rogue1987

I’m going to compete in a Biathlon this weekend (Aug. 2nd). It’s a 5k where you run 1 mile, shoot 5 shots at 5 targets from the prone position. Then run 1.1 miles and shoot 5 shots at 5 targets from standing position. Then you finish up with the last mile. Time is deducted from your overall time for each target hit.

Not sure how I’ll do, my mile times are still pretty slow. I’m a fair marksmen at best and that is when relaxed and breathing normally. But I think it will be a blast to compete in. And for me, that’s the best part.

I’ve launched the first CodeIgniter site and they’ve begun using it. I’m extremely impressed at how easy it is to implement an application with it. It went pretty quick – once I learned the innards. Changes are quick and easy to make.

I’m hooked. Wish I could rewrite a couple of older apps in this!

My 2nd race will be a 5k trail run in just under 2 weeks. I’m really not prepared. I’ve been running a couple of trails around here, but I haven’t gone 5k yet. I hope to be there by this weekend, if my pains stay manageable.

I ran 2 1/4 miles yesterday morning and my back started bothering me later in the day. I don’t know if they’re related or not. First back pains I’ve had in months (since I’ve dropped the 30 lbs). It feels like one of those old muscle spasms I used to get, only lower in my back. Almost at the base of my spine.

So far this morning it’s just a dull ache. I’m not planning on doing any more training until tomorrow evening. We’ll see how it feels then.

I sure hope that I’m not pushing these old bones too hard.