Friday, February 3, 2012
In "Running Purgatory" for another few days.
If you have read my last blog you know that I had minor surgery on Tuesday. The Doctor has put me out of work and out of running for 7 - 10 days. I am gauging my progress and would really like to believe that I will be back to work on Monday and running by Tuesday. As of the writing of this blog I am still sore but much better than the previous days.
It is difficult to occupy my time without work, OT, and running. I have played a lot of PS 3 with my 4 year old. Who by the way is getting increasingly good at the Cabela's hunting game! I have also discovered "Words With Friends" and that has helped me bide some time. It has been great to spend more time with the kids and wife but let me tell you I am ready to get back to work. By work I mean actual work and training 'work'. It is frustrating to have all this time on my hands and not be able to use it productively. I mean, I guess getting healthy is productive. I have had my fill with the News and ESPN and just want the Super Bowl between my New England Patriots and the New York Football Giants to come already! In fact, the quicker that gets here the quicker my ability to work gets here.
I have made so much progress since December and am a little worried that I will take some big steps back but I guess we shall see. As for now I am in "running purgatory" at least until Tuesday. I will keep you all updated!
Monday, January 30, 2012
Good News, Bad News and Taxes!
My second blog focuses on my inability to run for the next 8-11 days. Unfortunately, I am going through minor surgery tomorrow and that is actually the good news. Also in the good news category is spending more time with my two boys. I am really 'bummed' about not being able to train during this time because I should begin to be building more mileage by now. That is the bad news and it is just something that just has to be done!
In my Profession as a Police Officer I have to be at 100% percent and ready to go from 0 to 100 in a moments note. We have NO light duty clause and if I am chasing down a 'bad guy' I don't want to get hurt or not be there for my fellow Officer's. That being said I normally hate to miss work and tend to go back as soon as possible. In the past, I have gone back to work way to soon virtually ignoring what ever the good Doc has had to say. This time however I am training for a marathon and I would rather be out temporarily than out of training all together. While I'm out I am going to be mentally preparing for the journey that lies ahead of me. Will be watching some inspiration Mohammad Ali and Michael Jordan YouTube.com videos.
Also, since I will be taking some time off of training and work I must occupy myself with something productive. Therefore, I will be gathering all my tax info so that my "tax guy" can process my documents and get me my refund!
OK, since this is a running blog I am going to also let you know what races that I am registered for thus far. I will be running Boston's Run to Remember on May 27th. If I feel good a week after I will run the Worcester, MA half marathon on June 3rd. Worcester will be a mid-week or "game day" decision all depending on how I feel and how my body reacts to the Boston Half. Last time I ran Boston I felt really well afterwards. I am hoping for a similar result! In between Boston and Worcester I am hoping to run a few 5/10k's. This will get me in better shape an hopefully continue my motivation.
When I become de-motivated I listen to this video on YouTube.com and I usually get a ton of motivation back. As I write it is 3:45 pm on Monday and I have been up since 10:00pm on Sunday. Watch the video and you will see why I am STILL AWAKE and STILL MOTIVATED!
By my next entry I will have had my surgery and will keep you updated on the recovery! I suspect I will get some Play Station 3 time in with my oldest son.
Please follow me on twitter at 1st_marathon !
Until next time,
Keep Training!
In my Profession as a Police Officer I have to be at 100% percent and ready to go from 0 to 100 in a moments note. We have NO light duty clause and if I am chasing down a 'bad guy' I don't want to get hurt or not be there for my fellow Officer's. That being said I normally hate to miss work and tend to go back as soon as possible. In the past, I have gone back to work way to soon virtually ignoring what ever the good Doc has had to say. This time however I am training for a marathon and I would rather be out temporarily than out of training all together. While I'm out I am going to be mentally preparing for the journey that lies ahead of me. Will be watching some inspiration Mohammad Ali and Michael Jordan YouTube.com videos.
Also, since I will be taking some time off of training and work I must occupy myself with something productive. Therefore, I will be gathering all my tax info so that my "tax guy" can process my documents and get me my refund!
OK, since this is a running blog I am going to also let you know what races that I am registered for thus far. I will be running Boston's Run to Remember on May 27th. If I feel good a week after I will run the Worcester, MA half marathon on June 3rd. Worcester will be a mid-week or "game day" decision all depending on how I feel and how my body reacts to the Boston Half. Last time I ran Boston I felt really well afterwards. I am hoping for a similar result! In between Boston and Worcester I am hoping to run a few 5/10k's. This will get me in better shape an hopefully continue my motivation.
When I become de-motivated I listen to this video on YouTube.com and I usually get a ton of motivation back. As I write it is 3:45 pm on Monday and I have been up since 10:00pm on Sunday. Watch the video and you will see why I am STILL AWAKE and STILL MOTIVATED!
By my next entry I will have had my surgery and will keep you updated on the recovery! I suspect I will get some Play Station 3 time in with my oldest son.
Please follow me on twitter at 1st_marathon !
Until next time,
Keep Training!
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Who is this new blogger? Husband, Father, Police Officer and all around busy guy!
So your reading my blog. Thanks for coming. My first blog will give you 'some' background on who I am both personally and professionally. Professionally, I work as a Police Sergeant in a smallish Town outside of Boston, MA.. I have been a Police Officer since 2001 and my journey has taken me to many places both good, bad and disgusting! I am not a "war story" blogger and for that most of my professional work life will be left out of my blogs. The only exception is that it frequently interferes with my personal life and it will I will reference it there. For example; I work an odd schedule to most of you out there. I get weekends off once every six weeks. So sometimes I will be referring to my "weekend" and it will not be Saturday/Sunday! Second, I don't work 9-5. I mean sometimes I do but that is usually overtime for me affectionately known as Oscar Tango (phonetically spelt out) or simply OT. My 'normal' work days are two midnight to 8am and two 4pm to midnight shifts over a three and a half day span. Sounds fun right? It is definitely difficult and between my second midnight to 8am shift and my first 4pm to midnight shift I only have 8 hours off. This is known as a "short" day. My wife calls it a long day for obvious reasons.
Personally, I have been married since May of 2005 to a supportive, loving and caring woman. I have two great children Michael (4 years) and Benjamin (7 months). In 2010 I ran a half marathon in Boston, Ma. That was the healthiest I have ever felt but I also struggled during my 13.1. It took me 2:38 to finish. I struggled for many reasons. One of those was that I was in a serious job related motor vehicle crash in August of 2009 and it has affected me to this day. Although I am much healthier now, I still feel the remnants from this crash. I had to take time off of running to really focus on getting healthy. In December of 2011 I have finally felt well enough to start training again.
Now that I am training I have set a goal of completing a marathon. I have always set BIG goals. Why, well it's in my nature I guess. I have decided to run a marathon. I know, wow, a freaking marathon. It is going to be ALOT of training and I understand that. On October 28th, 2012 I will be running in the 36th annual Marine Corps Marathon. While doing this I am going to be running to support the Semper Fi Fund. YOU can help support my mission by donating to this cause here. People have asked me why have I chose the Semper Fi Fund? Those who know me are aware that I have never even served in the Military. Here is my answer. They (the military) go to foreign lands, to places I have never heard of to protect US from harm. In protecting us, they are protecting my family. They often get hurt like Lt. Cameron Kerr. Lt. Kerr lost his leg while serving in Afghanistan. His military buddies call it a "paper cut" cause it was "only one limb". Seriously, I can't fathom this. Lt. Kerr has an amazing attitude despite his disability. I am also running for Semper Fi Fund in the memory of 1st Lt. Scott Milley. 1st Lt. Milley was an Army Ranger who was killed in Afghanistan. Finally, one of my best friends son's is currently serving on a CH53 Sea Stallion (helicopter) as a mechanic/gunner in Afghanistan.
Now you know the reason why I have chosen the Semper Fi Fund. Please stay tuned for future updates on my training. My goal in the marathon right now is to finish. In finishing I want to beat the bridge! Beating the bridge for those of you that don't know means getting to the 20th mile in 5 hours which is a 14 minute pace. If I don't get there in 5 hours they (event organizer) bus you to near the finish line. I will BEAT THE BRIDGE!
Till next time,
Nathan
Personally, I have been married since May of 2005 to a supportive, loving and caring woman. I have two great children Michael (4 years) and Benjamin (7 months). In 2010 I ran a half marathon in Boston, Ma. That was the healthiest I have ever felt but I also struggled during my 13.1. It took me 2:38 to finish. I struggled for many reasons. One of those was that I was in a serious job related motor vehicle crash in August of 2009 and it has affected me to this day. Although I am much healthier now, I still feel the remnants from this crash. I had to take time off of running to really focus on getting healthy. In December of 2011 I have finally felt well enough to start training again.
Now that I am training I have set a goal of completing a marathon. I have always set BIG goals. Why, well it's in my nature I guess. I have decided to run a marathon. I know, wow, a freaking marathon. It is going to be ALOT of training and I understand that. On October 28th, 2012 I will be running in the 36th annual Marine Corps Marathon. While doing this I am going to be running to support the Semper Fi Fund. YOU can help support my mission by donating to this cause here. People have asked me why have I chose the Semper Fi Fund? Those who know me are aware that I have never even served in the Military. Here is my answer. They (the military) go to foreign lands, to places I have never heard of to protect US from harm. In protecting us, they are protecting my family. They often get hurt like Lt. Cameron Kerr. Lt. Kerr lost his leg while serving in Afghanistan. His military buddies call it a "paper cut" cause it was "only one limb". Seriously, I can't fathom this. Lt. Kerr has an amazing attitude despite his disability. I am also running for Semper Fi Fund in the memory of 1st Lt. Scott Milley. 1st Lt. Milley was an Army Ranger who was killed in Afghanistan. Finally, one of my best friends son's is currently serving on a CH53 Sea Stallion (helicopter) as a mechanic/gunner in Afghanistan.
Now you know the reason why I have chosen the Semper Fi Fund. Please stay tuned for future updates on my training. My goal in the marathon right now is to finish. In finishing I want to beat the bridge! Beating the bridge for those of you that don't know means getting to the 20th mile in 5 hours which is a 14 minute pace. If I don't get there in 5 hours they (event organizer) bus you to near the finish line. I will BEAT THE BRIDGE!
Till next time,
Nathan
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