Green Bay Cellcom Marathon.

This is the night before the marathon.  This is my one A race of the season.  I shooting for a good time. My original goal was a sub 9 but maybe even better if my training runs are any indicator of my fitness.  After the marathon I may focus more on the bike and all around training.  I need a better core to compete well. 

I plan on being a bit more puntual on my blogging.  I have been absent for awhile with work and training and family life.  A hectic time period right now.

End of Week 3

I biked and ran most of the week.  The temperatures were very mild except for the weekend.  The temps for the upcoming week are going to be a little chilly.  I ran with the Cellcom group.  Oddly enough a couple people called me letting me know I made the TV.  Something about a frosty crazy man.  Erin and I ran 7 miles at a 8:39 pace.  Bill ran a 8:40 pace.  If I can keep up with Bill this year, then going under 4 hours will be achieveable for the Cellcom Marathon.  At this point,  I have a total of 95 miles running and 120 miles biking.  The biking is mostly commuting back and forth from work.  Its a good workout about 40 minutes each way.  The snow and ice help work on bike handling and the mountain bike with a bag add to the workout. 

I love snow but........

I just received my new bike parts for the road bike (thanks Pops for the gift card and JB Cyclery for the great deals). The bike looks great and now I really want some clean roads and give it a spin. I have been commuting by bike too work at least twice a week for the new year. At this point I have 60 miles running and 54 biking.

This year my main goal is the Cellcom Marathon and break 4 hours. I will use biking for cross training this year. The most enjoyable route this year has been the Meadowbrook Trails. The trails are awesome for training.

I set some goals for this year. Bike 4000 miles and Run 1000 miles. At this point I am a little off on the bike but on course for running. The summer and fall months are great times to catch up on biking. I have a goal weight of 185-200. At this point I am at 204. Looking good to break 200 for the first time since college (15 years ago).

This is a picture of Bill Mike Chris and me. This was a snowshoe up Cascade Mountain. The wind at the top was cold. It felts like my face was going to freeze off. Once in the tree line it was fine. I would like to go back and ski. The hike up took 1 1/2 hours of climbing up. The way down was only 45 minutes. It was a great time. The next day was Chris's wedding, so a great way to start the festivities.

Christmas in Lake Placid

Anika waiting for Santa. Anika was a happy camper when she awoke.

The Wedding

A cupcake wedding cake.
Old friends: Phil Bill Chris and I.
Anika's new friend.
My beautiful wife.

Chris's Wedding

Some snap shots from the wedding. A flamigo guitarist and my buds and the family all enjoying a great time.