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Thursday, September 30, 2004

One More Step 

Well I just finished 30 km. I did the 10 km race course three times today. 3 hours and 35 minutes. Not to bad. How do I feel....tired but my body is ok. Knees are a little sore and other than that all systems go. Cardio is excellent and it is so true that the mind is what we need to train. Still have volleyball tonite.

Came home and I watched Ironman on TV. More motivation for sure. See the signs are every where.

Brother Down 

I am learning to appreciate Sam Roberts more and more each day. Yesterday was a day that felt like "I think my life is passing me by." My head was maybe a little to free. So I have been driving everywhere recently. Regina, Saskatoon, Swift Current and Weyburn. Like I said on the road again. Maybe I need a day to waste?

Well I'm off to run...as in a super long 30km run. I will see how I feel and let the beat control my body. Wish me luck.

Monday, September 27, 2004

Clear View 

This weekend was very clear. Since I’m in serious training for the full marathon, I have given up a few things in life. Call it my personal season of lent. So out of my diet is junk food, fast food and alcohol. Now this is going to be very tempting in the next month but the reason for doing it is worth the trade off. Well the food is not an issue but with a pub crawl, two Rider games and a conference…booze will be plenty available.

So this weekend was all over the place. Friday consisted of getting new perennials from a friend, eating pizza and listening to Avril with friends. Then great news on Saturday as I planted new plants then stood in line for Tragically Hip tickets and with very little effort or line up I managed to get 6 tickets on the floor in row 20. So exciting. First time I saw the Hip it was outdoors and I was right there close….amazing. Second and third time I was away in the seats….great but not as good and being on the floor. So excited about a Saturday concert! I am so "In Between Evolution"

After this, Saturday involved moving a buddy from Saskatoon to Regina. Now we move from a one bedroom apartment to another one bedroom apartment that already has someone living there. Space was a premium but it will all work out in the end

By far the best part of the weekend was the Rider Game. We blew Ottawa away. The score was no way an accurate version of what happened. Fans were great being the first game after the terrible labour day game. The return of Matty, with KK breaking tackles and an interception free game from Hank. Perfect weather. I saw a fan get into a fight with the entire section and then fight 4 security guards. Quite the idiot but entertaining for sure that until they handcuffed him and dropped him on this head. As for Riderville it looks good. Saturday against Montreal is a big test but I will be there with a clear view again.

The next two weeks "One the Road Again" is the soundtrack of my life on foot and car.

Friday, September 24, 2004

I missed the sign 

Ok for those who don’t believe in fate or karma I have a story for you. When I was a kid burned my left hand and it left a scar. This scar was on the distal end of my fourth metacarpal (I have reading my old anatomy textbook ok) or better known as my knuckle. Never thought much about it.

So I’m doing the dishes and totally cut my knuckle again right over the scar. Ouch and my first impression was that well I guess that part of my body was meant to be punished for something. So the other night I asked my friends if they believed that "somethings are meant to be?" Some said yes… some said no. I then informed them that this part of my body was meant to be scared I guess. One of my friends pointed out that this is my ring finger on my left hand…..Ok so I did panic a bit because well I have been scared with wedding rings in the past and maybe it was a sign that I never picked up. Did I put a lot into this, no because I think I just basically missed this sign. The big point that I’m thinking about is that there are signs everywhere. Sounds like the movie Fools Rush In.

We just need to look at the obvious sometimes to answer some of life’s questions

Tuesday, September 21, 2004

Outlook 

Ok so I was reading some old emails. I came across this one and I thought about the fact that I wrote it...Let me share

Technology allows me to share. I'm glad you enjoyed it and you are right with my outlook on life. Selfconfidence and a williness to fail is what it is all about. Remember it was you that shared the quote by Theodore Roosevelt regarding success you have throwing your hat in the ring even if you are defeated.

What is my secret? It is really simple and basically two things. Life experiences and a belief that everything happens for a reason and we cannot focus on the negatives in life. It is kinda a blend of fate and karma I guess. Life experience of a broken heart or big win cannot be underestimated in what we know about life.

So instead of thinking about the negative all you half to do is focus on the good and what fate has in store for you. Good things are in store for both me and you. Maybe you are already there but it will happen. That is my secret.

Some one once told me this little bit of advice and I will share it withyou..those who bring sunshine and joy to others cannot possible keep it from themselves.
Don't worry i'll never change.

I have kept true to this and tonite I'm opening another door.




Paint 

The one thing that I respect more than anything in life is when people are honest with me. This has happend twice in the last two days and my mind wanders no more

Life is a canvas...we can throw as much paint and use as many colours on it as we want. Remember you always have time to start another painting.

Sunday, September 19, 2004

That's Nice 

Well this weekend was nothing at all what I had planned. It just fell into place. No planning at all. Friday went out after teaching a course and that turned into a late night, a question for me to answer and a long walk home. Saturday was a fun bar hopping night. It would do that again in a second. Then today was suppose to be my second duathalon. Cancelled due to low numbers. What! no one's been training! A little disappointing but at least the riders won today.

So why is it that the people you want to talk to don't wanna talk to you and the people who call you are not the one you want on the other end of the phone? Forget that, it is a why question and we all know to well about why questions. Don't ask it because you won't get the answer you want. Then I found out that "in town" others are directing singles in my direction. A great compliment for sure because as this one girl said they must think highly of you. That is very nice but also confusing. Who are these people? Anyways I think I have potential and one door is closed for sure.

The best and biggest news is that I ran 25 km in 2 hours and 45 minutes. A nice slow run and my body did ache a bit but that is due to over use and not enough sleep. One month to train for 42.2 km. Great motivation for sure.

Oh yeah check out my new photo link. Pics of my race. (Blue eyes you're the trend setter and I'm the copycat....I will admit that....TDC this was so much easier)

http://community.webshots.com/user/scooterao


Thursday, September 16, 2004

Right or Left? 

So many different feelings are running through me right now. I’m not sure what to think. One side is work related and so many opportunities are being presented. People are recruiting me, which must say something. On the other hand I’m still single and have someone on my mind.. Then on the other hand all I really want to do is find time to train for my new challenge at the end of October. Life is knocking, and it is more than just one door.

Now factor this I’m going to Dublin and London at the end of October. My original plan was to watch my friends run the Dublin Marathon. I got to thinking….I have six weeks to train and why would I not try to run with them as well. I was not affected by the half marathon and not running this event would haunt me. When else will I get this opportunity? This door is going to be opened.

So much on the go…and so exciting.

Tuesday, September 14, 2004

My Official Results 

127 - finisher in 1/2 Marathon
103/406 M - Finish in Sex (Male)
18/65 M2029 - Finish in Catergory (Male 20-29 years)
1:47:14 - Official Time
8:11 - minutes per mile
2137 - Race Number
Scott Osmachenko
Moose Jaw, SK

http://www.vercom.ca/runqcm/results/qcmIV/queenh.htm

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Sunday, September 12, 2004

1:47:17 

I think it has just set in. I just accomplished a half marathon. A year ago I was on the outside looking in and today I was beating the pavement. I basically just did something that only I could do. This was not a team sport and luck was not a factor in what happened today. A result of setting a goal and believing in yourself. I must say though that I have a gift and I used my athletic ability today.

So the race was great. Perfect weather. I was going to try to do my splits to stay on pace but so many people in the first 3 km I did not see the markers so I just went with what my body told me to do. Great course except for all the little black flys that got in the mouth and eyes by the lake. It was great to see all the people along the route cheering on and seeing familiar faces on in the crowd and running aswell. For me I just new that I was feeling good. No stiches, no aches just pure adrenaline rush. With 3 km left it was 1:31 and I though maybe I could pull this off in 1:45. I kept my pace but I left everything on the course without a big push at the end. That feels great I left everything on the course. It was also great to see my training partner finish and finish strong.

So this was a great day for play resulting from a lot of work. Motivation was not really needed but I did do a few things. On my left foot was the initials for every toe of my family and on the right the initials of all those special friends. You know who you are. Also in my wrist was DO. Simply the initials of my Geed. He was basically saying DO IT in his own way. I did it.

Finally I want to share my accomplishment with MDF. She basically got me started in this addiction called running. She motivated me to start last year and was with me all the way today. There are things in life that we cannot explain or figure out why it brings such happiness. Her friendship is one of these. It is one of life's great gifts.

I am a runner!

It's Official! 

Yeah, didn't think I would do this but my half marathon (21.1km) time was 1:47:17. Basically destroyed my goal of 2 hours.

Wow, what a race. I guess I just impressed myself today. I feel alright but it has not sunk in yet.

I need some water.

Friday, September 10, 2004

I'm Serious 

What a week, so much work so little time. Well basically two big things are happening. One I got pictures of my niece or nephew. Uncle Scott saw some ultrasound pictures. That is cool and exciting. Second is that I'm planning a trip to Ireland and England at the end of October. It is a timing thing like you would not believe.

I will fill you with the above details later but right now I'm focused on the finish line of 21.1km. I'm physically ready and mentally tough. I'll keep you posted on the results of my half marathon on Sunday.

Monday, September 06, 2004

4 Points 

No, not 4 Points to ponder but 4 points by the riders in another labour day loss to Winnipeg. Ugly again. 3-1 after the half. Is this soccer? I mean 2 weeks rest, 30220 fans in a sold out stadium and we fumble the ball on the one then throw a pick and it was over after that. Nothing to cheer about. No sacks, no interceptions and no fireworks at all.

Maybe you can sense that their is frustration in riderville. Errrrrr. The night however was fun and I was very well behaved. It sure was a long walk home with 4 points going through my mind.

I guarantee next Sunday will be better.

Saturday, September 04, 2004

Super Sundays 

I just pulled off 20.1km in 2:02:13. A 6:00 km/minute pace. Not bad but i need to run a 5:45 km/minute pace to run under 2 hours. I think it is possible as there are no hills, cars or traffic lights next Sunday in Regina.

So speaking of Sundays, tommorow is the first of three big ones in a row. Labour Day Football Game tomorrow, QCM IV run next sunday, and White City Duathalon following Sunday.

Hmmm I guess this means I need to behave the next two saturday nights. I think 10 months of training can make that possible.

Life in the fast lane is great but not if you hurry up and wait.

Thursday, September 02, 2004

September again 

Yuck, I just worked 14 hours today. Luckily it only happens once a year. It was nice to see a lot of people at registration night that you don't see all summer and I even saw someone who I had a blast with last Friday again.

The best part of my job and the worst part of my job is the same thing....People.

Stay tuned for a weekend update.

green is the colour football is the game!!!!!!!

Wednesday, September 01, 2004

it's not always rainbows and butterflies 

If you know that song then kudo's to you. Peace and comfort has entered the playing field and looking forward to sunday's football game. Lately work is heating up but so is my training. I'm getting excited for next Sunday's race too. I read in Time magazine that I will live to be 92. Why? because my heathly lifestyle...no...more due to my healthy attitude!

Check this out by Robert Frost.....what I have learned about life can be summed up in three words.......it goes on.

I agree.

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