An awesome day... No doubt!

Hi Guys & Ladies!

Never did learn how to open a blog post.

Today was an awesome Sunday. Got up went to church, got home Sarah had to work this afternoon so I tinkered on some web ideas that I have been working on, then I got dressed for my run.

Yes! Run I did! I am so excited because it has been so long since I covered this distance. I was concerned about the distance, and the traffic situation. I had rode the same route several weeks ago on my bike and knew that the was limited space at best if I was to run on a paved surface. It all worked out though.

I ended up with a 13.9ish mile run in 2:15:38 and let me tell you... If you had walked up to me three months ago and slapped me up side the head and said "three months from now you will be able to run a half marathon again" I would have said that you are CRAZY! The human body is so incredible when you push it to do these things, really.

If I can do this you can, or your friend can or who-ever, what a great feeling though. I really hope that all of this is coming across the way that I intend it to, no bragging by any means, Just excited. I feel like a runner again, and it feels good. VERY Good.

Have a great week everyone!

Oh, I tried my hand at shooting a short video while running today. Check back around wednesday to take a peak! Enjoy!

-DC

Episode #5... A long run

Howdy!
Great to see you! As you may have heard Episode #4 was posted up on iTunes.

It has been quite a journey thus far in recording and sharing these podcast episodes with you. So far we have ran in the Mountains of Western NC, a Downtown run in Raleigh and this latest run around the airport and small lake on the grounds of a well know steak "destination" here in Raleigh. This was probably the most personal, as I have eluded to on occasion have been learning a lot over the past year or two and running has obviously been helping get my focus.I hope that you have a great week, and please send me your comments or questions, race results or training follies, ok? Take care!

Show notes for My Running Podcast #4

Opening and closing music by Uncle Seth. They can be found at http://www.uncleseth.com
Featured music was the awesome VooDoo Kings of Chicago with their song 16 years and can be found at http:/www.voodookings.com
I found them both on musically.com and you can purchase their music there also, way cool!
injinji socks can be found at: the "Aparatus Eptum" link on Steve Runners site http://www.steverunner.com

Once again, thank you for listening, this has been and is quite a humbling experiance having you along on my runs, have a great day! Run Long!

Episode #4 is on it's way!

Hi, Just wanted to throw a shout out there that Episode #4 of My Entry Blank should be uploaded tomorrow evening. I am still working out a schedule. I know I have said before that "I'm a newbee" and still stream lining my production time. Time just passes so quickly doesn't it. I just realized that about a week has passed since my last entry! I'll have to do better than that!

How is you running going? Love to hear from you. Drop me an eMail at MyEntryBlank@gmail.com with your race report or if you would just like to share a recent mile stone. I'd enjoy hearing about it and share it with the other six out there listening and reading! This is all so humbling, no doubt.

I've been doing better. I had a bit of an over use thing going on with my shins again. took a few days off then jumped right back into it. Amazing how taking a little time to let your body heal can make all of the difference, I feel so much stronger now!

I do hope that this post finds you in good spirits and with health in which to run like the wind!

Have a great day!

-DC

Episode #3 Has been Uploaded! Yay!

Well, it did take a while to get a couple technical difficulties straighten out not to mention life just seemed to get in the way (not complaining, just saying :) ) But it's there/here/available. How is everyone? Me lots of craziness to spare you the drama. Still building a small business in the graphics arts/photography realm and keep pushing forward.

As for Episode #3. This run was recorded as I took a run from the area in Raleigh, NC known as Glenwood South area. I ran from there across the tracks and down Hillsborough Street to the NC State Capital Building, down Fayetteville to the Performing Arts Building and back. This was my first run through downtown and look forward to doing it again soon. It's such an awesome feeling running through the streets and under the high-rise buildings.

As for the official show notes, they are: Opening and closing music is by "Uncle Seth" with there song "To Be An Angel", They can be found on MusicAlley.com and UncleSeth.com. Just an awesome band out of Canada.

The featured music is by Jean Synodinos and her song "Running With Me" Her music can be found at:JeanSynodinos.com Next time I'm in Austin,TX Sarah and I are going to find where this ladys' singin' !



This is a shot that I took looking at Downtown from the South of Raleigh. (©2010 DC Buchanan Photography)





This is a shot that I took looking down Fayettville St towards the Performing Arts Building in Downtown Raleigh. (©2010 DC Buchanan Photography)






This is the NC State Capital Building (Photo©2010 by DC Buchanan...me)






This is The Church of the Good Sheppherd and the photo (©2010 DC Buchanan Photography...me) that I mentioned taking during Episode #3


A very special thank you for taking the time to listen to my random thoughts and musings from this middle of the pack runner as I ran the streets of Downtown Raleigh. Take care and run long. -DC

Update: My Entry Blank Podcast Episode #3

Hi just a quick note: Episode #3 is on it's way. I ran into some technical difficulties with the sound quality. I am diligently working on it, though it will be a couple of days late. Know that it is on the way! I'm very much a "newbe" at this podcasting stuff... Thank you for your patience!

Today is 10.10.10

My 10.10.10,
Started with me running the World Wide Festival of Races 10k. It was a difficult run to "Get into". Just had a lot of heavy thoughts bouncing around in my head and just could not get focused. But where did I find my motivation? Knowing that there were people al over the world, running the same race I was. Absolutely awesome! I was quite happy to finish my 10k in under an hour.

Many many congratulations to ALL of the runners of the "World Wide Festival of Races"!

World Wide Half Marathon!

I'll be wearing this on Sunday! Missed the first WWH and now five years later! Right on!