What’s up everybody, happy Monday!  It’s been another strong week of workouts for old Derek, even though the SoCal weather hasn’t included the sunshine I normally brag about here on the blog.

I attempted an 18-mile run yesterday, my longest distance in some time, but hit a wall around mile 14 and could only muster 16.  I clocked a 10-minute mile, two minutes longer than what I’ve been running on my shorter runs, which led me to the realization I need some work on my pacing.  Nonetheless, it was a helpful rehearsal for the big show, which is a month and one day from today.

Not really up for another big run so soon, I took it easy today on a quick 5k with some minor lifting and core strengthening afterward.

See y’all next week!

-Derek

This weekend, Team Baltimore headed East to Ocean City, Maryland for the 8th annual Half Marathon and 5k. Drew Vogt, Matt Vogt, and myself got up at the crack of dawn, joined up with the 4,000 other racers, and began our 13.1 mile journey at 7am while wearing a combination of We Are One 365 shirts and wristbands.

The weather could not have been better and the three of us truly enjoyed the feeling of finishing a 13 mile trek before 9am while keeping WAO in our minds.

Stay tuned as we finalize the results from the Baltimore Kickoff Event in March. We should have some exciting news soon. Enjoy the week.

-Team Baltimore

Nick here,

Just had a nice work out in my hometown of Hollis, NH today.

Started with a 5 mile run this morning while Max biked beside me, again. Followed by a push-up and sit-up challenge, and for the blogs sake, it was a tie.

Gorgeous day today, trying to spend as much time with friends and family.

AR. NF. NR.

Stay sweet,

Nick

Max here for Team Friday. Sorry for the late post. Had to get the internet password from the Karwoski’s house in Hollis.  Thanks Bear.

Got a good bike ride in next to Nick during his run. Good to get some WAO team action going on. Headed down to Boston for reunion dinner.

Keep those workouts going. Beach season is just around the corner.

Max

Team Saturday filling in for Team Thursday today. Great day in Center City in Philadelphia. Ran next to the Schuylkill (something like that) with my great friend Andy Elkan. Solid 6 mile run at 6:40 pace with core, abs, stretching and rolling out afterwards at his gym next to where he works. Got our protein on afterwards at Smoothie King for the walk back to his apartment.

Got a lift in this afternoon which comprised of all lower leg dead lifting. Groin and abs are feeling great.

Andy and I are heading to Penn Relays tonight to watch our good friends Kent and Darcy race as well as Dylan and Catherine from Dickinson. Steeple, 10k, 5k, 10k, respectively.

I will give more details of the race with pictures on Saturday when I’m in New Hampshire with my family (and the Team Tuesday Granite Girls).

Till then, AR. NF. NR.

Nick

Body by Scotty began @ 7:00 am today which was a welcome treat from the normal 6:00 am time.  Jay & I decided to meet @ 6:30 to do a half hour of eliptical before we met with Scott….great way to break a sweat and then jump right into a roll out of all body parts with those wonderful cylindrical styrofoam rollers!  I especially like to roll out my back.

 Scott began with some side step squats with weights, some core work along with arm exercises on the machines.  The time goes by quickly when you do 3 sets of everything.  Another good one is using a 20lb weight to balance on one leg while the other leg is extended.  Makes me stay really focused & not talk so as not to lose my balance. 

The Merrimack Y services over 9,000 children every year with their preschool, after school & weekend programs for kids of all ages.  I like being a part of an organization that caters to so many.  The seniors are a huge part of the population as well.

 So many choices under one roof~thanks to the troops & their families for their sacrifices. Their commitment  to our country and our well being is appreciated and admired by  all here at WeAre365!  

xoxo Grante State Girls

It was a beautiful weekend here in Los Angeles and with the perfect weather, I made sure to make time for lots of outdoor activity. I got in runs of various lengths the past few days with a strenuous 9 and a half miler this morning.  While I am very jealous of all of the travelling Nick has been doing, it has been nice to be at home and have some consistency in my workouts.

As I mentioned in my early 365 blogs, before I committed to being the Monday Team Leader I was really good at thinking up reasons why not to get exercise.  I was too tired, I got home too late from work, the weather wasn’t nice, or a million others; there was always some lame vindication for my laziness.  But after blogging for ten weeks I haven’t felt the need to conjure up any excuses for myself in a long while. I haven’t missed a day of running in something like two weeks and haven’t gone a day without some sort of activity in even longer. With marathon day rapidly approaching, I’m feeling good and strong and ready to compete. Getting into a strict routine and maintaining accountability to this blog has been crucial in keeping me motivated and diligent.

So keep at it!  If you need motivation to get started, sign up for an event and plan a workout schedule.  Or even better, follow one of the 365 Team Leaders!  It is a great cause and it’ll keep you active!

I hope everyone has a great week!  See you all next Monday.

-Derek

Even though the rains finally came this weekend, Chris Diller and his family managed to get up at the crack of dawn this morning and drive up to Towson, where they ran the Hopewell Reachout 5k at Goucher College with the Chase Family.  Chris didn’t rock his WAO gear, but you’ll notice his brother Brian did for his debut on the blog.

The event had a successful turnout, and the race benefited the Hopewell Cancer Support.

Team Baltimore will be traveling to the beach this coming weekend to run the Ocean City Half Marathon and we’re excited about the opportunity. Stay tuned.

Enjoy the week.

Team Baltimore

The Carnegie Cup was brought back to the Cornell Crew. The rain held off even though the slight head wind grew into a much stronger gail. Tons of Cornell fans and students came out to support the team in their 2000m race. And they were not disappointed as the Varsity, JV, 3V and Freshmen boats swept every race beating the top 5 ranked Yale and Princeton with just a few weeks until the Eastern Sprints.

The Varsity Eight in street clothes after their victory.

But the day wouldn’t have been complete without the Cornell Bear making an appearance and adding to their incredible athletic accomplishment.

The men of the Varsity Eight at Cornell have worked very hard this season. They still have a few races left before Sprints and Nationals but today was definitely a hint of all the combining factors into one solid performance (power, strength, endurance, timing and technique) as a team.

The Carnegie Cup in all its glory. Congrats to Cornell again and especially to my little bro. Keep working hard. Keep working smart.

Have some great workouts this weekend. AR. NF. NR.

Nick