Because I can say that now

I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am for this site. I was so tired of Training Peaks and extremely tired of Hal and all that drama.

So to a new start! With Emoticons! How awesome is that?

And I think we can say Fuck here. Right? I better ask

Since the last time I kept a blog, I have run a few half marathons and attempted another marathon. Which I sucked at. Again. I have come to realize that the distance doesn't like me. I gave it two chances but until I get faster, I just can't put my body through that again.

This year we switched our focus to trail running. I did my first race a couple of months ago. It was a 5K and it was awesome. I feel like a stronger runner on trails. I have no idea why and I don't care! It was so fun and it was very challenging!

I'm not really on a plan right now because honestly I have no idea how to train for trail racing. I'm open to listen to any suggestions you have! I'm looking for another race next month and I'm doing the Warrior Dash in August. Can't wait!

I promise to make more of an effort to post my runs. Life is busy but I missed you all.

Thanks for welcoming me back with such open arms. My family is here.

Chas, it's great to have you back! I'm sorry we lost touch...

I think it's great that you like trail running and I completely understand what you're talking about when you say you feel like a stronger runner. There's just something so cool about running trails, isn't there? I'm excited to follow your progress and your blog...Hopefully we see you guys again soon!

Chas it's awesome to have you back and I look forward to following your training and progress as a runner. You will find that we have a few people that are into trail running these days and I'm sure they will be more then happy to help you out.

I do have agree with you that trail running is awesome. Lisa and I went out and ran the National in D.C. she did the marathon and I ran the half for a tune for Boston. The next day Chris (I think you know Chris) had signed me up for a 10k trail race which was pretty technical. I have to admit I did pretty well and I had one of my best times running doing that race. So here is to your journey with trail running.

Mrs. Schuey wrote:Chas, it's great to have you back! I'm sorry we lost touch...

I think it's great that you like trail running and I completely understand what you're talking about when you say you feel like a stronger runner. There's just something so cool about running trails, isn't there? I'm excited to follow your progress and your blog...Hopefully we see you guys again soon!

I'm sorry too. Let's not do that again. Trails are so cool, I just wish we had more around us. We have to driver forever to get to any good ones. I'm going to Breckenridge this weekend so I'm hoping to hit one while I'm there! Well.....in between Patron shots hahaha

Schuey wrote:Chas it's awesome to have you back and I look forward to following your training and progress as a runner. You will find that we have a few people that are into trail running these days and I'm sure they will be more then happy to help you out.

I do have agree with you that trail running is awesome. Lisa and I went out and ran the National in D.C. she did the marathon and I ran the half for a tune for Boston. The next day Chris (I think you know Chris) had signed me up for a 10k trail race which was pretty technical. I have to admit I did pretty well and I had one of my best times running doing that race. So here is to your journey with trail running.

That's great you did that one! I think a 10K is in my future. We have a lot out here because of the mountains so now I just need to pick one right!?!?!

Where do you guys have to go to hit them in your area? I know it's pretty flat but do you have any close?

Well it depends we can go out the burbs and find some trails but nothing like what you got. I would say we would have to drive at least an hour for some really good stuff and even longer. The race I did was in D.C. in the mountains so it was way cool. One of these days we are just going to have to move out west.

ChasMcG wrote:

Mrs. Schuey wrote:Chas, it's great to have you back! I'm sorry we lost touch...

I think it's great that you like trail running and I completely understand what you're talking about when you say you feel like a stronger runner. There's just something so cool about running trails, isn't there? I'm excited to follow your progress and your blog...Hopefully we see you guys again soon!

I'm sorry too. Let's not do that again. Trails are so cool, I just wish we had more around us. We have to driver forever to get to any good ones. I'm going to Breckenridge this weekend so I'm hoping to hit one while I'm there! Well.....in between Patron shots hahaha

Schuey wrote:Chas it's awesome to have you back and I look forward to following your training and progress as a runner. You will find that we have a few people that are into trail running these days and I'm sure they will be more then happy to help you out.

I do have agree with you that trail running is awesome. Lisa and I went out and ran the National in D.C. she did the marathon and I ran the half for a tune for Boston. The next day Chris (I think you know Chris) had signed me up for a 10k trail race which was pretty technical. I have to admit I did pretty well and I had one of my best times running doing that race. So here is to your journey with trail running.

That's great you did that one! I think a 10K is in my future. We have a lot out here because of the mountains so now I just need to pick one right!?!?!

Where do you guys have to go to hit them in your area? I know it's pretty flat but do you have any close?

It won't happen again...promise
Patron shots...yummy!!!!!

Schuey wrote:Well it depends we can go out the burbs and find some trails but nothing like what you got. I would say we would have to drive at least an hour for some really good stuff and even longer. The race I did was in D.C. in the mountains so it was way cool. One of these days we are just going to have to move out west.

Yeah you do! It's beautiful here. I want to move to the mountains so bad. With snowboarding and running...it just makes sense!

Mrs. Schuey wrote:

ChasMcG wrote:

Mrs. Schuey wrote:Chas, it's great to have you back! I'm sorry we lost touch...

I think it's great that you like trail running and I completely understand what you're talking about when you say you feel like a stronger runner. There's just something so cool about running trails, isn't there? I'm excited to follow your progress and your blog...Hopefully we see you guys again soon!

I'm sorry too. Let's not do that again. Trails are so cool, I just wish we had more around us. We have to driver forever to get to any good ones. I'm going to Breckenridge this weekend so I'm hoping to hit one while I'm there! Well.....in between Patron shots hahaha

Schuey wrote:Chas it's awesome to have you back and I look forward to following your training and progress as a runner. You will find that we have a few people that are into trail running these days and I'm sure they will be more then happy to help you out.

I do have agree with you that trail running is awesome. Lisa and I went out and ran the National in D.C. she did the marathon and I ran the half for a tune for Boston. The next day Chris (I think you know Chris) had signed me up for a 10k trail race which was pretty technical. I have to admit I did pretty well and I had one of my best times running doing that race. So here is to your journey with trail running.

That's great you did that one! I think a 10K is in my future. We have a lot out here because of the mountains so now I just need to pick one right!?!?!

Where do you guys have to go to hit them in your area? I know it's pretty flat but do you have any close?

It won't happen again...promise
Patron shots...yummy!!!!!

It's the only way I roll hahaha

Glad to see another trail runner here. We're still outnumbered, but we're growing. Then again, I'm not even full-fledged yet... Looking forward to hearing about your adventures.

Hey Chas, great to see you here.
Go check out MarkB's blog called "Breaking Away". He's also started focusing on trail running.
I do the majority of my running trails (for the most part, smooth, well-groomed, non-technical trails). If nothing else, you'll find that your recovery will be a lot easier than recovering from the pounding your legs take on asphalt.
Have fun!

Mike MacLellan wrote:Glad to see another trail runner here. We're still outnumbered, but we're growing. Then again, I'm not even full-fledged yet... Looking forward to hearing about your adventures.

I'm pretty new at it and I do more road running than anything. My love is in the trail though

Seth Harrison wrote:Hey Chas, great to see you here.
Go check out MarkB's blog called "Breaking Away". He's also started focusing on trail running.
I do the majority of my running trails (for the most part, smooth, well-groomed, non-technical trails). If nothing else, you'll find that your recovery will be a lot easier than recovering from the pounding your legs take on asphalt.
Have fun!

Hey Seth! Yeah I've noticed his training on FB. I always seem to be a follower of Mark hahaha I did the HR training and now the trails. Winning!

I'm off to Breck for the weekend. I plan on doing at least one trail run while I'm there. See I was having drinks WEDNESDAY night with some friends. We had the bright idea to go away for the weekend. It was basicly "We should do this!" That's what you get with 3 drunk chicks on a Wed night. 5 minutes later we were texting husbands and making reservations.

Hopefully my consumption of Landshark and Patron will not prevent me from running. JK - tomorrow morning it's on! I can't wait! I don't get to run that many trails so I'm excited! I'll take my camera and post pics. Just as soon as I figure out how to do that here.

ChasMcG wrote:See I was having drinks WEDNESDAY night with some friends. We had the bright idea to go away for the weekend. It was basicly "We should do this!" That's what you get with 3 drunk chicks on a Wed night. 5 minutes later we were texting husbands and making reservations.

You forgot to include a lot of totally's thrown in ("we should TOTALLY do this"), numerous wooooo's ("OMG, I love this song! Wooooooo!"), and promises of videos from the drunkfest.

Chas!! So glad to see that you and Tim are here, too! The other place just wasn't the same once y'all stopped posting.
I'll look forward to following your trail training!

Yay, Chas is back too! Trails are f-ing hard!!! (I know, I can say THAT but.....)

That was a helluva welcome back party for you! I am jumping out my draws about to explode as I bounce around here!

Look forward to your training and whatever plan you decide on. Trail running is nice to do. Usually once a week I am on a trail. Like to do more but time does not permit during the week!

Chas can finally do a Friday Thread now.

So I don't have to buy a ticket for DEN now! I looked out on the memberlist and there you were with 15 posts already! I'm so glad to see you...and everyone else! And (in keeping with the running theme) I LOVE trail running. It's the only place to find hills in NW OHIO. OH...I don't HAVE to keep with the running theme...well then, what the....(you thought I was going to say that didn't you ). Luv ya, Chas

Happy Trails Chas!

Chas, welcome! Another trail runner, great to hear, I am doing the same thing. I look forward to being entertained.

Tim M wrote:

ChasMcG wrote:See I was having drinks WEDNESDAY night with some friends. We had the bright idea to go away for the weekend. It was basicly "We should do this!" That's what you get with 3 drunk chicks on a Wed night. 5 minutes later we were texting husbands and making reservations.

You forgot to include a lot of totally's thrown in ("we should TOTALLY do this"), numerous wooooo's ("OMG, I love this song! Wooooooo!"), and promises of videos from the drunkfest.

Yes that is totally how it went!!! But here I am in a cabin in Breck in a Friday night sleeping on the pull out couch. Party hard!

KathyK wrote:Chas!! So glad to see that you and Tim are here, too! The other place just wasn't the same once y'all stopped posting.
I'll look forward to following your trail training!

It wasn't the same for us! Honestly we were both a little lost without you guys. Glad to be back!

Peg Coover wrote:Yay, Chas is back too! Trails are f-ing hard!!! (I know, I can say THAT but.....)

You can say that! Haahaha. I love me sone trails!

Hi Chas! I'm glad you found some trail-lovin' mojo that works for you. I'll be looking forward to following along with your adventures, even if it makes me shake my head and mutter, "Oh, Chas," sometimes.


When are you and Tim coming to Vegas again?

Kenny B. wrote:That was a helluva welcome back party for you! I am jumping out my draws about to explode as I bounce around here!

Look forward to your training and whatever plan you decide on. Trail running is nice to do. Usually once a week I am on a trail. Like to do more but time does not permit during the week!

Thanks! I'm glad to be back. We have to drive to our trails. I wish we had some closer. I love them

Jerry wrote:Chas can finally do a Friday Thread now.

Yes I can! Can't wait!

Paula Sue wrote:So I don't have to buy a ticket for DEN now! I looked out on the memberlist and there you were with 15 posts already! I'm so glad to see you...and everyone else! And (in keeping with the running theme) I LOVE trail running. It's the only place to find hills in NW OHIO. OH...I don't HAVE to keep with the running theme...well then, what the....(you thought I was going to say that didn't you ). Luv ya, Chas

You're funny! I love the adventure in it!

Natalie Wolf wrote:Happy Trails Chas!

Thanks!

Jeff F wrote:Chas, welcome! Another trail runner, great to hear, I am doing the same thing. I look forward to being entertained.

I am excited there are so many trail runners here! I have so much to learn!

Matt W wrote:

Hi Chas! I'm glad you found some trail-lovin' mojo that works for you. I'll be looking forward to following along with your adventures, even if it makes me shake my head and mutter, "Oh, Chas," sometimes.


When are you and Tim coming to Vegas again?

Oh Chas....

We were talking about doing the marathon again this year especially since it's a night race! Sounds fun!

You're sounding like a seasoned ultrarunner with that pre-run alcohol loading. I agree though, nothing better for a (mild) hangover than a run. Sounds like it was a gorgeous one, too.