Running Every Street
Roseau
Red: Most recent run. Blue: All the streets I've run thus far.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
My First 10K!
Monday, July 21, 2025
Roseau ALS Walk/Run
Saturday was the Make a Difference for ALS Walk/Run
The weather was conducive to good times - low 60s, no wind, foggy.
Monday, July 7, 2025
6.8 Miles
I celebrated my 68th birthday a few days ago, so naturally I attempted to do what every 68-year-old should attempt on his birthday - run 6.8 miles in 68 minutes. I'm happy to say I accomplished the 6.8 mile part of it. I can count the number of times I've run this distance on one hand. Unfortunately, 68 minutes was beyond my capabilities. My time was 69:54. Close. I think 6.9 miles in 69 minutes is within the realm of possibility for next year.
A few days before the birthday run I completed Running Every Street for the 14th time! Thanks to everyone who's supporting me and Living Hope.
Saturday, June 21, 2025
68 Push-Ups?
I turn 68 next Wednesday. I thought that would be a great day to run 6.8 miles in 68 minutes. Also, I was thinking I could record myself doing 68 push-ups. Then I'd post it all on Facebook.
I been rather proud of myself being able to do my age in push-ups for the last several years, so this was not going to be a problem. As preparation we decided to do a practice video a few days ago:
Unfortunately, I didn't realize until watching the video that my form is not correct. I'm doing partial push-ups! I had no idea. When using proper form, I can only do about 45 push-ups.
What this means is that I need to go back into training. I will be going back on the HundredPushups plan. This plan has me doing about a 100-150 push-ups, three days a week, until I get to the total I desire. I will keep you apprised of my progress in the comments.
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Fergus Falls Lake Region Run
Yesterday was the Lake Region Run in Fergus Falls.
The weather was perfect - mid-60s with a slight wind.
This is a nice course, running around a lake and residential areas.
Preparing for the starting gun.
I gave it everything I had. I couldn't have finished any faster.
The finish line.
I met my goal of 30 minutes. Here are the details:
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Year 14
Yes, that's right - I'm actually a jogger! Much of the time, anyway. Coach Ironfist always has me begin with a 10 minute, very slow, warm-up run. So, if you see me during the start of the run, I'll be jogging. Also, many of the runs she has me do are what she calls 'economy' runs - which are also slow runs.
So, I've begun Year 14! Actually, I began in March. I can't believe it's taken me this long to post. I should be done in a couple weeks.