Boilermaker Run

Well I just finished the 15K, 9.3 mile Boilermaker run. My older brother, Dad, sister, sister in law, cousin and friends ran in it. I ran in it just over 1:09 minutes gun time, my brother beat me a little with a time of 1:07:20 minutes. I kept up with him until the 10K mark. I beat him last year and he was in for revenge this year. I beat everyone else in my family, but more importantly it was a fun and exciting run!! Lots of spectators including my younger brother, cousin, aunt, Grandpa and sister. Lots of Saranac beer and food at the end, which makes it even more fun. The camera crews were around as well. What a fun race!

Thigh tightness, Running

Yesterday I went for a 6.5 mile run and today my thigh is really tight. Any suggestions on what to do for it?

Grandpa Died

I just found out like an hour ago that my Grandpa has died. He has been suffering for the last 6 months with multiple health issues. I am glad he isn't in pain anymore but we will miss him. I am sad right now.
My question is how do you deal with a death in the family? How do you grieve? I am just sad right now.
We all loved him!!

Trial Run

Just a quick update. My father, brother and I ran the course of the Boilermaker and we did it at my fathers pace, in 78 minutes. I felt good and the weather was nice.
So far the trip has gone well. Had one slice of pizza but besides that eating good for the most part.
It feel great to see family and do things as a family.

Good story

My friend had these incredible results with herbalife. Just wanted to share the story.

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Going home to Utica, NY

Well I am leaving Thursday morning, 7a.m. out of Las Vegas to NYC. From NYC I am taking a train to Albany where my parents will pick me up. It will be nice to go home.
My best friend growing up, Brian, is getting married on July 4th, that should be fun. Two cousins are graduating High School, one party on July 5th and one on July 12th.
On July 12th, I am running in the Boilermaker road race in the morning. This is the big race I run in every year back home. My brothers, father, sisters etc. run in it. I love it! Its such a great race, a lot of community participation. Beer and food at the end of the race.
It will be tough with all the temptations to eat while I am home. I am sure my mom will make some great food. Some of its healthy and some of its not. Fresh fruit and vegetables though, which will be nice. They sell it on the corner near my house. Yeah I grew up near farms. The pizza in Utica is incredible. I don't eat much pizza in Vegas, but everytime I am home, I tend to eat a fair amount.
I will update the trip at some point.

Have a great week and weekend everyone!!

Cheese Curds

I had such a good day Tuesday until I got out of work. Tired and hungry, I decided to go to the local pub where they have Wisconsin Cheese Curds. I down two plates of them. I just couldn't stop. To make matters worse I lost $270 playing BJ on the machine. Its a reminder, that you usually don't win gambling.
Good day turned into a bad night.