One Step At A Time, One Step Closer To Insanity

A funny thing happened while running yesterday. I was about 5 mile into my 9 mile run when I came across a “Duck Crossing” sign. Nothing unusual about that except for the fact it is in the middle of a neighborhood with no water in sight. I don’t know if this was funny because I was hot and dilerious, or just taking my mind off of the torture I was putting myself through on this hot June Morning. I thought to myself “What a crock of crap” and just as the thought entered my mind, 11 white ducks ran across the street in front of me. Hmmm…..

I’m an early morning runner. 4:30AM to be exact. I live in a subburb and my running route takes me passed creeks and bayous. I was trudging through the last 1/4 of my run this morning when all of a sudden I heard a noise that sounded like an animal charging me. I turned real fast and still could not see it. the noise of tree branches and running became louder and louder the hair on my neck was totally standing on end. Still I could not see it, my heart was pounding through my chest, and then it appeared. A big ol’ bird trying to fly away through the tree branches. I must have startled it. I pretty much was able to sprint home the rest of the way. Like Bill Cosby once said “First I said the word, then I did it!” (LOL). at least it wasn’t a dog. Have a great run, David

I’ve only been running for a month or two at this point. My wife just doesn’t understand the desire that pushes runners to run. I believe you have to be a little O.C.D. to truely get into it. I am just now starting to experience the quirks and minor irritations other runners have experienced : referring to 5 miles as a short run, sore knees, cramps, chaffing, or for instance my wife’s face this morning when she walked into the bathroom and caught me rubbing vasoline on my nipples. Sometimes it’s best just not to try to explain your actions and let them stand there flabbergasted. Priceless.

I am so glad I run in the morning.(No witnesses) I consider myself a pretty brave guy, hell, I'll run into a burning building with out a second thought to it. HOWEVER, I DON'T DO SPIDERS!!!! I must have screamed like a little school girl four different times before dawn. On my 9 mile run I ran through at least 20 different spider webs. Four of those times I felt the spider on me.  I couldn't image what a freak show I was putting on for all the neighbors. Thank God I wasn't wearing a Fire Dept. shirt. One of Friendswood's Finest. (LOL).

RELEASE THE HOUNDS!

I have to admit I'm not sure if I'm just a child at heart, or a big fool.  I have found myself enjoying the neighbors automatic lawn sprinklers a little to much.  I look like (Alex) from the movie Flashdance running in place with the water hitting all over me. All I need is the leg warmers. I already have the song "Maniac" playing in my head. I fear one of these days someone will open their front door and have their dogs run me off. Boy oh boy does that water feel good on the long run days. Until then I'll have my fun... =P

ARE YOU SERIOUS CLARK?

For some reason I always think of Randy Quade in the movie Christmas Vacation when I run under power lines. It's the part where he's explaining how everytime his precious wife cranks up the microwave he "Pees" his pants and forgets who he is for 30 minutes. Is it just me???

Ran an easy 5 miles today.

How Gumpy Lost His Groove

Beginners mistake today.  I went out for a run on a completely empty stomach.  I have to say the run was a waste except for the learning experience it produced.  I won't make that mistake again. Hunger kicked in about the first mile, and I couldn't find my groove for the rest of the run. Saturday is another day however.....

Trail Blazing

This past Sunday I ran 10 miles. This is the first time I've run 10 miles in the last 21 years. So for only running consistantly for the last 6 weeks, I'm pretty happy for hitting this mile stone. However, I am finding that I am a lot like a riding horse. The closer I get to the stable (home), the faster my pace picks up. I think it's because my mind is screaming " Good God Man, Hurry Up and Finish Already!" On a side note to that run, I was about 6 miles into it when a Police car pulled up realllllly fast and stopped next to me.  Apparently the house I was running by at that time was being robbed.  That's all I need is to be the one seen running from the scene.  Those early morning runs definately are not boring. I should pay a little bit more attention. That way I could be the neighborhood watch guy too.

Ran 10 miles this morning. Wanted to go 11 but just too humid. I'm happy with 10. Took off for the run about 3:45 this morning.  Felt good even when the bats started swooping. They're kinda fun to watch until they accidentally smack you in the head. I guess my distressed breathing has a high pitched sound in it that attracts them...LOL... Also got to see a shooting star. Don't see very many of those, but I saw one 10 minutes into my run. Good Day, Going to do a 12 miler this Saturday morning.

My Goals have changed this morning.  Registration opened up at midnight for the Houston Half Marathon, and I woke up at 3AM to sign up over the net. The dang thing was already sold out! So I signed up for the Real Deal. I'm doing the Houston Marathon on January 17. But the day got sweeter for me as well.  I ran 14 miles this morning. That's the farthest I've ever run in my life. That being said, I accomplished a half marathon and then some, so I guess this is going to be a good thing.  I accomplished 3 firsts this morning. 1. I signed up for my first marathon, 2. I broke my previous distance record, 3. I ran a little more than the equivilant of a Half Marathon. And all before 8AM. So if you'll excuse me now I'm going to sit in the bath tub the rest of the day and try to regain control of my bodily functions....lol..=)