swimming - Aerobic


5:45am
3 miles
00:00:00



I did it! 5000 yards!

Happy New Year everyone!! Cheers to a wonderful 2017 :)
  • Dan Dan Happy new year!
    • posted at 10:24:00 EDT
  • Linny Linny Of course you did it! Happy New Year, sweet friend! Remember our monthly goal for 2017! :) xoxo
    • posted at 10:32:00 EDT
  • getfuzzy getfuzzy Holy Moly! WELL DONE!!
    • posted at 11:04:00 EDT
  • dordio dordio NICELY done BEtzE! Woooo, that's a L O N G swim!
    • posted at 12:09:00 EDT
  • moxie moxie I don't even drive that far! As a side note, I had someone say that to me for the first time at da boss's Christmas party. Good times.
    • posted at 02:34:00 EDT
  • BetzE BetzE Thanks everyone!! ^^^^^I remember :) xo ^ I love that line :)
    • posted at 03:13:00 EDT
Activity Stats
2016-12-31
Running - Aerobic
treadmill


6 miles
00:50:46
(8:27 min/mile)




HAPPY NEW YEAR'S EVE!!

My focus remains to make the most of the gifts God has given us. Specifically for 2017 this will include using the gifts for "50-50" and "BBB". For those who don't know this, the 50-50 is the close convergence of my 50th marathon (Boston on 4/17/2017) and my 50th birthday (4/19/2017). There will be a "50-50" party, you are invited, details to be finalized. The BBB refers to the 3 marathons I am running in 2017: Baton Rouge (officially known as "the Louisiana marathon"), Boston and Berlin.

Of all the people we sadly lost in 2016, none will affect me more than my Uncle John, cousin Lillian, and Guy Clark. Uncle John and cousin Lillian were pillars of my childhood and adult life. With Guy gone, I have lost one of my "Mount Rushmore" of music artists--Nils Lofgren, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan and Guy.

Song of the day: "Dublin Blues" by Guy Clark. A stoic, solemn and witty declaration of love to his wife Susanna. My favorite lines: "I have been to Fort Worth, and I have been to Spain/And I have been to proud to come in out of the rain".
  • getfuzzy getfuzzy Go for it! It's gonna be a GREAT year for you!
    • posted at 11:15:00 EDT
  • OldPWolf OldPWolf Dan - Your first line of your post is what I want to accomplish as well. Seems like when I take the focus off me and a live in the peace and power of a relationship with God, everything falls into place.
    • posted at 12:00:00 EDT
  • dordio dordio ^Yep, well done Dan! :)
    • posted at 12:09:00 EDT
  • moxie moxie Can't wait to see what you do in 2017 :)
    • posted at 02:31:00 EDT
  • BetzE BetzE Happy New Year, Dan! Here's to a wonderful year long celebration of 50 :)
    • posted at 03:14:00 EDT
Activity Stats
2016-12-31
cross training: weights -



00:00:00




Before running.
Activity Stats
2016-12-31
Running - Aerobic
Zorinsky

5:00am
12 miles
01:36:00
(8:00 min/mile)
Shoe: Brooks Ghost 9.1
0 miles on shoe
Height: 5'8


Activity Stats
2016-12-31
Goose - Aerobic



00:00:00

Height: 6'



Ending the year with a GoosE...wait I coulda said that a few months ago! ;)

MTB'ing - 607
Walking - 422, I don't like how Strava disrespects aggregating walk miles. ;) NDORFNZ keepin' it real.

Enjoyed games yesterday, Michigan v Florida St was pretty damn good! Huskers are about what they were...what back in 2001? Another 9 win season, couple blow out losses.

Watched Rousey get knocked out in 48 secs, felt bad for her but literally had zero defense against Runes boxing skills oddly enough. While media hypes her, think it's been detrimental as well.

Today, I'm going with:
Manchester City v Liverpool
Creighton v Villanova
Alabama v Washington
Clemson v OSU

Be Safe Tonight! :)
  • BetzE BetzE Happy New Year, Gary! Thanks for everything. Enjoy your red wine - I'll be having some Prosecco :)
    • posted at 10:21:00 EDT
  • Dan Dan Happy new year!
    • posted at 10:24:00 EDT
  • rudy rudy Happy new year
    • posted at 10:29:00 EDT
  • getfuzzy getfuzzy Cheers, young man! have a great day. While you're having red wine, I'll be having a sauvignon blanc from New Zealand. :)
    • posted at 11:06:00 EDT
  • moxie moxie That fight was a shocker to me. She looked like she was having flashbacks to 11-2015 after the first shot from Amanda. I just don't get how someone so talented at judo and grappling comes into a fight without a game plan for utilizing her strengths.
    • posted at 02:30:00 EDT
  • moxie moxie There's a reason her coach has derailed some of the UFC's best fighters over the last two years. It's a shame that she won't switch camps and try again, but my guess is she's out of the public sphere for good after this.
    • posted at 02:31:00 EDT
  • freejack freejack It's ok, I ate enough dinner for both of us. Happy New Year!
    • posted at 11:23:00 EDT
Activity Stats
2016-12-31
Running - Long
LT Zorinsky

5:00am
Weather: Chilly then cold
12.08 miles
01:37:00
(8:01 min/mile)
Shoe: Guide 9 Hot Takes
0 miles on shoe


Good Saturday run with Ashley, Kathy, Paul, and Scott. Finished the year with 2030 miles. More importantly, this is the first year I've really been part of a running community. That's all thanks to you all. Thank you!!
  • dordio dordio Nice year Ecto! Thanks for being a part here as well. :)
    • posted at 08:27:00 EDT
  • BetzE BetzE Great year, Rob! Happy New Year to you and your family :)!
    • posted at 10:21:00 EDT
  • Dan Dan Great to hear, congrats on the 2K plus! We are so glad you have become our friend!
    • posted at 10:23:00 EDT
  • Dan Dan and happy new year!
    • posted at 10:25:00 EDT
  • getfuzzy getfuzzy Most excellent!! Glad you are here!
    • posted at 11:07:00 EDT
  • moxie moxie Solid year!
    • posted at 02:29:00 EDT