What an busy week or so. I've been up to many things as of late. First of all, What is going on with the 70.3 scene in Ohio? Tons of racers no races. There's one trifecta type massive insane weekend put on by HFP but, besides that nothing. In my opinion...not important, so never mind that.
I spent a little time doing some race research and it looks like Muncie in early June or Geneva PA in mid July. So explain to me this, It's only November, why do we care? I think it has something to do with a little bit of OCD that we all have a bit of.
The workouts are rolling by 5-6 times a week. 3 swims, 3 runs, and a day of lifting. Swimming is progressing nicely, so is the shoulder pain. I figure I'll schedule an ortho appt. while my insurance is still good. Let them take a look. All I need to hear is that my shoulders will survive until next October without a catastrophic failure. Pain is ok, losing function is not. I made the comparison to one of my festiva's I used to drive. Just because the engine is knocking doesn't mean you have to park it. Try some oil first but, remember, you'll eventually throw a rod (not a Berry) somewhere far away from home. I'm just afraid my far away from home will be in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay. The running is going well. The new insoles changed my gait a bit so that was a new adjustment. I have to say that it's funny that my body thinks an 11 mile "long run" is really far right now. I can ease that sore vahahoe by looking forward to having the West Branch trail covered in snow. I recommend those trails to anyone, Just wear a bit of orange and stay out of the woods the week after T-giving. It's a shared hunting area.
Looking outside right now as bands of lake effect trail across Cuyahoga county I'm aching for a Christmas Ale (192 calories). I have to say that Pumpkin ales, Oktoberfest, and Holiday beer makes me smile. I even laugh as I head out for a hangover run. Yes, beer makes me smile that much.
Well that's about it for now. I for see an incredibly busy 6 weeks ahead of me here at the Ben Venue. I'm not sure when I'll post again. However, I'll leave you with this. Something I learned last week. I came home from work last Tuesday having a real bad day. Not just perceived but, a real bad one fo'shizzle! I walked in my house and began the nightly routine. My kids must have picked up on something because my daughter caught me off guard with a real good hug. I know this doesn't seem like much but her and butt heads a lot so it meant that much to me. I guess all I'm saying is that sometimes that's all you need get back on track is a good hug from some of your kids, and that makes me smile too.
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