Foss Day 5

Truly enjoying this every moment at Camp Foss, I have been busy in developing my student athletes as well as personal and professional development. Besides being under the weather I am have an amazing time. I started to get sick maybe I have drank so much chocolate milk. In regards to any cravings I have complete control I have gone several days without any temptations in control of the shenanigans.

Foss Day 4

Another beautiful day at Camp Foss no complaints I am blessed for the opportunity, have a itchy throat, maybe I am drinking too much Chocolate milk and the mucus is building up. I started the day with a 2 mile run, my cabin "Wildcat" was responsible for the breakfast setup, after the breakfast the triathlon my BPS team had a decent Peformance they place bronze would have done better but we struggled the first leg with swimming portion.

After the triathlon I aqua jogged for 40 mins, 10 mins of aqua jogging correlates to a mile. After showering fellow camp counselor and professional runners Brian Gagon and David Goodman and Marshfield Coach Dennis Sheppard broke me in on interval workout, I am please that I finished, I am respecting the process but am pleased that if I continue I will be on course to have a successful comeback.
 

 I haven't worked out like this year. I am looking forward to everything life can provide. I am getting physically, mentally and physically stronger i need to implement everything I am learning to become the better partner, son, uncle, friend and coach. I am getting confident that I can make some changes that will benefit my love circle.

In short I am blessed on the opportunity to be unplugged by the matrix and be around the greatest coaches and runners in the State of Massachusetts
 

Foss Day 3

Amazing day today at Foss Running Camp. I ran 3 miles in the morning and I bike 11 miles in the afternoon. Maybe the curiosity hasn't gotten to me yet but I don't have cravings, I must reiterate that a change of environment keeps me occupied also inspires me to be better.

Foss Day 2

Good Morning Today was amazing first full day in Foss. In regards to cravings I felt I had control, had an opportunity to slide off to the local bar with other counsellors thou. Grabbed a pitcher at the local diner. 

Received some great prizes from the New Balance team. Ran 3 miles during the morning run, after lunch i had an opportunity to pick the brains of  Coach Steven McChesney and Coach George Rose during our afternoon 3 mile walk, I can't deny the feeling another day at Camp Foss I am feeling stronger, having the opportunity to have a busy schedule with Cabin Duties and chores  plus a change in environment allowed  me to change in perception and change in attitude.

 

Foss Running Camp Day 1

Great day not even thinking about the cravings, the environment stimulating and motivating me to do better. I have already connected with some amazing people. I just need continue on this path I believe there is going to be some success at the end of this journey. I wouldn't exchange the struggle no regrets it's only making me stronger and better. 

Once we arrived, I was informed that I was going to be the Cabin Coach for the Wildcat Cabin which had the town of Hingham XC team. My boys were placed with Legendary Coach George Rose and some of the Marshfield Boys XC team in Cabin "Old Lookout"

After checking and unpacking we had Day One camp Introduction by Camp Director and truly one of the most humblest human beings I have met, in Coach Kevin Maloney, explaining the campers the general rules plus expectations. After that we had an an amazing Dinner, I mean can't go wrong with Chicken Broccoli and Ziti, had an opportunity to check in with my team and see how they were enjoining themselves. 

We end the night with a camp fire and the boys and I truly in amazement of mother nature and her beauty as we are accustomed to the Skyscrapers and Fog, we were mesmerized by the Sky filled with stars and the air being so clean. Lights out was at 10:30 pm I started writing in my journal.  

Drake "View" Reviews

SMDH hurt myself while participating in Yoga position downward dog a few days ago, I developed a muscle spasm in below my left shoulder blade. Regardless felt good to just get out there and something in #EarlyBirdGetsTheWorm. First run in several days, slow and steady but we are working out the kinks. 

I wont front and act like I was waving the OVO Flag. I wont front I am breaking out the habit of comparing and contrasting newer artists to the Golden era artists. On the project "Life is Good" by Nas on the track "Back When" Nasir Jones is quoted with spitting, " To call them fake today it's hate| real niggas extinct 'Pac left me inside a rap world with niggas that wink| At other rappers undercover niggas spit every way|Won't be surprised if all their lives have federal plates".

Amongst the Young Thug and Migos of the world of hiphop. Aubrey Graham is positioning himself to be considered top 5 of All time period. We have all watched and witness the growth of the actor from degrassi who dropped the mixtape/EP classic "So Far Gone", has returned to your ear drums with more of that funk from the 6. 

After reviewing "View" Drake has amazed me to show his versatility and range to touch various musical genre's. I can appreciate the growth in artists, the sound of this current project shows signs of maturity. At first I was against singing on records, but as the culture evolve so does the music, I can't categorized Drizzy to the icons and legends from the pass who had an origin of the street element interwoven in their music. Drake's diverse background provides him a platform to rock out on reach records that would be considered out the league for most artists. 

The View has features from Riri, Pimp C, Wiz Kid, Popcaan, Kyla and have some dope production from Frank Dukes, Boi1da, Kany West, 40 & Nineteen85: Purchase Click on Link Here: VIEWS

Overall don't be cheap support dope music there is definitely a record out there for you and yours and the various moods we go through. Below are my favorite joints, that stood out on the first listen thru. Make sure you add this to your ipod playlist and music catalog. Salute to Drake for being verse in style mixed with ambition and drive. I would have never thought that the Greatest MC on the planet isn't from the 3 major markets of LA, NYC and Hotlanta. 

U with Me produced by 40 & Kanye West

Weston Road Flows produced by 40

Controlla produced by Boi1da, Co produced by Supa Dups & Allen Ritter

One Dance produced by nineteen85, Co Produced 40 & Wiz Kid

Grammys produced by 40 & Southside, Co Produced by Cardo & Young Exclusive 

End of the Era | The Sickness | Streetz Is Watching

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Bittersweet day the game of basketball had one of it's greatest ever retire yesterday. #MambaOut Kobe put on a performance for the ages, by scoring 60 Points in his last NBA game. I personally I am pleased on this display, Kobe satisfied every Purple & Gold Fan worldwide with an exist performance like this versus the Utah Jazz 

Colin Cowherd on Kobe Bryant retiring from the NBA and what it means for the league going forward.

Tribute videos are flooding youtube and social media feeds. Kobe serves as a generational icon, he is leaving the games of basketball better than he came in. The countless tributes but there are some that caught my attention, Kobe Bean Bryant one of the greatest Basketball players has retired. The Hiphop community was impacted by the retirement of Kobe. Check out  Kendrick Lamar said it best "Fade to Black" as well as Loso  went in the Black Mamba Freestyle. 

Kobe for me was one of the greatest players I ever watched and rooted for through his trials and tribulations. Most of the greats battle and conquer adversity. Black Mamba was revered he was hated, but when it came to the game basketball he was one of the greatest to ever do it. Salute to you Kobe in all your future endeavors.  

Nasir Jones teamed up with Madlib on the upcoming  from J Dilla's to drop "The Sickness" "The Diary" available exclusively on iTunes. Buy it here: The Diary by J'Dilla  check out the Official video below

Video for the bonus track "The Sickness" directed by Ruffmercy from J Dilla's "The Diary" available exclusively on iTunes.

#SoundTrackofTheDay was spent bringing back the Broad Street Bully Beanie Sigel. A marquee and distinctive voice from the 215 was missed but he is a free man back on the streets, but I had to dust this joint and enjoy my run blasting this crack.  

Click Here to DL| Streetz is Watching: Beanie Sigel: DJ Drama, Don Cannon & DJ Sense

Miles for Miracles Update - Fundraising & Race Day Info + A CUTE BABY PHOTO!

An inspiration walked into my job today, seeking to enroll his newborn.  I couldn't help to notice he was wearing a hoodie with the Boston Latin across it, I ask are you a Coach he replied yes " I am the JV football Coach", I am however preparing to run the Boston Marathon in a few days". Instantly I started picking his brain and asking advice on tips on training, diet etc....

A rather lengthy email... but if you make it to the end, there's a cute photo of our new little daughter!

Hi everyone,

This Spring has been a very eventful one for the McQuade family. We welcomed our little girl Katharine Eleanor into our family on EasterSunday afternoon... Maria is loving being a big sister and a preschooler... and we're preparing for me to run the Boston Marathon on April 18th! I'll be running for Boston Children's Hospital as part of their Miles for Miracles team for the NINTH time. This experience has been a blessing each and every year, and I have been overwhelmed with all of the support from you, my family and friends, both for my run and with donations for the hospital.

Make a gift to Boston Children's Hospital

As of today I have raised $3,892.20 for Children's. My goal is $6,000, and I'm hoping to reach that milestone by the time that I reach the Start line in Hopkinton on Marathon Monday. Please help me by making a gift today by visiting  http://fundraise.childrenshospital.org/goto/mcquade2016. Your gift is 100% tax-deductible and will help the doctors and nurses at the hospital continue to provide world-class care for all of the kids and their families.

Race Day Information

My bib number for the Boston Marathon is 27138. You can follow my progress on race day in a few ways. 

• AT&T Athlete Alert http://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/participant-information/att-athlete-alerts.aspx
• Boston Marathon mobile app http://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/participant-information/boston-marathon-mobile-app.aspx
• Facebook (I will have updates posting automatically to my Facebook wall) https://www.facebook.com/coachmcquade

Updates

We ran another very successful Marathon March Madness contest to raise money for Children's. It came down to the final game and it took the tie-breaker to decide the winner, but my wife Betsy McQuade had the winning bracket! Call it new motherly intuition!

Speaking of being a new mother, we also ran a very successful Baby Pool! Katharine Eleanor McQuade was born on March 27, 2016 and weighed 7 lbs 5 oz. Friends and family guessed whether Katharine was a boy or a girl, what date she would arrive, and how much she would weigh. Although Betsy's Aunt Marijo guessed the closest date (April 1) and a few others guessed April 2, my co-worker Alyssa Sarkis guessed correctly that Katharine was a girl and would weigh 7 lbs 5 oz. She guessed April 3rd for the date. Congratulations to Alyssa for winning the $50 gift certificate to Bertucci's!

As promised, here is a cute photo of Katharine Eleanor. She couldn't be cuter or more cuddly and she'll certainly be a major source of inspiration as I run 26.2 miles for Boston Children's Hospital. 

hank you for all of your love and support!

Gratefully,

Tim

Tim McQuade

(413) 330-4929

coachmcquade@gmail.com

Help me support Boston Children's Hospital as I run the 2016 Boston Marathon! http://fundraise.childrenshospital.org/goto/mcquade2016