the other day, my wife and i were talking and the recurring desire to just scream sometimes came up in the conversation…
today in safeway and OSH, i imagined doing just that…
several times…
it probably wouldn’t have gone over too well…
closed vehicles work well…
unoccupied homes with windows and doors securely closed too…
Training Journal – 8/17/13:
Here’s a great one I saw on the No Limits Endurance Coaching Facebook page today…
Training Journal – 8/6/13:
Quite possibly related to my CHIP(S) post yesterday; somehow, last night, I chipped a crown eating a cracker…
What I though was salt crumbs, actually turned out to be the inside portion a crown!
A total bummer, since I just had my dental exam last week and got the “all clear” for six months.
Yipee…
Training Journal – 7/29/13:
Gonna have to think about the blender option at the end!
Training Journal – 7/10/13:
So today was my 48th birthday…aaaaand I’m on a business trip.
My being gone on my day happens occasionally because of one particular conference, the last time was two years ago. It’s weird and usually a bummer of a day none the less. I’m not big on getting attention, so I usually don’t let anyone know it’s my birthday…
Thankfully, with technology, I did get a bunch of b-day wishes today through Facebook and texts…which was nice to see throughout the day.
Anyway, I started my day early (0500) so I could get a long slow run in before my meetings started this afternoon. I usually do my long runs on Sunday, but there is a Women’s half marathon here in Chicago tomorrow and I knew it would be a madhouse along the Lakefront Trail…
I headed North out on Chicago’s Lakefront Trail and went to the northern end and back – 18.5 miles total, door-to-door. It felt pretty good. I modified my run-walk ratio to 3:1 today and that seemed to be better on my knee. I managed a 10:45 pace, obeying my doctor’s counsel about keeping it slow and ran on crushed rock paths when I could. There were tons of runners out later in the morning – I think prep training for the B of A Chicago Marathon kicked off today for a lot of clubs in the area.
The weather was excellent! Here are a few pictures from the run:
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My friend Denise sent me a birthday text while I was on my run.
Since I was running, I asked SIRI to read me the text. Here is the epic SIRI transcript:
Happy [birthday cake][birthday cake][birthday cake][birthday cake][birthday cake]
Birthday [short cake][short cake][short cake][short cake][short cake]!!!!
Treating yourself to something fun? [hamburger][hamburger][french fries][french fries][slice of pizza][slice of pizza]
Assuming you’re working today? [computer][computer][computer][mobile phone][mobile phone][mobile phone]
I totally started cracking up when it was read…!
The rest of the day was spent either in my room chilling or in my meeting this afternoon. I hit a local burger place for dinner (by myself) and then headed to a mixer for the conference.
It was a bit of a different birthday…
Training Journal – 6/22/13:
What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have never been discovered. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Being the creature of habit that I am, my run routes vary little day-to-day. Typically, the first 2.25 miles are the same. After that, I can turn right for a 4-miler, go straight and make subsequent right turns at other points for 5, 6, 7, or 8-mile loops, or not turn for 10 to 20-mile out and backs. I love it!
As I’ve shared before, and for as long as I can remember, at mile 1.8 I pass a barley-like foxtail weed that has grown in a crack on the side of the road. It started out as a small plant; but, along with the others near it, has steadily grown to about waist height. That weed has become part of my run…my day:
✓ Wake up
✓ Bathroom
✓ Gear up
✓ Stretch while Garmin locates GPS
✓ GO!
✓ At mile 1.8, do ritualistic, glance/touch of weed
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Anyway, I was on my run this morning, nearing the mile-1.8, weed-glancing, check-that-off-the-list spot and BOOM:
it’s gone
My weed is gone! All nearby weeds were gone!
Apparently, the city removed weeds from that section of road yesterday after 2+ years of their being an integral part of my morning run! How dare they!
So, alas, I find myself looking for an alternative, ritualistic, glance/touch object now…
Training Journal – 6/12/13:
This was a different week:
‘Training’ Journal – 6/2/13:
– said someone, somewhere, today about me
So, i’m generally a positive person; but, am pretty sure someone said that yesterday or today.
Soooo glad it’s Friday!!!
Training Journal – 5/31/13:
Not the selfie I wanted to take today; but, after much thought, remembering this article I read last week, limping around after yesterday’s ride/previous day’s run (it was hard to disguise), and talking with my wife: I went to see the doctor today about my right knee. He’s a cyclist, so I figure he would be the best place to start opposed to an urgent care place. [After hearing my story, he said, “50K!?!” and edited his notes to read “avid” runner… :)]
So, no running (or riding) for ten days. I’m bummed, but glad it appears to be just a strain and know that resting is the best thing.
I’m working on alternatives to keep active…
Training Journal – 5/28/13:
Thaaaaaatwouldbeme.
Day four of no running as a result of this stomach virus thing that’s kicked my behind. I went to the doctor today and he said to give it time, befriend Imodium, stay hydrated, and watch what I eat…which I’m doing. My biggest fear has been that I caught a parasite or something after filling my handheld during my run in Alum Rock Park last Sunday (OK, I did use a potable water spigot; but still, imagine the visuals I’ve had!) The doc said he doubted that was the case, but gave me a lab chit just in case things don’t improve by next Tuesday or so (maybe he was just humoring me!) 😉
Twitch? Yeah, this is the longest I’ve gone without a run since October 2011. Yeah, I know those things and I did just twitch a bit.
Anyway, I’m hopeful for tomorrow…!
Training Journal – 5/9/13:
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