Sunday, January 5, 2014

Just a quickie...

It's my first week of posting in the new year, and I'd hate to miss one of my planned twice-weekly posts this early!


Not much to say today. Good week of running - two 2-milers and a 3 miler. Not much I know but I'm starting from the ground up and really focusing on speed this year. Of course, this has all been on the treadmill...we've got snow on the ground, and it's SUPER cold right now. Temps will be below zero for most of the week. 

However, the eternal optimist in me is thinking about spring. Which leads me to a commercial advertisement of sorts. My church (Good Shepherd Lutheran in Naperville, IL) is starting a new group on the spring called GROW - Get Running Or Walking! I'm excited to see it launch and will post more about it in the future. For now, check out our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/GROWGoodShepherd . 

More later...

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Well...THAT was a long hiatus...

My last blog entry was on May 4th of 2008...I had no idea I wouldn't be back until now.  I've thought about resurrecting TS blog now and again over the last almost 6 years...decided that now is the time to do it. Since my last posting I've completed a marathon (2011 Chicago Marathon), 3 half marathons, and more 5K and 10K races than I can count. 


I changed jobs in 2011 which had a big negative impact on my running. I've gotten back into it slowly, but I really feel like 2014 is my year. 

We also joined a new church in 2011, and this year I am helping get a runners/walkers group started. More about this as it progresses. 

For now, I'm planning on blogging at least twice a week, maybe Wednesdays and Fridays. We'll see how this hoes and who follows me. 

Good running, my friends. More later. 

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Bye for now...

I've been thinking this through for a few weeks, and I made a decision last night. This blog is going on hiatus. I won't have a blog focusing strictly on running anymore, but I'll fold my training updates, race results, etc., back into my "main" blog, jtj3.

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Monday, April 28, 2008

Race report

It was hectic around the jtj3's household this weekend, and now I'm on travel for the rest of this week. However, I felt darned good about my race this weekend, so I thought I'd post a report...

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Wednesday, April 23, 2008

I'm famous!!!

Well, OK, maybe not famous, but definitely (probably) semi-famous...


Until next time, run strong, my friends...

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Monday, April 21, 2008

Boston Marathon and Olympic Trials

Wow...hard to believe I haven't posted since tax day...and now here we are on Boston Marathon day. It's underway right now--looks to be a good, fast race and great conditions.



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Tuesday, April 15, 2008

6 Days To Boston...

Yep...6 days until the 112th running of the Boston Marathon. Not that I'm running it, mind you. Still, it's a banner day for our sport.

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Monday, April 14, 2008

Congratulations, Rick!

I have nothing really interesting to say today (yeah, like that's ever stopped me!) other than to give a big shout-out to a pal who is now, offically, a MARATHONER.

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Friday, April 11, 2008

Just for fun - ultra-short fiction...

You might or might know this, but I have a few other blogs that I either write or contribute to. Rather than posting on my non-running at this point, I thought I'd re-post a story I wrote for another blog.

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Thursday, April 10, 2008

Today wasn't the day...

I'd hoped to get out the door for a couple miles again this morning--notsomuch. Not only is the weather not cooperating, but I had a bad sinus headache and nausea (because of the headache). The snooze button became my best friend this morning.

It did strike me today, though, that I'm on the equivalent of a summer vacation. I have no goal and no milestones in mind, and it's nice for a change. I'm running because I feel like it, not for a time or pace or distance.

I'm starting to look at 2 upcoming 5K races--one on April 20th, one the next week. Might do 'em both, might do neither...just not sure at this point. And I'm looking at other, longer races. But for now, I like having nothing on the horizon.

Hm, it is starting to feel like I'm repeating myself--not much to say, so I keep saying the same thing. Anyway, I'll have more successes and joys to write about soon. I promise.

I'm checking in (lurking and commenting) on y'all's blogs here and there...your exploits and stories make me proud to be part of the running community! Run long and strong, friends...

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

How did I get here?

To truly appreciate where you are, every once in a while you need to look over your shoulder and see where you came from. I've had that on my mind lately--how I got to where I am, running-wise, right at this moment.

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Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Testing the waters

Well...I won't say "I'm back," because look what happened last time I did. However, I will say that I'm starting to test the waters of running again, and the signs are looking good...

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Saturday, April 5, 2008

STL marathon tomorrow...

Just a quick post...my best wishes, thoughts, and prayers go out to all those who are running St Louis tomorrow. I wish I were there with you in body, but will definitely be there in spirit. Looking forward to all the post-race reports, and will be overjoyed at your success!

I'm hoping to head out for a mile or two tomorrow--let's see if the weather and my lungs cooperate. I'll be in training to get into training for Chicago, I guess...

Run well! I'm proud of you!

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Health update

Finally, some positive news on the health front...

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