Man cannot live by running alone

At least I can’t, not anymore.  As much as I love running, over the last few years of ‘only ultra-running’ type workouts, ie. SLOW RUNS, my upper body has continued to get weaker, and my body fat has gone UP.  NOT a good thing.  So I’ve started a new program with some high intensity running, and high intensity weight lifting.  Not isolated, body builder type stuff, but explosive, full body workouts including uphill sprints and gymanstics ring workouts.   All it REALLY means is that right now, I am very tired, and very sore, but hey, I’ve lost 5 lbs. (only 25 more to go!) 

Update on the HISTORY CHANNEL Modern Marvels SUPERHOT episode, that features the Badwater Ultra, with a few seconds of ME running in the event.  It will be rebroadcast Saturday the 28th at 7:00pm Eastern. look for #32, Spiderman shorts and cowboy hat.  Shouldn’t be difficult to find, huh?

Ashley, the horse whisperer, has trained another of our Arabians to ride.  She did the same with my horse, we got them as youngsters, having never been ridden.  And two weeks ago, she got on Uno (TCA The One his registered name, we call him Uno) for the first time.  Since then, her and I have done several rides around the property and he’s just doing great.

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 Fathers Day has come and gone, and my big present?  A pedicure from Emily.  Full blown deal, she primped, painted and ground dead skin off my feet with this electric drill thing.  Don’t I look pretty in my flaming Superman pajamas and painted nails?  Thanks Emily!

Dad’s Pedicure

OK, I admit, not my first pedicure either! The first was by Tamara the night before 2003 Ironman USA, in Lake Placid, NY.  Which was one of my most memorable events, not my best, but very cool, finishing in the same Olympic Skating Oval that Eric Heiden dominated the Olympics with 5 gold medals many years ago.  LINK TO REPORT OF THAT EVENT  Her and Ashley gave me French Pedicure.   Pretty weird, I know.

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2 Responses to “Man cannot live by running alone”

  1. Kelly Ridgway Says:
    June 23rd, 2008 at 7:28 pm

    Hey Dave, I love your pedicure! That’s not fair, I haven’t even gotten one yet! I do have two gift certificates to have my toenails prettied up. I can’t wait. Your horses are just beautiful. I wish I could see them in person. You must be so proud of Ashley, she is quite the trainer. I will record the History Channel on Saturday. I will watch for you. I am doing Safety Patrol at States, so that should be fun. I am really looking forward to it. Good luck with your workouts and I will talk to you soon.

  2. Dave Says:
    June 24th, 2008 at 4:00 pm

    Oooo, Safety Patrol. That will be SO much fun.

    Yes, you would love the horses. They have come along so nicely, and their personalities are just great. Ashley gets all the credit, she’s worked hard and done a good job with them.

    Have fun at WS, I know you will.