Mad Manatee Mentors, Part 2! CLOSED (Page 19)

I am having technical difficulties with my log.  It won't let me post workouts or words.  I think I got the blog part fixed. 

I started training with a friend this past week.  We have been accountable to each other and this morning we ran/walked a Paczki 5k (800 calorie lard-fried filled donut that is only made in Pole-town the few days before Lent begins).   Paczki and beer at the end.  Total blast!!!  Great craft beer!!  

The guy in the middle is Doug Kurtis.  He is a local running legend,  Mr. Sub 2:20, as he holds the world record for most marathons sub 2:20 (76).

I survived. It was a mess. I slipped once, very gently just slid right off my feet and into the soft mud on my left side. No problem there. The trail was so bad that on two of the worst hills, there were ropes for us to pull ourselves up. I predict that my upper body and palms will be the most sore tomorrow. My 14:30 per mile pace is the slowest I have ever run. It was just brutal.(I don't think, well I know, I wasn't the very back of the pack. I passed a bunch of people. I learned a lot. I am beat.

I survived. It was a mess. I slipped once, very gently just slid right off my feet and into the soft mud on my left side. No problem there. The trail was so bad that on two of the worst hills, there were ropes for us to pull ourselves up. I predict that my upper body and palms will be the most sore tomorrow. My 14:30 per mile pace is the slowest I have ever run. It was just brutal.(I don't think, well I know, I wasn't the very back of the pack. I passed a bunch of people. I learned a lot. I am beat.

Way to go Kirsten!!!! Breakthroughs are so cool!!!!

I survived. It was a mess. I slipped once, very gently just slid right off my feet and into the soft mud on my left side. No problem there. The trail was so bad that on two of the worst hills, there were ropes for us to pull ourselves up. I predict that my upper body and palms will be the most sore tomorrow. My 14:30 per mile pace is the slowest I have ever run. It was just brutal.(I don't think, well I know, I wasn't the very back of the pack. I passed a bunch of people. I learned a lot. I am beat.

Oh, Manatees. I just got the news that a good friend of mine passed away from complications of malaria He was one of the people who really helped and stood by me when I was having such a hard time when I first moved back to Indonesia.

He worked for the UN and everything he did and everything he was, was about helping other people. He really did give his whole life for others and worked in places nobody would go. He contracted malaria in Liberia, was med-evac'ed to New York and died there.

I am in utter shock. Allen was so young--relatively--he and I are about the same age. So full of life and passion. A real piglet. Great hugs. I just had dinner with him a few months ago.

ETA ... I don't know if I told him I loved him last time. I don't remember. I know he knew I did, so that's what counts, I just ... I'm really confused. And I know it's never too late--at least in my belief system--I just want to remember to hug my loved ones extra tight EVERY day and make sure they know they are loved.

I survived. It was a mess. I slipped once, very gently just slid right off my feet and into the soft mud on my left side. No problem there. The trail was so bad that on two of the worst hills, there were ropes for us to pull ourselves up. I predict that my upper body and palms will be the most sore tomorrow. My 14:30 per mile pace is the slowest I have ever run. It was just brutal.(I don't think, well I know, I wasn't the very back of the pack. I passed a bunch of people. I learned a lot. I am beat.

Man, I always get so far behind on the weekends. Looks like everyone is doing good. Did Felicia race yet?

Well it's been a full 3 weeks since my last successful run and I'm really getting close to a fine line between going out too early and not getting out there soon enough for Galveston. I'm feeling overall pretty good but still a little tender to the touch at the knee. I've decided that I am going to go out for a easy easy bike ride today to see how I feel.

Depending on how it goes I will make a decision on weather to go for a short brick run or just wait another few days before I try to run. I don't think I can put running off too much longer and still compete in Galveston.

Anyway just my thoughts.

I survived. It was a mess. I slipped once, very gently just slid right off my feet and into the soft mud on my left side. No problem there. The trail was so bad that on two of the worst hills, there were ropes for us to pull ourselves up. I predict that my upper body and palms will be the most sore tomorrow. My 14:30 per mile pace is the slowest I have ever run. It was just brutal.(I don't think, well I know, I wasn't the very back of the pack. I passed a bunch of people. I learned a lot. I am beat.

I survived. It was a mess. I slipped once, very gently just slid right off my feet and into the soft mud on my left side. No problem there. The trail was so bad that on two of the worst hills, there were ropes for us to pull ourselves up. I predict that my upper body and palms will be the most sore tomorrow. My 14:30 per mile pace is the slowest I have ever run. It was just brutal.(I don't think, well I know, I wasn't the very back of the pack. I passed a bunch of people. I learned a lot. I am beat.

Bring it!!!

I've got this really hot (possibly slightly crazy) young lady in my bed this morning asking me to have morning sex.  

She got a D.U.I. last night and I picked her up from jail.  I would not have sex with her last night. (I do have morals).  

Now she's awake and wants to have sex, but I don't want a stalker.  It's been a very long time.. Not sure what to do.  

Damn head - get it straight... ooops, maybe a bad choice of words.  

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On another note - I'm putting my training plan together today, and I'm going to get back at it.  I have enjoyed my hiatus, but I really need the structure of a plan.