Howl at the Moon is an enigma that nearly defies description, definition or detail that does it justice. It is the Vegas of Danville, Illinois the second weekend in August every year. This was my 8th time at the Howl and Johnny Armani’s 9th. It is the one event that rivals all others in fun,…
Category: Torture Report
Torture Report: Staying in the canoe, exercise math and more challenges!
(L) As most of you know, last week Pocahontas prevailed and finished all 108 miles for the month of July. This brought my total for June and July to 200 miles. Yay! Now, G was able to pound out way more miles (as usual) so why was this so exciting? Well, when I posted in…
Torture Report: Yep, pain is back & Pocahontas blazes new trail
(G) This last week’s training schedule, particularly Sunday’s run, put the torture back in this weekly report. Holy distance, Batman! Torture has returned Forget 50 miles, 20 miles is far, uncomfortable, and sometimes a slug fest from start to finish. At mile 1, I was hating life but hopeful that my usual first-mile misery would…
Torture Report: Keep on Keeping On, Show Pocahontas Some Love
(G) Update: MWF still looking for her serious ultra mojo. May need to enlist a bounty hunter as my mojo, Lowi’s mojo and most especially our abs are proving to be an elusive gang. Attention: Dog the Bounty Hunter, we’ll be happy to let you search just please don’t offer our mojo or our abs…
Torture Report: Altitude, good vibes, 5K first and 6-packs!
(G) A week with the family and at altitude has made for interesting week of torture for this flat-lander. July challenges My core, squat and plank challenges got off to a good start but since July 5th I’ve been challenged for sure. I hope to catch up now that I am home although getting in…
Torture Report: Training on fire; Pocahontas is a Slacker with new shoes!!
(G) Johnny Armani likes to torture himself in his own way. He waits, intentionally, until the heat of the day to workout. Then periodically I get these selfies and check in messages. Saturday and Sunday this week were my first serious foray into heat training this year. We got out at about 11:30 am…
Lowi & G 