It’s a little cool here in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. I’m sure it’s similar to the weather back home but the mood here at 1600 is definitely different than Hollis, NH.  I missed body by Scotty this am with Jay so took to the streets!

I told my Mom I’d go to church with her and my Dad this am so as not to lose out on an early morning workout and keep true to my word, I dressed in my running clothes on this misty dreary day and got in the car @ 7 with them to head to st. Vincent’s on the south side. As a kid I would never have run from there back home. Made Mom clock it to see how far it was. Imagine that…only 2.4 miles! I was home in no time. Took me about 24 mins…..and I didn’t melt. Dad was sure I’d change my mind if it started raining harder. It was a great feeling to run past all the long forgotten familiar sites.

I respect the military families who may be giving their children a very different childhood memory than the one i have of living in the same house for so many years.  However, i am sure the flexibility from moving around will serve them well in the years ahead.

Here’s to happy times as a kid no matter where you grew up!

Xoxo
the granite girls

Sorry guys, I woke up this morning and realized I missed posting last night.  My apologies, it certainly wasn’t for lack of trying.  Ran a real nice seven and a half miler last night after work.  I didn’t intend to do so much, but I veered from my usual course and just kept on running.  I was quite happy with myself when I got home.

Entering into the final month of the 365 day challenge.  Keep doing so well everybody!  I know you will.

See ya next week!

-Derek

Sorry for the out of order posts.

Friday was a quick 4 mile run with sets of 100/100 as well as some pull ups thrown into the mix.

Saturday was two Surfset classes back to back followed by a short 2 mile shake out run. Definitely needed rest after that. (Pictured is a member of Surfset doing a Water Walker on our board)

Very excited for all the WAO members as we come into our final month for the 365 Day Challenge. Although we have been working out every day and making great progress with the organization, we still have a lot of exciting things to accomplish.

AR. NF. NR.

Nick

With one week to go before the Baltimore Running Festival, several members of WAO put together nice workouts to finish the weekend.  Chris Diller completed a 6 mile run on Saturday morning, doing several loops around Fort McHenry.  This morning, Drew Vogt completed a 5 mile run from Federal Hill over to Harbor East and back.  Mike Kirby ran 6 miles on Saturday over to Fells Point, and completed a 3 mile run/3 mile bike on Sunday.

Below is a picture of Mike after his workout this morning.  Stay tuned next week as we expect to have close to a dozen We Are One 365 members running in the festival with their WAO gear.

Enjoy the Week,

Team Baltimore

Today, I did the running loop that I have done before. It was great day in Hudson– 70’s and sunny.  I am trying to savor the last few weeks/days of Fall.  I know that winter will be here before I know it and it was nice to be out for a run on a prefect Fall day. 

Day 333!! Somewhat of a coincidence that I ran with “group 3” of the cross-country team today. Unfortunately, we ended up running more than 3 miles (total run came out to about 5). All the fields were wet and at one point we stopped to do push-ups into a puddle…

Got to see Lil’ Nicky down in NYC last night and I have to admit, Surfset seems to be keeping him in pretty impressive shape. Hopefully I’ll be getting a new house guest soon!!

ar.nf.nr.

-Alex

I’m getting into a Tuesday groove at o’dark thirty.  It’s a good routine.  Set alarm night before; get up after only one snooze button; walk quietly into bathroom with light from phone app; brush teeth; put on workout clothes laid out the night before; go quietly down the stairs; put shoes on & exit the house with enough time to drive to the Y; park; walk in & hope I don’t have toothpaste on my face cuz I still haven’t been in enough light to look at myself!

Body by Scotty proved to be another hours worth of body workout that left me feeling strong wanting to stand up straight & tall.  One of my favorites are the knee pull ups…..really good for the core!  Afterwards, Jay & I decided to do a quick expresso bike.  It was a 25 min city express with some pretty nasty hills.  Was sweating up a storm & feeling awesome! Nice to face whatever lies ahead in my day after putting my body & mind to the challenge first thing in the morning!

Not sure if it’s a good thing to be in a routine as a military family but know that they deserve more than a round of applause.  Their body & minds go through a routine some of us could not even imagine.  Hats off to you! I hope whoever is voted into the presidency surrounds himself with people who will watch your back!

xoxo
Granite Girls

It was another scorcher here in Los Angeles this past weekend.  It doesn’t look like it is gonna subside anytime soon either.  It is supposed to be 102 degrees in the valley tomorrow.  Good grief!

I waited until 8:30pm to go on my nightly run, but even after sunset it was probably 75 degrees. Old Derek would’ve had an easy excuse to cop out on exercising but I’m happy to say I trudged on and did a full 4 miles. I was very proud of myself.

Hope the rest of the nation is cooler than here!  But if it isn’t, push through it!  It’s worth it.  If I can do it, so can you.

Get in some good workouts this week 365-ers! See you next Monday!

-Derek

It was an exciting weekend here in Baltimore. The Orioles had a crucial three game home stand against the Boston Red Sox. It was a huge series as the season draws to an end and the Orioles came away with the sweep. For the first time in 15 years Our Baltimore Orioles will be in the playoffs!!!

Obviously this is an exciting time for the city and everyone was out and about in anticipation and celebration. Saturday night into Sunday morning Mike Kirby got his weekend workout in by biking all the celebrating Baltimoreans around the city in Baltimore’s newest form of transportation, The Bow Tie Bike Cabs. As a driver of one of these Pedicabs, over a 6 hour time span you ride a bike approximately 20 miles with the extra weight of 1-3 people you’re towing in the passenger cab behind you. This, without a doubt, is a fantastic workout. And it leaves Mike that much more confident in beating Chris Diller, Matt Vogt and Jack Vogt in the Baltimore Half Marathon in two weeks.

Below is a picture of Mike driving four fans to the game on Saturday night.

It was a great weekend here in Baltimore. We hope everyone had a great weekend and it continues into the week! See you next Sunday!

-Team Baltimore (home to the greatest team in the MLB and NFL)