Family Visit

I'm down visiting my family. It feels like I haven't been down here for some time. Even if it was just a month ago. The rain is falling down. Time to stay in. 

Rain On Down

According to the forecast, it's going to rain for the next few days. Good thing I don't have any outside activities going on. 

Down The Line

After I'm done with work tonight, my plan is to head downstate and visit family. It feels like a long time since I've been there. 

Monday Morning Run

This was a run that I hope gets me going for the rest of the training year. Not running the 10k race over the weekend was disappointing not to take part in. But in the end it might have been the best thing in terms of motivation. Let's see how the week goes on. 

No Sun Sunday

It's overcast and cold outside. Pretty gloomy weather this weekend. I go to work later this afternoon. A good day to be inside. 

This Saturday Night

What do I do on a night off from work? 
I blog and then go to bed.
Goodnight 

No Race

Because it is so cold and damp outside, I just didn't want to run the 10k race today. I would have to be on board with it. I feel like I'm in good shape, but I just didn't want to do it this morning. I'll keep my focus on future races. The training goes on. 

Tired Friday

Worked late last night. If I do any training run today it will be low impact. No sense in knocking myself out. I'll make up mind tomorrow if I want to run the 10k. 

8 Miles Done

Did the big run this morning. Now if I get there tomorrow and do a training run, then the chances are good I'll race on Saturday. 

Masters 10k Championship

Saturday is the Bill Robinson Masters 10k Championship  and I'm still not sure if I'll run it. I'm not registered for the race. That's something I can do on race day. It all depends in how I feel Saturday. If I'm into it, then I'll go. If not, then I won't. One thing for sure is that if I don't get out there and get training runs in today and tomorrow then it won't matter. I need to be in shape. That's been the main issue for me too. Having been sick with the flu the past month really put me in a spot. No excuses though, I'll know Saturday. 

Nice Day

It was a nice day today. I did a whole bunch of things I wanted to do. That made it quite productive. 

Off Today

For the second week in a row, I have Wednesday and Saturday off. The one thing I'll be doing soon is taking a ride to the grocery store. Looks like rain out there.

Post Boston Marathon

It's the day after the Boston Marathon and it makes me want to qualify for it so much. I've trying to do it for 10 years and this might be the first time I put the real effort into it. The work involve will take every bit of energy to make it happen. I look forward to try and make it happen.

Work

I go to work this afternoon. See you later. 

Done Today

I'm in bed and it's time for sleep. Goodnight. 

Did A Run

Much to my surprise, I did get out there and made a training run out of it. Good to finish this week strong. 

Easter 2014

I work this afternoon so I'll go easy this morning. No run today. I went out there yesterday and ran for the first time in almost two weeks. My plan is to do it tomorrow. It's how I plan to spend my Easter. 

One Step Beyond

For the first time in over two weeks, I went out and ran. It's been rough all year to get going with a consistent routine. I will take it one training run at a time. 

Day Off

I'm off from work today. I might even make an attempt to go out and run a little. The flu has had the best of me for a month. The weather looks good for the weekend. Getting back on track. 

Still Sick

The only thing more stubborn than this head cold mine is the cold weather we continue to have. Something has to give. Then again, maybe it doesn't.

Word Fest 2014

It was great being part of Word Fest 2014. I really enjoyed hearing all the poets who spoke and they in return showed the same enthusiasm for my creative project. That's what matters most. 

The Big Gig

Nick & I will be playing my rock opera THE FRONT DESK at Pauly's Hotel in Albany, New York tonight. This will be the first time I've played it with someone else. I hope it goes over well with the audience. 

Up All Night

I had insomnia last night. Couldn't fall asleep until early in the morning. Then I woke up, went for a grocery shop and then did a practice gig with Nick. After all this, I took a short nap and that's where I am now. I feel beat and have to go work in 2 hours. Fun times. 

3 AM

Usually I'm waking up at 3 AM. Not tonight though. I did my first 3 - 11 shift and I just couldn't turn it off. I got it done. I do it again tomorrow. On Wednesday I do the gig. I should be crashing soon. Goodnight. 

Busy Day

Nick & I just finished a practice session for the gig on Wednesday. I go to work at the hotel this afternoon. I'll just rest for a couple of hours before I go. 

Very Sick

Last night was scary painful for me. I've been sick with the flu and last night I was in so much pain. My body ached so much. It's been a tough month for my health. I just want to start running again. 

Saturday April

I worked a shift from 6AM to Noon today. This head cold is still hanging on. I'll go easy. 

Chest Fever

This head cold has moved to my chest with my throat feeling sore. Blah......

Not Much

Not much going on right now. This head cold has me down. Take it easy people of the blog. 

In One Week

A week from tonight, my rock opera THE FRONT DESK will be played live for just the second time. It will be the first time I've done it with another person. Nick & I have been practicing it and tightening up the set. The entire piece just holds up for me. 

Sore Throat

It doesn't stop. I now have a head cold. My throat is sore and my nose is running. It gets stuffy at times too. All this after getting over that brutal stomach bug a couple of weeks ago. Keep smiling kids. 

Slow Monday

I'm going to give it a rest in terms of a training run this morning. I got to work at noon so my plan is to do weights & stretching. I'll hit the road with my feet tomorrow. 

Stay The Course

When I ran this morning, I mapped out a really good course for training. I plan on doing it again tomorrow. 

Sunday Hump Day

Today is my Wednesday from a work schedule perspective. I have Wednesday and Thursday off. Since I go in at noon, my plan is to get a run in this morning. That would make it over 30 miles of running for my training week. That's where I want to be. I'm on top of the hill today. 

On My Back

I'm lying on my bed because I've been on my feet all day. I don't go to work until noon tomorrow so I'll make a morning run of it. 

Short Turnaround

Got out of work just after 9 o'clock last night and I go back in at 7 o'clock this morning. No  run today. Giving it a rest. Work on the schedule.

Working All Weekend

That's what I do. It will be busy at the hotel. I started my day by running 8 miles. This makes it 3 training runs in a row. All part of the routine. 

Thursday Night

It's been a couple of days off from work for me. Got some good running in and practiced the rock opera with Nick. I go into the hotel at noon tomorrow. Busy weekend coming up. I'm going to bed. Goodnight people of the blog. 

8 More Miles

It feels like Spring outside. It is Spring after all. I went out and ran 8 miles this morning. Feeling myself getting in running shape. 

2 Weeks Notice

2 weeks from tonight, Nick & I will be playing songs from my rock opera THE FRONT DESK at Pauly's in Albany, New York. This is all part of Word Fest Albany. I believe we are the only musicians taking part in what is a week long event featuring poets and spoken word performers. Happy to be part of it. 

Official Spring Training

Now that my stomach bug and the bitter cold weather have gone away, I'm ready to do the work involved with my training runs. I ran 8.5 miles this morning and felt really good. Can't tell you how happy I am to feel healthy again. 

April Tools

The weather in New York has been dreadful. It's been this way for a few months now. March came in like a lion and went out like a lion. Now the month of April is here. If the trend continues, April showers will be cold. Who's the April Fool?