A Year Behind Me!

Today is the one year anniversary of my heart attack.

How am I doing?

Well, let's see... this Saturday and Sunday I did the Relay for Life 24 hours of walking/running.  I logged just over 75 miles in about 22 hours on the track.  I guess I'm doing OK!

My blood pressure is 106/60.  I guess I'm OK.

My resting heart rate is 43.  I guess I'm OK.

Looking back at the last year, I've made a lot of new friends in the health and fitness world.  Very cool!

I'm not exactly certain how I expected to feel today, what I do know is that I am definitely blessed!  And that is a pretty good place to be!

And now I think I'll go for my second run of the day!

All The Ads Are Gone From My Blog!

If you've been on my blog before, you'll notice something distinctly different today.  Take a second look.

That's right... all of the ads are missing.

Why?

Because for the next two days, its all about something much bigger than me. 

On Saturday, I will be taking part in The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life in Culver City.  This is an event where teams of 8 to 15 members walk on the local track for 24 hours to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.  It is the opportunity to touch lives on a large scale.  As such, every link on my blog today and tomorrow takes you to my donation page for the Relay.

One little twist...

I'm doing the Relay for Life as a one person team.  I'll be on the track for 24 hours straight walking to raise money!

I'm excited!

I hope you will find it in your heart to make a donation no matter the size.  If everyone just gave $5 it would have a huge impact!  Of course if you're inspired to give more, by all means feel free to do so!

If you're in the Los Angeles area Saturday or Sunday, come on out and support all of the great walkers in this event anytime from 9am Saturday until 9am Sunday!  They'll be lots to see and there is even some live entertainment planned for the afternoon Saturday.

So, yes... the ads are gone from my blog.  Click on one of the Relay for Life logos and make a difference!

Insanity Begs for an Opportunity!

OK, so I've been itching for the opportunity to get out there and go the distance so to speak for quite some time now!

I guess, ever since my 24 hour treadmill run for charity was cancelled last January, I've just been looking for the chance.  I'm in training for an ultra marathon next January of 50 miles, but I really wanted to get out there and test my legs, so to speak and maybe see what I'm really made of.

When A friend who plays in a band, sent an invitation to hear them perform at the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life in Culver City, a little switch went on in my head.  You know the switch?  The one where sanity meets its alter-ego.

How perfect an event.  First it is for a great cause; the American Cancer Society and since my Dad and younger brother have both had Melanoma operations I'm a big supporter.  Second it is a walking event around a track (easy to support).

Its Wednesday and the event is Saturday so there's not a lot of time for preparation.  Fortunately, my training has been "spot on" lately and the mileage has been very strong!  Fundraising - Thank God for Twitter, Facebook and a heavy email contacts list!  And thank goodness, I am not one of those people who ask folks to donate all of the time so I can call in a few chips.  The ink was barely dry on the first email before the donations started coming in!

I have awesome friends!

Other prep - Supplies like water, Gatorade, Clif Bars!  Since it is a walking event, I think the North Face Arnuva Boas(all 4 pairs) will probably get the nod over the Sauconys.  A lawn chair, a donation sign, other creative stuff for fun!  Most of the teams will have tents and such for the times when their members are not on the track however, since Team Tim is a one man show, I don't really see much need.  Maybe an easy-up if I can get my hands on one before the event.  Oh yeah and I get to try out my Black Diamond headlamp (very cool)!

Training schedule change - maybe a couple of quick 3-milers tomorrow to keep the legs loose and then rest on Friday.  Get good sleep on Thursday, since I will be pretty nervous on Friday night.

This is really cool!  I know there are those who might think this is insane or nuts, but I never really claimed to be otherwise so... OK!

I'll of course give you the full report after its done!