tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33364613193017760142012-01-24T15:04:00.693-06:00On April 25th and 26th Brady Hendrix is going to attempt the ultimate physical feat. By running 100 miles in less than 24 hours, he is hoping to help Relay for Life in fighting the battle against cancer. The course follows the Natchez Trace through 50 miles of beautiful "God's Country" towards Jackson, MS. Upon reaching the 50 mile mark, Brady will turn around and finish amidst trumpets and fan fare in Natchez.Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.comBlogger481100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-33051181848467480012008-06-24T08:22:00.003-06:002008-06-24T08:37:58.979-06:00

Our fundraising efforts have finally come to a conclusion. After almost seven months of exhaustive training, mailing letters, and planning for any outcome imaginable...we have raised $4,072! I am extremely moved by everyone's dedication and warmth in helping with this cause. Between people showing up for Crawfish for Cancer, getting in touch with everyone on their mailng lists, pouring over

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-56652100851430956852008-04-28T19:41:00.002-06:002008-04-28T20:05:00.333-06:00

After I got home from the run and had rested for awhile I began checking stuff out on the web. Pat sent me a link to a site that pretty much describes what happened to me on the run. Vaso-vagal syncope is what brought me to my knees (literally).When you stop physical exertion on the body, your blood psi drops slightly. However, when I sat on the edge of the truck bed, I further stopped the

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-70490378192479812072008-04-27T11:54:00.004-06:002008-04-27T17:02:13.038-06:00

100 Miles or bust...bust.Ali and I left for Natchez around 12 on Friday. After catching the tail end of the captain's meeting for Relay for Life, we headed to the hotel for a few hours rest before I began running.I caught about an hour and a half of sleep before I woke myself up with butterflies in my stomach. I tried to mellow out with my iPod, but the weight of the feat ahead of me was fully

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-54893949134661328172008-04-25T06:39:00.004-06:002008-04-25T06:50:25.146-06:00

We are about nine hours from the gun going off later today. Still not nervous, actually just tired. I'll take it pretty easy today and try to stay off my feet as much as possible.Ali and I are leaving around 11-ish for Vidalia where we'll try to catch the tail end of a Relay for Life captain's meeting. Then once in Natchez we'll start setting things up. People and team members will begin to

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-84062316734939688942008-04-24T13:57:00.004-06:002008-04-24T14:07:35.813-06:00

“You remember that all difficult things come to an end. You focus on the ending, and then you can take anything.”- Dave Groggins, SO1 (SEAL Operation First Class) Dave Groggins is probably one of the more elite extreme athletes in the world today. He's a triathlete, having done Ironman, but in 2006 he finished second overall in the Ultraman Triathlon. This event covers nearly twice that of

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-26421122674224882222008-04-24T07:42:00.005-06:002008-04-24T08:55:57.856-06:00

This morning I began worrying that I hadn't eaten enough this week. I'm sure that I have. I'm just experiencing last minute jitters. Today's schedule of events:- pack, then repack all gear- grocery shop- mark, fill water bottles- sleep- carb-load- make sure the chase crew is where they need to be in their prep- make a few email/phone calls to newspapersI'm exhausted and am going to go jump

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-54625465015622472242008-04-22T17:07:00.003-06:002008-04-22T17:12:55.830-06:00

I just saw this weather report for Friday night. Looks like rain. Party.

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-45751792399912312612008-04-22T16:37:00.006-06:002008-04-22T16:59:30.076-06:00

Sleep is the answer, I have discovered. Trying to stay busy without doing anything to strenuous is key. So after work, I hop on the computer for about an hour answering emails and putting together final plans. Then I pretty much lay around and watch TV or listen to music....mind numbing, really. However, I've recently discovered the joy that all high schoolers already know! Sleep!Any free

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-71253156743497268692008-04-21T19:38:00.002-06:002008-04-21T19:46:01.825-06:00

Motivation. When I'm forcing myself to sit still for long periods of time, motivation is crucial. This whole week is the most severe test of my resolve and self-control. Do I have enough self-discipline to make myself not train and still remain motivated? When I wake up at four in the morning ready to roll, can I sit down and drink coffee and watch the news and wait till I have to be at work?

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-59735227126123376402008-04-19T14:25:00.011-06:002008-04-19T14:56:43.178-06:00

"We did what we were trained to do, what we were bred to do, what we were born to do!"- Dilios, "300"I've spent the past few days in some deep contemplation. Thinking about what this thing is and how much more daunting it is has caused some interesting emotions. At first, I wasn't sure it could be done. "What am I thinking? There's no way I'm prepared."Then I discovered what nervous feels

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-43294564004941777012008-04-18T04:48:00.003-06:002008-04-18T05:06:32.021-06:00

A coffee cup I got at Starbucks: "Run when you can, walk when you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up." Dean Karnazes, Ultramarathon Man.That's right, Dean Karnazes. The Michael Jordan of ultras. I kind of got a kick out of randomly seeing that so close to my run. I'll take it as a good omen. Another thought that Dean had, which I will shamelessly steal, probed why people are the

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-15624647974588259502008-04-17T17:12:00.003-06:002008-04-17T17:50:02.895-06:00

I'm forcing myself to stay inside now. After a total of four hours working out yesterday, I awoke this morning to find that I was slightly dehydrated. I could tell because my head was pounding...and also I didn't need to use the restroom.So, I've struggled through this day and finally made it home to take a nap before I worked out. I fell asleep around 2:30 and here I am having just awaken

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-25005946876957348882008-04-16T03:45:00.002-06:002008-04-16T04:03:48.714-06:00

It's about 4:30 AM Wednesday the 16th. I'm sitting here enjoying a large cup of coffee, FoxNews, and the world wide web as I welcome another beautiful looking day. What else does a man need in the morning?It's about this time when during my run I'll be near miles 75 (hopefuly). I'm sure that at that time, that morning, I'll be thinking there's plenty I need.Look, I really want to avoid getting

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-48787301173193731932008-04-14T20:23:00.003-06:002008-04-14T20:45:22.129-06:00

Today begins my last week of tapering. I won't have any runs longer than two hours and will be shutting my body down around Saturday as I get ready for a whole week of rest. Again, this is one of the most difficult parts of my training...a sedentary life-style, even for the benefit of training, is not my style at all.So here is how I've started preparing for my final week. Sports psychology is

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-42507773272227376972008-04-12T18:53:00.005-06:002008-04-14T18:35:19.864-06:00

Yesterday saw the downfall of our first team member. It started out innocently enough. When I headed out for an easy run around the lakes there were only a few ominous clouds in the sky. The sun was still out and it looked like any rain clouds floating by would soon be blown out of the area. It wasn't long before it began sprinkling. It was very gentle and I was thinking that an easy drizzle

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-23694990991215976752008-04-11T15:41:00.005-06:002008-04-11T16:29:39.383-06:00

"We are different, in essence, from other men. If you want to win something, run 100 meters. If you want to experience something, run a marathon."-- Emil ZatopekYou may as well put the word "ultra" in front of the word marathon at the end of that quote. Zatopek, a ridiculous distance runner in the 40's and 50's, is describing perfectly what this ultra has become to me. Idealy, I would be

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-34252797217738759192008-04-06T10:08:00.003-06:002008-04-06T10:18:38.916-06:00

I absolutely could not be more blessed in terms of the crew that I have helping me out. Let's not kid ourselves, everyone is busy with something. So finding time to help out with day long (or in my case, close to six month long) events is tough to do. My guys have gone above and beyond to help in ways they don't have too. I've got Pat organizing and contacting anyone and everyone. Jill, Ali,

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-14522781544657863172008-04-03T14:28:00.005-06:002008-04-03T14:37:36.637-06:00

Our first mini-fundraiser is just around the corner! Be sure to come out and meet Team Ultramarathon Brady this Saturday at Varsity Sports in Baton Rouge where we'll be selling crawfish to benefit Relay for Life! The party starts at 2:30 on the front steps of Varsity Sports on Perkins and will last to around six...or till we run out of crawfish.We'll have shirts for sale and, of course, plenty

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-50649284339071944092008-03-30T05:53:00.003-06:002008-03-30T06:04:06.602-06:00

After 12 1/2 hours of bliss in the car, we finally made it to Sebastian, FL. The weather report consistently called for rain this weekend, but I'm yet to see a drop. Yesterday morning, after coffee with my grandpa, I suited up and did my own triathlon. I drafted off of cars on a 20 mile bike ride, ran through a huge park where a boat and antique car show was going on, and then jumped in the

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-73634538205253771602008-03-25T19:52:00.004-06:002008-03-25T20:19:43.052-06:00

I've had a very relaxing series of training days the past week. Maybe it's because some of the pressure is off since I've already gotten over the peak of really hard training. Or, maybe, I know it's close to the end and I'm over it. I'm pretty sure it's just because I know I'm tapering, I'm ready and in shape, and this goal I've been working so hard for is finally at hand. Anywho, my easy

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-46033605133885926122008-03-21T15:58:00.010-06:002008-03-21T17:05:09.239-06:00

Changes have been made to the chase team for race day. Initially we had Big Dave, Pat Fellows, Brian Sebastian, and we'd found an EMT that would be with us all night. Well, our EMT has since left the team and Brian can't be there on race day because of a family situation (we forgive him...family first). So here is our new line-up on race day:Pat Fellows (captain)Dave Melichar (captain)Ali

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-25570850390859284012008-03-18T13:55:00.004-06:002008-03-18T14:50:23.707-06:00

It's easy to console yourself and come up with cliché things to say when you don't reach your goals. Things like "It's not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game.", "At least you left it all out on the court.", or "Sometimes you learn more from losing than from winning." These are all crap to me, really.I can blame a poor showing on the fact that I did a sprint triathlon the day

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-36856615541337586022008-03-15T15:09:00.004-06:002008-03-15T15:36:23.158-06:00

Today my friend Ali and I raced in the ULM Warhawk Triathlon. There wasn't any record breaking performances on my part, but I was strong the whole time and put up a 5K time I was happy with (just over 19 minutes). Since I haven't swam since January or trained particularly hard on the bike at all, it really wasn't a bad morning.Tomorrow we've got Trial III on the Trace. We kick-off at 9 PM and

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-15387311799019400642008-03-12T20:11:00.004-06:002008-03-12T20:31:43.684-06:00

The Flogging Molly concert was fantastic. They just don't get old. Perhaps what makes them even better than most bands is how amazingly friendly they are post-concert. I've met most of the band over the past four concerts just because they are extremely outgoing and courteous to their fans. So I have Flogging Molly's new CD on the iPod and also the two bands that opened up for them: The

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-35284638359665716782008-03-06T19:37:00.005-06:002008-03-06T19:54:15.041-06:00

This week has been, by far, the most infuriating week of training I've had. Shinsplints are not the culprit (they've actually subsided almost completely), but rather I can't seem to stay healthy. That may be an exaggeration. Really all I have is another head cold, but when you need to log a four hour run, a head cold is enough to drop you to the floor. So I've been heavily doped up on NyQuil

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-42031322398668690792008-02-29T16:48:00.003-06:002008-02-29T17:06:27.646-06:00

I was sitting at the computer reviewing some past blogs and trying to decide if I should post again today. I glanced at my Timex Ironman watch to check the date...and low and behold, it said it was March 1st. Apparently, my watch doesn't recognize leap years. That means every four years I'll have to stop and change the date. What a hassle.So, a great deal has happened in the past week. The

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-92141289600968324832008-02-24T10:33:00.003-06:002008-02-24T10:59:48.540-06:00

After our first trial on MLK day, I learned really quickly that I wasn't giving myself enough time to recoup. So, this whole week has been an application of what I endured after our first trial. I cut all activities out of my schedule until late Thursday. Monday evening I went for a long easy walk through campus to the library to push the lactic acid through my legs, but that's all.Again, I

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-225233464848559052008-02-18T19:19:00.011-06:002008-02-18T20:28:28.391-06:00

If ever we were looking for good omens, February 17th was it. I ran 45 miles in 8 hours 45 minutes. Insane, right.What you see above is a graph created from the GPS that I was wearing for a short period of the run. The blue line is my speed and the black line is the elevation change in feet. You'll notice that there are a few spots where the blue line spikes, but for the most part its just

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-87136321890403740912008-02-14T19:28:00.002-06:002008-02-14T19:49:39.348-06:00

Many people have asked me how I will spend my Valentine's Day. Well, my sister and I spent a remarkably unromantic evening at Mr. Gatti's where she watched me chow down on pizza and watch the Sci Fi channel as I began carbo-loading for Sunday. I know, I know...I'm a freakin catch. Eat your heart out ladies.I ran for a half hour this afternoon and am running each day up till the 17th. The runs

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-58834176880189880682008-02-12T06:57:00.000-06:002008-02-12T07:09:18.792-06:00

Friday's massage session went very well. I was admitedly nervous since I've never had a massage before; however, the folks over at the Massage Emporium were more than professional and provided my legs with some much needed relief.Last Friday was my last run before this morning. I was trying to give the shinsplints some time off. This morning's run with Andrew Bayer proved what I really already

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-72900582503911190352008-02-07T20:59:00.000-06:002008-02-07T21:17:54.525-06:00

This week has been a lesson in discipline and determination. I've been fighting shinsplints in my right leg that have been excruciating. I've woken up in the morning and cringed at the thought of just moving because I knew that that alone would be killer. I've been icing and massaging it daily as well as loading up on asprin, but have continued to struggle. Well, the splints seem to have

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-64756973236718630252008-02-02T17:23:00.001-06:002008-02-07T21:19:58.243-06:00

Pain has proven to be a remarkable part of my training. Don't get me wrong, I knew there would be some kind of discomfort, but I wasn't ready for this. It's an almost euphoric feeling that comes and goes in waves. After a few hours it starts to come in cycles associated with a kind of drowsiness that I can only liken to how you feel when you're on pain killers...or maybe just a lot of

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-74022040828644445342008-01-27T13:15:00.000-06:002008-01-27T13:33:55.529-06:00

Yesterday I ran in the Mardi Gras Mambo 10k. I was curious to see what would result from doing nothing but long distance training. Well, I didn't set any kind of PR (I finished just under 37), but the good news is that I never felt tired or exhausted at any point in the run. Since I haven't really done any speed work since November, I just wasn't fast enough to stay up front. Don't get me

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-88697146294556083272008-01-25T06:42:00.000-06:002008-01-25T06:52:27.222-06:00

The aftershock of Monday's 33-mile run has been surprisingly minor. There was a small issue with shinsplints and with a little stiffness, but other than that, recovery has been a breeze. Although, I have noticed I've been extra sleepy earlier and earlier each evening. This week has been mostly rest and cross-training on the bike, so no major training to report.I've noticed that I don't

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-40483002217448351472008-01-22T20:20:00.000-06:002008-01-22T20:46:11.588-06:00

Funny story. Dave, Brian, and I were on the Natchez Trace on Monday doing our first trial run. Our goal was to run at least five hours, but no more than six. So while we near hour five we get a white truck that pulls up next to us. A lady stuck her head out and said, "Is everything OK? Do you need help?" I think her statement sums up what we're trying to do in a pinch.So while on the Trace

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-35025619642015476992008-01-15T18:51:00.000-06:002008-01-15T19:08:41.506-06:00

Yesterday I ran a beautiful two hour route and felt great. I felt like I could have kept going for another two hours on just my runner's high. After getting home, having a giant plate of Pork Lo Mein, and heading off to bed, my body began doing odd things...and it didn't have anything to do with my Midichlorian count (a little Star Wars reference for all you Lucas disciples). I never could

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-44463255216032937992008-01-12T11:08:00.000-06:002008-01-12T11:24:45.570-06:00

A very wise friend once told me, "It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye or gets pregnant. Then no amount of "I'm sorry" will fix anything." Well, fortunately, I have both my eyes and I'm not pregnant...but that's about all that's been going well for me lately. My sick day turned into a sick week. Big Dave tried to argue the point that if I'm feeling crappy then I should take the

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-13036207005279165852008-01-04T06:25:00.001-06:002008-01-04T06:31:56.160-06:00

Today I am packing up and driving to Baton Rouge where I'll spend the rest of my time training. I'm very excited because its training ground that I'm use to, which makes getting ready for race day almost seamless. I've had an excellent string of runs the past few days. I know that I won't be able to run any faster than about five mph on race day, but I've been training at about seven mph for

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-7467082001725570082008-01-01T18:50:00.000-06:002008-01-01T18:57:31.321-06:00

We're back from St. Louis. As much as I enjoyed running up north, I'm glad to be back to a climate that I'm familiar with. The cold didn't bother me so much (it never got much warmer than 32), but the wind kicked my butt. Few things are more demoralizing that running headlong into an icy wind for an hour and a half. So I'll stay in Alexandria till the 4th and then head down to Baton Rouge

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-6110395651740409812007-12-30T21:48:00.000-06:002007-12-30T22:01:18.545-06:00

I'm reporting live from St. Louis, MO this week. I came up with my mother and sister to hang out with some family, and also to run on some courses that I haven't been on in a long time. Most are just my own personal routes through neighborhoods, but a few, like the Creve Coeur Park, are a great flashback from back in the day. My cousin, Nick, from Florida decided that he wanted to run with me

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-10410324637259648962007-12-23T21:26:00.001-06:002007-12-24T08:25:49.226-06:00

I apologize for not posting in awhile. Christmas festivities have been demanding a great deal of time.On Monday I set out from Pineville High School on a three hour run. I was nearing the one hour mark when I ran into Dave who was doing his morning run. So he and I finished his run and then I continued on for another hour. Nothing monumental to report about this run, except that it took more

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-2149507041858141692007-12-14T12:57:00.000-06:002007-12-14T13:07:35.357-06:00

Big Dave and I were talking and came up with a theory... a Low Impact Theory. What it says is that, relatively speaking, the last 50 miles of the run will be more difficult than the first 50. We know that I am in shape, we know that I've been running long enough that I have sufficient muscle memory, and we know that I will have enough mental motivation (provided by me and others) to complete

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-89717797709624449132007-12-08T09:03:00.000-06:002007-12-08T09:25:25.403-06:00

"The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It is a very rough, mean place. And no matter how tough you think you are, it will always bring you to your knees and keep you there, permanently, if you let it. You or nobody ain't never going to hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-63797935880043405552007-12-06T08:51:00.000-06:002007-12-06T09:03:09.359-06:00

Just got the race results in from the BR Marathon. Of course, because of the injury, I completed only the half. I grabbed 6th place overall and 2nd in my age-group...not that I ever really count the age-group awards. My time was a little slower than I thought. It was actually 1:24:44. Still respectable, but not what I wanted - or of what I am capable.The ankle is much better. I've had on a

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-55844718863966399212007-12-01T19:12:00.000-06:002007-12-01T19:46:53.099-06:00

I had a tough weekend in BR. Friday night was the Reindeer Run 5k and then Saturday morning was the Baton Rouge Beach Marathon. I should have known better than to try and do both. I also should have known to rest more than I did this week (I kept at least 10 miles/day up till Thursday). But, live and learn. Big Dave made an interesting comment, "Your brain is telling your body to go harder

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-38608911830920316792007-11-23T10:26:00.000-06:002007-11-23T10:33:05.268-06:00

Tendonitis was not on the menu after all. My achilles' apparently just needed some time to aclimate to jacking up the mileage. So after 3 days of swimming and biking, I am joyfully back on the road. I'm averaging at least 2 hrs a day and probably close to 100 miles/wk. Oh yeah, I think maybe I ate some turkey from China. I went running with Big Dave this morning and thought I was going to

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-25718625361901737372007-11-16T15:21:00.000-06:002007-11-17T09:44:43.335-06:00

I knocked out 16 miles yesterday (about 2hrs worth of running) and was planning on taking today off and doing a half-marathon tomorrow. What's that phrase? "The best laid plans..." Well, I am now hobbling around the house and grimacing with each step. It's my right achilles that is bothering me -- a kind of sore, burning sensation. It isn't swollen, which makes me think I just stepped on it

Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00780036721860380305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336461319301776014.post-20481920049709176472007-11-09T16:07:00.000-06:002007-11-09T16:16:06.381-06:00

Well, game on. I'm fresh off some incredible motivation courtesy of Dave Melichar. He just finished Ironman, FL. Talk about getting pumped up. While it only took him a little over 12 hours to finish, I'm estimating it will take me about 20 hours to complete my physical challenge....8 hours longer. I'm excited, though. I couldn't be more jacked up if it were tomorrow. I love it when the

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