Trying hard to piece together a broken dream.

So, we're back to the thing where my ankles hurt or feel weak after runs. The wife thinks I need new kicks and she's right, I do. Because summer's here and the time is right for running the street!

Distance: 3.1 miles
Duration: 29:33
Pace: 9:31
Route: Forest Hill Loop
Temperature: 57°
Climate: cool & sunny - perfect!
Mood: angsty

Stretches: yes
Weight: 188 lbs. (-0.5)

It is a drag to run and obsess about someone you are pissed about. Such a waste. Feeling good, though, catching runs between the rains. Also? Wore ankle braces. We'll see if that makes any difference.

Intake

Breakfast: bagel w/cream cheese, coffee (2x), orange juice

Lunch: leftover vegetable sushi, banana

Cocktail hour: Old fashioned, chevre plate

Dinner: TBA

Also: fizzy water (1x)

1978 Playlist

Scenes From a Night's Dream - Genesis

Heart of Glass - Blondie

Going Under - Devo

(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea - Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? - Rod Stewart

Every 1's a Winner - Hot Chocolate

I'm Every Woman - Chaka Khan

Rasputin - Boney M.

News from today's Brooklyn Half Marathon is that a runner died after crossing the finish line, with fifteen others injured. This is all due to the heat. It's a terrible tragedy, and one that will no doubt repeat itself in the years to come.