faster and faster (or, less slow and lesser slow . . .)

The training for the NOLA Mardi Gras Marathon (which I will run with my youngest daughter) begins next Monday.

On Wednesday, I went to the gym with an eye on seeing where I was in my running prep. I came away with 4 miles, well run, a good sweat and confidence that I have fully recovered from any effects of a cold or recent medical procedure. I got faster and faster and the miles went by. By the way, the music of the Soul Rebels, is good stuff to run to.

On Thursday, my run was one of the easy variety, a mile less and slower, more relaxed. Another easy run this evening, a longer run on Saturday, rest day on Sunday and into the breach on Monday.

I'm ready to go.

Have a good one. KipK

IC PEG-3350 with Flavor Packs AFF

4 liters, two half days, drink it all and go in for the procedure.

I drank it. It worked like a charm. And, I'm going in.

I felt a little like Albus Dumbledore in the sixth book, drinking until he came to the bottom of the fountain.

To all (and I mean all) my loyal readers . . . if I were famous, I'd have this filmed on a reality show for the benefit of those who should do the same.

Have a good one. KipK

Running to beat the band

I'm running myself into shape so I can train to run in the Mardi Gras Marathon in late February, in New Orleans. I will be running the marathon with my daughter, who lives and goes to school there.

We have run several races together from 5K's to 15K's to a half marathon. Now, we'll run together in the big one, a marathon. In our preparation, though separated by 950 miles or so, we will run using the same training program and will usually run the same exact workout, mileage and intensity each day over the next several months.

Today, we both ran 6 miles. I was actually planning to run 5 but, when she texted me and said she had run 6, I knew I had to go the extra mile.

The training will be good for me, working off some of the caloric stores I have built up over the last several years (last ran a marathon in 2006 - a while back). And, I eat better when I train because empty calories hold me back from having good, productive workouts.

I think everyone who has the interest should train and run or walk a marathon. It's a great experience that brings an understanding of endurance that cannot be grasped in many other ways.

Have a good one and good luck to everyone in the Columbus Marathon tomorrow. KipK

smooth and powerful

Wednesday, for lunch, I went to the range and enjoyed the pleasure of smashing the ball with power and authority and precision. Each shot, with each club, was struck purely and flew into the air and down the range with a wonderful arcing flight, exactly as I had imagined the moment before the swing.

Hitting a golf ball with precision and power is like no other feeling I have ever felt in any game or sport. In that sense (sports), I don't think there is anything better. Reigning in the power of physics through practice and execution is so cool and so satisfying and so fun.

The season for full rounds on the course is likely over. The range, until spring returns, is where you'll find me.

Have a good one. KipK