Time off, body recovered & ready to run!

Monday, November 09, 2009

Well, what can I say... it's been a long time off.
I had a accident on my mountan bike. I went off the road and flipped it down an embankment.
I got lucky and only had brused ribs, a gash(which I now scarred for life) under my right eye, I also twisted my ankle tore ligiments there as well as in my knee.
I have been recovering ever since.
In that time I gained 20 lbs back that I am ashamed of... as well, slipped into so old bad habits of thinking negatively.

Now, I feel I am heeled and ready to get on with my goals again.
If I didn't have this website and the support from staff and the motivation I get from others members here, I don't know what I would do!
I ran 40 minutes today and plan to add 2 minutes to that every second day for a couple months before I get on a milage plan again.

Everyone has a set back from time to time. I am there right now on re-build mode. Where I was seems far away, but here I come so sit back relax and watch me go!!
Thanks for stopping by, I love you all!

Mac

  

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RHYNIC 11/9/2009 5:23PM

wow, you went through a lot. So sorry to hear. You are a tough one and will be back to where you were in no time. gail Report Inappropriate Comment

HILLSEEKER50 11/9/2009 4:53PM

There you are !!!! I missed hearing from you Bud!!! Sorry to hear you were hurt...just so happy you're all healed and ready to go. Don't worry about the weight gain you'll knock that off in no time!! So good to have you back!!! Didi Report Inappropriate Comment

PINKIEB1 11/9/2009 12:05PM

Great job - way to come back. A lot of people would give up for awhile, but you've perservered. Report Inappropriate Comment

LADYROSE49 11/9/2009 11:59AM

I'm Happy that you are back!! Take Care and may God Bless You!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Bring on May!

Sunday, May 03, 2009

Finally we are getting some better weather here in Nova Scotia!
I have run 4 times now in my shorts and sleeveless. :)
Today I ran 19 miles. The weather was just perfect and I really enjoyed the run.
I had one long hill that took a bit of wind out of my sails but I recovered and found my legs shortly after.
I thankful to God for my running going so well, and knock on wood....no injuries lingering around. I am hoping I can continue this a few more weeks and then taper for my marathon June 21st here in Pictou County.
I am doing the Johnny Miles Full Marathon again.
Wish me luck and stayed tuned!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Mac

  

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LADYROSE49 5/3/2009 10:30PM

Hi!! I am here to Wish You Luck!! Report Inappropriate Comment

RUNNINGWILD 5/3/2009 9:50PM

I'm glad to hear you're getting sunshine and warmness. I bet you're rockin' the shorts and sleeveless look! I can't wait to hear the race report from Johnny Miles Full. Report Inappropriate Comment

LAB-LOVER 5/3/2009 7:37PM

Awesome! I don't know how you do it! I just did my first ever 12 mile run and feel wrecked! First half marathon in 3 weeks. -LL Report Inappropriate Comment

HILLSEEKER50 5/3/2009 6:59PM

Well Done Mac!!!!! It was beautiful out today. You'll do great at the Johnny Miles.You've trained well. I'm considering coming up to support a couple of friends..... I may get to meet you after all!!!! Now that'd be cool!!!!! Didi Report Inappropriate Comment

22 miles, a bit of sunshine and a few new blisters...

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Wow, finally looking like winter is on the way out! I had a good long run today again. I am in for an easier week this week as it is a cutback/recovery week for me. I know my body is ready for the cutback and I am sure the easy week will pay off next week-end on the long run.
I am just taking it one run at a time and running within my abilities and trying to stay un-injured. Training for the marathon can have so many setbacks when you put your body through such milage...I know from my injury prone year last year! If I can just make it to the marathon healthy I know everything will take care of itself.
So glad to be on the tail end of this winter....it's been 5 snowy and cold months now!
Thanks for stopping in and checking on me.
Stay tuned!! :P
Mac

  

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THECOOLESTSARAH 4/21/2009 10:09PM

take it easy - injuries are no fun! Report Inappropriate Comment

MAXFOCUS 3/29/2009 9:02PM

I know what you mean about winter. I hope the snow ends soon and it warms up! It is great to hear you are staying injury free. Report Inappropriate Comment

HILLSEEKER50 3/29/2009 7:14PM

Mac, I ear ya on the winter blues!!!! it was rough out there. So happy to hear you're doing so well. Keep running strong!!! Didi Report Inappropriate Comment

March Madness update - 2 bottles of Gatorade and lots of vasoline!

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Well here we are.... half way through March and on the tail end of a very very long winter!
This winter has been cold, windy and snow filled but I guess that's life on the east coast of Nova Scotia. We have had a couple good ones until this one so I forgot just how bad it can get.

I continued to run outside all winter and only ran a handful of runs of the treadmill. I managed to not fall thus far and have stayed basically un-injured besides a couple small muscle pulls.

My workouts are also coming along nicely. With the good weather around the corner I am really looking forward to getting the bike back out and putting in a few miles there as well.

2 bottles of Gatorade and lots of vasoline and I was off to run 25 miles this morning. I felt great! (Well, as great as you can feel making your body run 25 miles. LOL)

To think, 3 years ago where I was and today I ran a training run of 25 miles!!
I thank God everyday for blessing me with this new lease on life....
God AND Spark People of course! :)

Thanks for stopping by and checking in on me. Stay tuned...

  

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MAXFOCUS 3/15/2009 11:16PM

I applaud you. Running outside all winter - that is fantastic. So glad that you didn't fall or get injured. Way to get a 25 mile run in today - you are an inspiration! Report Inappropriate Comment

RUNNINGWILD 3/15/2009 9:50PM

Good work Mac! Keep on givin 'er!! Report Inappropriate Comment

LADYROSE49 3/15/2009 8:53PM

and !!! Keep up the GREAT work !!! Report Inappropriate Comment

LAB-LOVER 3/15/2009 8:13PM

You the man! I thought I was virtuous for getting in 9.5 today. That was just YOUR warmup! -Lab-lover Report Inappropriate Comment

Marathon Training update

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Things are going well with my training. I am currently coming off a 61 mile week and climbing slowly. I am working it to 80 miles if all goes well.
I am also biking 2-3 days a week and strength training 2-3 days a week.
So far so good....feeling healthy, eating well, sleeping well and injury free.

Stay tuned... :)

Thanks for stopping by!

  

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LADYROSE49 2/25/2009 10:55AM

I won't touch that dial. I will be waiting for an update. to you. You are doing AWESOME !!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MIKEMACDUDE 2/24/2009 8:58PM

Thanks. You are doing awesome as well!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MAXFOCUS 2/24/2009 11:55AM

Awesome!! Raising a glass of water to your progress. Cheers! Report Inappropriate Comment