It's the change of seasons here in the High-five state. We've just finished with summer and now it's the Cold & Flu season!!!!!!
Why do people come to work sick?????
I don't need any additional germs, I have enough for my body!
We have sufficient sick time to stay at home. Hey, you can even work from home, we have the technology.........
I ran in the rain yesterday because I'm a Bad-ass (stupid), so I'm expecting to come down with something soon...........
I know that it's the decimal system to blame but we definitely get hung up on this number.
I'm still in training for the 100 push-up challenge, even though I'm happy doing 36!
This weekend I crewed for a friend(Al) as he attempted his first 100 mile ultra!!!!
Now, normally I wouldn't even think of being a part of something this crazy except he helped Sandy in training and pacing for her first 50 mile race.
Why can't they run these races in the city, where you can see people and buy stuff(BEvERages) while you waiting?
Why does an ultra have to be on a trail where a normally agile individual with grace and balance trips over rocks and tree roots just walking????
Anyway, this was going to be a long weekend for Al.......
The race started Friday afternoon and the weather was going to be almost perfect for them. The course was a 16.3 mile loop through the Pinckney Recreation area.
Having a wedding reception to attend I couldn't get out there until Saturday morning.
I heard that going from daylight to darkness was a little freaky for him but he managed to get through it okay. I guess the fact that you're running in the dark with only a headlamp and no other runner in sight can play tricks on the mind.
I thought seeing the 50 mile ultra runners was a horrible sight but the 100 mile ultra runners is beyond that. These people are truly crazy but determined.
I didn't see Al smile once during his last 30 plus miles and he is normally a very happy person.
It became harder to determine when Al would be making it to each checkpoint, since he was doing a lot more walking than running. He went from 15 minute/miles to real slow...........
Once again I acted as if I was the corner man for a boxer, placing the ice bag in places that only a friend would. Making sure that Al had fluids in his fluid vest, ensuring that he was taking in nutrients. All the things that a crew member should do.
It was getting to the point when he was just surviving this 100 mile ordeal. I think his goal time of 24 hours was being replaced with just finishing. I also think having so many friends and family helping may have put more pressure on him to complete this crazy journey that he started the previous day.
Long story short, 27 hours and 42 minutes, Al completed his 100 miles to the cheers and joy of his family and friends....
I can't say if he will attempt another 100 miler but he has convinced me to never attempt anything like that. Damn decimal system............
I'm still in training for the 100 push-up challenge, even though I'm happy doing 36!
This weekend I crewed for a friend(Al) as he attempted his first 100 mile ultra!!!!
Now, normally I wouldn't even think of being a part of something this crazy except he helped Sandy in training and pacing for her first 50 mile race.
Why can't they run these races in the city, where you can see people and buy stuff(BEvERages) while you waiting?
Why does an ultra have to be on a trail where a normally agile individual with grace and balance trips over rocks and tree roots just walking????
Anyway, this was going to be a long weekend for Al.......
The race started Friday afternoon and the weather was going to be almost perfect for them. The course was a 16.3 mile loop through the Pinckney Recreation area.
Having a wedding reception to attend I couldn't get out there until Saturday morning.
I heard that going from daylight to darkness was a little freaky for him but he managed to get through it okay. I guess the fact that you're running in the dark with only a headlamp and no other runner in sight can play tricks on the mind.
I thought seeing the 50 mile ultra runners was a horrible sight but the 100 mile ultra runners is beyond that. These people are truly crazy but determined.
I didn't see Al smile once during his last 30 plus miles and he is normally a very happy person.
It became harder to determine when Al would be making it to each checkpoint, since he was doing a lot more walking than running. He went from 15 minute/miles to real slow...........
Once again I acted as if I was the corner man for a boxer, placing the ice bag in places that only a friend would. Making sure that Al had fluids in his fluid vest, ensuring that he was taking in nutrients. All the things that a crew member should do.
It was getting to the point when he was just surviving this 100 mile ordeal. I think his goal time of 24 hours was being replaced with just finishing. I also think having so many friends and family helping may have put more pressure on him to complete this crazy journey that he started the previous day.
Long story short, 27 hours and 42 minutes, Al completed his 100 miles to the cheers and joy of his family and friends....
I can't say if he will attempt another 100 miler but he has convinced me to never attempt anything like that. Damn decimal system............
This is exactly how my week is going, I'm a day late for everything and too tired to play catch up!
1) I finally had a run where things seemed to click. I was feeling good and decided to stop while I was ahead. I use the analogy of golf, if you birdie the last hole you're excited about getting back on the course. If you double bogey the last hole, you're ready to sell your clubs!!!!
2) I am continuing with the strength training after work but it is taking up a lot of my value BEvERage drinking time!
3) We have a wedding reception tonight and Sandy has a 20 miler in the morning! Sucks being her........... I hope to sleep in.........
Have a great weekend of running and enjoying life..........
1) I finally had a run where things seemed to click. I was feeling good and decided to stop while I was ahead. I use the analogy of golf, if you birdie the last hole you're excited about getting back on the course. If you double bogey the last hole, you're ready to sell your clubs!!!!
2) I am continuing with the strength training after work but it is taking up a lot of my value BEvERage drinking time!
3) We have a wedding reception tonight and Sandy has a 20 miler in the morning! Sucks being her........... I hope to sleep in.........
Have a great weekend of running and enjoying life..........
Because my running SUCKS big time, my question isn't running related.........
I'm sure that every area has a local fixture or something that makes is unique. In the Detroit area one of our favorites is the Coney dog!
With the season premiere of Detroit 1-8-7 last night(which I didn't see), one scene shows someone putting ketchup on a Coney dog!
No one puts ketchup on their Coney dog...................
What does your area have that makes it unique???????
I'm sure that every area has a local fixture or something that makes is unique. In the Detroit area one of our favorites is the Coney dog!
With the season premiere of Detroit 1-8-7 last night(which I didn't see), one scene shows someone putting ketchup on a Coney dog!
No one puts ketchup on their Coney dog...................
What does your area have that makes it unique???????
Day one of the deal between Wonky knee and me and so far each party has done what they promised...
I was sooooo tempted to go for a run at lunch but I knew that I would be running on a harder surface than I agreed to. So instead, I went to the gym and pumped some iron.......
At this rate I'll be ready to enter one of those Bodybuilding contest......(okay,maybe not).
But I was able to get in another short run after work on the track with no real issues. I say 'real' issues because I still feel some slight twinges.....
Do you have little kids in your neighborhood that see you running and wonder what you're doing????
Why is this adult running???? But these same kids think nothing of watching adults smoke and drink....
Okay, time to put some ice on Mr. Wonky knee and grab a BEvERage and a cigarette...........
I was sooooo tempted to go for a run at lunch but I knew that I would be running on a harder surface than I agreed to. So instead, I went to the gym and pumped some iron.......
At this rate I'll be ready to enter one of those Bodybuilding contest......(okay,maybe not).
But I was able to get in another short run after work on the track with no real issues. I say 'real' issues because I still feel some slight twinges.....
Do you have little kids in your neighborhood that see you running and wonder what you're doing????
Why is this adult running???? But these same kids think nothing of watching adults smoke and drink....
Okay, time to put some ice on Mr. Wonky knee and grab a BEvERage and a cigarette...........
Okay Wonky knee, let's make a deal.......
I promise to only go for a short distance, if you'll cooperate and not cause me any severe pain!
I promise to not be concerned with how fast I run as long as you do not cause me any pain!
I promise to run on the soft forgiving track when I run, if you don't hurt nay!
I promise to ice you on a regular basis after all of our runs, if you let me run!
I promise to stretch and strengthen my legs, to help when we run.........
So far both parties are keeping their ends of the deal. I was able to get in two short runs on the track with only twinges in my knee....
Even though we've been together for several years, I still don't trust Wonky knee. I'll keep you posted. Now time to see how those Packers are doing against Buffalo........
Go Packers.
I promise to only go for a short distance, if you'll cooperate and not cause me any severe pain!
I promise to not be concerned with how fast I run as long as you do not cause me any pain!
I promise to run on the soft forgiving track when I run, if you don't hurt nay!
I promise to ice you on a regular basis after all of our runs, if you let me run!
I promise to stretch and strengthen my legs, to help when we run.........
So far both parties are keeping their ends of the deal. I was able to get in two short runs on the track with only twinges in my knee....
Even though we've been together for several years, I still don't trust Wonky knee. I'll keep you posted. Now time to see how those Packers are doing against Buffalo........
Go Packers.
Well since Wonky (word stealing from B.o.B.) knee has sidelined me, I decided to spend more time in the gym. You know, pump some iron and look at myself in the mirrors.......
I was really surprised at all of the strength that I've lost from not making it a regular thing.
The old Blue hairs were pushing more poundage around than me!!!!
So, as always I decided that I'm going to make it a priority to get back into the gym (how many times have I said that?) This goes along with getting on the bike trainer in the basement.
But being at the Community Center did bring up a few thoughts and concerns..... Inquiring minds want to know????
Why is there always one old naked guy that sits on the locker room bench butt ass naked????
Is this just a gender thing????
At what age is it acceptable to wear sweatpants out in public and not be going to the gym or gas station?????
Why do really old people want you to know how old they are, is this the state fair????
Okay, now I want each of you to go out and have a fantastic weekend. I'll be testing out the knee.....
I was really surprised at all of the strength that I've lost from not making it a regular thing.
The old Blue hairs were pushing more poundage around than me!!!!
So, as always I decided that I'm going to make it a priority to get back into the gym (how many times have I said that?) This goes along with getting on the bike trainer in the basement.
But being at the Community Center did bring up a few thoughts and concerns..... Inquiring minds want to know????
Why is there always one old naked guy that sits on the locker room bench butt ass naked????
Is this just a gender thing????
At what age is it acceptable to wear sweatpants out in public and not be going to the gym or gas station?????
Why do really old people want you to know how old they are, is this the state fair????
Okay, now I want each of you to go out and have a fantastic weekend. I'll be testing out the knee.....
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