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Gear going with me this weekend in St.George.
Running Playlist for St. George Half Marathon
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Straight to the Top - Tim McMorris
Larger than Life - PinkZebra
We’re Going Up - Tim McMorris
On Top of the World - Tim McMorris
A Beautiful Day - Benji Jackson
Walk Through Life- PinkZebra
Shine Like Stars - PinkZebra ft Benji Jackson
Rock this Town - Stray Cats
Give our Dreams their Wings - Tim McMorris
Alcatraz - Sound of Guns
Sometimes - Sound of Guns
The a la Menthe (Instrumentale) - La Caution
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds - Beatles
Dream on - Areosmith
The Kids Aren’t Alright - The OffspringWorship you - Vampire weekend
Shine - Collective Soul
Carry on - Fun
Symphonies - Kid Cudi
Little Wonders - Rob Thomas
All these things that I've done - The Killers
The Greatest Man that ever lived - Weezer
Somebody to Love - Queen
Lets see how far we've come - Matchbox 20
Bad Blood - Bastille
Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
Ballroom Blitz - The Sweet
Open your eyes - Guano Apes
Give you hell - All American Regets
Upcoming St. George Half Marathon
♠ Posted by Paul Naylor
To be honest, this race kinda snuck up on me. Reason being I have been recovering fro a bum foot for almost the last three months, and I've been sick all week. So when I got an email letting me know that I need to register for this race, I was a little surprised, I though I had more time til race day. But now that race day is here, I am excited to run this race for many reasons: First race of 2015, Running in St.George, Second race of the St.George Racing Series to secure my spot for the St.George Marathon later this year.
The race has also released what the medal and shirts are going to look like:
I think they both look incredible. Definitely a great medal to add to the collection.
The race has also released what the medal and shirts are going to look like:
I think they both look incredible. Definitely a great medal to add to the collection.
Meme Friday - Engineer
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Its Friday, a time to have a little fun with pictures from the web. This weeks memes are from the 'Engineer' category. Enjoy!
Pre-race rituals
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http://running.about.com/od/MentalTipsforRunning/fl/Pre-Race-Rituals-to-Keep-You-Relaxed-and-Focused.htm
2,015 in 2015 - Run The Edge Challenge
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A good friend of mine recently told me of a running challenge that stretches over the year of 2015. This is a running challenge, a virtual race, and great way to motivate you to keep running through out the year. The idea is to run 2,015 miles this year. Doesn't sound as bad as it seems. When you look at the distance closer, it can be broken down to just under 168 miles per month, or 5.5 miles a day.I think that this is a great challenge! It'll keep you going through out the entire year. I know that many that train for a race later in the year, will sometimes stop running after that race. And running usually does not resume until they have signed up for another race, which may not take place until the following year. This event can moving whether training for a race, or just keeping in shape.
One might look at this and think 'Why don't I run run by myself and keep track of my progress, without signing up for anything?' Many runners can, and many runners do. But a challenge like this gives a little more incentive to run. This program offers ways to track your progress, form teams, prizes and giveaways for reaching milestones, and the best part, getting shirts and finisher medals at the end of the challenge.
I could go on about this race, but there is a lot of information about from their website:
Click here - 2,015 in 2015
I encourage you to sign up, even if you are not running any races this year, at least run to get in great shape this year. They say that this challenge is equivalent to running barely under 77 marathons through out the year.
Meme Friday
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Its Friday, a time to have a little fun with pictures from the web. This weeks memes are from the 'seems legit' category. Enjoy!
New Years Day Early Morning Run
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Waking up to 25 degree weather was not the most inviting when going for a run this morning. I ran with with the Las Vegas Running Club on the strip.
Starting in front of the New York, New York Hotel and Casino
First time using gear to combat cold weather, wish I had gloves this morning.
First time running on the strip since my ankle injury in early November.
Ankle felt stronger than it has been in weeks. I have been resting quite a bit, and today was the first time in a few weeks that I have ran over five miles on pavement.
Little under the weather with a slight sore throat, this started Sunday morning, still have not quite been able get over this, I'm hoping that it does not last too much longer.
Starting in front of the New York, New York Hotel and Casino
First time using gear to combat cold weather, wish I had gloves this morning.
First time running on the strip since my ankle injury in early November.
Ankle felt stronger than it has been in weeks. I have been resting quite a bit, and today was the first time in a few weeks that I have ran over five miles on pavement.
Little under the weather with a slight sore throat, this started Sunday morning, still have not quite been able get over this, I'm hoping that it does not last too much longer.
How to become a morning runner
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The New Year is approaching, and many are making the last minute tune-ups with their New Year Resolutions. Many at the top of the list of these Resolutions is to get in better shape, that's not a bad thing, its something that everyone could do.
Now with these Resolutions of getting in better shape, many would probably set their exercise routines in the morning. The morning is the most convenient time to work out. Things around the house are more calm, traffic outside is not as busy, and working out in the morning sets the tone for the rest of the day.
Definitely a lot of benefits to workout in the morning, but there is this hurdle that usually needs to be cleared by many people, and that is.....getting out of bed in the first place.
This has been and still is a struggle with many people wanting to workout in the mornings, including myself. I have battled the mornings for most of my adult life. Its sometimes still is a struggle. But this is why many, including myself, love running; its all about overcoming challenges.
If waking up early in the morning is a struggle for you, here are some tips that I have tried over the years. Apply some of them, and see if they help you.
Alarm Clock
-Place alarm clock across the bedroom, this forces you to 'get out of bed' to turn it off. The trick is though, to stay out of bed. This is time of year brings cold weather to most places in the country, and the warm bed is very inviting. The temptation will be strong to climb back in, but fight to stay up.
-Use different sound for the alarm. If you use your smart phone for your alarm clock, download an app that allows you to choose alarm sound. Sometimes replacing music or the radio is better than your typical alarm sounds. These annoying sounds will 'shock' the body to wake up, while music will gradually wake you up.
-App for waking up. Again, with the smart phone, download an app that makes you solve a complex math problem to turn off the alarm. I have tried this one before, I suggest you exercise caution with this one. For starters, make sure you're decent at math! You don't have to be Steven Hawking, but good enough to solve in a matter of moments. The second reason is your significant other might be a bit upset with you if you cannot solve the problem in a timely manner, that's bad for both parties(trust me, I know).
Out of bed routines
-As I stated before, getting out of a warm bed is not inviting, its sounds horrible to me and many other people. But there are some things you can do to help you out.
-You can do a few small workouts to get the blood flowing. Workouts like, pushups, situps, jumping jacks or lifting weights. Doing activities like these will warm you up, and make the trip to the bed less tempting.
-Drink a full glass of water right after waking up. After sleeping for several hours, you wake up slightly dehydrated. Drinking water will not only help wake up faster, feeling refreshed. But it'll also help hydrate you for the morning run. Two with one stone!
Prepare
-Having everything set the night before makes it a lot easier to get out running in the morning. Try these tips to make the morning routine a lot more smooth.
-Have your running gear laid out on your dresser, or chair in your bedroom. This makes it easier to get dressed in the morning without making a lot of noise to wake up your significant other.
-Sleep in your running clothes. I have not tried this one yet, but it makes sense. Once you get out of bed, just slip on your running shoes and your set. I might try this one later this week.
Behavior
-They say that there's morning people and non-morning people, and the non-morning people are fairly active night people. Staying up really late does not help your cause with waking up early. So if your one that likes to stay up late, try going to bed earlier. This will take you to break some habits.
-If you find yourself laying in bed with your tablet, you probably found yourself on for hours before falling asleep. Try setting it down, and see how you feel in the morning.
-Along with tablets in bed, staying up to either watch TV shows, play video games, or just alone time. These can also hinder your ability to wake up. I know that many consider this time of night their 'me time' and trust me, I get it. This is my 'me' time as well. But changing this will help you wake up earlier. It won't happen quickly, this will be a gradual process.
-Zzzquil, Melatonin, glass of warm milk can help you relax to fall asleep. This helps if you're one that stares at the ceiling while in bed, waiting to fall asleep.
Motivation
-One sure way to help you wake up each morning is to make a commitment or goal. Have something to work towards. This is huge! When you have a goal in mind, it'll come to mind every morning you wake up. Look at it this way; waking with the thought of working towards a 5k race is a lot better to waking up wondering how far you should go, or what type running workout should be done.
-Have a running partner; if you can. This can be a great way for two people to train together. It helps you on your toes, and hold each other accountable. Some of my best years running is when I had a faithful running partner.
-Use motivation. Reading stories from other runners, watching their training videos on YouTube, or reading articles from running magazines. These will constantly motivate you to run more. Motivate yourself with stuff like this daily, you'll never run out of material or resources. Zig Ziglar once said; "People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing, that's why we recommend it daily".
I'm hoping that some of these tips will help you wake up earlier to achieve your New Year's goals, because so many of them die at the hands of waking up earlier in the morning. The above tips mentioned are ones that I have used through out my running career, and I think that they can help you as much as they did me.
Now with these Resolutions of getting in better shape, many would probably set their exercise routines in the morning. The morning is the most convenient time to work out. Things around the house are more calm, traffic outside is not as busy, and working out in the morning sets the tone for the rest of the day.
Definitely a lot of benefits to workout in the morning, but there is this hurdle that usually needs to be cleared by many people, and that is.....getting out of bed in the first place.
This has been and still is a struggle with many people wanting to workout in the mornings, including myself. I have battled the mornings for most of my adult life. Its sometimes still is a struggle. But this is why many, including myself, love running; its all about overcoming challenges.
If waking up early in the morning is a struggle for you, here are some tips that I have tried over the years. Apply some of them, and see if they help you.
Alarm Clock
-Place alarm clock across the bedroom, this forces you to 'get out of bed' to turn it off. The trick is though, to stay out of bed. This is time of year brings cold weather to most places in the country, and the warm bed is very inviting. The temptation will be strong to climb back in, but fight to stay up.
-Use different sound for the alarm. If you use your smart phone for your alarm clock, download an app that allows you to choose alarm sound. Sometimes replacing music or the radio is better than your typical alarm sounds. These annoying sounds will 'shock' the body to wake up, while music will gradually wake you up.
-App for waking up. Again, with the smart phone, download an app that makes you solve a complex math problem to turn off the alarm. I have tried this one before, I suggest you exercise caution with this one. For starters, make sure you're decent at math! You don't have to be Steven Hawking, but good enough to solve in a matter of moments. The second reason is your significant other might be a bit upset with you if you cannot solve the problem in a timely manner, that's bad for both parties(trust me, I know).
Out of bed routines
-As I stated before, getting out of a warm bed is not inviting, its sounds horrible to me and many other people. But there are some things you can do to help you out.
-You can do a few small workouts to get the blood flowing. Workouts like, pushups, situps, jumping jacks or lifting weights. Doing activities like these will warm you up, and make the trip to the bed less tempting.
-Drink a full glass of water right after waking up. After sleeping for several hours, you wake up slightly dehydrated. Drinking water will not only help wake up faster, feeling refreshed. But it'll also help hydrate you for the morning run. Two with one stone!
Prepare
-Having everything set the night before makes it a lot easier to get out running in the morning. Try these tips to make the morning routine a lot more smooth.
-Have your running gear laid out on your dresser, or chair in your bedroom. This makes it easier to get dressed in the morning without making a lot of noise to wake up your significant other.
-Sleep in your running clothes. I have not tried this one yet, but it makes sense. Once you get out of bed, just slip on your running shoes and your set. I might try this one later this week.
Behavior
-They say that there's morning people and non-morning people, and the non-morning people are fairly active night people. Staying up really late does not help your cause with waking up early. So if your one that likes to stay up late, try going to bed earlier. This will take you to break some habits.
-If you find yourself laying in bed with your tablet, you probably found yourself on for hours before falling asleep. Try setting it down, and see how you feel in the morning.
-Along with tablets in bed, staying up to either watch TV shows, play video games, or just alone time. These can also hinder your ability to wake up. I know that many consider this time of night their 'me time' and trust me, I get it. This is my 'me' time as well. But changing this will help you wake up earlier. It won't happen quickly, this will be a gradual process.
-Zzzquil, Melatonin, glass of warm milk can help you relax to fall asleep. This helps if you're one that stares at the ceiling while in bed, waiting to fall asleep.
Motivation
-One sure way to help you wake up each morning is to make a commitment or goal. Have something to work towards. This is huge! When you have a goal in mind, it'll come to mind every morning you wake up. Look at it this way; waking with the thought of working towards a 5k race is a lot better to waking up wondering how far you should go, or what type running workout should be done.
-Have a running partner; if you can. This can be a great way for two people to train together. It helps you on your toes, and hold each other accountable. Some of my best years running is when I had a faithful running partner.
-Use motivation. Reading stories from other runners, watching their training videos on YouTube, or reading articles from running magazines. These will constantly motivate you to run more. Motivate yourself with stuff like this daily, you'll never run out of material or resources. Zig Ziglar once said; "People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing, that's why we recommend it daily".
I'm hoping that some of these tips will help you wake up earlier to achieve your New Year's goals, because so many of them die at the hands of waking up earlier in the morning. The above tips mentioned are ones that I have used through out my running career, and I think that they can help you as much as they did me.
You know your're a runner if - Part 1
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You know if you're a runner if....
-you no longer make fun of fanny packs because your running belt looks very similar (although cooler) to one.
-the salespeople at your local running shop know you by name.
-you know where your illiotibial band is located.
-you wear your running watch even when you're not running.
-you'll cross over several state lines to run a race.
-you have more fun shopping for running clothes than you do non-running clothes.
-you always have your next race on the calendar.
-you get jealous when you're driving in your car and pass runners.
-you pack more running clothes than bathing suits when going on a beach vacation.
-you know the location of every 7-11, public restroom, and water fountain in running distance from your home.
-your first question to your doctor is, "When can I run again?"
-you spend more money on running clothes than work or casual clothes.
-you never thought of a road you drive on all the time as hilly until you run on it.
-you no longer make fun of fanny packs because your running belt looks very similar (although cooler) to one.
-the salespeople at your local running shop know you by name.
-you know where your illiotibial band is located.
-you wear your running watch even when you're not running.
-you'll cross over several state lines to run a race.
-you have more fun shopping for running clothes than you do non-running clothes.
-you always have your next race on the calendar.
-you get jealous when you're driving in your car and pass runners.
-you pack more running clothes than bathing suits when going on a beach vacation.
-you know the location of every 7-11, public restroom, and water fountain in running distance from your home.
-your first question to your doctor is, "When can I run again?"
-you spend more money on running clothes than work or casual clothes.
-you never thought of a road you drive on all the time as hilly until you run on it.