A New Title

I am no longer just a husband, father, architect or runner. Add "Wear Tester" to the list.

A while back I signed up to be a wear tester for New Balance. I thought it would be cool to try out new shoes and apparel - especially for items that might be more specific to my size and my running style. Out of the blue I received a pair of shoes this evening with some different inserts in them to try out for 4 weeks. I have to give the shoes back when I am done, but it will still be cool to try out some new shoes and see how they work.

Unfortunately they are not trail running shoes, but I'll still get some good use out of them in the 4 weeks...

"Back" by popular demand?

My back is feeling ever-so-much better today. I plan on giving it another day or two and then give running a try, or maybe an elliptical trainer instead. Probably smart to ease back into everything.

The need to get back to running is at an all-time high. I feel sluggish. I feel uninspired. I have a couple of running movies on hold at the library that I am going to pick up to give me some inspiration. One is Prefontaine and the other is Saint Ralph. I am also hoping to get out to see Spirit of the Marathon on February 21st since I missed it on January 24th... but in the mean time, I have got to run...

Confessions from the Sidelines

Unfortunately my back is still a problem. It is better than it was but it is still sore and therefore keeping me from running - actually any exercise. This puts me in an endless cycle of depression - for lack of a better term. Training for a half marathon in May is slowly going out the window... no chance of PR'ing for it at this point. I'd like to not embarass myself though.

Had a good weekend otherwise. I spent time with Lilli last night while Stpeh went out for a "girls night out" - dinner and shopping. Lilli and I stayed home and watch some movies and relaxed.

That is all for now. SuperBowl tonight... go Giants!

3 Months

Today Lillian is 3 months old... wow time sure flies...

A Lazy Sunday

Lillian 150, originally uploaded by daveontherun.

A pretty uneventful weekend, and a very lazy Sunday. We didn't get outside, but we did enjoy relaxing in the sunbeams and, of course, sleeping...