"A Little Tougher Today"

But still okay.  I had planned on 35 as a bare minimum with the hope of 38 but ended up cutting it off at 30.  I could just not face that cold wind for one more turn around the block.  It never got over 6 degrees even though I waited until the afternoon to run, and the wind chill made it more like zero.  I am totally fine with my decision.  It also finalizes my strategy for next weeks marathon.  Clearly it needs to be a fun long run with beer afterwards.  I briefly toyed with the idea of making a race out of it, but todays effort just reminded me that unless I rest before hand, that I may only hurt myself in the long run.  And the one thing I do not have any worries about anymore is my running fitness.  My speed today was  fine at just over 5 min k's, and absolutely no residual muscle soreness.  Just another day at the office.

And a special note for my dear sister Elly today.  You always know how to cut to the chase especially when it comes to me.  Thank you as always for your candid feedback.  And yes overall I am very fit and healthy, and grateful for it.  I suppose that when I look at pictures of myself I see only the aging, the radiation scars, the hunched shoulders, and the Rooyakkers/Scheepers ears.  And yes I also know that is all irrelevant and I will continue to work on my insecurities.  I would say however that one of my undeniable weaknesses is a lack of flexibility.  Certainly this shortcoming leaves me always on the edge of injury.  Beyond that it also leaves me with a problem when you tell me to "go fuck myself"....no flexibly!  Love you more!!!

(run 30 mms 2:33)

This ain't fun. But you watch me, I'll get it done."---Jackie Robinson

Love

Peter