Balance is so important in our lives. In our busy world, we can give ourselves balance between thinking and feeling. -YS
Balance & Repeating Week 2
All I have to say is WOW! This week was packed. I do not think I have ever had a week like this. All of the tough workouts I got in, but I missed my easy workouts due to my crazy schedule this week. I had never seen one like it in some time. Monday- Wednesday workouts went as planned. Thursday I got too busy with Chuckle for Charity, Friday my wife had an event, Saturday the Heart Expo and Sunday a wedding reception. Wow a packed week!
Fight the Power
Well Thursday didn't go as planned. Set up at Suzy's for our fundraiser and the power went out and was out till around 7:50pm. We scraped together what was an amazing show but we lost a lot of the crowd that was coming due to the power outage. Oh well What ya gonna do! If anyone wants to donate that couldn't make it or missed due to the outage go to:
http://www.active.com/donate/run4life2011
Heart Expo
The Heart Expo was amazing. We gave out T-Shirts to many families, and our table was wiped out of every flyer. Many wonderful people stopped by to say hello. Thank you all for stopping. Thank you to David Lee for the opportunity!
Week #2 Repeat
Starting Monday I am repeating week #2. I normally never do that but due to our crazy schedule and eating some bad food on Friday, I just thought that I got the hard workouts in, my body is already in shock of the beating I am putting on it. I'll rest it a bit more and come back hard on Monday. My body and bones especially from the earlier injuries were struggling a bit so I think it was the first time in a long time I listened to my body.
Here are the workouts I got in in this crazy week:
Monday - 3 Mile run at 8:30 min mile pace then 10 x 100 meter sprints at 6:30 min mile pace
Tuesday - weights and light jogging
Wednesday- 3 Mile Run then 6 x 100 meter sprints at 6 min per mile pace
Thursday- Light Walking
I figured that the rest was needed after coming back so hard so I am going to gear up repeat then finish the program.
Thank you all and have a great day!
-Vin
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
First Week Back
If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack.
Winston Churchill
First Full Week Back
It has been an amazing first week back. Last week I ran nearly 16 miles and was the first time I have ran that far since June 2010. Sitting on the sideline so long was really tough. I tried coming back in the winter at the gym but it just didn't workout. Now I am poised and ready to get back to who I was and the job I was doing running for people all around the country. Just as Winston Churchill said, "come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time." That is exactly what I am doing.
Vin's Week #1 Workout Plan: Beginner 10 Weeks to Greatness Plan
I decided to comeback on a beginner plan. For those that don't know a couple of us local runners developed a plan called, "Ten Weeks to Greatness." Everyone who has ever done it has had big results after 10 weeks. The program is meant for those runners who can already do 15-20 miles a week.
Winston Churchill
First Full Week Back
It has been an amazing first week back. Last week I ran nearly 16 miles and was the first time I have ran that far since June 2010. Sitting on the sideline so long was really tough. I tried coming back in the winter at the gym but it just didn't workout. Now I am poised and ready to get back to who I was and the job I was doing running for people all around the country. Just as Winston Churchill said, "come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time." That is exactly what I am doing.
Vin's Week #1 Workout Plan: Beginner 10 Weeks to Greatness Plan
I decided to comeback on a beginner plan. For those that don't know a couple of us local runners developed a plan called, "Ten Weeks to Greatness." Everyone who has ever done it has had big results after 10 weeks. The program is meant for those runners who can already do 15-20 miles a week.
Week #1 15-17 Miles per week
Monday- easy 3 then Monday 8 x 100 meter sprints (Ab Core Part 3)
Tuesday OFF (Optional Weight Training)
Wednesday easy 3 then Wednesday 4 x 100meter sprints (Ab Core Part 3)
Thursday 3
Friday 2-3 easy
Saturday 3
SUN OFF
It has been a fun time coming back! I came back my first race on Labor Day, and it was really fun! Looking forward to week #2 on TW2G!
Keep on running
-Vin
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Never Surrender
"The path we have chosen for the present is full of hazards, as all paths are. The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it. And one path we shall never choose, and that is the path of surrender, or submission." -JFK
Never Surrender
The one thing I have seen in the last ten years is a path full of hazards. Though I will never make excuses for what happens. As we see the reminders of 9/11 come by once again we have to remember that we live in a society where we are free do come and go as we please. If you want to run to the store you can, if you want to run to California (It may be dumb) YOU CAN! The one thing I learned on my comeback trail is how precious small things may be. Enjoy each step out there, you never know when the last one is coming! So thankful for the new friends I have met this year alone!
So with this blog I start my official comeback to running. I am not setting out to accomplish winning races or a Presidential Champions gold medal like in 2008, but rather to just be free and enjoy each step out there in the future.
Running & Directing News
As you know I direct many events in the Central New York area. This year was my busiest year yet and I tried alongside my great people many new things. I am very proud to have helped many charities and many of you along the way in 2011. I have one last running trick up my sleeve and the announcement will come in a couple weeks. Until then here is my calendar of upcoming events I need your support on:
Go to our website and check out the events calendar at: http://www.therun4life.org/EVENT_CALENDAR.html
If I am going to continue on the health related events here in Central New York, I NEED YOUR HELP! I do not make a salary this year off of any of these events and I am trying to do the right thing by making more events for the future youth of our community. Something I feel our state has forgotten about.
Thank You and keep on running
-Vin
Founder of TheRun4Life.org
Never Surrender
The one thing I have seen in the last ten years is a path full of hazards. Though I will never make excuses for what happens. As we see the reminders of 9/11 come by once again we have to remember that we live in a society where we are free do come and go as we please. If you want to run to the store you can, if you want to run to California (It may be dumb) YOU CAN! The one thing I learned on my comeback trail is how precious small things may be. Enjoy each step out there, you never know when the last one is coming! So thankful for the new friends I have met this year alone!
So with this blog I start my official comeback to running. I am not setting out to accomplish winning races or a Presidential Champions gold medal like in 2008, but rather to just be free and enjoy each step out there in the future.
Running & Directing News
As you know I direct many events in the Central New York area. This year was my busiest year yet and I tried alongside my great people many new things. I am very proud to have helped many charities and many of you along the way in 2011. I have one last running trick up my sleeve and the announcement will come in a couple weeks. Until then here is my calendar of upcoming events I need your support on:
Go to our website and check out the events calendar at: http://www.therun4life.org/EVENT_CALENDAR.html
If I am going to continue on the health related events here in Central New York, I NEED YOUR HELP! I do not make a salary this year off of any of these events and I am trying to do the right thing by making more events for the future youth of our community. Something I feel our state has forgotten about.
Thank You and keep on running
-Vin
Founder of TheRun4Life.org
Monday, August 15, 2011
Be a Force to Reckon With!
Be a Force to Reckon With!
Today I ran across a piece online that stated, "Do you want to be a...Burnout? Or do you want to be...A force to reckon with? You get to choose. You really do." (NPH, 2011).
You Get to Choose
I have watched a change in the last year alone. It seems to be that people stopped believing in themselves and started believing bad items that the media has been telling them. I was on the shelf from running for a year due to complications from injuries and my last car accident. I think even I had bought into it, until I woke up a couple weeks ago and said, its time to get back. Stop being like 90% of the world and get your game back on. What was the result?
Don't Take No for an Answer
I had a week last week where I created many new events, because I refuse to take no for an answer and I want Trick R Trot 2011 to be special yet again for the kids in the community. I have heard much lately from different groups who will only show up for dinners, or political functions and to me that is not serving our community. We need to be people that fight along side the next person and help them get the job done. I am starting to believe that places are thinking more about their funds then the families that they serve. I truly hope that the clutch for funding hasn't changed focus of many groups.
A Force to Reckon With?
I have seen first hand what one person can do if they are passionate enough and dedicated enough to take on issues at hand. I hope that your family will join our fight against child obesity and look into a world of better health. It is far too easy to look the other way. I am asking you one small favor?
I am asking you to be a force to reckon with? Make change for the next generation through your actions today.
Vin Gleason
Executive Director
Therun4life Inc.
online at: http://www.therun4life.org
Website Cited
http://www.nonprofithearts.net/
Today I ran across a piece online that stated, "Do you want to be a...Burnout? Or do you want to be...A force to reckon with? You get to choose. You really do." (NPH, 2011).
You Get to Choose
I have watched a change in the last year alone. It seems to be that people stopped believing in themselves and started believing bad items that the media has been telling them. I was on the shelf from running for a year due to complications from injuries and my last car accident. I think even I had bought into it, until I woke up a couple weeks ago and said, its time to get back. Stop being like 90% of the world and get your game back on. What was the result?
Don't Take No for an Answer
I had a week last week where I created many new events, because I refuse to take no for an answer and I want Trick R Trot 2011 to be special yet again for the kids in the community. I have heard much lately from different groups who will only show up for dinners, or political functions and to me that is not serving our community. We need to be people that fight along side the next person and help them get the job done. I am starting to believe that places are thinking more about their funds then the families that they serve. I truly hope that the clutch for funding hasn't changed focus of many groups.
A Force to Reckon With?
I have seen first hand what one person can do if they are passionate enough and dedicated enough to take on issues at hand. I hope that your family will join our fight against child obesity and look into a world of better health. It is far too easy to look the other way. I am asking you one small favor?
I am asking you to be a force to reckon with? Make change for the next generation through your actions today.
Vin Gleason
Executive Director
Therun4life Inc.
online at: http://www.therun4life.org
Website Cited
http://www.nonprofithearts.net/
Friday, August 12, 2011
Run 4 a Rescue/ Pet Festival Cancelled
Run 4 a Rescue/ Pet Festival Cancelled
Just want to let everyone know the event on August 27th with the FLSPCA has been cancelled. Due to lack of funds and registrations the event couldn't get off the ground. Thank you for your support.
Those wanting to send in donations in lue of the event:
Visit- http://www.flspcaofcny.org/donate.html
Please make a notation of Therun4life in your donation so that they know we are trying our best to support them!
For more info go to:
http://www.flspcaofcny.org/
Just want to let everyone know the event on August 27th with the FLSPCA has been cancelled. Due to lack of funds and registrations the event couldn't get off the ground. Thank you for your support.
Those wanting to send in donations in lue of the event:
Visit- http://www.flspcaofcny.org/donate.html
Please make a notation of Therun4life in your donation so that they know we are trying our best to support them!
For more info go to:
http://www.flspcaofcny.org/
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Upcoming Run 4 Life Events
Hi All! Just wanted to say hello and thank you for all of you who came out to R4L events so far in 2011. We have two more at Everest Park this year!
August 27th 10am Run 4 a Rescue Kids Timed Mile & Dog Walk 10:45am
Run 4 a Rescue Kids Mile and FLSPCA Event. This is a 14 and Under timed kids race only that will begin at 10am. Following the race will be a family pet walk which you can register for as well! Each course is 1 mile and mostly downhill! Registration is online now! $10 per person registration, $15 on race day. Proceeds go to FLSPCA, R4L and Everest Park.
October 22nd Noon All Ages Run/Walk
2nd Annual Trick R Trot! This is a full family event this year. All ages can run. This is a 1 Mile Timed race for ages 1-109! There is also a costume contest just like last year. Race start for this event is NOON! More details coming soon! Registration is currently open! Proceeds go to Warm the Children, R4L, and Everest Park.
BONUS
Can't afford a vision screening test? We have a solution for you! Thanks to Scott Harris, at each of these events we will have a vision screening station which you can come and have your child screened, FREE of CHARGE! This will be held after each race!
Registration Day & Bag Pickups
August 22nd 12-4 pm for August 27th Event
October 16th 12-4pm for October 22nd Event
October 16th 12-4pm for October 22nd Event
Can't Make the Race?
R4L is a federally sanctioned 501c3 Non Profit. You can make a tax deductible donation at http://www.active.com/donate/run4life2011
Thank you all again and we hope to see you running for life once again!
-Vin Gleason
Executive Director
315-209-5044
online at http://www.therun4life.org
Executive Director
315-209-5044
online at http://www.therun4life.org
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Purchase a Flag For a Loved One
July 16th will mark our 1st 5k of 2011. This is a race that is special to me and I hope one that will be special to you as well. We fight for funds to keep doing these monthly events but we will not stop until our vision is reached.
Purchase a flag for a loved one. Flags will be used to line the race course on race day!
What: Run 4 Remembrance 5kish Walk/Run
When: July 16th 9:15am Fun Run 10am 5k
Where: Everest Park 5343 North Road, Auburn, NY
Cost: $15 Adults $10 for 14 and under through July 10th. RACE DAY $25!
Registration Day July 10th 12-4pm at Family Video in Auburn, NY
Flyer Below: go to http://www.therun4life.org for more details!
Purchase a flag for a loved one. Flags will be used to line the race course on race day!
What: Run 4 Remembrance 5kish Walk/Run
When: July 16th 9:15am Fun Run 10am 5k
Where: Everest Park 5343 North Road, Auburn, NY
Cost: $15 Adults $10 for 14 and under through July 10th. RACE DAY $25!
Registration Day July 10th 12-4pm at Family Video in Auburn, NY
Flyer Below: go to http://www.therun4life.org for more details!
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