Dave’s Killer Running Schedule for 50ish’s

From my friend Dave’s athletic storehouse of wisdom…

“As with many things in life, consistency, devotion, and doing the work is key to success. The law of the harvest. It’s roughly a plan that I got from Runnersworld many years ago. I’ve used it a number of times with success.

“Take it easy as you get back into running.

“I always follow a plan like this as I comeback after a long layoff:

go for 30-40 minutes, always warmup and stretch, 3 runs a week, always a day rest

week 1    run 1min, walk 3 min (8 times)

week 2    r 2, w 2

week 3     r 3, w 2

week 4    r 4, w 2

week 5    r5 w1.5

week 6    r6  w 1.5

week 7    r7 w1

week 8    r8 w1

week 9    r10 w1

week 10    r15 w1

week 11    all run

“I keep a training log on a small calendar to keep myself disciplined in the approach.

Lean Mean Fightin’ Machine…Dave “Face” Hodson

Hernia Humor

Since I’ve been de-herniated since Tuesday morning, well wishers have responded well and caringly. Then, my good friend Jim writes this:

Tom,
We had a good bible study this morning, but we missed you.  I hear that you’re doing pretty well, all things considered.  I hope that those pain meds aren’t messing with one of the world’s great theological minds.  Just in case you didn’t already know it there are two things that a man ain’t supposed to do in order to avoid a hernia, one is lifting a large anchor (see attachment) and the other is lifting a large piano.  Just thought I would let you know.  See you tonight.
Jim

Newsless in JC

Look on the left: A little warped but another way to "stay in touch."

Since February 3rd, 2009, I have not watched the news, tracked my favorite news websites or listened to the radio. I don’t own a TV. I have a My Yahoo top news story tracker, but that’s it. I’m free to listen to books on CD’s in my car, having finished fascintating novels and non-fiction. I’m wondering when Steven James’ novels will be put on CD?? The thought process is less cluttered. My imagination is more free. I’m not so worried or depressed.

But watching the weather? That’s another story. My family thinks I’m the weatherman. Every morning Ellen or Nathan asks: “What’s the weather going to be dad?” And I always know…