Results – Chunky Monkey VI 2009 10K – 1:16:49
I have now finished my first 10K! It was quite warm, though a little wind and cloudcover made it not quite at hot as it could have been.
I had settled in to my place in the group, and then the 5K runners caught us. It wasn’t particularly pleasing to be passed by hundreds of people who weren’t even sweating yet! However, I told myself that my goal was to finish, and I did. I didn’t feel particularly excited or pumped when I crossed the finish line, which surprised me – this morning, though, I do feel much better about it.
My oldest 2 sons also did the Kids K – both of them ran the entire way. I was very proud of them.
My next race will probably be the Albuquerque Cross-Country Classic 3 on 16 Aug 09, assuming my wisdom tooth surgery recovery is as quick as they’ve said it should be.
Up Next – Chunky Monkey VI 2009 10K – 19 Jul 09/1900
I got registered for the 10K I had decided to attempt first! I tried to register online yesterday, but the 10K wasn’t showing available anymore. Through some research, I saw that you could register in person. I went by The Athlete’s Edge, and there was room! I was able to pick up my materials right there as well. Here’s the t-shirt that I got…
And, I feel so official – my number!
The race starts at 1900 (7pm) tomorrow evening. I’m excited, and a little nervous. :)
A New Fitness Blog
I’ve been doing a big push to improve my fitness as of late. A friend pointed me to Active.com, where you can search for things to do in your area. One of the things that came with the membership on that site is a fitness blog. I’ve decided to use it to chronicle my fitness activities.
I’m hoping to have the posts appear here as well – kind of a self-aggregating thing, if you will. However, if they don’t, the URL for my fitness blog is http://community.active.com/blogs/daniel-j-summers.
Welcome to My Blog
Welcome to my new fitness blog. This will be a spot for me to record happenings in my continuing adventures in fitness.
I’ve had a love/hate relationship with fitness – I enjoy the way I feel when my fitness level is up, but I don’t always feel motivated to keep myself in that shape. It’s had a negative affect on my career (I’m military), and I’ve decided that enough is enough. I recently got myself within the standards that my branch of the military has set, but I’m not going to stop there. My goal is to be able to pass their test any day they come to me and tell me that it’s time.
To keep myself motivated, I’m going to register for a 5K – 10K at least once per quarter – this will help me make sure that I always have a goal no more than 3 months away. I’ll be doing my first one before my birthday, which is September 14th.






