Thoughts

-        This week has been really tough.  The Boston Marathon bombing has been devastating.  If you’re not from New England it is hard to understand just how big of a day Patriots Day is in Boston.  The Red Sox play an early game, kids are off from school, The Boston Marathon is run and the city is really alive for the first time after a long winter.  People walk from the Sox game to the finish line.  It’s one of the biggest and best days in the city all year.  The bombing was a shock and tragic. 

-        I can’t stop thinking of the runner whose son died, daughter lost a limb and wife is still in critical condition.  I think this story impacts me the most as it could easily be my family.  What most people don’t know is the sacrifice that the family makes while someone trains for a race like this.  It takes a lot of time away from the family to train.  When race day comes they are there to cheer you on.  You run that race for them as much as you do yourself.  To lose your family is tragic.  To lose them in this fashion would be unbearable.

-        As much as the bombing was tragic Boston’s reaction was even stronger.  I’ve never been prouder to call Boston my home city.  I wish I was there.  The reaction of the people, authorities and sports teams has been unbelievable.  Very proud.

-        I purchased a Boston Athletic Association shirt for Zane Gray 50 next weekend.  I will wear it proudly in honor of those that died.

-        April snow has been a mixed blessing.  We need it.  Hopefully it will result in fewer fires this summer.  Unfortunately, it has had a negative impact on trail training.  Fortunately, I have was able to get 2 solid weeks of climbing in this month. 

-        The Red Sox have been really fun to watch thus far.

-        My weight finally dropped below 190 last night.  I’d like to lose 5 more.

-        I wish I had young ankles. 

-        I am so excited to run the Rim to Rim to Rim.  I’d need a couple good weekends of hill training and I think I’ll be ready.  I’m not looking forward to the drive back.

-        I am going to be in great running shape by the end of June.  That is my last scheduled race.  Is a late season 100 miler in the cards this year?  I’ll see how July goes.  It would be a shame to let that type of fitness level go to waste.

-        Big news coming in 2 weeks.

-        Rules of Engagement is a funny show.  David Spade kept me away from it for 5 years but David Putty lured me in.  Meg and I have been watching reruns.  It’s pretty funny.

-        I’m slow.  It’s frustrating.  The bad days outnumber the good.  But the good days are great.

-        Skiing on May 5^th.  Can’t wait.  Hoping for some sunny weather for the Beach.

-        I set-up a basketball hoop for Bre in the driveway.  There is something special about having your own hoop.  Bre beat me in around the world.  It was legit.  She swept through without me getting a shot.  This kid is going to be kicking her dad’s ass at just about everything before I know it.