home!!!
3 day weekend over, made it out unscathed. Did the lawn, did the races, got to go to a game with Stoney n' my peeps, no major bloodletting @ Toxichouse. So far so good.
The heat continues. We go from winter to summer. Last week, 56 degs, this week 86. WHATTHEFUCK??? So, shorts, no shirt. Did St.Francis @ my normal hour. Even the Dim Sum peeps were back out predawn. Actually feel some of that...what's the word??? Oh yes, energy!
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011
day 673
I miss my Mother!!!
Memorial day, a day for family to come together, a day for Americans to thank they that keep us free. Ok, got half of that covered. Re: the family thing? NOT.
Back when things were normal, Maman was the glue. We all went to Uncle Pete's for a barbecue. No mas. Since Maman died, every man for himself. Not helping matters is Shebitch turning everyone against me.
Where does that leave us? Shebitch out, Stoney knows not where (great parenting). He's now finally awake after last night's game (rock star hours), and I'm glad to have the place quiet. So it goes.
Looked up the race results, for yesterday's 10m, had EXACTLY the same time as last year. Wow. Of course, last year I didn't race the day before, much less @ a sub 9 pace.
This am was dicey. headed to The Parkhouse, halfway there serious clouds, Doubled back, shut the windows. Good thing. It POURED!!! So, hit the unit, made sure all was stable, then waited out the rain. if I'd gone @ my usual time, would'a had no problem. Waiting for the club, POURING. AND, only one peep showed (to THAT point). Waited til 9:20, then got my miles in. HOTTTTTTT, 2 water stops. Passed the walkers on the way out. Pret showed as I was pulling out, they didn't score the Jewish race, another nail in that coffin. Sucks for them.
A very good weekend, had fun, made progress. Thanks peeps! (see pix below)
***Brotherfromanothermother? No show @ Long Beach, no show @ The Game. Wow.
*********Surprise!!!!! Shebitch got the fixin's for a bbq. WOW!!!!! Ok, God, You exist!!!
Memorial day, a day for family to come together, a day for Americans to thank they that keep us free. Ok, got half of that covered. Re: the family thing? NOT.
Back when things were normal, Maman was the glue. We all went to Uncle Pete's for a barbecue. No mas. Since Maman died, every man for himself. Not helping matters is Shebitch turning everyone against me.
Where does that leave us? Shebitch out, Stoney knows not where (great parenting). He's now finally awake after last night's game (rock star hours), and I'm glad to have the place quiet. So it goes.
Looked up the race results, for yesterday's 10m, had EXACTLY the same time as last year. Wow. Of course, last year I didn't race the day before, much less @ a sub 9 pace.
This am was dicey. headed to The Parkhouse, halfway there serious clouds, Doubled back, shut the windows. Good thing. It POURED!!! So, hit the unit, made sure all was stable, then waited out the rain. if I'd gone @ my usual time, would'a had no problem. Waiting for the club, POURING. AND, only one peep showed (to THAT point). Waited til 9:20, then got my miles in. HOTTTTTTT, 2 water stops. Passed the walkers on the way out. Pret showed as I was pulling out, they didn't score the Jewish race, another nail in that coffin. Sucks for them.
A very good weekend, had fun, made progress. Thanks peeps! (see pix below)
***Brotherfromanothermother? No show @ Long Beach, no show @ The Game. Wow.
*********Surprise!!!!! Shebitch got the fixin's for a bbq. WOW!!!!! Ok, God, You exist!!!
Sunday, May 29, 2011
day 672
day 2 of the weekend, a qualified success!
Did the 10m this am. HOTTT, but an hour earlier than yesterday's (thank GOD). That hour made a dif. Cloudy, sun wasn't yet out in fuill strength. AND, even if you were a total turtle, you'd STILL be done by 10. Nice. And, my personal fave, the rec center. Nice to NOT go home skeevy.
Brotherfromanothermother? Nowhere to be found. We'll see if he shows @ the game tonight. Surprised, he didn't ever miss a LB race. DP was smart, said she might do it, didn't see her. I was the only fool to do a 5k THEN a 10m. WAS nice to see my Long Island peeps-especially my fellow possessed peeps.
Did about a minute slower than yesterday-to be expected for a 10m. Still, hope to improve. We shall see.
Did the 10m this am. HOTTT, but an hour earlier than yesterday's (thank GOD). That hour made a dif. Cloudy, sun wasn't yet out in fuill strength. AND, even if you were a total turtle, you'd STILL be done by 10. Nice. And, my personal fave, the rec center. Nice to NOT go home skeevy.
Brotherfromanothermother? Nowhere to be found. We'll see if he shows @ the game tonight. Surprised, he didn't ever miss a LB race. DP was smart, said she might do it, didn't see her. I was the only fool to do a 5k THEN a 10m. WAS nice to see my Long Island peeps-especially my fellow possessed peeps.
Did about a minute slower than yesterday-to be expected for a 10m. Still, hope to improve. We shall see.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
day 671
ok, not GREAT, but ok
Did the Runday 5k. Oppressively hot, tough to breathe, but, did ok. Broke 9. HADDA take two 15 second breaks, imagine if I hadn't???!!! Oh well, was happy to have done as well as I did. That was the upside. Downside? Flat course. SHOULD'A come in @ 8:30 ish, instead, 8:42, still, I'm ok with it. Again, if I were normal, I'd have taken yesterday as a rest day but noooooooooo, gotta log those miles.
Was soooo nice to see my usual suspects. Hung with DP after the race (GREAT raffles), and was nice to see so many I knew. Shows, again, the wonder of running: despite my tendency toward isolation, I manage to know peeps. Nice. Vince, Sue, DP and I represented for AP. Nice showing. Still, miss the Quantum kiddies, their loss.
Manana, the ball breaker. 10m in HEEEAT, but alas, treat it as a long run. Manana pm, ballgame, hopefully with Stoney. The way things go here @ Toxichouse, who the fuck knows.
...have a sneaking suspicion I'll regret doing the lawn today. Should'a waited 'til Mon, but couldn't chance it. I KNOW manana, 'round mile 6, I'll feel it. Suck it up buttercup.
Did the Runday 5k. Oppressively hot, tough to breathe, but, did ok. Broke 9. HADDA take two 15 second breaks, imagine if I hadn't???!!! Oh well, was happy to have done as well as I did. That was the upside. Downside? Flat course. SHOULD'A come in @ 8:30 ish, instead, 8:42, still, I'm ok with it. Again, if I were normal, I'd have taken yesterday as a rest day but noooooooooo, gotta log those miles.
Was soooo nice to see my usual suspects. Hung with DP after the race (GREAT raffles), and was nice to see so many I knew. Shows, again, the wonder of running: despite my tendency toward isolation, I manage to know peeps. Nice. Vince, Sue, DP and I represented for AP. Nice showing. Still, miss the Quantum kiddies, their loss.
Manana, the ball breaker. 10m in HEEEAT, but alas, treat it as a long run. Manana pm, ballgame, hopefully with Stoney. The way things go here @ Toxichouse, who the fuck knows.
...have a sneaking suspicion I'll regret doing the lawn today. Should'a waited 'til Mon, but couldn't chance it. I KNOW manana, 'round mile 6, I'll feel it. Suck it up buttercup.
Friday, May 27, 2011
day 670
The streak continues!!!
(feel like I cheated even though I raced Wed night). Still, ran every day this week. Mental status shows it. Feel good in general ;).
St.Francis esta manana. Felt good. Prob is: running after 7am feels OPPRESSIVE. Too damned hot! Knees feeling good! That Born to Run stuff is true! My NB's, worn to shit, work. Now they're my daily running shoe. Went to see Hangover 2 last evening, picked up a pair of Nikes, as an alternate. No more of this massive cushioning bullshit. Time to run naturally.
Feeling good. Heard another staffperson here is applying for the Director gig. How a half time staff person can even THINK of applying? Dunno. Actually yes, a nurse and caucasian, who won't take direction from a minority. Hey, if I'm appointed, Stoney goes to college, if not, I did my best.
Again, looking forward to the weekend-the local 5k manana, 10m in Long Beach Sunday.
(feel like I cheated even though I raced Wed night). Still, ran every day this week. Mental status shows it. Feel good in general ;).
St.Francis esta manana. Felt good. Prob is: running after 7am feels OPPRESSIVE. Too damned hot! Knees feeling good! That Born to Run stuff is true! My NB's, worn to shit, work. Now they're my daily running shoe. Went to see Hangover 2 last evening, picked up a pair of Nikes, as an alternate. No more of this massive cushioning bullshit. Time to run naturally.
Feeling good. Heard another staffperson here is applying for the Director gig. How a half time staff person can even THINK of applying? Dunno. Actually yes, a nurse and caucasian, who won't take direction from a minority. Hey, if I'm appointed, Stoney goes to college, if not, I did my best.
Again, looking forward to the weekend-the local 5k manana, 10m in Long Beach Sunday.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
day 669
yin/yang
ok, hadda fulfill a committment (in my own head). I'd told Big Bird I'd see him @ the Wednesday Night Summer Series, rain or no rain, last week. THAT was pre-monsoon talk. As SOON as I got home after bailing, the rain stopped. Felt like a total wuss, more so after saying I'd see him there. So, hadda do last night's 5k. Not TOO bad. Felt it during the first mile, exacerbated by split calls-I HATE hearing my split. First mile: 9:16. I GOTTA stop starting in the back of the pack. Came in @ 8:54 per mile. Glad I'm still breaking 9. BUT, last Wednesday 5k was @ 8:50, AFTER running that morning. Yesterday, "slept in," (got up @ 4), didn't run in the am. BUT, it was significantly warmer/tougher to breathe. My benchmark is Dave Philippi, and anyone wearing their running club singlet, i.e. Lynbrook's Running Stop. Prob is: after Saturday's 8:32, I wanna do at least that well every time. Hey, breaking 9 consistently was/is my goal.
This am, St.Francis, back home. WARM, but good. Saw my before picture and Jesus man-said he hadn't seen me in a while. Wow. Good to be recognized, I think.
Oprah gone. THANK YOU GOD. Hopefully this harkens the end of the "me me me" generation. Like I REALLY need someone I never met to empower me??? Am I THAT pathetic????
Sat, the 5k up the block. Always tugs @ my heartstrings. Before some of us disappeared from the scene, this was a big meeting of the masses. A good thing actually, because the wheat got seperated from the chaff. Those that were all talk split. Good. But still, I have this idea in my head of one big family. Naive bastard I know.
Sun the Long Beach 10m. Ouch. THAT one is always tough. But later that night we have the LI Ducks game. One of few occasions Stoney graces me with his presence. Looking forward to it, hangin' with the club peeps and my boy. Always fun.
ok, hadda fulfill a committment (in my own head). I'd told Big Bird I'd see him @ the Wednesday Night Summer Series, rain or no rain, last week. THAT was pre-monsoon talk. As SOON as I got home after bailing, the rain stopped. Felt like a total wuss, more so after saying I'd see him there. So, hadda do last night's 5k. Not TOO bad. Felt it during the first mile, exacerbated by split calls-I HATE hearing my split. First mile: 9:16. I GOTTA stop starting in the back of the pack. Came in @ 8:54 per mile. Glad I'm still breaking 9. BUT, last Wednesday 5k was @ 8:50, AFTER running that morning. Yesterday, "slept in," (got up @ 4), didn't run in the am. BUT, it was significantly warmer/tougher to breathe. My benchmark is Dave Philippi, and anyone wearing their running club singlet, i.e. Lynbrook's Running Stop. Prob is: after Saturday's 8:32, I wanna do at least that well every time. Hey, breaking 9 consistently was/is my goal.
This am, St.Francis, back home. WARM, but good. Saw my before picture and Jesus man-said he hadn't seen me in a while. Wow. Good to be recognized, I think.
Oprah gone. THANK YOU GOD. Hopefully this harkens the end of the "me me me" generation. Like I REALLY need someone I never met to empower me??? Am I THAT pathetic????
Sat, the 5k up the block. Always tugs @ my heartstrings. Before some of us disappeared from the scene, this was a big meeting of the masses. A good thing actually, because the wheat got seperated from the chaff. Those that were all talk split. Good. But still, I have this idea in my head of one big family. Naive bastard I know.
Sun the Long Beach 10m. Ouch. THAT one is always tough. But later that night we have the LI Ducks game. One of few occasions Stoney graces me with his presence. Looking forward to it, hangin' with the club peeps and my boy. Always fun.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
day 668
yummm!!!
Got to chillax this am, translation: left Toxichouse @ 5:30-normally the hour @ which I'm into mile 2 of my daily run. But tonight, hit the LIRRC. Gonna use it as a "speed" (stop laughing) workout. Now that I know I can at worst maintain, at best improve, I can no longer JUST stay at my prior stuck point. Even if I fail, gotta push the envelope. (also, after bailing last week, feel I owe it to them to be a warm body. It's only right).
Got to chillax this am, translation: left Toxichouse @ 5:30-normally the hour @ which I'm into mile 2 of my daily run. But tonight, hit the LIRRC. Gonna use it as a "speed" (stop laughing) workout. Now that I know I can at worst maintain, at best improve, I can no longer JUST stay at my prior stuck point. Even if I fail, gotta push the envelope. (also, after bailing last week, feel I owe it to them to be a warm body. It's only right).
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
day 667
the streak continues!
Another "passing showers" day. What crap is this??? Last night the skies OPENED. Dayum! But, gotta be optimistic.
Got to the job, nothing. YAY!!!
St.Francis. Felt good. Using the "Born to Run" methodology. Using VERY worn running shoes, feeling GOOD in the knees. We'll see.
Another "passing showers" day. What crap is this??? Last night the skies OPENED. Dayum! But, gotta be optimistic.
Got to the job, nothing. YAY!!!
St.Francis. Felt good. Using the "Born to Run" methodology. Using VERY worn running shoes, feeling GOOD in the knees. We'll see.
Monday, May 23, 2011
day 666 (Ozzy'd LOVE that!)
Sometimes you gotta believe!
Was prepped to do St.Francis. Thinking either I'd had enough miles from the half, or could use the half as my week's long run. Wasn't sure either way. Got to the job, everything looked good...until...unTIL...RAIN! (Lucy pulls the ball away from Charlie Brown). Now, we all know my love of running in the rain, about the same as my love of root canal. Yet, the prediction WAS for off and on showers.
Pulled into The Park, Rain stopped. So far so good...until...DAYUM. MORE rain. Was taking my knee braces off when it stopped! Glad I stuck around.
Got my miles in, DIDN'T get soaked. Yay!!!!
Was prepped to do St.Francis. Thinking either I'd had enough miles from the half, or could use the half as my week's long run. Wasn't sure either way. Got to the job, everything looked good...until...unTIL...RAIN! (Lucy pulls the ball away from Charlie Brown). Now, we all know my love of running in the rain, about the same as my love of root canal. Yet, the prediction WAS for off and on showers.
Pulled into The Park, Rain stopped. So far so good...until...DAYUM. MORE rain. Was taking my knee braces off when it stopped! Glad I stuck around.
Got my miles in, DIDN'T get soaked. Yay!!!!
Sunday, May 22, 2011
day 665
back!
Really annoyed. I KNOW 2:02 for Brooklyn is really good, but I SO wanted to break 2. Next year!!! So, hadda make up for it today. Did a local 5k, first to see if i could break 9. Did that and THEN some!!! Came in @ 8:32!!! YAY!!!!!
NOW, I can say the weekend was productive.
GREAT article in today's Daily News on the home of my soul, Jackson Heights.
Really annoyed. I KNOW 2:02 for Brooklyn is really good, but I SO wanted to break 2. Next year!!! So, hadda make up for it today. Did a local 5k, first to see if i could break 9. Did that and THEN some!!! Came in @ 8:32!!! YAY!!!!!
NOW, I can say the weekend was productive.
GREAT article in today's Daily News on the home of my soul, Jackson Heights.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
day 664
damn!!!
Did the Brooklyn Half. This is one of those "gotta do it because" races. I.E. To get into the NYC half, gotta do 4 of 5 halves, so what the hell. Found a good parking spot-a miracle on a Saturday near Prospect Park, and took an hour nap. Didn't expect to do great, but hoped-secretly-to break 2. The "new course" starts in Prospect Park, 2 loops of ball breaking, then flat Ocean Parkway to the Coney Island boardwalk.
Did ok in Prospect Park. Dunno WHAT got into my head, but since I didn't need any walk breaks (this portion of the run was only 7 miles), I thought I could come in under 2 hours.
Hit Ocean Parkway, still feeling good. Hit the last 1/2 mile-the Coney boardwalk, still good. Crossed the finish. Proud of myself, 2:07, thinking that was my gross, my net well under 2. DAMN!!! My net was 2:02. SHIT! (remember, I'd originally planned to do this one JUST to qualify for the NYC Half, but hey, gotta race :) ). The fact is: this was my best Brooklyn Half ever. Still.....
And of course, made a new friend going back to our vehicles. (AND won a t-shirt and sweatbands-I never win anything. So much for "never say never.")
Felt good, pissed I didn't break 2, but this is good. Gotta keep that edge.
Last night Stoney and I had it out. I'd never seen such disrespect toward a parent, but when the other subverts your every move, he'll feel he can. Now he gets the big freeze. He crossed some major lines yesterday. Really hurt, but, this is what teenagers do.
Did the Brooklyn Half. This is one of those "gotta do it because" races. I.E. To get into the NYC half, gotta do 4 of 5 halves, so what the hell. Found a good parking spot-a miracle on a Saturday near Prospect Park, and took an hour nap. Didn't expect to do great, but hoped-secretly-to break 2. The "new course" starts in Prospect Park, 2 loops of ball breaking, then flat Ocean Parkway to the Coney Island boardwalk.
Did ok in Prospect Park. Dunno WHAT got into my head, but since I didn't need any walk breaks (this portion of the run was only 7 miles), I thought I could come in under 2 hours.
Hit Ocean Parkway, still feeling good. Hit the last 1/2 mile-the Coney boardwalk, still good. Crossed the finish. Proud of myself, 2:07, thinking that was my gross, my net well under 2. DAMN!!! My net was 2:02. SHIT! (remember, I'd originally planned to do this one JUST to qualify for the NYC Half, but hey, gotta race :) ). The fact is: this was my best Brooklyn Half ever. Still.....
And of course, made a new friend going back to our vehicles. (AND won a t-shirt and sweatbands-I never win anything. So much for "never say never.")
Felt good, pissed I didn't break 2, but this is good. Gotta keep that edge.
Last night Stoney and I had it out. I'd never seen such disrespect toward a parent, but when the other subverts your every move, he'll feel he can. Now he gets the big freeze. He crossed some major lines yesterday. Really hurt, but, this is what teenagers do.
Friday, May 20, 2011
day 663
now everyone knows
The NYC Marathon won "Event of the Year." Duh. Now the world knows what we all know. NOT Boston, NOT the Super Bowl, NOT the World Series, but our 26.2 miles of pain/determination/dedication/insanity. BIIIIG smile.
Really a nice morning. Again, saw my Dim Sum peeps, as well as my before picture. Was frankly worried, after we bonded, he disappeared. Actually told him "thought you'd fallen off the face of the earth." Nice to see he's ok.
St.Francis this am, in preparation for manana. The Brooklyn Half. Enjoy the run itself-Prospect Park first, so the tough part of the run is over, then you cruise for the 9 miles left (IF you don't shoot your load @ the start. A good course if you'd done it before). Downside? Parking. Oh well, gotta do it. Need that NYC Half!
Fortunately the weather should hold out. This week I was lucky to have only missed one day.
The NYC Marathon won "Event of the Year." Duh. Now the world knows what we all know. NOT Boston, NOT the Super Bowl, NOT the World Series, but our 26.2 miles of pain/determination/dedication/insanity. BIIIIG smile.
Really a nice morning. Again, saw my Dim Sum peeps, as well as my before picture. Was frankly worried, after we bonded, he disappeared. Actually told him "thought you'd fallen off the face of the earth." Nice to see he's ok.
St.Francis this am, in preparation for manana. The Brooklyn Half. Enjoy the run itself-Prospect Park first, so the tough part of the run is over, then you cruise for the 9 miles left (IF you don't shoot your load @ the start. A good course if you'd done it before). Downside? Parking. Oh well, gotta do it. Need that NYC Half!
Fortunately the weather should hold out. This week I was lucky to have only missed one day.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
day 662
missed it by THIIIIIS much
Wanted to do the LIRRC 5k last night-had told Big Bird @ the Wall Street 3m I'd see him there, however, didn't plan on monsoons. That + they don't do prereg, I was free. THAT was the upside, the downside? Of course, the second I set foot in Toxichouse, the rain stopped. Should'a, could'a, would'a. Worst of all, I was actually there, waiting out the rains. Not the first mistake I ever made, certainly not the last. (wish I could get over my dislike of rain running, but can't shake it. Running shouldn't hurt). Good thing I didn't take any days off since the L.I. Half, you never know when the weather will not cooperate.
So, after that error, hadda do 10 this am. Needed the miles AND needed to even the score in my mind.
Manana, dunno. With the Brooklyn Half on Sat, gotta play it by ear.
Wanted to do the LIRRC 5k last night-had told Big Bird @ the Wall Street 3m I'd see him there, however, didn't plan on monsoons. That + they don't do prereg, I was free. THAT was the upside, the downside? Of course, the second I set foot in Toxichouse, the rain stopped. Should'a, could'a, would'a. Worst of all, I was actually there, waiting out the rains. Not the first mistake I ever made, certainly not the last. (wish I could get over my dislike of rain running, but can't shake it. Running shouldn't hurt). Good thing I didn't take any days off since the L.I. Half, you never know when the weather will not cooperate.
So, after that error, hadda do 10 this am. Needed the miles AND needed to even the score in my mind.
Manana, dunno. With the Brooklyn Half on Sat, gotta play it by ear.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
day 661
THAT was fun!!! (AND did well)
Took the afternoon off to play in nyc and do the Wall St.3m. THAT was alotta fun! Was tempted to bail, POURING soaking rain, but alas, prereg. You pay, you run. Fortunately, it actually stopped! YAY!!!!! REALLY glad I sucked it up. Was fully prepared to run in the rain.
Hit the AMC for Hesher, great flick, then off to the run. Walked with a new bud, met him on the train. Amazing how running breaks the ice.
THOUSANDS showed, in spite of the weather. What a howl! AND did well, broke 9 again. With THIS crowd, packed together, no small feat. One side note, one guy was running with elbows @ 45 deg angles, passed him by moving his elbow. This was met with a "fuck you asshole." Lets just say I didn't let it go :).
On the way back, rode the E train w/a Beth Israel Cardiologist. She was a HOWL!!! We compared notes.
A great day, really fun.
Took the afternoon off to play in nyc and do the Wall St.3m. THAT was alotta fun! Was tempted to bail, POURING soaking rain, but alas, prereg. You pay, you run. Fortunately, it actually stopped! YAY!!!!! REALLY glad I sucked it up. Was fully prepared to run in the rain.
Hit the AMC for Hesher, great flick, then off to the run. Walked with a new bud, met him on the train. Amazing how running breaks the ice.
THOUSANDS showed, in spite of the weather. What a howl! AND did well, broke 9 again. With THIS crowd, packed together, no small feat. One side note, one guy was running with elbows @ 45 deg angles, passed him by moving his elbow. This was met with a "fuck you asshole." Lets just say I didn't let it go :).
On the way back, rode the E train w/a Beth Israel Cardiologist. She was a HOWL!!! We compared notes.
A great day, really fun.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
day 660
yin/yang
Had a blast today, best of times/worst of times.
Met the ICS peeps for our reunion @ Dave n' Busters. Something, somewhere worked out for us all. Either they had a great teacher, I had great students, their parents did their job, or a combination thereof. Either way, every one of them ended up awright. Quite impressive. Disparate backgrounds, all went their own individual way, but all should be proud.
Was REALLY nice to bring Stoney into the mix. Being a teenager, he rarely wants to do any "buddy" activities, but yesterday struck his fancy. Worked out well, he played big brother to two young'uns.
Proud to know these people.
Then, Toxichouse. It has the gas bill on the fridge, which is again devoid of anything I'd put there. Buy a 50 inch tv, an x box, and contribute nothing to household bills. Amazing. AND, HADDA act out yesterday of all days. Bitch, pure bitch.
Had a blast today, best of times/worst of times.
Met the ICS peeps for our reunion @ Dave n' Busters. Something, somewhere worked out for us all. Either they had a great teacher, I had great students, their parents did their job, or a combination thereof. Either way, every one of them ended up awright. Quite impressive. Disparate backgrounds, all went their own individual way, but all should be proud.
Was REALLY nice to bring Stoney into the mix. Being a teenager, he rarely wants to do any "buddy" activities, but yesterday struck his fancy. Worked out well, he played big brother to two young'uns.
Proud to know these people.
Then, Toxichouse. It has the gas bill on the fridge, which is again devoid of anything I'd put there. Buy a 50 inch tv, an x box, and contribute nothing to household bills. Amazing. AND, HADDA act out yesterday of all days. Bitch, pure bitch.
Monday, May 16, 2011
day 659
good to be me!
(doesn't happen often)
Still riffin' off a fantastic weekend. Between doing well @ the 10k n' 4m, seeing my former students was really wonderful. Now, I find out shit hit the fan @ a sister facility. Among other things, something I NEVER take for granted is the relationship I have with my boss. He's a good guy, the kind who'd leave you thinking "I'd never wanna work for anyone else." Unfortunately, these are few and far between. Others @ other facilities are not so fortunate. Good to be me. Today.
Tonight, dinner @ Dave n' Busters with the former students. Stoney's coming!!! Yay!!!
All this week, crap weather predicted. So be it. Ran this am, St.Francis, spritzing/heavily humid. Point is, the streak continues.
(doesn't happen often)
Still riffin' off a fantastic weekend. Between doing well @ the 10k n' 4m, seeing my former students was really wonderful. Now, I find out shit hit the fan @ a sister facility. Among other things, something I NEVER take for granted is the relationship I have with my boss. He's a good guy, the kind who'd leave you thinking "I'd never wanna work for anyone else." Unfortunately, these are few and far between. Others @ other facilities are not so fortunate. Good to be me. Today.
Tonight, dinner @ Dave n' Busters with the former students. Stoney's coming!!! Yay!!!
All this week, crap weather predicted. So be it. Ran this am, St.Francis, spritzing/heavily humid. Point is, the streak continues.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
day 658
feelin' it!
Did the Forest Park 4m. At first wanted to bail, it was POURING...but...a)preregged b)"Passing Showers," and wouldn't it have sucked if I bailed and the rains ceased? Sho' 'nuff it held off, until after-during awards!
Did very well-the 2 fastest Striders were ahead of me, I led the usual suspects-this after doing the 10k yesterday AND taking 3 walk breaks, STILL came in @ 35:30. I'm happy to have again broken 9.
STILL haven't taken a day off, don't plan to. Yes, this means running in the rain.
Manana, reunion pt2. Lovely to know you touched lives. My former students did very well, hope they're proud of themselves. Pix @ bottom.
Did the Forest Park 4m. At first wanted to bail, it was POURING...but...a)preregged b)"Passing Showers," and wouldn't it have sucked if I bailed and the rains ceased? Sho' 'nuff it held off, until after-during awards!
Did very well-the 2 fastest Striders were ahead of me, I led the usual suspects-this after doing the 10k yesterday AND taking 3 walk breaks, STILL came in @ 35:30. I'm happy to have again broken 9.
STILL haven't taken a day off, don't plan to. Yes, this means running in the rain.
Manana, reunion pt2. Lovely to know you touched lives. My former students did very well, hope they're proud of themselves. Pix @ bottom.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
day 657
a trifecta?
Did REALLY well this am. Felt good, Central Park is NEVER easy, but I'm feeling what I should. So, was tempted to take walk breaks, but didn't. Was afraid to see my results, BROKE 9!!!!! For a 10k, I'm DAMN proud! The hard work def paid off. What added to it: with Runners Low Self Esteem, couldn't believe I could keep up with one of those "wearing REAL running clothes" people. I did. Picked out a woman, tried keeping up, she slowed down, told her she couldn't/that she was pacing me. With 1200 metres left, she faded. Also, outgunned Wendy, she came in @ 9:26. Nice to know I could if I wanted to.
Then, saw Everything Must Go, the new Will Farrell flick, wow. Let's just say I identified.
THEN dinner with my students-a mini reunion. The time passed all too quickly.
What a day, really lovely.
Only thing that could'a made it better: Stoney. But he'll be with me Monday for mini reunion part 2.
Really nice.
Did REALLY well this am. Felt good, Central Park is NEVER easy, but I'm feeling what I should. So, was tempted to take walk breaks, but didn't. Was afraid to see my results, BROKE 9!!!!! For a 10k, I'm DAMN proud! The hard work def paid off. What added to it: with Runners Low Self Esteem, couldn't believe I could keep up with one of those "wearing REAL running clothes" people. I did. Picked out a woman, tried keeping up, she slowed down, told her she couldn't/that she was pacing me. With 1200 metres left, she faded. Also, outgunned Wendy, she came in @ 9:26. Nice to know I could if I wanted to.
Then, saw Everything Must Go, the new Will Farrell flick, wow. Let's just say I identified.
THEN dinner with my students-a mini reunion. The time passed all too quickly.
What a day, really lovely.
Only thing that could'a made it better: Stoney. But he'll be with me Monday for mini reunion part 2.
Really nice.
Friday, May 13, 2011
day 656
a good week!!!
...and not a moment too soon! Rain predicted for manana through next week. Glad as hell I didn't take a day off, yet. You KNOW it's gotta-eventually-happen.
Reading that book REALLY inspired me. Made the same points that occasionally pass through my mind, i.e.: running shoes have planned obsolescence (i.e. why do some feel REALLY good/no knee pain, when worn to shit???), aren't Nike Free's a scam? I.E. we're designed to run barefoot. Why didn't runners of old have all the problems we now have, considering they run in-by comparison-shit. Hell, THEY ran in Chuck Taylor All Stars, or worse. Yet, plantar fasciatis and all the other bullshit was unknown to them, or, do we just bitch too much? I.E. why do we EXPECT to be pain free. Life hurts, after all. Isn't pain part of the human condition?
Got a call from brotherfromanothermother last evening. Returned it-something I NEVER do. But we need each other. God bless him.
This weekend'll be heavy. Manana, a mini reunion, Monday, part 2. Looking forward to it. PArt of my past, rarely look back, but these are my kids. Amazing to know you actually made a difference.
Boss put in his papers, today the posting was out. I applied of course. Nice to be considered. We'll see. What makes it special is the fact that I, literally, entered from the ground floor. Nice to know hard work pays. If this is as far as I get, I'm still happy. Done alright. Funny to see your life reduced to 3 pages.
The scary part is: again, no one to look up to. We are the people that others will turn to. Scary.
...and not a moment too soon! Rain predicted for manana through next week. Glad as hell I didn't take a day off, yet. You KNOW it's gotta-eventually-happen.
Reading that book REALLY inspired me. Made the same points that occasionally pass through my mind, i.e.: running shoes have planned obsolescence (i.e. why do some feel REALLY good/no knee pain, when worn to shit???), aren't Nike Free's a scam? I.E. we're designed to run barefoot. Why didn't runners of old have all the problems we now have, considering they run in-by comparison-shit. Hell, THEY ran in Chuck Taylor All Stars, or worse. Yet, plantar fasciatis and all the other bullshit was unknown to them, or, do we just bitch too much? I.E. why do we EXPECT to be pain free. Life hurts, after all. Isn't pain part of the human condition?
Got a call from brotherfromanothermother last evening. Returned it-something I NEVER do. But we need each other. God bless him.
This weekend'll be heavy. Manana, a mini reunion, Monday, part 2. Looking forward to it. PArt of my past, rarely look back, but these are my kids. Amazing to know you actually made a difference.
Boss put in his papers, today the posting was out. I applied of course. Nice to be considered. We'll see. What makes it special is the fact that I, literally, entered from the ground floor. Nice to know hard work pays. If this is as far as I get, I'm still happy. Done alright. Funny to see your life reduced to 3 pages.
The scary part is: again, no one to look up to. We are the people that others will turn to. Scary.
day 655 (Thursdays post, written Fri)
odd that!
Already posted for today, hadda redo, they were doing maintenance.
St.Francis this am, knees good, head better.
Already posted for today, hadda redo, they were doing maintenance.
St.Francis this am, knees good, head better.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
day 654
broke through the wall
Refreshing to have hit the wall and broken through it! Looked at my progress/lackthereof. All the manuals, trainers, etc...say you gotta keep at it, because you WILL hit a plateau. Looking @ last month's results, was a full 30 secs slower. And why? Didn't care about speed. Now, refuse to age gracefully. Book I'm reading indicates you peak in your 20's, decline, peak again at.....64!!! Damn. Guess I have something to look forward to?
St.Francis this am. Was RIGHT on the fence re: long sleeves, glad I used a t shirt.
Boss packing boxes re: closing up shop/retiring. Scary. Lots of ambivalence. Nice that, having started as an entry level employee, then rising. Nice. Scary part is: to whom do you turn? No more higher ups. Kind'a like the feeling you get when your parents-both-finally die. No matter how old you are, you feel alone. Thank god I have good people for peeps.
Refreshing to have hit the wall and broken through it! Looked at my progress/lackthereof. All the manuals, trainers, etc...say you gotta keep at it, because you WILL hit a plateau. Looking @ last month's results, was a full 30 secs slower. And why? Didn't care about speed. Now, refuse to age gracefully. Book I'm reading indicates you peak in your 20's, decline, peak again at.....64!!! Damn. Guess I have something to look forward to?
St.Francis this am. Was RIGHT on the fence re: long sleeves, glad I used a t shirt.
Boss packing boxes re: closing up shop/retiring. Scary. Lots of ambivalence. Nice that, having started as an entry level employee, then rising. Nice. Scary part is: to whom do you turn? No more higher ups. Kind'a like the feeling you get when your parents-both-finally die. No matter how old you are, you feel alone. Thank god I have good people for peeps.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
day 653
THAT'S what I'm talkin' about!!!
Every morning (or, every morning I run) I see these particular usual suspects-local Korean Running Club peeps. Of course, suffering from "runner's low self esteem" I figure I could never keep pace with them. Lo and behold, I don't suck!!! Nice. Actually followed, then eventually, passed them. One remarking "you go fast," not at all, everything IS relative. Still, nice validation.
Reviewed the weekend, turns out I'm doing a consistent 4m. This weekend's was equal to one of 2 weeks prior. Good. Need the consistency in pace.
Re: mental illness. Seems to be rearing Its ugly head in the form of the daily rage: gotta find SOME reason to scream. Yesterday: moving the chairs in the driveway. When asked to explain why I did, I asked the last time It cut the lawn, or did anythinjg around the house for that matter-let alone cook or clean? Point being, I refuse to have my driveway littered with the detritus filling Its car.
Running-good. Everything else-not always.
Every morning (or, every morning I run) I see these particular usual suspects-local Korean Running Club peeps. Of course, suffering from "runner's low self esteem" I figure I could never keep pace with them. Lo and behold, I don't suck!!! Nice. Actually followed, then eventually, passed them. One remarking "you go fast," not at all, everything IS relative. Still, nice validation.
Reviewed the weekend, turns out I'm doing a consistent 4m. This weekend's was equal to one of 2 weeks prior. Good. Need the consistency in pace.
Re: mental illness. Seems to be rearing Its ugly head in the form of the daily rage: gotta find SOME reason to scream. Yesterday: moving the chairs in the driveway. When asked to explain why I did, I asked the last time It cut the lawn, or did anythinjg around the house for that matter-let alone cook or clean? Point being, I refuse to have my driveway littered with the detritus filling Its car.
Running-good. Everything else-not always.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Bill Clinton
"there is nothing wrong with America that can't be cured by what is right with America."
the man is a god!
the man is a god!
day 652
:)
(shit eating grin)
WHAT A MORNING!!! Cool(er), borderline crisp. Left knee achy, so took it easy(er), for me that means normal time. Doing really well with this daily run thing, so worried about taking a day off. If it works, don't mess with it.
Needed it. World's best therapy. Yesterday was rough. Started out GREAT!!! Japan Day 4m was fun, did well, then we went for breakfast and a movie (The Beaver, REALLY good). Then, unfortunately, reality came back. Back to Toxichouse, Stoney-alone, sleeping (after It let him stay up all night), fridge empty. It comes in @ 10:30, wakes me up SCREAMING in my face about missing softsoap. Yes, softsoap. Def off Its meds. I guess that was Its way of thanking me for the card and chocolates.
So, got myself a Mother's Day gift. As a single parent, I earned it. (new running shoes).
(shit eating grin)
WHAT A MORNING!!! Cool(er), borderline crisp. Left knee achy, so took it easy(er), for me that means normal time. Doing really well with this daily run thing, so worried about taking a day off. If it works, don't mess with it.
Needed it. World's best therapy. Yesterday was rough. Started out GREAT!!! Japan Day 4m was fun, did well, then we went for breakfast and a movie (The Beaver, REALLY good). Then, unfortunately, reality came back. Back to Toxichouse, Stoney-alone, sleeping (after It let him stay up all night), fridge empty. It comes in @ 10:30, wakes me up SCREAMING in my face about missing softsoap. Yes, softsoap. Def off Its meds. I guess that was Its way of thanking me for the card and chocolates.
So, got myself a Mother's Day gift. As a single parent, I earned it. (new running shoes).
Sunday, May 8, 2011
day 651
hadda raise the bar
Last year was the year of "suck it up buttercup," this year is one of improvement. Did VERY well today. 55%, a.k.a. an 8:48 pace. My BEST in any NYRR race had been 8:44, and that was years ago. Today was good, very good. Tough, but good. Again, if I was smart, I'd have taken yesterday off, but can't bring myself to do it. Knees are killing me, but I"m really into it.
Was nice to see Deb, she was in a corral or two ahead of me. We both beat over 50%, nice for us as well as a strong showing for the club.
re: Mother's Day? Right. It was out all day, I checked in with Stoney to see if he wanted to do something, he declined, but took me up on my offer for BK. Again kiddies, remember, It portrays me as Satan, yet, he's left all day with an empty fridge, not knowing when it'll come home. Happy Day Bitch.
My mom was amazing, I carry her with me daily as the best example. single parent, full time job, raising two brats AND paying a mortgage-not to mention sending us to private school. All with love in her heart and every action. Whereas it screams, curses, and blames others (me)for everything. And my grandmother? Kicked Nazis out of her church during WWII. An amazing woman. I had great examples. Carry them with me in every thought and deed.
Last year was the year of "suck it up buttercup," this year is one of improvement. Did VERY well today. 55%, a.k.a. an 8:48 pace. My BEST in any NYRR race had been 8:44, and that was years ago. Today was good, very good. Tough, but good. Again, if I was smart, I'd have taken yesterday off, but can't bring myself to do it. Knees are killing me, but I"m really into it.
Was nice to see Deb, she was in a corral or two ahead of me. We both beat over 50%, nice for us as well as a strong showing for the club.
re: Mother's Day? Right. It was out all day, I checked in with Stoney to see if he wanted to do something, he declined, but took me up on my offer for BK. Again kiddies, remember, It portrays me as Satan, yet, he's left all day with an empty fridge, not knowing when it'll come home. Happy Day Bitch.
My mom was amazing, I carry her with me daily as the best example. single parent, full time job, raising two brats AND paying a mortgage-not to mention sending us to private school. All with love in her heart and every action. Whereas it screams, curses, and blames others (me)for everything. And my grandmother? Kicked Nazis out of her church during WWII. An amazing woman. I had great examples. Carry them with me in every thought and deed.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
day 650
now THAT'S what I'm talkin' about!!!
What a morning! a lesser person would'a hit the links, but alas, gotta be true to form. Did a late (by my standards) run, to be with the club. St.Francis course. Manana's 4m should feel like a break 9not!!!).
Still amazed how running has exposed me to much! @ yesterday's conference, a local peep was there, as well as a Usual suspect-asked if i knew her from Central Park, she indicated she recognized me from L.I. races. Wonderful. George sheehan WAS right!
Reading Born to Run. Really sums up the Zen running thing. I do it because it's what I do. Not for personal material gain, but because it rounds me out. Gonna start calling myself Caballo Negro.
What a morning! a lesser person would'a hit the links, but alas, gotta be true to form. Did a late (by my standards) run, to be with the club. St.Francis course. Manana's 4m should feel like a break 9not!!!).
Still amazed how running has exposed me to much! @ yesterday's conference, a local peep was there, as well as a Usual suspect-asked if i knew her from Central Park, she indicated she recognized me from L.I. races. Wonderful. George sheehan WAS right!
Reading Born to Run. Really sums up the Zen running thing. I do it because it's what I do. Not for personal material gain, but because it rounds me out. Gonna start calling myself Caballo Negro.
Friday, May 6, 2011
day 649
the streak continues.
Had a conference in the city, so, knowing I'd be on my butt all day, went for my am run. REAllY refreshing. No pressure, knees sore, so should'a been a day off, but took it easy. Miles to log, not race.
The conference? LGBT. Yes, that population has issues, but no more than any other. Bottom line: the golden rule STILL applies.
Had a conference in the city, so, knowing I'd be on my butt all day, went for my am run. REAllY refreshing. No pressure, knees sore, so should'a been a day off, but took it easy. Miles to log, not race.
The conference? LGBT. Yes, that population has issues, but no more than any other. Bottom line: the golden rule STILL applies.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
day 648
eeeked one out!
Made it through the week. Manana I'm @ a training, so this is my friday. Whew!!! Tough week.
Last night was the first LIRRC Wednesday Night of the 2011 Summer Series. Hadda be there. BUT, ran in the am to cover my ass, since rain was predicted all day. Sho 'nuff, it DID rain all day. Sheeeeeet. So, up until 90 mins before, I was on the fence. Shebitch @ Toxichouse pushed me out the door. Yes kiddies, running in the rain beats being around It for more than a nanosecond more than I have to. Did well, broke 9 mins. If I'd rested and chillaxed in the am, could'a done much better, but I'm very happy to break 9.
Last night, It accuses me of not having balls. Why? Insignificant, can you IMAGINE anyone claiming I lack balls? Amazing. This from a person who abandons Its son to tend to another's family. Amazing. AND it has the stones to tell Stoney It wants a plant for Mother's Day. Truly amazing.
Made it through the week. Manana I'm @ a training, so this is my friday. Whew!!! Tough week.
Last night was the first LIRRC Wednesday Night of the 2011 Summer Series. Hadda be there. BUT, ran in the am to cover my ass, since rain was predicted all day. Sho 'nuff, it DID rain all day. Sheeeeeet. So, up until 90 mins before, I was on the fence. Shebitch @ Toxichouse pushed me out the door. Yes kiddies, running in the rain beats being around It for more than a nanosecond more than I have to. Did well, broke 9 mins. If I'd rested and chillaxed in the am, could'a done much better, but I'm very happy to break 9.
Last night, It accuses me of not having balls. Why? Insignificant, can you IMAGINE anyone claiming I lack balls? Amazing. This from a person who abandons Its son to tend to another's family. Amazing. AND it has the stones to tell Stoney It wants a plant for Mother's Day. Truly amazing.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
day 647
when a decision is more than a decision
Bad karma pt 99.
The other day, peeps call asking if I wanted Mets tix for last night. Hearing that rain was predicted, and thinking Stoney wouldn't give a fuck, I declined. BIG mistake.
As usual, Stoney was setting me up. He was being social. When a teen's social, they want something. In this case, pocket $, per the note left on the counter this am. Sweet fucker he is, he left 2 100's (seperate tests) under his request. He COULD just ask for $, but good, he feels he must substantiate his request.
But that wasn't the bad news. He says he would'a been interested in the game! EVEN if it rained. WTF??? One second he's a sullen teen, next he's Mr.Fucking Social.
Blew that one didn't I?
Wait..it got worse.
We hung out, actually had a GREAT evening watching The Office, then Office on TBS...then...then... FUCK ME! Shebitch fucked with my stuff, AGAIN! Beside the bed I had the clothes I wore @ The Marathon. Notice, "HAD." Yep, Bitch struck again. Now, when I walked into Toxichouse, there were papers sticking out from under the couch, I was so happy Stoney'd gone to the gym I was willing to overlook my mail getting stolen, again, and flung under the sofa. I was EVEN willing to overlook Stoney telling me Shebitch wanted a plant for Mother's Day (fat fucking chance of that), but, my belongings AGAIN stolen, I went nuts.
Turns out, as Shebitch periodically does as a hoarder, It had Its shit all over the place, my belongings were swept up when It piled (notice, not "hung" but "piled") Its crap in Its closet. Now, let that sink in. It sleeps on a couch in the living room, but uses the bedroom as the locus in which to spread its shit EVERYWHERE, literally. My side of the bed isn't even a safe zone.
It comes in, digs through the pile in Its closet, and of course, my stuff is buried within. Amazing.
Must be nice to live where you WANT to, rather than HAVE to.
...AND the Mets lost, extra innings no less. SHIT. Should'a/could'a....
Ran this am, St.Francis. Wonder why?
Bad karma pt 99.
The other day, peeps call asking if I wanted Mets tix for last night. Hearing that rain was predicted, and thinking Stoney wouldn't give a fuck, I declined. BIG mistake.
As usual, Stoney was setting me up. He was being social. When a teen's social, they want something. In this case, pocket $, per the note left on the counter this am. Sweet fucker he is, he left 2 100's (seperate tests) under his request. He COULD just ask for $, but good, he feels he must substantiate his request.
But that wasn't the bad news. He says he would'a been interested in the game! EVEN if it rained. WTF??? One second he's a sullen teen, next he's Mr.Fucking Social.
Blew that one didn't I?
Wait..it got worse.
We hung out, actually had a GREAT evening watching The Office, then Office on TBS...then...then... FUCK ME! Shebitch fucked with my stuff, AGAIN! Beside the bed I had the clothes I wore @ The Marathon. Notice, "HAD." Yep, Bitch struck again. Now, when I walked into Toxichouse, there were papers sticking out from under the couch, I was so happy Stoney'd gone to the gym I was willing to overlook my mail getting stolen, again, and flung under the sofa. I was EVEN willing to overlook Stoney telling me Shebitch wanted a plant for Mother's Day (fat fucking chance of that), but, my belongings AGAIN stolen, I went nuts.
Turns out, as Shebitch periodically does as a hoarder, It had Its shit all over the place, my belongings were swept up when It piled (notice, not "hung" but "piled") Its crap in Its closet. Now, let that sink in. It sleeps on a couch in the living room, but uses the bedroom as the locus in which to spread its shit EVERYWHERE, literally. My side of the bed isn't even a safe zone.
It comes in, digs through the pile in Its closet, and of course, my stuff is buried within. Amazing.
Must be nice to live where you WANT to, rather than HAVE to.
...AND the Mets lost, extra innings no less. SHIT. Should'a/could'a....
Ran this am, St.Francis. Wonder why?
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
day 646
WOW!!!
REALLY a nice morning for a run. Tomorrow rain's predicted-off and on, just enough to cause me to havta gym it, so today we run!
Felt good, barely broke a sweat-perfect t-shirt and shorts weather. When you're able to get a couple'a days wear outta what you're wearin', THAT'S perfect weather. Love this time of year!
REALLY a nice morning for a run. Tomorrow rain's predicted-off and on, just enough to cause me to havta gym it, so today we run!
Felt good, barely broke a sweat-perfect t-shirt and shorts weather. When you're able to get a couple'a days wear outta what you're wearin', THAT'S perfect weather. Love this time of year!
Monday, May 2, 2011
day 645
No rain! No rain!!!
Was-almost-looking forward to precip as an excuse to mend after yesterday's half, but was not to be! Hadda do The Line. Told myself "you didn't run a full, so you got NO reason to mend." Not easy being me! Got up EXTRA early (Stoney was STILL up!!!!), an hour eaelier than usual. So, hadda lace 'em up!
Glad I did. STILL feeling GREAT about yesterday. My best-official-half. Nice.
Was-almost-looking forward to precip as an excuse to mend after yesterday's half, but was not to be! Hadda do The Line. Told myself "you didn't run a full, so you got NO reason to mend." Not easy being me! Got up EXTRA early (Stoney was STILL up!!!!), an hour eaelier than usual. So, hadda lace 'em up!
Glad I did. STILL feeling GREAT about yesterday. My best-official-half. Nice.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
day 644
now THAT'S what I'm talkin' about!!!
YESSS!!! Sometimes you just gotta put one foot in front of the other.
After running the day befopre, NOT taking a day off all week, AND getting my stones broken over (are you sitting down?) using a frying pan (!!!???), had my BEST Long Island ever! Came in @ 1:59. Walked through the water stops, RAN the whole run, felt good, but didn't push. Imagine what i could do if I broke my balls? But alas, I wanna run manana!!! Always do. THAT'S what keeps me from going flat out. Running=sanity.
Had a blast! From the expo-where I ran into several people, shook alotta hands, tot he race. i really felt enveloped. It was delightful.
Even for a loner like me, from the crack of dawn, I hung with George Devoe, brotherfromanothermother called, numerous Facebook postings, then headed to the start with George. Really a lovely day.
This one has alotta baggage. From Steve taking the port-o-san pic, to it being my first home town marathon, to "whatthefuck was I thinking?" doing the full while others veer off to do the half, to seeing Dominick running the half as I foolishly went for 26.2, running the last 2 miles with today's new best friend. Just a really fine event. Was fun, though I dearly miss my peeps. Pret, Steve, Rob D. So it goes...
(also, imagine if I HADN'T done the lawn yesterday? Hadda-Shebitch was SCREAMING out the window @ me, all over using a frying pan. Imagine, normal wives actually...whats the word...cook? This one goes on a bender because you cooked your own food in one of "her" pans????? Jeeeez.
Days like this make me envious of you who have homes. Must be nice.
But hey, run Firrest, run! :)
YESSS!!! Sometimes you just gotta put one foot in front of the other.
After running the day befopre, NOT taking a day off all week, AND getting my stones broken over (are you sitting down?) using a frying pan (!!!???), had my BEST Long Island ever! Came in @ 1:59. Walked through the water stops, RAN the whole run, felt good, but didn't push. Imagine what i could do if I broke my balls? But alas, I wanna run manana!!! Always do. THAT'S what keeps me from going flat out. Running=sanity.
Had a blast! From the expo-where I ran into several people, shook alotta hands, tot he race. i really felt enveloped. It was delightful.
Even for a loner like me, from the crack of dawn, I hung with George Devoe, brotherfromanothermother called, numerous Facebook postings, then headed to the start with George. Really a lovely day.
This one has alotta baggage. From Steve taking the port-o-san pic, to it being my first home town marathon, to "whatthefuck was I thinking?" doing the full while others veer off to do the half, to seeing Dominick running the half as I foolishly went for 26.2, running the last 2 miles with today's new best friend. Just a really fine event. Was fun, though I dearly miss my peeps. Pret, Steve, Rob D. So it goes...
(also, imagine if I HADN'T done the lawn yesterday? Hadda-Shebitch was SCREAMING out the window @ me, all over using a frying pan. Imagine, normal wives actually...whats the word...cook? This one goes on a bender because you cooked your own food in one of "her" pans????? Jeeeez.
Days like this make me envious of you who have homes. Must be nice.
But hey, run Firrest, run! :)
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