The Big question now is?

What now?


Not to worry, I always have some kind of goofy idea.

HE DOES IT!!!!!

4722 Bob Verstreater 26965 45 M 90 45-49 1 46:47.80 13:22/M

That's what the official results are saying. Whats that mean you ask? well, 4722 this is my position out of 5747 people. 26965 is my Bib number that I had stuck on me, you'll see that when I get the pics loaded. 45, well that would be my age. M is male, 90 is my position in my age group (45-49) out of 145. don't worry about the 1. 46:47.80 is the time from start to finish. 13:22/m is 13 min per mile.

All in all people, not bad. I wanted to finish the race, Check. I didn't want to finish in last place, Check and I didn't want to finish last in my age group, Check. I DID ALL of my goals....

Week 5, I will hate you the most of all!!!!!

Well here we are, Week 5. Let's start with the bad stuff, It sucked, It hurt and It's a big fat liar head!!! Couch to 5 K, that's the program I'm using if you forgot. Now if you remembered weeks 1 to 4, they all sucked but not as much as week 5, now will be known as "the week that is not to be mentioned" You see, the weeks were tougher as you go but what you did on day one is pretty much what you did on day 3. At this rate you can be ready for the next 2 days. Not week 5, dirty liar head. Day one was scary enough, start with a 5 min warm up and then run 5 min. and walk 3 min. and repeat 3 times, Now at this point I'm doing pretty good, feeling mighty fine, looking extra buff and all that. Day two came around and as i was starting my run of 5 min, I felt great. Then the balloon was burst!! as I looked down at my IPhone, Which has the Couch to 5K app running, I was getting ready to slow for my 3 min. walk when I noticed it said "Run 3.13 min". Wait a sec, something is wrong, where did I miss, what do I do? So I troopered on {yes i make up my own words here} like a big boy till it said walk again. I then noticed where I went wrong, well not me. The program changed, IT WHAT? yea I know. It now said "run 8 min and walk 3". Before I could really sink my teeth into this oversight, "IT SAID RUN 8 MIN". Oh my good god! Well I made It, good for me, yea!! and all that jazz. As I sat in the truck after it was over and I thought, what is day 3 like. I had to look! and here is what it said,"5 min warm-up, then jog for 20 minutes with no walking". NO WHAT? who is the smart ass that came up with that one, did I wrong you in some way, have I angered you in a past life, WHAT IS IT. 20 min, 20 MIN?......
Well cool cats. I did it! yea I know, I didn't fall on my face, I didn't yell "CALL 911", I really ran for 20 min. [pause and reflect] wow!
OK, now on to the Good stuff. I made it, I didn't stop, I really did it. Also what needs to be mentioned is week 5 also marks the half way mark. Bob is half way into the program and still trucking!!!! totally kick butt cool!!!! something else, I ran without stopping a distance of........your gonna freak........1.75 miles!!!! I know!!! who would have guessed it..not me. So half way and still standing. that Is really cool. But know this..Week 5 Still sucks!!!!! Big Time.

Week 4!!!

OK it's official, week 4 sucks! run 3 min, run 5 min and do It again! what? not to worry my fine following friends. I did it, I really did. Wow, 2.25 miles. I was impressed as well. So the idea of someone actually going from, well how should we put this, A sofa surfer to 5K material in 9 weeks. It's shaping up to be a true statement. So FAR!! let's not get all cocky here. I still have 2 more days at week 4 and then to week 5, I'm kinda scared to see what that's gonna bring. I'll try and get some pic's of the running and lifting and sweating. Why you ask, why not I say.

I'm still here!!!

I fell behind on things a bit. Sorry! A lot of things have happened in the last month, I'm back on track now. Let me catch you up. The Warrior Dash is still on for Oct. 30. I made it to week four in the training. I didn't give up! The family came out for Em's graduation. I had a job change, i miss my friends from DMP. So i took a week off and Golfed. Lots of Golf, 5 rounds, 5 days. So the running took a back seat for a bit, I'm back on track again. I just started week 3 over and I am now on week 4 again, Which totally sucks!!! My god man who can run 5 min? Ok, maybe a lot of people but not me, actually i am. Pretty cool!! ahhh not really cuz I'm running for 5 min.I'm so torn on this subject.. Success and what was i thinking!! a hard road to travel.

Week 2 of 5K training

Hey!! I made it!!! well just week 1 anyway. Recap- week one of Couch to 5k, 5 min brisk walk, 20 min. of 60 sec. run and 90 sec. walk, follow up with a 5 min cool down.
Week 2 now up and running. and it sucks! 5 min brisk walk, 20 min. of 90 sec. run and 120 sec. walk, follow up with a 5 min cool down. Not doing to bad yet, still have one more day of that and then it's off to Week 3. Oh Joy!

More Pictures on the way!!

I have been posting pictures from the Grand Canyon trip. It takes a little time uploading them, I'm in Canada now so the connection in the hotel is kind of slow. As soon as I get home I'll load more. Enjoy the ones I posted already.

And the work out begins.

Well, I started the work out this week. I still have some things to work out on the running part. Today we did the tread mill. 1.8 miles, I know!!!! well, lets be honest, it wasn't all running. The work out itself is easy to follow. I'll place a link to the place I found It. I should have the workout sheet posted soon, still trying some things out with that. I did get the countdown timer reset for the next big trick.

What's next?

Well for all you who have been following, WARRIOR DASH!!!!! I reset the counter. And it's time my fat butt gets a move on with the training. 5k run with a mean obstacle course. THIS CAN'T BE GOOD!! So let's get started. OK, maybe after this root beer float!

He is alive!!!!!

Yes, it is true. I made it out of the Canyon, ALIVE!!!! what can i say. It was the best hike in the world, 10 miles of great views. I took almost 300 pictures, which i have been slowly loading for your viewing pleasure. I can only upload 5 at a time so give me some time.
So how did it go you ask? Well, where to start. The greatest hike in the world! The worst camping trip known to man! oh yea, big time adventures! the first night was a wind storm. This storm lasted late into the night, about 1am or so. Because when you live in a tent and get 65mph gusts of wind, you tend to remember things like that. The next day was just as fun, winds from one direction and then a 35 degree wind from the other direction. very cold!! let's not forgot my favorite, HAIL!!!! in the bottom of the grand canyon? yes in the bottom of the Grand Canyon. And let's not leave the rain out of this, he came to play also. What did we learn? Nothing really. Mother nature calls the shots. No changing her mind. The hike out was nice, not to hot, not to cold. Just right! 10 mile hike out, ALL UP HILL. this gives me legs of steel!! good thing Because we have more plans.

Alright people. I made it out of the canyon. Alive!!!!

Cool stuff!!

If you are wondering, and I know you are. I have not left yet. Larry and I will leave the hotel at 3 am. yes i know! So, what am i doing today? well since you asked. I'm working on the blog! Don't believe me you say. look to the right, see the new page Bob added for you. Pictures!!!!! don't get excited yet, I have not added many. Oh, and as i was looking for a place to save them for your viewing pleasure, I found some I posted like 6 years ago. I put them up for you just because. I also found some really cool maps of where we are going. Now that's cool. So, check out the new page!!

Here i am!!!

http://www.coloradobelle.com/

"Ok so here is the mostest bestest hotel casino in the whole world". That is what sarcasm looks like.
OK so i spent some time correcting a few spelling issues from the IPhone postings. It's not easy blogging in a car driving down the road. No, i wasn't driving.

http://www.in-n-out.com/

and here is where we had lunch. If you have not been to CA. than i should tell you that this is a CA. thing. Good Burgers, i'm not a fan of the fries but some people like them. The shakes are good too. The granola bars turned out really good. So good in fact that i was told to leave some at home. I'm working on a Picture album that can be added to the blog site,
should have that here soon. Back to the road!!! see ya soon.

YES! Pulling into Laughlin People. Bout damn time. Omg!!! Should be online after I get a bite to eat and post some stuff. Problem! I forgot the cable that ties my camera to the pc. Now don't worry I'll have one by tomorrow.

Just left Barstow, CA. On I-40 headed towards needles. Still have a few more hours left.

Oh yea, we stopped in the middle of nowhere for lunch at In and Out. I mean really, who puts one of those out here. God bless him. When I get to the hotel I'll place a link to their web page for all you non CA people.

I'll get some pictures of the wind generators.

Well! Pretty good time. We are just leaving Bakersfield, CA. I thought I should post before I get out of signal again. More later

And the time is here. We are on the road people! We are headed to Laughlin, NV. Should be in by 6 pm. More as it happens' you heard it here first. Maybe?

New Menu Item added

I added a link to the menu, under pages, this should keep you up-to-date. I also added a Granola Bar recipe i have been working on today. Check it out.

And The packing has started

OK! soooooo? all that fits into that little tiny green bag you say? Oh this should be fun. And yes, i am taking my pillow. Don't judge me!!

Alright, I got the IPone connected so I can post as much as I can on the trip

iPhone test

IT'S TIME!!!!!!

Ok, today i finished my expense report, SOooooooo it's official. I'm on Vacation!! way cool. Ok so here it is. The kids are throwing me a "come back alive" party today. I have to make Beer Brats, Deviled Eggs, and beans. I started packing a little today, getting everything together and stuff. Tomorrow i take another trip to the store to get the rest of the cooking supplies. I should pretty much be ready, good thing too. We are leaving on Monday for Laughin, NV. I was going to bring my golf clubs and sneak in a round before we made it to the canyon. However, Golf courses in Laughlin are charging $104 for a round. I'm not really sure i like golf that much. No golf. The good news is that i spend a lot of Tuesday in a hotel. That will give me some time to catch the Blog up. Maybe I'll pitch the Tent in the hotel room and give it a test run!!!!

IT"S TIME!!

Ok people i have placed i link to the Menu for the Trip. I should have all the meals on by tomorrow. I have included the ingredients, the instructions and anything else i can come up with. When i get back i will have Pictures of all the meals posted as well. Now, i know i haven't been on much but now is the time to follow. Lots of posts from here on out.

Boy and his Toys

The Tent made it to the house. A fortune teller could have told you what would come next, That's Right!! just like a boy during Christmas, LETS PUT IT UP!!!! i have to test it was the worlds i said!! And let's play lay inside and pretend like we were camping for 20 min too..Tent is COOL!!!

The tent has been ordered

OK here it is. I should be safe from bear attacks because he can't fit in there.
* • 8 x 4 feet
* • Backpacking tent sleeps 2
* • One pole design
* • Covered vestibule
* • Exclusive pin and ring design quicky secures frame
* • Shock-corded poles for easy and quick setup
* • Easy-to-follow instructions sewn into carry bag
* • Separate storage bags for tents, poles and stakes
* • Variflo™ adjustable venting system increases airflow
* • Full mesh inner provides excellent breathability
* • No-see-um mesh windows let the breeze in and keep insects out
* • Interior gear pockets provide easy access to important items
* • Pack Weight: 8 lbs 12 oz
* • Trail Weight: 6 lbs 15 oz
* • Peak Height: 56"

Workout sheets

I added the workout sheets for the Push-ups and the Sit-ups. I'm still working on the running log sheet. I'm not sure how I'm going to do that one but i should have something by next weeks start time. So follow along, go to the workout page and you should find the links to my log sheets.
I'm finding more and more stuff to play with on the WWW that i can attach to this blog. I think after i get some workouts posted I'll try and slide some graphs in for you graphy type people. If anyone has any other ideas for the Blog, drop me a comment.

So let's get started

Well time to get busy. Tonight we have to get the workout started. Both the 100 push-ups and the 200 sit-ups are from the same site on the web. they have a few more, we will be adding another later this year. I have been doing the push-up work out already with good success. i stopped when i started the blog and decided to restart that work out and use the blog to chart it. The sit ups i have not done, i mean really 200 sit ups? who's wise ass ideas was that!! BUT we need to do something to get ready for the Oct 30 plan. so i will get the chart on the blog and do the pretest on both this weekend to see where we start at. I'm heading to Vegas next week for work so i will have access to a treadmill, so the running begins next week as well. Are you people ready because i know I'm not. This is gonna hurt!

It's a big world of Bob

WOW! This is getting HUGE!!. we made it to 4 blog pages, 10 links and every embarrassing thing i can think of. So it begins! I haven't even added the photos yet. they should be coming here this week. I have some practice photos to get done this week. But the cool thing is i found a bunch of good ideas to link the photo album's to the blog site when we get back from the Grand Canyon.
So look around, check out all the links, and for crying out load pick up after yourself when your done! Have Fun everyone!!

The Next Page!

I added a new page today. this is all about the camera i got and how i learned to become the worlds best photographer. Don't worry, when i become a big and famous photographer i will remember all of you. so not much on there yet but it is coming. Hey building a blog is hard work. it's not like i lay around all day watching TV. I wonder whats on TV right now?

Bright Idea #2

I have a friend name Dave. We have been friends for a very long time. Keep in mind that our personalities are very different. He is a plan and master kind of guy, I, on the other hand am a just jump in and destroy kind of guy. One thing we have in common is we like to do silly fun things. So, the other night we were in the same city for our respected work type stuff and met for dinner. "Famous Dave's" a nice B.B.Q. place. We talked about old times, old friends and old jokes. Some where he said "go on-line and check out Warrior Dash" I did.
The rest of the night was one of Bob's friendly arguments, something like "what are stupid or something". Let me explain. The warrior dash is a 3 mile run and at the end of it is this rough looking obstacle coarse. Mud, hills, barbed wire. I said Barbed wire!! The rest of the night I would call him on his cell and DAVE!! I can't do this! I don't run, I don't have barbed wire, I blah, blah and so on. And then, he said it. They have one in the Sacramento area. They Do? And then I said hey! You get a cool Viking hat and medal at the end and big party!.....wait for it...."LET'S DO IT" yep that's what came out of my mind. What was I thinking? OH that's right I wasn't!!
The date for the Sacramento warrior Dash is Oct. 30. I have plenty of time to train. So here comes the Blog. I should have a count down time for you soon for that and all work outs that I am use plus how I'm doing on them. The only thing I do not have is a costume! That’s right a costume. They say all costumes are welcome and encouraged. Well, let's get our thinking caps on for that one..I put a link on the blog for you, you soon see that it's not as killer as we first thought. It's going to be tough so a lot of training will be needed.

Bright Idea #1

I remember when i was a kid watching TV, All 3 channels. I watched the Brady Bunch a lot back then, nothing wrong with that. As i remember it i was watching on episode where the family went on a vacation, they loaded the station wagon up with the whole family. They even took Alice! where did they go? THE GRAND CANYON!!! this was great, they went on vacation to the Canyon. they rode mules to the bottom, camped out, bobby and Cindy got lost, Indians, Blah, blah blah!! they were fine and went home. At that point in life i said "YOU CAN GO DOWN TO THE BOTTOM"? who knew? "That would be so cool" i thought.
WELL!! here i am a big kid now and a few years later, yes i said a few..i was talking to neighbor Larry one day and he was telling me a story of his, He has many. He talked of a camping trip he has taken, YEP!!!! the Grand Canyon!!! I said "LARRY"
BRADY BUNCH!, Vacation, Alice Blah blah blah!!! that would be soooo cool! and then he said it. let's go. COOL!!!
NOW, here comes reality. The trip goes like this. It's a 4 day event, we hike DOWN the Canyon to the Havasupai Indian tribe(8 miles)then 2 miles to the camp ground, this where i tell you we have no modern facilities, no fires, no phones, no TV. WOW! and we spend 2 days down there, AND THEN WE HIKE OUT!!??!! what was i thinking. oh yea, i wasn't!! The Date is April 28 and i placed a countdown for ya. so follow along and have fun.

In The Begining was "BLOG"

So, Why? That is the question we have asked. Why the Blog? Why not, I guess. I have a lot of friends all over the world. We sit and talk about the fun things out in the world and someone always says "let’s do it" or "I'm going to do". As I get a LITTLE older I find myself doing more goofy stuff. As I tell my stories, people laugh and say that sounded great! So! Here is now where I will put my stories for anyone to look at and enjoy.
I plan on listing MANY, MANY things the plans, the ideas, who started the ideas, and toys I get for the ideas, anything that I can think of really. So sit back and enjoy. I know I will!! Feel free to write comments, ask questions, and give more ideas, JOIN IN on the ideas. Meet the people. Have Fun!!!