The Holiday Poundage

Man is it hard to not put on weight during the holidays.

Steph made all kinds of great food this past week and I stuffed myself. I think the best thing she made was this Sweet Potato Casserole thing that was delicious. It had so much sugar in it, but it was sooooooo good.

I don't know if your spouses are good cooks, but my wife is a great cook. But, she likes to experiment and sometimes I don't like the experimentation. For example, I like my brownies with nothing on them. Steph, however, likes to put things like crushed up candy canes on the top of them. So, usually, every holiday I end up eating something that combines two things that I've never eaten before. This year, Steph made sauerbraten that had Ginger Snaps as part of the sauce. Mmmmm....mmmmmm......

I ran twice last week. 2 miles each run. Not much, but my achilles is starting to get better. I can't wait to get back to running. This week is lifting, swimming, and elliptical. I'll probably get a run or two in as well.

Woot!

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Thoughts on 2009

As I write this, I'm watching Spike TV's Bondathon!!! Woohoo!!! That's how you know it is holiday time.....Bond is on 24 hours a day :)

I haven't been posting much this last part of the year because my work schedule has been a nightmare. But, thankfully, it looks like that is going to lighten up, so expect me to be back to my normal posting frequency :)

Also, rest assured, I have my podcast still to get out. I just haven't had the time to produce it. But, it's coming.

As most folks this time of year, I've been contemplating what my training goals are for next year. As you know, my plan is to really begin training for my first Half-Ironman. I plan on doing two, possibly three Half-IM events. Most exciting for me is the Augusta Half-Ironman, but I am also pretty psyched with my other two events.

This winter, my focus has been on getting over some injuries as well as increasing the strength of my core muscles. So far, things have gone well. I've stuck to the elliptical and stationary bike for most of my cardio. I think I may give running a go again next week. My heel feels better and I miss running.

Beginning in March, I plan on completing a couple of sprint triathlons around the area. I think the first one of the season here in WV is in the March/April timeframe. Then, from that point, it is simply staying uninjured and ready for the longer-distance triathlons.

I can't say how excited I am. At the end of 2009, I will be a half-Ironman. Next year, full Ironman baby!!!!

Woot!
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Sagalicious!

So, I've been keeping this post to myself for a while, but I figured its about time to comment on the behavior in men's locker rooms. Now, as my wife can attest, I am no prude. I can be just as messy and disgusting as the next guy, but I draw the line at weird, crazy behavior in locker rooms.

For the past year and a half, I've been going to the WVU Rec Center. It's a nice gym with all kinds of equipment and programs. I love it. It's convenient and clean.

The problem is all the old men who feel the need to prance around the locker room with nothing on. I think this is a generational thing. People my age and younger don't walk around with their junk hanging out. Most of us put a towel on. Not these guys. From the monute I get in the locker room, I see saggy, old man body parts. Ohh, and when I say saggy, I mean ssssssaaaaaaaaaaagggggggggggyyyyyyyyyyyy. I bet there are more boobs in the men's locker room than the women's.

Earlier this year, I actually had a guy stand in front of me while I was sitting on a bench in the locker room. He decided he needed to talk to the guy standing behind me. And instead of going around, he talked to him, buck naked, in front of me. With his junk right in my face. I actually had to say something, kind of like, "Hey do you mind getting your penis out of my face?"

WTF? Do I live in bizarro world?

Elliptical and running today. Lifting as well. Elliptical and pool tomorrow.

Woot!!

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My new love is the Elliptical machine

David gave me the idea of checking out the elliptical machine in one of his posts earlier this year. So, this week I spent some time on one at the gym. It's pretty cool. My heel has been giving me some problems with my running so I figured I would do the elliptical to give my feet a break. I'm glad I did.

Next week, I'll be in the pool and lifting with some more elliptical I think.

I've been lifting this week as well. In spite of Marci's comments, I've been hitting it pretty hard. Not like Arnold, but still...(yeah let it play, it's worth it)



Woot!

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And then there was no turkey...

Whew!! Thanksgiving is over. Thank God. I thought I was going to burst with poultry goodness. Steph and I traveled to Virginia to spend the holiday with family last Wednesday and got back yesterday afternoon. We didn't get much running in (or anything else for that matter), but we did enjoy ourselves.

This week we get back on the workout train. Steph just got back from her run and I'll be back in the gym tomorrow. I think I'm going for a swim as well. Last week, the pool was closed the entire week for maintenance. I'll make up for it this week hopefully.

I REALLY need to get new shoes as well so maybe this weekend I'll grab a pair. I've got like 400+ miles on them.

BTW, Steph and I saw Australia this weekend (you know that sappy movie with Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman). Unless you just want to gawk at them, it's really not worth it. Although, I have to say that Nicole Kidman is hawt in a weird, Cruella Deville kind of way!!

Woot!

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To donate to the Carolyn E. Miller Steps for Solace Fund, please click here. I am raising $25 thousand to provide comfort and solace to cancer patients seeking treatment.