Quality of life system

Just saw a solitary confinement documentary.

That is some serious stuff, used to work across from the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia. It was the first solitary confinement facility, inventing the "Penitentiary" system. Terrible results.

Lots of evidence suggesting the damaging effects of this treatment. I don't quite understand it myself.

...Biked 18 miles. .....really....really....cold.

And one

Last week.

Will get some biking in mid to late week. New Mizuno Wave riders should be in late in the week also. Might be able to run Thursday, Friday, or Sat. Depending.

Beautiful weather out...really. Some dude was a total dick to me in the pool this morning. I'm just wondering what is wrong with some people. Its like "Hey, do you mind splitting this lane?" ...then he moves over and grunts...so thats a yes. Then...two laps in...he's like in my face "Hey...that lane over there is open" ....

JUST SAY "NO I DONT WANT TO SPLIT THE FUCKING LANE".....god damn...seriously....not that hard.

Ticket....shoes...

Ran 3 in my old Asics yesterday. Ran a few in the Newtons this morning. Still like the Newtons more....but will buy a mid-range shoe to compromise and save my foot

Getting some Back on My Feet interest in some tri's. Should be a blast.

Celtic solstice 5 miler coming up, seeing if I can't run under 6:30's for that one. Will start off with Jeff W. (Resident MCVET member), probably head off around mile 2.5 or so.

We'll see if I make it that far in training by the 18th. I'll pass on re-injury.

Winter Sport

Snow shoe racing is already taken by a guy on our team (Geordie Edmenson). He's one of the few (besides Guy Berkible and Daryl St. Clair - Ironmen) who posed a challenge last year. In 2011, my goal is not to lose to him. He is 40-some though....but has a better bike than me (who doesn't).

I swear...my first $5000 that is disposable is purchasing a bike. (Yes...that's right...I'm that type of person)

First thing first, wheel set for my existing bike.

Intervals

New shoes soon. I think the Newtons broke my foot. I will either go back to Asics or try out Brooks.

I think I'll get into some new stuff maybe next year. Like Xterras...(trail run and mountain bike tri's) or.....maybe a winter sport that's cheap. (besides running).

Most importantly, birds.

Got to hit the books...again.

The richness of life...undeniable?

Marathon

Philadelphia Marathon...

Lauren got in under 4:00hrs (3:59:18), which was not even her goal! Awesome improvement from her last marathon. This was her third marathon.

Lauren's mom Dee ran with a MCVET resident member from Back on My Feet. They got in just under 5 hrs. Both of them first time marathoners!

I am jealous. Since the stress fracture in October, I have run 1 mile (yesterday). I am planning to do the Virginia Beach marathon in the spring as I am now several behind. I need to do one in the spring and one in the fall for several years to make up the distance. However, lots of half-irons in the 2011 tri pipe line....LOTS!

Also, my father has scheduled 23 triathlons (mostly sprint distances) in the 12 months of 2011, he is 52. I'm planning to hook up with him for as many as possible...but sprint distances are too short for my taste to do too many, going for big tickets. Got the Gator half in March(which I may sacrifice for marathon) and Shawnee Half in August.

Philadelphia

Heading up there this weekend for the marathon. Going to be a freak on the sidelines.

Philadelphia and I never got along, even when I lived there. Not sure why it attracts so many people. Very strange place, tall and dirty. No sight lines. Gotta get that sky.

It's usually a question of applicability I suppose. At times its questionable.