What is Next

For those of you wondering what is next for Bruce.... Here you go!

May 31, 2009 - Abbotsford Run for Water 1/2 Marathon
Sept 13, 2009 - Vancouver Triathlon

Yes, my first Triathlon! A 1.5 KM Swim, 40 KM Bike Ride and 10 KM Run through Stanley Park.

I will keep you updated on my training.

Thanks!

Bruce

New York New York

Well a month has past since the New York City Marathon and I can not begin to tell you what a great experience this was. The entire trip was outstanding (thanks to my travel agent) and I would like to go back to August to get to count down the days to the start.

I encourage everyone to chase a dream, challenge or goal... it is worth it in the end.

As I sit here I am trying to think of a goal for 2009 but I am afraid that I will overshadow my NY Marathon goal so I am cautious.


Dream big, live big.....

4:38:51 Out for Now!

1459 Days and Counting!

1459 Days to the next trip to the New York Marathon!

Yes, I am going to run this every 5-years - I think it will keep me young!

Bruce

Well it is over! 4:38:51 for the 26.2 Miles. Great run, I had a blast!

I will post some pictures shortly, we are in Washington today!

Thanks again!

Bruce

Well, we are off to New York Friday October 31 and my Adventure 374 days in the planning.

Thanks again to everyone who gave me encouragement and sponsorship funds for the Team for Kids.

This really truly has been a great experience to train for and I am looking forward the next few days. I will update the blog with photos after the run and have a full set up shortly.

Noelle & Thomas, thanks for being patient with me while I trained, ran and went to be early.... And of course Sharon, my coach and sag wagon driver on the long training runs - Thanks - I love you!

See you after the run..... and stay tuned for next years challenge!

Bruce

Well here we are, just a week away from the New York City Marathon. Yesterday I completed my last long run, 16 KM. This week will be short runs and rest leading up to next Sunday.

The experience of training for a marathon has been great. Having a goal and training with that one clear goal in mind has been very educational for me. I have really learned that if there is something that you want, you just need to work at it to achieve it.

Once I complete the marathon I will post my photos of the event on this site.

Thanks again for your support!

Bruce

10 Days and counting to New York! I continue to train this week and will cut the miles down next week getting ready for Sunday November 2nd. I am truly excited about the marathon and looking forward to getting to the start line for my 10:20 EST start time.

I will begin putting together my running gear and take everything, planning for what ever the weather will bring on Sunday.

It has been a long road since October 2007 and my plan to run a marathon.

Stay tuned for more...

Bruce

676.76 kilometers run since the 1/2 Marathon in Vancouver this spring! Just looking at that total makes my feet hurt. I am less than 3 weeks away from the marathon and I am more than anything looking forward to it being done! Training has slowed due to the weather and my not wanting to strain or break anything. We are ready to roll to New York and Sharon will be at the finishing area waiting (hopefully with a large glass of anything with booze in it).

That is all for now, gotta run!

Bruce

29 Days to go before New York!

I have received my start time, 10:20 AM, starting in the third wave start. Training is on track, I have 4 small (6-8 K) runs during the week and a longer 20-30 K run on Sunday. I am looking forward to getting to New York and soaking in the entire event. I estimate that I will complete the run in the 3:10-3:20 PM time frame and get back to the hotel around 6:00 PM. Sharon and I will head out for a huge steak dinner and I am sure that I will be on a runners high for the rest of the day.

Thanks for tuning in!

Gotta run!

Bruce

35 Days to go to New York!

Today was a 20K long run on what was a beautiful fall day. Today is the day that I am going to rant about some of the stupid people that I see when I am out running. First, there was the lady on Vedder River Trail who felt the the leash rule does not apply to her. She let her two little dogs run freely around the trail. Other dog owners are responsible enough to leash their pets but this lady feels that the rules and common sense do not apply to her. Then there was the old jackass driving down Lickman Road. I am running into traffic, as I should. Just as he passes me, he takes a moment to "flip me off". Now, I don't have a problem with "old, fat men and there fat old ladies" in there mid 80's Oldsmobile piece of crap cars with handicap stickers but.... seriously dude!

To all who have supported me, thanks! To that old man and his finger, I wish a 2 day rectal exam to you.