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!

My first run through Downtown Raleigh...

Howdy,
DC here with a quick run report. Yesterday evening I took a run through Downtown Raleigh from the Glenwood South area. It was a nice run limited elevation changes and all. But the best part? Being able to look up as I ran through the middle of what for me is usually a distant skyline. I know that there are many cities around the country and the world for that matter that are more densely populated, with taller buildings and such. But I have learned over the past year or so that Raleigh can be as big as you want it to be, or as hometown as you will let it be. On a personal note I am getting comfortable here. Many more opportunities, business wise and such. But in the end, is it a place were I can take a run and feel the most part comfortable? Yes. And I like that.

Show Links For The "My Entry Blank Podcast #2"

Hi There!

As you know this is DC, and I am new to Podcasting though I am quite the professional podcast listener. If you have any suggestions or comments on "My Entry Blank Podcast" please feel free to send them to me at: myentryblank@gmail.com .

Below you will find the show notes for MEBPodcast #2:

All of the photos shown on this post were taken during my run/recording of Episode #2, clic on each one to see how beaytiful Lake Junaluska truly is.

For more info on or about Lake Junaluska and the running/walking trail check out: http://www.lakejunaluska.com/laketrail/

Opening musics used is performed by: Uncle Seth out of Toronto, Canada and can be found at musically.com or: http://www.musicface.com/uncleseth/

Featured Artist/Song was performed by: Jeff Hightower and can be found on musically.com or
http://www.myspace.com/jeffhightower
Small clips of Jean Synodinos' song Running with me were used and she can be found at: musically.com or at http://www.jeansynodinos.com/

And a very special thank you goes out to Steve Runner of the Phedippidations Podcast for all of his advice and encouragement, Thank You Steve!

As always, Thank You so much for your time and interest in "My Entry Blank Podcast" - DC

If you feel so inclinde please take a moment to vote for the "My Entre Blank Podcast" over at podcastalley.com
Thank you so much for listening and have a great run! Run long...

Why do I run? I must borrow a sentence from Dr.Sheehan

I run each day to preserve the self I attained the day before. -Dr George Sheehan

I do hope this post finds you in good standing with all that matters to you. What an awesome day it has been so far. I woke up to a crisp breeze blowing that tells me that fall is definitely here, or is so close that a warm snap will shock us all.

My running has improved as the temperature has dropped and I have went from panting to enjoying a longer stride and longer runs. I am again amazed at what our bodies can do when challenged and pushed to new limits. My new found strength and mental clarity associated with a better overall state of being has left me resting better than I have in a couple of years. I have even found that the excitement and anticipation for the next day has made it difficult to get to sleep. Even with my lifes pending day to day issues. Funny, It has been less than weeks that the opposite were true.

What a thrill it was to run 7+ miles in the cool night air without taking a walk-break to try and recover from the heat of Raleigh...

Who is this guy?

Lot's Going On...

I have been a bit overwhelmed, in a positive way I might add. The recent production and subsequent uploading of my first podcast has been awesome. I have produced 100's in my head over the last four years. I just did not feel confident in my situation then. either because of personal matters or just the fact that life was crazy or my equipment just was not up-tp-par. Now, gone are the excuses. None more! :) I am thrilled and over-joyed. I might add that my little podcast may be tiny and silly by comparison, but I am just thrilled that you would be willing to download it an take me on a run with you whereever you may be.

I will eventually get all of this balanced. Updating the blog daily, either through text or audio (I have recently signed up to ipadio, but have several technical issues getting it to work proporly). It will all work out.

Running has been good. I had a nice trip to Western NC this past Sun, Mon and Tues. Got a lot accomplished and spent some time with my little one. I miss her terribly.

Anyway, I do hope that all is going well with your training and that you have an awesome tomorrow...

Made it safely to the mountains of NC and was able to squeeze in a 4.2 mile night run in Hometown #2. I may take tomorrow off to recupe from my 32mile week.

Uploaded!

Ok, looks like it's a go. Let the fun begin! My podcast "My Entry Blank Podcast" Has been uploaded to CYBEREARS.com and has been submitted to iTunes for thier appoval! So, I'm coming to and mp3 player near you. If you wish, just follow the link on the side bar or subscribe via iTunes (in the next couple of days)

Guys, I'm really excited about this. Run long!

My Podcast Alley feed! {pca-80ef3cd9d347f6264e80d66e4c08b62a}

Good News...

I know that I have been "off the radar" for the last 15 days,but here is some good news! I have successfully completed production of my first PodCast! I am very excited about this! Though I wonder how many poor souls will subject themselves to the sound of my voice while running, willingly! This has been a goal of mine, though on the back burner for the past 4 years and everything just kind of fell into place. Both from the advancement of technology and strong desire to say that I did it!

Also have, in the developmental stages at this moment a new website that will encompass all things running. Including a mostly daily blog and a weekly podcast, time permitting. However at this moment I am convinced that Wordpress is of the devil and that the powers of darkness are all banding against me to defeat all efforts of creating the site. I will perceiver!

In the mean time I will be getting my podcast "My Entry Blank Podcast" loaded to a server near you for your happy downloading enjoyment! Have a great day!

Oh, one thing- My training is going awesomely and you can check out the details on the top right of this page! Thanks!

"Running and Being" George said it best...

Ok, so here I sit at the start of my day in a big quiet apartment. This is the time of day that for most people (I assume) need the least motivation. They wake-up and everything is pretty laid out for them. In the shower by ?:??, out the door by ?:?? and work by ?:??. Ok. I get it. Hey I've been there. BUT. What if you were your motivation? That if you choose to say, "I'm not going to do it today" and NOBODY even noticed (except your creditors at the end of the month), how would you attack it?

I took a late run the night before last, the way I used to once-upon-a-time. It was awesome. It had been so long since I hit that "plato" that kind of puts you somewhere else for a while. You don't really feel your legs moving or hear any particular sounds. Just your body gliding along. I had actually forgotten about the feeling. Guess some refer to it as "The Zone", yah that better describes it. I look forward to possibly running a 5k this weekend. If $ dictates a different route, I will find a lake to go run around instead. It's all good.

The title implied that I was going to write about George Sheehan. I just like the "Running and Being" term I guess, as that seems to be at least part of my focus.

One day at a time.

As for running...

As for running, I had to take a week off or so. Have a knee that is angry with me for jumping into a swimming pool the wrong way. You jumped into a pool the "wrong way" you might ask? Yes, taking a run at a pool at full gallup and "cannon balling" into three feet of water... Ah Dumb. Sort of a "Hyper Extension" injury possibly? At any rate. I'm going to try some light jogging/walking tonight and see what happens. Also got started back on my trusty Hyalauronic Acid" for the joints again (may help with the knee thing). So enough about my bum-knee and dumb self destructive running-interruptis pool habits.
This as we all know is Mermorial Day weekend. I have had a nice one. I have had the opportunity to spend time at home with S. You know, the quality kind of time. House cleaning, laundry,breaks and high fives in the kitchen. And walks through the mall. Money is tight, but hey, it always cycles around. Church this morning- It was a God thing as I like to say.That's when I am at the exact place at the right time to hear exactly what I need to hear through an other-wise strange series of events... I don't find myself as being "religious", however I have a strong connection spiritually and at my lowest points I have found that connection weak. The message that was shared today was that of faith. And that if you knew exactly how things were going to turn out with every new venture or change in life the word faith would become quite useless. In fact faith itself wold not be a thing. I have pondered over that most of the day. You know, off and on the thought entered my mind. I've had a hell of a time with that myself over the last year or so.. Starting my life over and in a way re-inventing myself has not come without it's share of bumps and bruises..
S asked me after leaving church if I would like to go to the flea market. I as like "Oh Yah" ( well maybe inside I was) I thought it was a great idea. People watch at it's best. I do believe that a trip to the flea market is a lesson in sociology without a doubt. From dough nut sales to Armani shirts it was there. Watching the smallest of children and their reaction to the stuff. Some pulling wagons and others riding on Dads shoulders, one word, Awesome. I mean all of the things that they are looking at are "new" to them, Way cool. We're walking through the Flea Market and I hear this man playing a guitar. He introduces a song as "I almost had the opportunity to play this song for Hendrix back in 19?? but missed him by 15min." I thought, Damn, bummer. That 15min changed his life enough to still be talking about it now all these years later. To me, there is nothing like hearing another persons story. The man could play, and well.. The more that I thought about the events at Church and all of the "little sycronisities" that took place throughout the day the more I remembererd and became aware that each one of us is in the process of writing our own stories. More to come... bye.

On this day, I quit...

Ok, let me be more specific. The morning carried with it remnant of the two evenings before including a very bad accident that had I not looked down for a split second I would have witnessed. though the sound of air bags being deployed (three sets/three vehicles four people/ 1-1-2) is a sound few forget hearing. I will tell the complete story in a future post. But for now I will say that I quickly found myself running to the scene to find that no-one had checked on one of the victims in a car in which a young woman was still inside, head over the steering wheel and FULL of smoke. She apparently had not been wearing her seatbelt and was un-responsive, low respiratory rate with a rapid/weak pulse with no signs of having been subjected to the force of an air bag. INTENSE. Really INTENSE. So much for posting the whole story later... I stayed with her till the Raleigh Fire Department took over.

Anyway, It turned into a late night and none to positive. On to today. Guess that I could easily whine enough for a home bottling company to make a few bucks, but I just found myself in a place that I wanted to quit. Everything. So I did. I gave myself time to "Re-Set" or "Re-Boot" by stretching good getting my running clothes on and just stretch out a few miles (4.2). Now I know that that is nothing compared to some of you, but for me. This mid-morning did exactly what I needed it to do. Cleansed me in a way that only a decent run can.

Awesome.

Update: The young lady turned out, was treated and released sometime in the early morning hours...

Ok, Enough...

I am alive and for the most part healthy, thank God. But I admit I feel that I say at least part of this with some reservation as I will spare you the drama and just say that I have had some real personal challenges over the past three weeks or so. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, the words of the late George Sheehan found me through a podcast this morning: "...It is a gamble I must take. No one can substitute for me in deciding for myself in deciding on my life. No one can think for me, nor needs too. "Of the common man" Emerson said "What Plato has thought, he may think. What the saint has felt, he may feel. What has befallen any man he may understand." This is my ball-game to win or loose and what I must deal with is not luck or chance, but choice. It is choice that is omni-present in life not chance. what I can see and feel and almost taste is choice. Choosing myself, my values, my universe. Choosing my own drama, my own life, my own heroism. Seeking through imagination and reason and intuition that unique something that I and no other, am here to do. No one ever said it was easy or safe. We have no contract with life. But neither are we here to simlply avoid pain and enjoy pleasure. At sometime or another I must leave my childlike experience. I must chance it and risk the contentment. Knowing that to be re-born I must first be ejected from paradise and knowing also that I may never come back that I may wonder forever in search of a self I will never find. Yet never being able to return to the easy theologies, the painless salvation I left behind. I want no other choice. In this game, the only sure way to loose is to sit it out." -From the book "Running and Being" by George Sheehan


Yah, I know It's pretty deep. The guy just had a view from his own life experience that reaches a part of me as if to say, "Hey, all of this crap... It's normal, it's called life, deal with it. Right now, guess I needed that.

Run long, DC

where I was from...

Insanity of a different color has ruled life for me lately. A different color you may ask? Well I know that jealousy is green, hate is black and that love is red and pink. At least that's what I am told during the Valentines day sales events.


I took a trip to the mountains of Carolina this past week-end and the trip did not go as planned. There were events that had been thought of and planned for 20 years that crumbled before my eyes due to a manipulative soul and there was literally nothing that I could do but watch. One of the saddest things I have ever experienced.

I will write about the resent events in an upcoming post, just for now, I can't.

Did anything good happen you ask? Yes, I say. I had the opportunity to run the streets where I was from. I know that seems a bit strange, but believe me, you'll understand.

Took a two day rest to let a irritating shin deal lighten up. Then started back with a three miler on Sunday, an three and 1/4 miler on monday and a shorter two miler on Tuesday. It was cool. The same dogs barking as I ran by on the same streets that I remember. The funny thing is, is that it seemed that the change in elevation had quite a profound effect on my ability to breath this week-end. I mean we are only talking about maybe 2,500 to 3,000 feet. Will that make a difference? Though now that I think about it it could have been the stress.

Back about four years ago it was simple. I ran after midnight and people rarely saw me pound the pavement alone in my thoughts and free from judgement. All I had to worry about was rabid dogs and drunk drivers running me over. I never even considered that I would have to start carrying garlic... Get it? Ha! Life moves on, Good times.

After a long time, I'm running again. And it feels great.

Well, here I go again. No this is not the first time in the running blogosphere, though as we know it simply does not matter how far you ran last week last month or last year. Nice to look back but as for benefit… none.

My name is DC, formally “DC The Running Trucker”. As I write this, my truck driving days are behind me. Yes, sometimes I miss it simply for the simplicity of the lifestyle. Drive, sleep, run, etc. Over and over again. If you would like to look at my past life check out http://www.dctherunningtrucker.blogspot.com it was quite an exciting time with a certain undertow during it all.

On to today. I am now a back of the pack runner and proud of it, I mean, I’m just happy to be running again. Funny though all of the familiar aches here of pains there, Oh to be alive again. I by nature am not the most social of people, hence running represents a peace of mind that other activities simply can not provide.
Since this is a new beginning of sorts I will share that my plan at this time is to share my runs with you and the wild sometimes boring thoughts that past through my head as my feet roll across the surface of the planet.

So now "I run because, I'm starting over."