Ordinary Marathoner

Gearing up for this weekend’s long-run. Need a successful one here.

80 days until the #RedemptionRace, Ironman Lake Placid 2019. I like where I’m at, but it’s time to fine-tune the training schedule and finish up strong. Race day will be here before you know it.

The good news – Jake is going to be just fine. The lump was a big scab over a sore on his back. The doc fixed him up, even though he now has a pretty bad haircut. Thanks to everyone who reached out to wish him well on his trip to the vet yesterday. As … Continue reading "Podcast #211 – Ordinary Daily, May 8, 2019"

Today’s mantra: No lollygagging!

The Ordinary Marathon is now complete… with a few prizes left to be handed out still. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped us support The SamFund! Now, it’s back to training (and possibly some initial reactions to last night’s GOT episode).

It’s been a weird last few hours, but we’re up and running. A quick Ordinary Daily today as we head into Day 8 of the Ordinary Marathon, followed by the Ordinary Marathon weekend and Sunday’s 5k race!

Happy 10th Birthday to my daughter, Samantha! (Even though she starts the day in trouble already). Today is Day 7 of the Ordinary Marathon and you guys are continuing to crush it. Even I got involved in the crushing of it yesterday – an incredible run attacking the hills in local Forest Park. All-in-all, a … Continue reading "Podcast #207 – Ordinary Daily, May 2, 2019"

Day 6 of the Ordinary Marathon, and I need to start putting some miles into my own race! We need your pictures for this year’s slideshow! I woke up with sore legs today. Might be partially from the hilly bike ride I did yesterday, but also might be from the increase in strength-training, which I’m … Continue reading "Podcast #206 – Ordinary Daily, May 1, 2019"

Day 5 of the Ordinary Marathon! Keep up the good work, guys! You’re so inspirational! As for me… I need some more hills in my life.

What an inspirational start to the Ordinary Marathon! Keep it up guys, we’re on Day 4! I’ll give you an update on my Ironman training and finish things with a little Game Of Thrones, Season 8 – Episode 3 review.