Just in from a 4.5 mile run through Syosset; 40 degrees with 5 to 8 mph winds; sunny; beautiful! I applied some Biofreeze on my left outer ankle to see what effect this would have since I had been experiencing regular discomfort during the first mile of previous runs. Happily, no discomfort and none from my knees, quads or hams. Not sure if the Biofreeze had any effect but am pleased with the outcome nonetheless.
I have been listening to a number of episodes (Number 130: The Benefits of Running; Number 129: The Hazards of Running and Number 128: Another Loop Around the Sun) from Phedippidations a.k.a. Steve Runner while driving up to Hartford, Saturday, and while out running, today. I can’t tell you how interesting, entertaining and inspiring these podcasts are. It seems that Steve just keeps getting better over time. In “Another Loop Around the Sun,” he mentioned the 1955 Hurricane (Hurricane Diane). I remembered during the hurricane, as a kid, how the electrical wires, outside our house, came down and burnt holes in the sidewalk and the water rose up in our backyard, almost to our house, and knocked out bridges along the Farmington River. Steve has a way of weaving stories with facts, humor, thoughtfulness and encouragement. I feel like I know him. We have so much in common in terms of running and other life interests (baseball, wine, technology…). Its great having a virtual, digital running buddy!
Yesterday, I received my finisher’s certificate from the Hartford Marathon. It looks nice and colorful and I felt very proud of that race. Years ago when “jogging” came on the scene, one would ask, Am I a runner or am I a jogger? Coming up with the right identity label was important in running as it is in so many other things. It has taken me awhile (many, many miles, races and marathons) to comfortably say “I am a Runner!” Even though I have 6 marathons in the books, it is not easy for me to say “I am a Marathoner,” but I am getting there; maybe, after my next marathon, it will easily flow off my lips – for now: I am a Runner!
I have been listening to a number of episodes (Number 130: The Benefits of Running; Number 129: The Hazards of Running and Number 128: Another Loop Around the Sun) from Phedippidations a.k.a. Steve Runner while driving up to Hartford, Saturday, and while out running, today. I can’t tell you how interesting, entertaining and inspiring these podcasts are. It seems that Steve just keeps getting better over time. In “Another Loop Around the Sun,” he mentioned the 1955 Hurricane (Hurricane Diane). I remembered during the hurricane, as a kid, how the electrical wires, outside our house, came down and burnt holes in the sidewalk and the water rose up in our backyard, almost to our house, and knocked out bridges along the Farmington River. Steve has a way of weaving stories with facts, humor, thoughtfulness and encouragement. I feel like I know him. We have so much in common in terms of running and other life interests (baseball, wine, technology…). Its great having a virtual, digital running buddy!
Yesterday, I received my finisher’s certificate from the Hartford Marathon. It looks nice and colorful and I felt very proud of that race. Years ago when “jogging” came on the scene, one would ask, Am I a runner or am I a jogger? Coming up with the right identity label was important in running as it is in so many other things. It has taken me awhile (many, many miles, races and marathons) to comfortably say “I am a Runner!” Even though I have 6 marathons in the books, it is not easy for me to say “I am a Marathoner,” but I am getting there; maybe, after my next marathon, it will easily flow off my lips – for now: I am a Runner!
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