Monday, September 16, 2013

Morning Run

I've gotten a bit of a cold over the weekend. My nose has been congested and have been experiencing a sore throat. Yesterday I went to Caputo's to grab some fruit and throat lozenges. My head cold persisted, so now I'm thinking of getting up and going for a run. I have had a bunch of water, peach and banana and read a little bit on Runner's World. It just made me want to see if going for a short jog would help loosen up some of the congestion, because it usually does. Just my same old loop around Commissioner's Park.


Distance - 3.2 miles
Time - 24:04
Pace - 7:31 min/mile
Temp -  63℉
Avg. HR - 187 bpm
Peak HR - 204 bpm
kCal - 450        




Out - 7:10
Loop - 9:42
Back - 7:12        

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Week 2 Picks

Last week had a disappointing Vikings loss, went 3-0 with my fantasy teams, 12-4 in my overall league pick'em, and a lousy 8-8 in my NFL picks.

Here are my picks for Week 2: My Picks In Bold (Confidence Pts)


Jets @ Patroits (16pts)
Vikings @ Bears (11)
Rams (8) @ Falcons
Panthers (1) @ Bills
Redskins @ Packers (9)
Dolphins @ Colts (7)
Cowboys (2) @ Chiefs
Chargers @ Eagles (15)
Browns @ Ravens (3)
Titans @ Texans (14)
Lions (10) @ Cardinals
Saints (13) @ Buccs
Jags @ Raiders (6)
Broncos (12) @ Giants
49ers (4) @ Seahawks
Steelers @ Bengals (5)

Plan is to have videos up after Week 3! Happy Football Sunday!

Monday, September 9, 2013

I Love It Hot!!

I love running in the hottest of temps, and today wasn't any different. I checked after I came back and the mercury had reached 96℉. For whatever reason, I love going out on the trail when no one else would dare brave the elements. I had one water bottle. Did pushups every 8 mins. It was exhausting but it felt good.

Commissioner's Park Loop

3.2 miles
24:57 time
7:47 pace

Start
5 min run
25 PU
8 min
25 PU
8 min
25 PU
4 min
Finish

Thursday, September 5, 2013

NFL Predictions

I was going to put this all in a video, but I was busy dealing with trying to get a fantasy draft together. I really wish I wasn't working tonight so I could watch the opening game, but at least I get Sunday off! Well in any case here are my Week 1 picks and playoff and Super Bowl picks.

Week 1- Home team in Bold

Broncos over Ravens
Vikings over Lions
Bengals over Bears
49ers over Packers
Giants over Cowboys
Panthers over Seahawks
Patroits over Bills
Browns over Dolphins
Colts over Raiders
Chiefs over Jags
Saints over Falcons
Buccs over Jets
Titans over Steelers
Cardinals over Rams
Redskins over Eagles
Texans over Chargers

NFC Playoff Teams
Cowboys
Saints
Packers
49ers
Falcons-wild card
Seahawks-wild card

AFC Teams
Bengals
Patroits
Texans
Broncos
Browns-wild card
Chiefs-wild card

AFC Championship Game
Broncos over Texans

NFC Championship Game
Saints over 49ers

Super Bowl
Broncos over Saints

Monday, September 2, 2013

#3 Fantasy Football Video is Up!

After finishing draft 2 of 3, I got the last video posted on YouTube. If you are interested in viewing it click here. Enjoy.

One last draft on Wednesday night, but its time to get started on the next round of videos. Until next time....

Sunday, September 1, 2013

Last Non-Football Sunday

So here I sit, looking for something to do. I'm sure some of you have been bombarded by my tweets and blog posts, because its finally the first time in weeks that I haven't been busy with something going on. After just watching Julie & Julia, I felt it was time to get to the business of writing.

After being stuffed with so many good college football games yesterday, here I sit wanting some NFL action but having to wait until Thursday for the Broncos/Ravens game.  This being the last Sunday without fantasy football for the next 17 weeks, makes me realize I have 2 FFL drafts this week.

Yesterday's NCAAF action shouldn't go without mention. Actually, I should start with the Gophers big win on Thursday over UNLV.  They dominated every phase of the game, which I'm sure all Minnesota fans hope continues through the year and B1G schedule.Phillip Nelson looked very mobile and the UofM's defense was very solid.

As for the rest of the football slate, there were big upsets by small schools, Johnny Football's return after autograph-gate, and classic endings.  I started with #1 Alabama victory over Virginia Tech who usually is the team that dominates on special teams, this time it was 'Bama. Christion Jones had a punt return, kick return & a receiving TDs, to lead the Tide.

Next up was my favorite game of the day between #8 Clemson vs. #5 Georgia.  The game started fast with both teams scoring quickly. Many Heisman candidates were on display; Tajh Boyd (CLEM QB) went 18/30 with 270 yards, 3TDs also ran for 2 TDs as well, Todd Gurley (GA RB) ran for 154 yards with 2 TDs.

 The final game of the day that I was able to get my eyes on was the match-up between #12 LSU vs. #20 TCU, and just like the Clem/GA game it started fast and didn't disappoint. With both teams with fast offenses, both teams through up a bunch of points. In the end LSU managed to pull away at the end.

Now we have to sit and wait until next Saturday when we get a full roster of College and NFL games, fantasy football geeks will be going nuts, like myself. I hope you all enjoy the upcoming football. Go Gophers & Vikings!!

Photos courtesy of ESPN

Saturday, August 31, 2013

Biking Around

With my car breaking down this past week. It gave me plenty of extra time on my bicycle. Biking to and from the car to get everything set with the mechanic and biking to work, gave me ample spots to photograph. Over the span of 3 days I managed to bike a little over 40 miles.

Here are some of my favorite pics I took through downtown Plainfield and at the Springbrook Prairie Preserve in Naperville.


These first couple shots are from another bike ride in Aurora and Naperville along Diehl Rd.









New Fantasy Footbal Video

This video is for my Fridley guys FFL, enjoy. I left myself out of this one.

Wedding Slide Show

If you would like to check out the slide show I made for the wedding Click here . Sorry it was put together quickly.

A Few Wedding Pics

I'll post more about the day, I just wanted to post a couple (a lot) of my favorites!



























Sunday, August 4, 2013

Another long break...

But I'm back and running again, I keep trying to find time. Today I found some time through the trails of southern Naperville around Commishioner's Park. Saw a few gentlemen playing cricket. A fairly warm run made me press a little more then I was hoping I would have to do.

 

Naperville Park Loop

Distance -3.2 miles
Time - 25:54
Pace - 8:05 ppm
Temp - 72*