Running roads, running trails, Reflecting.: Heat, drooling, treasures

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Heat, drooling, treasures

Running shirtless in today's heat felt good. I only run shirtless when they're aren't too many people around and in 90+ degree weather, but it feels so nice. We ran our usual pre-boot camp road route today. E, O and I have run this route so many times and only today we noticed a pomegranate tree on our route. We decided to pick a few (they were hanging out into the street), as we tried to be quite and stealth like, E, who's wearing head phones, shouts out to O, "WE NEED TO GET YOUR MOM TO PLANT SOMES SEEDS!" SHHHHH!
After boot camp back at work I headed out to IKE to run trails with our group. Arriving I saw Kelli's SUV and my jaw dropped and I began drooling as I saw the decal on her rear window! R2R2R! Where did she get that? I want One! I've got to find her on the trail NOW!
I met up with Tim and his G'friend in the parking lot. We talked about Tim's upcoming Ultra. His first. I offered some advice as I accompanied them for 3 miles into Tim's 12 miler today. I didn't see Kelli and her SUV was gone when I got back to the parking lot.
I caught up with her, Joe, and Chris at our usual watering hole. I pleaded with her to tell me where she got the decal! Another friend had them made after he also ran the Grand Canyon from the South rim to the North rim to the South rim. She'll try to get me one.
We spoke of her and Joe's recent experience and I reminisced on mine. We agreed it was an experience like no other and how we will always remember it and those that were with us.
You never forget those that experienced the same feat with you, and or helped you complete a long distance event. Whether your first 10K, Marathon, an ultra or an adventure run. These are people and memories you will always Treasure.

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Why I Run

In reference to my running, I am often asked, "why do you do this?"
After contemplating the question.........................
I run for my Father. my Father who too late in life realized he wasn't invincible. My Father smoked for 40 years and did not always eat well. When he contracted Myastinia Gravis and Diabetes he was forced to change his lifestyle. An illness that doctors thought would take his life in 2 years was held at bay for 10! By eating well and exercising, my Father was able to hang around a little while longer. He knew I was on to something when I began long distance running. On many of my runs I still hear him saying to me "keep it up son, don't ever stop"
I run for my son Matthew, who left us too soon. He was almost 14 yrs old. I run for him because he no longer can. I feel him and talk to him on many of my runs. Before he left he had begun to be aware of his large physique and was trying to stay fit. 4 years earlier I entered him in his first race. He came in last in a field of about 25 kids, but he never stopped trying to run as fast as he could. I will always remember the smile on his face as he crossed the finish line while his name was announced over the loudspeaker. One day I will see him again. Until then I carry him with me on my runs.
I run for my friends and family. Not only those I run with now, but also those I hope to run with in the future. Those I run with with now help me as much or more than I think I help them. Running friends help to motivate me. We share stories, aches, pains,laughter, and encourage and congratulate each other. Those I hope to run with in the future are family and friends who are in need of someone to motivate them. People who know they need exercise but need that little push. I try to help them stop finding excuses and putting up barriers that keep them from walking,running and just plain exercising.
I run for myself. As a child I was always physically active. As a young adult I smoked for 16 years, did not have a healthy diet and sat watching television for hours on end. At age 27 (with a push from my brother Andy) I became active again and began associating with active people. Soon I was playing team sports, and biking, golfing, running. This change in lifestyle helped me to make better nutrition choices for better performance.
The human body is meant to move! A fit body functions better and lasts longer. I don't want to live forever, but as long as I am here I wish to feel my best. Running clears the mind, flushes toxins from the body and allows us to enjoy nature and relate to friends and Family who run with us, in person, or in our hearts.

Running roads, running trails, Reflecting.

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Heat, drooling, treasures

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