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Towel Retained

April 15, 2012 — 1 Comment

I’ve kept this quote in my inbox for a few weeks:

“Winning is not about headlines and hardware [medals]. It’s only about attitude. A winner is a person who goes out today and every day and attempts to be the best runner and best person he can be. Winning is about struggle and effort and optimism, and never, ever, ever giving up.”

– Amby Burfoot, Editor-at-Large, Runner’s World

The bolded words below are on my RoadID bracelet:

“…let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us,”

– Hebrews 12:1

At about mile 8 of today’s Presidio 10, my mind started saying funky stuff like:

“You can walk.” “You’re way ahead of your race plan, take it easy.” “The people you were pacing have pulled ahead – give it up.”

I pressed, “held the towel,” and kicked it at the mile 9 marker – not at my planned, final mile pace, but ahead of my mile 9 pace…still finishing under my overall race plan.

Training Journal – 4/15/12:

  • Current plan: 10-Miler Training
  • Today’s session: Presidio 10(10 Mile) in San Francisco.
  • Comments: Great, great race – even with some late-race, mind games. More tomorrow in a race report, but I did better than my plan.
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Current Lyrics Stuck In My Head

April 11, 2012 — Leave a comment

These lyrics from Paul Baloche’s new album have been stuck in my head since first hearing them last week…

From My Hope:

Nothing will change if all the plans I make go wrong
Your love stays the same
Your light will guide me through it all
I’m hanging on I’m leaning in to You

amen

Training Journal – 4/11/I12:

  • Current plan: 10-Miler Training
  • Today’s session: 6 mile Run @ with hill repeats in the middle
  • Comments: Another run timed right to avoid the rain!  I did 7.05 @ 9:07 with 2.25 miles of hill repeats (increasing then decreasing slope and distance) sandwiched in the middle.  I wore my Road Runner rain jacket today (thinking it might rain) – I honestly think I need to find an alternative.
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Happy Easter

April 8, 2012 — Leave a comment

This tweet caught my attention this morning – my addition in brackets:

“No matter what happens today [or any day] the miracle is still true. He is risen and because of that we are free. Walk in freedom.”

– @b_rewster

He is risen, He is risen indeed!

Training Journal – 4/8/I12:

  • Current plan: 10-Miler Training
  • Today’s session: Long Run – 11 miles
  • Comments: 11.32 @ 8:54
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The “Quick Fold” [a guy thing*]

April 5, 2012 — Leave a comment

[part of a lunchtime, phone conversation I had with my wonderful wife]

K: Is the green t-shirt on the bed clean?

Me: Ummm, yes.  I just took it out of the drawer last night.

K: OK, I wasn’t sure.  It was just wadded up.

Me: I did a “quick fold”

K: Oh… [I couldn’t see her face, but I’m pretty sure she had a grin and possibly rolled her eyes.  maybe not.]

Me: [without skipping a beat] Are we still going out to dinner?

As a public service, here is a description of the “Quick Fold”** ***:

  1. Firmly grasp garment with hand – right or left will work.
    • NOTE: It is recommended that the “quick fold” only be completed with one hand.  Using one’s non-dominant hand enables one to multitask, e.g., eat a Picky Bar after a morning run.
    • NOTE: Unless you’re a risk-taking, life-on-the-edge-type (or a seasoned “quick folder”), DO NOT attempt “quick folding” two garments simultaneously, i.e., one garment in each hand.  There is a high risk you’ll end up with a large, co-mingled mass that will undoubtedly be mistaken for a pile of dirty clothing when you leave strategically place it on the bed.
  2. Quickly rotate hand/forearm combination so that entire garment ends up wrapping around hand grasping garment.
    • NOTE: “Quick fold” will work in either the clockwise or counterclockwise direction.  If “quick folding” several garments, alternating direction with each successive garment may be considered part of one’s workout…probably not.
    • NOTE: Safety first!  Prior to beginning this step, check the area around you to avoid incidents such as: knocking over lamps, scraping the ceiling (thus causing a “ceiling popcorn” storm, which may lead to a whole host of other challenges), or hitting pets/family members who may be sleeping in the immediate vicinity during “quick fold” process.
  3. Once garment is wrappedfolded around hand, carefully slide off and place in safe, secure, and convenient place, e.g., near one’s pillow if garment is worn while sleeping.
    • NOTE: If, during “quick fold” process, you encounter an odor, terminate process immediately.  Investigate source of odor and, if garment being folded is source, place garment in hamper.  Dropping garment to floor and vacating scene may will lead to other challenges.  If garment is not source, return to step 1 or 2 – depending upon where you were in the “quick fold” process.
  4. If other garments require folding, repeat steps 1-3.
    • NOTE: You probably don’t need to re-execute safety check unless you or pets/family members have moved from original position.  If the lamp has moved, you may need to initiate earthquake safety protocol.  If the ceiling has moved, you may need to initiate earthquake or tornado safety protocol.
  5. CAUTION: It is not advisable to “quick fold” if spouse, parent, drill instructor, etc. are in the vicinity.

There you have it: the “quick fold” – go forth…and fold!

* Honestly, a “gal” could employ the “quick fold” – but I expect a guy would have a higher propensity to utilize this time-saving process.
** Sorry, no photos.  We’re talking about my PJs here!
*** Not to be confused with this method of quick folding, which is certainly not as fun.
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Training Journal – 4/5/12:

  • Current plan: 10-Miler Training
  • Today’s session: 6 mile tempo run: warm, 4 miles @ 8:40, cool.
  • Comments: Always nice to be home and run on familiar routes. I did 6.61 @ 8:38 overall – tempo splits at 8:30, 8:28, 8:29, & 8:31.  BOOYAH!
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A Collage of Scents

March 30, 2012 — Leave a comment

On any given day, there are various sights and smells that I encounter while running.  I experienced the “Collage of Scents” above on my run this morning.  Most are self explanatory; but, clockwise from the upper left:

  • It never fails, someone is either standing on their porch or driving by (like this morning), aaaand I get a whiff.  Not knocking smokers, just don’t particularly like inhaling smoke while I’m huffin’ and a puffin’
  • “Spare the Air” days or not, I smell at least two to three of these every morning without fail.
  • Friday is garbage day…  ADDED BONUS: Sometimes I even get a whiff of a garbage truck too!!
  • It’s spring and Jasmine’s in the air!  Along with a bunch other blooms that are enjoyable AND tough on allergies.
  • My 5-mile route goes by a donut shop.  I’ve yet to stop in.  One day I will.
  • If you have a dog, you know probably what this if for.  A few houses in my neighborhood have dogs and don’t…  I can only imagine what the smell would be like without the benefit of a 6-foot tall vapor barrier/fence.
  • Quite a few people dry their laundry at 0430 in my neighborhood.  Fortuitously, sometimes this scent counteracts the garbage day or pooperscooperless-household scents.
  • Even with California’s emissions control program, I get this.  Oh wait, it’s a diesel.  It’s safe for the environment and my lungs!
  • This one’s is a tough one to be critical about.  It mostly results in jealous thoughts, a stomach growl, and possibly a faster pace to leave the area quicker.

Have a great weekend!

Training Journal – 3/30/12:

  • Current plan: 10-Miler Training
  • Today’s session: 5 mile easy run @ 9:40
  • Comments: Nice morning!  5.24 @8:53
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What’s The Real Story?

March 21, 2012 — Leave a comment

A friend on Facebook just posted:

“Anyone else look at senior citizens and wonder what trials
they’ve gone through, what struggles they’ve endured?”

A person on Twitter recently tweeted:

“Behind every sweet smile there is a bitter sadness
that no one can ever see and feel.”

I often think something similar as I see people through my day:

“What’s going on in your life? Are you happy, hurting, sad, mad, …?
What’s the real story?”

Maybe people think the same thing about me…

I guess today rates a reflective and contemplative post.

On a lighter note, I did have a great run this morning!

Training Journal – 3/21/12:

  • Current plan: 10-Miler Training
  • Today’s session: 5 mile easy run @ 10:10
  • Comments: 5.27 @ 9:40. Pacing is off plan – a la that Sammy Hagar song “I Can’t Drive 55”
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Recently Read Keeper Quotes [3/10/12]

March 10, 2012 — Leave a comment

A couple of good running quotes I saw recently on the Runner’s World Quote of the Day emails:

“If you are a runner, it doesn’t matter how far or how fast. It doesn’t matter if today is your first day or if you’ve been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run.”

– John Bingham

“Running has given me the courage to start, the determination to keep trying, and the childlike spirit to have fun along the way. Run often and run long, but never outrun your joy of running.”

– Julie Isphording

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Hood To Coast [film]

March 8, 2012 — Leave a comment

I rented this documentary on my trip this week.  It’s a pretty good film about the race itself and some of the teams who run it each year.  It’s also nice to know that I’m not alone in my craziness.

Check out the trailer here.

  • Current plan: 12K Training
  • Today’s session: Rest
  • Comments: I thought about running this morning, since this was originally a run day that I swapped with Monday, but I smartly listened to my wise wife!
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Smile, You’re on…

March 3, 2012 — Leave a comment

Sometimes, it seems like there is a person sitting in a room with a button that makes these work only when I’m not trying to use them…

Training Journal – 3/3/12:

  • Current plan: 12K Training
  • Today’s session: Rest
  • Comments: Nada
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Sage Advice

February 29, 2012 — Leave a comment

This was on the wall at the restaurant tonight:

Training Journal – 2/29/12:

  • Current plan: 12K Training
  • Today’s session: 4 Mile Easy Run
  • Comments: Same as yesterday: Did a 6.2 instead – though a tempo run vs. a negative split test.  On the outbound leg of the out-and-back, I ran up on a skunk – which resulted in a 100 yard dash being incorporated into the tempo run!
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