I enjoy reading some of the other running blogs that I come across because they sometimes have good information, or some type of training tip that is useful. It is a struggle sometimes to come up with something on my end that is useful, and maybe just slightly entertaining. If this was just a journal that I listed how many miles I ran today, what type of terrain, and what the weather was like, I wouldn’t want to share that because for the most part, I don’t think anyone really cares. “OMG, Dave ran 10 miles today and it was only 20 degrees! I hope he’s okay!” That being said, I ran 10 miles on Saturday and it was 35 degrees! And I’m okay. This was a recovery week and even though I only ran 10 miles, I did 4 miles of it at a 7:45 pace which for me is great. Along the way, I spotted a bald eagle in a tree and it was totally awesome. That thing was huge! One bonus lately is it is staying lighter out later now, so at least when I get home from work and go running, there still is some daylight. (Who cares Dave? We can see that it’s staying lighter out. We are not blind.) Um, well I did stick to my guns about drinking only light beer despite my son Jason giving me shit about it. He is somewhat confused in that he thinks that I’m either 260 pounds or 150 pounds. I did decide though that Amstel Light is the way to go. It is the best tasting light beer on the market in my opinion.
This week the new gym I joined opens up and I am going to try and work out in the mornings now, and go running after work. I will see how that goes. It may be that the gym will be packed because it’s brand new, and I won’t enjoy it if I have to fight over the equipment. Stay tuned for more breath taking details on this, and many other earth shattering events to come.
I was diagnosed with MS about 4 years ago and I am one of the lucky ones. I don't have too many problems associated with it, and the disease has actually slowed down. I took up running 3 years ago just to see if I could do it. So far I've run 3 marathons in a year and a half.
February 12th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
Hey Dave,
We do enjoy reading your posts, despite what you may think. So keep posting the times, the distances and the temperatures….
Good luck on the beer cut down too. Not the easiest thing to manage and there aren’t many substitutes for it are there? I’d agree though - Amstel Light is probably the best choice.
Happy Miles!
–Steve
February 13th, 2008 at 12:34 am
Hey thanks Steve. Sometimes you get in a rut writing things, and I just want to try and inject something interesting once in awhile to keep you all coming back!
February 14th, 2008 at 3:41 am
Hi Dave,
I came across your website while looking for runners who have MS like me. I too was diagnosed four years ago and feel great. I recently picked running back up thankfully, inspired by guys like you. I ran the 1996 Chicago Marathon and hope to do NYC this fall. So far, so good on the training - other than my left leg on occasion - and was wondering if you have had MS related setbacks while increasing your mileage?
Also, do you know of any other people with MS who run marathons?
Thanks.
-Rick from Albany, NY
February 14th, 2008 at 10:05 am
Hi Rick,
Thanks for stopping by. I haven’t run into anyone yet with MS that run marathons. It would be nice to see how many of us do run marathons. The only time that I have any symptoms flare up is usually when it’s hot out, and then it seems like my right leg gets weak.
Good luck in the NYC marathon. That’s one I hope to run one day.
Dave