Sports Central

It is almost September and that means many things in the sports world. Let's start with baseball. My White Sox lost last night and are in a dog fight for the lead in the Central Division. They lead the Twins by 1 game and I believe this tight race will last until the end of the year. The Sox have plenty of offensive power, but I question how well the pitching will hold up. I would love the see the Sox get a shot at the Cubs in the World Series. Another World Series Championship would be nice!

College football season starts this Saturday! I just love football season and all the games. Notre Dame doesn't open until September 6 so this will be just a relaxing football weekend. I don't want to have to sit through another painful season like last year!

The Colts open up September 7 against the Bears in the new Lucas Oil Stadium. The Colts have plenty of questions coming into this season. Will Peyton play on opening night? How healthy is Bob Sanders and Mr. Freeny? The Colts have a chance to win another title this year but they need to stay healthy. Looking forward to seeing Tom Brady and the Patriots struggle this season.

Also, Fantasy Football season starts soon. My friends and I are in a league and the draft is coming up fast. I hope I don't finish in last like last year!

Fall is almost here and I am excited.

Also: My half-marathon is now less than a month away!!!!!

Training Update

Well, the big race is just a month away and my training is picking up. On Saturday, I ran 9 miles and didn't feel as bad as I thought I would. I ran 6 last night and felt a little sluggish at the end. I think tonight is a 5 mile run.

I thought that I would be dreading the race in September, but as the time gets closer, I am getting more excited about it. My buddy Dan is running in the Labor Day race in Plymouth on Monday and it is great to see him excited about running the race also. I have a feeling that the race will go a lot quicker than I think because it won't be a boring run at all. There will be plenty of cheering people, friends, family, and much more along the course. September 27 will be here before I know it!

High School Football: Week 1

Well, it is hard to believe that football season is back. It officially started Friday Friday for High School teams across the state. I headed to Baugo with my friends Dan, Derry and Jeff to see Northwood play Jimtown. These two teams are usually ranked in the top ten so I knew it would be a good game. The weather didn't feel like football. Whenever you sweat just sitting in the bleachers you know that isn't a good sign.

Jimtown struck first on their first possession to take a 7-0 lead but after that, it was all Northwood. The Panthers ended up winning 21-7. I am looking forward to watching more football as the season goes on.

Notre Dame Football

It is mid-August and that means that college football is right around the corner! I love college football, and more importantly, Notre Dame Football. Last year was horrible for my Irish, finishing 3-9 and totally unacceptable. This year can't get any worse, if it does, Mr.
Weiss maybe looking for a new job.

The Irish open up September 6 at home against San Diego State. One thing is for sure that the Irish have a lot easier schedule than a year ago. Jimmy Clausen has to prove that he is a top rated quarterback and the offensive line has got to get better. I have started reading up on the Irish Sports Report and am getting so pumped about the season. SEPTEMBER 6..mark it down!

Back To Reality

Well, my summer is officially over! Students came back to school last Friday and we are on Day 2 of the new school year. Where did the summer go?????

On a training note: Ran eight miles on Saturday and felt pretty good. I run 5 tonight.

Chi-town

On Sunday my aunt, brother, Dad and I headed to the big city of Chicago to see the White Sox play the Red Sox. I have been looking forward to this game for awhile now. It was two really good teams playing. I was pretty disappointed that my favorite player Ken Griffey Jr. didn't play at all. Griffey just got traded from the Reds to the White Sox a few weeks ago. It was a beautiful day, about 77, which was really nice for a game. The Red Sox jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first when Mike Lowell connected on a 3-run homer. The Sox came back with some big shots of their own from Thome,Quintin and Dye. The Sox held on to win 6-5 in a really exciting game!

I always enjoy going to games with my family, we haven't been able to do this for awhile because of busy schedules, but we are planning to go to another game in September.

Training Update

Well, it has been a few weeks since I have updated on how my running training is going:

Sunday: I ran 7 miles and actually felt pretty good.
Monday : I ran 4 miles and didn't feel as good
Today: I ran 6 miles and felt pretty good today

It seems like the more I run, the better I feel. It really helps to have people asking you about how you are doing and if you are staying on schedule. The race is September 27 and it is approaching very quickly.

Big Time Pick Up For White Sox

Yesterday was the MLB trading deadline and my White Sox went out and got a future Hall of Famer in Ken Griffey Jr. from the Reds. This is a huge statement for the organization that they want to win it all this season. The Sox, losers of three out of four to the Twins, now only lead by a 1/2 game heading into a weekend series with the Royals. What this move means is that Paul Konerko will be sitting the bench more as Nick Swisher moves to first and Griffey to his old center field. I like this trade a lot and think Griffey will have a really good two months and postseason. Griffey knows now is the time to get a ring, that is why is waived his no trade clause.