Well today I went out to discover old industrial Detroit with Geoff. This was my first “real” time going to for a photo shoot with my new camera. I had gone out before and snapped a bunch of pictures but I didnt really know what I was doing at the time other then pressing the button. Overall the experience was interesting. Detroit, which at one point was a heavy industrial powerhouse is now in shambles compared to what it once was. Buildings torn down, busted out windows and garbage everywhere. It was almost a depressing time see what Detroit once was to what it is now. Next time we go out we need to hit up some of the newer downtown scenes where things have started to pick up and capture some more “uppy” pictures. Well, I wont leave you waiting, here are the photos.
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First 5k in 10 years
Oct 5
So today I ran my first 5k race since High School 11th grade. Because, and I haven’t mentioned this yet, I started up another Biggest Loser competition at work again. This one is gonna be for 8 weeks though.. I really don’t think I am gonna win this time but this is beside the point. Because I have started this competition and it was gonna be for 8 weeks, I needed something to help keep me motivated for the first couple weeks. I decided to take up running and work toward a race. It was the Brooksie Way Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk. I of course ran the 5k. Now, back in high school, my personal best was 18:52. My average was in the mid 19’s. My worst was 25:40 something. That was in Algonac, through the woods, after it rained for several days. We were running in knee deep muddy watter in that race. With that being said, I gave myself a modest goal. Get under 30 min. I had already been having pretty intense workouts for the last 3 weeks and have been running for 2 weeks.
Well the race today was where it all came together.
I’m happy with this..
Laura ran the race with me and she got a great time as well at 25:21. It was nice for Jackie because for the first time she was allowed to be a spectator of a race as opposed to being in it.
As for the biggest loser competition. I am down 10lbs to 171. Yes I gained back a lot of my previous weight. But I am back down to where I was and now I have another 5 weeks to go in this. We’ll see where it ends up
Jeepin
Jun 1
We went off roading in Paul’s new Jeep today. Chris brought his as well. It was definately an interesting day. Here is the review
Paul sees a mud puddle. Makes Chris go first.
Chris makes it through.
Paul makes it through.
They go back through it to the next puddle. (Paul makes Chris go first)
Chris makes it….Paul doesn’t
Paul’s car stalled and wont start
Chris burns clutch trying to get Paul out
Paul’s jeep starts up.
We dig him around Chris’s jeep
Paul pulls Chris’s jeep out and home
Paul realizes he had Traction Control on….
Ill bet you thats the last time he forgets that.
Anyways…. heres the pics
50th Wedding Anniversary
Apr 13
Today we celebrated the 50th Wedding Anniversary Grandma and Grandpa Windy. Jackie and I traveled out to Reese for the church ceremony then headed up to KingFish up on the water in Bay City where we had dinner and a few drinks. It was nice to see the family and celebrate the occasion with everyone.
Roller Disco
Apr 6
Yesterday our friend Laura had her 27th Birthday party and she did it up Roller Disco style. Jackie and I searched all week for vintage clothing. Jackie went straight up roller disco and I took the more general 70s style. We actually wore roller skates too. It was a lot of fun. Happy Birthday Laura. Welcome to the 27 club.
Weight Update
Mar 30
Well I am just over 2 weeks into this whole Biggest Loser thing with some people at work. So far, from everything I have heard, I seem to be the leader. I have lost a total of 8lbs. That was when I weighed myself at work, fully clothed. So I went from 186 to 178. Jackie and I have the side bet. I got down 9lbs there, from 180 to 171, neked. That was Saturday. I have came back up a pound here on Sunday. I hope to lose atleast 3 more lbs by the time this finishes. That will take me down to 168.
Even with that, yes I am looking better, but I have actually lost a lot of weight in other areas I didn’t think I would lose weight in. So I still have a lot of work to do around the waist still but this is a very good start. I am happy with where I am at. My sister the other day actually said she didn’t think I could get down to 168. That helped me to a great workout the next day, which after my workout I weighted 171. I I like it when people keep doubting me because I am soooo stubborn that I use it to my advantage and turn that into motivation so I can prove them wrong. So keep doubting me everyone. Please..
Tigers Opening Day tomorrow. Gonna head down there at 9am to get my drink on. GO TIGERS!!!