No flashy post or title. Just news that I have officially started training for the 2012 marathon. I never made the 2011 marathon, but this one I will not miss. Training currently consists of 2 mile runs at 5:45 AM. Within a month or so I will extend that to 4 mile runs in the morning. Each Saturday will consist of long runs. In the first few months they will range from 4 to 10 miles, but as the race approaches the runs will go as far as 20 miles.
I think I'll update on the 1st of every month, unless something drastic were to happen.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
26 weeks of training starts September 21
There are 213 days before next years marathon and 33 days before I begin 26 weeks of training. Next years marathon will be held on Sunday, March 20th, 2011 and I am so looking forward to it. I'm not going to lie and say I'm actually looking forward to the actual training, because let me tell you, it's going to be tough. A beginning racer like myself is suppose to train 3 times during the work week and again on Saturday.
The problem I am going to have, is finding the time during the week to train. My son will be arriving in October and I will be working nights again. When am I suppose to squeeze in 4 miles, 3 times during the work week? Saturdays are suppose to be the long runs, and I can see myself doing them in the mornings, but how I am going to manage training during the week, remains to be seen. However I am determined and one way or another I will do it.
My training will start with runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. They will start at 2 miles each day and gradually work themselves up. They will average at 4 miles and peak at 5. It may not sound like much but Saturdays will be long runs. Saturday runs will start at 3 miles and will also gradually increase over time. My Saturday runs will be intense. As I look at my calendar, I can see plenty of 10 mile runs, 12 mile runs and even a 20 mile run on Saturday February 19th. The Saturday runs are what really get your body used to the distance.
I don't care what my timing is during the race. The only thing I care about is finishing the race, no matter what the time is. I have wanted to complete this marathon for many years. Last year seemed like it would be the year and of course it was not. When last years marathon came, I actually saw some of the participants later that night when I went out to dinner. They had finished their goal and they wore their medals proudly. I promised myself that would be me next year.
I can't wait until I pass the finish line and look up to see my wife and son waiting for me. That vision is what will keeps me going. This years theme, like last year will be "Stadium to the Sea", but it my eyes it will be "Stadium to my Family".
The problem I am going to have, is finding the time during the week to train. My son will be arriving in October and I will be working nights again. When am I suppose to squeeze in 4 miles, 3 times during the work week? Saturdays are suppose to be the long runs, and I can see myself doing them in the mornings, but how I am going to manage training during the week, remains to be seen. However I am determined and one way or another I will do it.
My training will start with runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. They will start at 2 miles each day and gradually work themselves up. They will average at 4 miles and peak at 5. It may not sound like much but Saturdays will be long runs. Saturday runs will start at 3 miles and will also gradually increase over time. My Saturday runs will be intense. As I look at my calendar, I can see plenty of 10 mile runs, 12 mile runs and even a 20 mile run on Saturday February 19th. The Saturday runs are what really get your body used to the distance.
I don't care what my timing is during the race. The only thing I care about is finishing the race, no matter what the time is. I have wanted to complete this marathon for many years. Last year seemed like it would be the year and of course it was not. When last years marathon came, I actually saw some of the participants later that night when I went out to dinner. They had finished their goal and they wore their medals proudly. I promised myself that would be me next year.
I can't wait until I pass the finish line and look up to see my wife and son waiting for me. That vision is what will keeps me going. This years theme, like last year will be "Stadium to the Sea", but it my eyes it will be "Stadium to my Family".
Thursday, July 8, 2010
On your mark...
The Road to LA Marathon 2011 has been silent and collecting dust for a long time. Time to wipe off the dust. Training for the 2011 LA marathon begins in a couple weeks.
Constant updating on it's way!
Constant updating on it's way!
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Still Alive
My brother told me the other day he was wondering if I was ok... I havent tweeted or blogged in a while and there are a couple reasons why I haven't, nor my wife.
The thing is, like I was telling Mona I never really have enough to say that I feel is worthy of a blog. Whenever I read people's blogs, they seem to be paragraphs and paragraphs. I never really feel like saying that much. There are times when I feel like blogging about something, but it's just one small topic I want to talk about and doesn't carry enough weight to become a huge blog. So in the end, I just don't blog.
Another reason of course I haven't blogged is because we have been busy with doctor appointments. All is well and we are very happy. Mona has had a couple ultra sounds done and they have come back great.
With her blessings, please enjoy the following pictures of our super baby.
Four weeks
Nine and a half weeks
The thing is, like I was telling Mona I never really have enough to say that I feel is worthy of a blog. Whenever I read people's blogs, they seem to be paragraphs and paragraphs. I never really feel like saying that much. There are times when I feel like blogging about something, but it's just one small topic I want to talk about and doesn't carry enough weight to become a huge blog. So in the end, I just don't blog.
Another reason of course I haven't blogged is because we have been busy with doctor appointments. All is well and we are very happy. Mona has had a couple ultra sounds done and they have come back great.
With her blessings, please enjoy the following pictures of our super baby.
Four weeks
Nine and a half weeks
Thursday, March 18, 2010
The Sunday that should have been
This Sunday will be the 2010 LA Marathon. Back during the summer I had given myself the goal of competing in it. As fate would have it, I quit soon after giving myself the goal. As time went on I kicked myself for giving up so quickly, but at that point it was too late to get race ready.
This Sunday I will tune in, and in fact it won't be out of disgust. I will tune in and learn. Learn about the route, learn from observing and learn what I need to do complete the race next year.
I have given myself the goal of completing the 2011 LA Marathon and this goal will be accomplished. Sunday will be part of my training.
This Sunday I will tune in, and in fact it won't be out of disgust. I will tune in and learn. Learn about the route, learn from observing and learn what I need to do complete the race next year.
I have given myself the goal of completing the 2011 LA Marathon and this goal will be accomplished. Sunday will be part of my training.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
We Interrupt This Program...
P90X was put on hold this week..........We're having a baby!
It's Thurday night and as this week finally comes to an end, I find myself with the time to reflect on what happened this week.
Sunday
Sunday we were at my in-laws hanging out and relaxing, when all of a sudden my mother in law and sister in law come out running showing me a pregnancy test Mona had just taken. They were yelling that Mona was pregnant. They came at me so fast, it took me a second to realize what they were even saying. I was staring at a pregnancy test that had two lines showing up, they kept telling me 2 lines meant she was pregnant. At first glance the second lined seemed to be a bit faded so I asked where the test was bought from. They said it came from the dollar store, at that point I asked them all to go and buy a brand name tester. Not that I didn't believe she was pregnant, but I told them I didn't want to let myself be brought up to a High of exciteness, only to be brought back down to a LOW. So off they went and 2 more tests later, it was confirmed that Mona was pregnant.
The joy I felt is undescribeable. Let me just say that later that night while Mona was taking a shower, I literally collapsed in tears in the bedroom from happiness. I have been emotionally and mentally ready for a child for quite a few years now I believe. I think you know you are ready to be a parent when you feel that certain feeling inside of you.
Later than night we gave my parents and brother Michael the good news. Obviously everyone was very happy and my dad even through out the idea of naming the baby Oscar III if it were to be a boy. My brother Eric had already gone to sleep so the next morning is when I gave him the good news. Sunday night we went to sleep feeling happy, however uncertain of what was going to come next.
Monday
Monday we both went to work and Mona made her appointment to see a Doctor at the Kaiser building for the next day.
Tuesday
Tuesday I only went in to work for only an hour and left to go with Mona to her doctors appointment. It was nice to meet the doctor who will be with us through this journey. His name is Dr. Sacks and even though we have only met him once, he has already grown on us. He is wise, caring and at times even funny. He spent time with us going over any and all questions we had and gave us a taste of what is to come. We then went over to see a diet specialist name Terry, who went over with Mona, the do and don't about carbohydrate counting. It will not be easy for Mona to stay on this pregnancy diet, but she knows I will be there to help, even when she thinks I am doing the exact opposite.
Wednesday
Wednesday was a day to finally relax our minds, but it was hard for me to do that since I work evening on Mondays and Wednesdays. Just when I think I can relax after having dinner, I always have to get ready again for a few more hours of work. As much as an inconvience that it is, I am thankful that I have the extra work. During this time of layoffs and cutbacks, I have been one of the lucky few in our district that has actually gotten more work. And for that I am grateful.
Today I find myself slowly getting used to the idea that I will be a father soon...An idea that I have wanted for a some time and am probably still in shock with. Little things run through my head conserning the future, such as what color I will paint the baby's room. How often I will have to get up during the night to help do my share so Mona doesn't do it alone. So many responsibilities coming my way that I haven't even thought of, but I will tackle them as they come. It won't be easy, but it will be well worth it.
The most common question I have been getting is whether I want the baby to be a boy or girl. And of course my answer is always that I do not care whether it is a boy or girl, I just pray for the baby to be healthy. Now I also won't deny that every guy probably favors for their baby to be a boy and at the same time I am sure there is a part in every mom who also would like a girl. And I'm sure that is true in our situation, but as god as my witness I promise this baby whether it be a boy or girl.............WILL BE A DODGER FAN!
Let me just finish by saying this blog was intended to be a way for me to share my experiences as I get ready for next year's marathon, which by the way has not changed at all as I still intend to race next year. However you better believe I will also update on this new course in our lives.
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