I’m also glad the holidays are over and that Karate is starting up again this Tuesday. I’m looking forward to that. Speaking of which, I should go now and go through a few kata.
Run 2, 2010 …the marathon training begins today
Today’s run was a good one. The weather was partly overcast and a lot warmer at -16 or so, so I was quite warm. I began the run a bit on the slow side, but achieved a negative split, averaging a 7:30 pace over 13 kilometers. I quite happy about this run to mark the beginning of my marathon training program. I just hope this time I can avoid injury.
on Jan 5th, 2010 at 9:31 pm
You do karate do?
What style?
on Jan 5th, 2010 at 11:12 pm
I take Shito-ryu Itosu Kai Karate twice a week in two hour classes with a break after the first hour. It’s really a tough cross train if you are a runner because of the leg work. I really like the way it trains your whole mind and body in terms of muscle recruitment and coordination.
I guess I’m in pretty good shape for a soon to be 57 year old guy, but there’s no way I could ever compete with the younger crowd. Keeps me younger than I would be otherwise! Still I haven’t yet reached my peak condition, not by a long shot.
on Jan 5th, 2010 at 11:36 pm
I know karate could be quite a challenge if you start late. But as long as you’re enjoying it, no reason to quit.
I used to do train and teach Shotokan. It’s been 7 years ago since I last stepped in the dojo. I’m missing it so much. We used to run on the weekends as part of the training. But I was such a poor runner back then. But now that I’m running, I’m already away from the dojo. But if things go as I planned, I should be back there again soon.
Good luck with the training!
on Jan 6th, 2010 at 1:31 am
You too Cris, I’m sure you won’t regret going back to the dojo! Many of our local Alberta, Canada black belts went to the Itosu-ryu Karatedo World Championships in Kuala Lumpur.
Such competition is not for me however. Good luck to you!
on Jan 6th, 2010 at 1:40 am
Thanks!
I dreamt of that joining international tourneys. Maybe it’s not yet too late. However, I’ve devoted my next years to Underwater Hockey…and just going to teach my hockey friends a little Karate for fitness.