Ope, there goes gravity.

A day off. Not broiling hot. I slept for at least eight hours, which is good. dropped some melatonin last night to be sure and it had the desired effect.

That also leaves me groggy in the morning, so it's good not to take it all the time. I'm hoping the run itself is inspiring, and not leaden.

Distance: 3.25 miles
Duration: 30:23
Pace: 9:20
Route: Boulevard Loop
Temperature: 75°
Climate: sunny & hot
Mood: all right

Stretches: yes

Abdominals: 30 sec. (3x)

Water: yes
Weight: 182.5 lbs. (-0.5)

Goal: 180 lbs.  

Yep, that was the correct decision.

2002 Playlist

A Little Less Conversation (JXL Remix) - Elvis Presley

Clap Your Hands - They Might Be Giants

Heavy Metal Drummer - Wilco

Lose Yourself - Eminem

Do You Realize?? - Flaming Lips

A Better Future * - David Bowie

Daybreaker - Beth Orton

Lessons Learned froom Rocky I to Rocky III - Cornershop

Soul Bossanova * - Skeewiff

Feeling kinda better. Put on your sweater.

It was literally 100° during the day yesterday. That morning I was just tired, I pushed it our for TWO DAYS, but my head hurt, and I wanted more rest ... which I did not get. I just lie awake for an hour. Alack. Today is the last day of camp for the week, and I hope to catch up on rest. 

Distance: 3.1 miles
Duration: 31:08
Pace: 10:03
Route: Forest Hill Loop
Temperature: 86°
Climate: hot, you know?
Mood: good

Stretches: no

Abdominals: 30 sec. (3x)

Water: yes
Weight: 183 lbs. (+1.0)

Goal: 180 lbs.  

Well. That was toasty. But not wearying. It felt great! Like a sauna. Like running through a sauna. I was not naked.

1992 Playlist

Happy - George Michael

Get Ready - 2 Unlimited

Hazy Shade of Criminals - Public Enemy

Jimmy James - Beastie Boys

Take the Power Back - Rage Against the Machine

Erotica - Madonna

Girlfriend - Matthew Sweet

Found Out About You - Gin Blossoms

When I am unhappy there's nothing that can move me.

Camp days are long. Maybe I should have slept this morning, but I can't run after camp. I'm too exhausted. Yesterday I slept for an hour after camp.

It was raining when I got up, but I sat on the side porch and wrote. The rain subsided with the dawn. Time to get out. No time to dawdle on a camp morning.  

Camp camp camp.

Distance: 3.25 miles
Duration: 30:24
Pace: 9:21
Route: Boulevard Loop
Temperature: 67°
Climate: cool, humid & damp
Mood: all right

Stretches: yes

Abdominals: no

Water: yes
Weight: 184 lbs. (-0.5)

Goal: 180 lbs.  

Getting there. No pain, easy breathing, some bursts of speed.

1982 Playlist

Sat In Your Lap - Kate Bush

It's Nearly Africa - XTC

She Blinded Me With Science - Thomas Dolby

Goody Two Shoes - Adam Ant

Don't Pay the Ferryman - Chris de Burgh

The Loved Ones - Elvis Costello & the Attractions

Rock the Casbah - The Clash

Stray Cat Strut - Stray Cats

Kiss Off - Violent Femmes

Yeah, there are some songs I can't listen to anymore. (I skipped them.)

Think not now your journey's done.

The Musical Box, 6/12/2022

Theater camp begins today! Can I get the rest I need throughout the week to rise early enough to take a run? It is a question and a good one. I am not going to track my diet for the time being, it's become a mania. I am hoping being on my feet all day will help.

Distance: 3.25 miles
Duration: 30:34
Pace: 9:24
Route: Boulevard Loop
Temperature: 63°
Climate: dawn & humid
Mood: all right

Stretches: yes

Abdominals: no

Water: yes
Weight: 184.5 lbs. (-2.0)

Achievement Unlocked: 185 lbs.  

New Goal: 180 lbs.

We're in the homestretch! Only six more playlists for the year.

Also? Bought a new phone strap. It's a little big, though.

1972 Playlist

Watcher of the Skies - Genesis

All Down the Line - The Rolling Stones

Roadrunner - Modern Lovers

Walk On the Wild Side - Lou Reed

Hot Rod Lincoln - Commodore Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen

Jungle Fever - The Chakachas

She Cracked - Modern Lovers

(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep At All - The Fifth Dimension

New armband ROCKS.

I got all the boys.

I need new sneakers. My ankles were weak on the run Friday afternoon, and pained Saturday morning. I put on my brace bandages, but I think my shoes are entirely flat. Pain shot up my right thigh and sitting was uncomfortable Friday evening. 

Wearing the braces tonight, see what happens.

Distance: 3.1 miles
Duration: 28:44
Pace: 9:16
Route: Forest Hill Loop
Temperature: 73°
Climate: overcast & humid
Mood: all right

Stretches: yes

Abdominals: 30 sec. (3x)

Water: yes
Weight: 186.5 lbs. (+0.5)

Goal: 185 lbs.  

Okay, now I am running like the mother fucking wind, my dudes.

Intake (Friday)

Breakfast: banana, coffee (2x)

Lunch: last of the pasta salad (1/2C.)

Dinner: pancake w/butter, syrup & cotage cheese, sausage links (2), egg -- breakfast! 

Evening: beer, ice cream cone

Also, fizzy water (1x)

2007 Playlist

Pumpkin Soup - Kate Nash

1973 - James Blunt

Love Song - Sara Bareilles

Nan You're a Window Shopper - Lily Allen

The Boys - Dragonette

Big Girl (You Are Beautiful) - MIKA

I Feel It All - Feist

Kids - MGMT

Watch out now, I'm gonna get there.

Please be sure to drink a glass of water every morning. It makes a difference.

Also, before a summer run. Oof.

Distance: 3 miles
Duration: 28:59
Pace: 9:40
Route: Forest Hill Loop
Temperature: 75°
Climate: sunny & hot
Mood: all right

Stretches: yes

Abdominals: no

Water: not enough!
Weight: 186 lbs. (-0.5)

Goal: 185 lbs.  

Damn, those geese! They have been across my path every day for the past few days. I swear to God one of them is gonna jump me.

Intake (Thursday)

Breakfast: coffee (2x), banana

Lunch: spicy California roll

Dinner: brussels sprouts, hummus w/lamb, nut dip, shrimp, naan

Dessert: ice cream sundae

That was a lot of dinner. I was dining with my eldest, the dishes were deceptive.

1967 Playlist

96 Tears - ? and the Mysterians

I Think We're Alone Now - Tommy James & The Shondells

(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher - Jackie Wilson

Flying - The Beatles

Chain of Fools - Aretha Franklin

Hip Hug-Her - Booker T. & the M.G.'s

Boogaloo Down Broadway - Fantastic Johnny C

People Are Strange - The Doors

Are You Experinced? - Jimi Hendrix Experience

Big Boss Man - Elvis Presley

All Tomorrow's Parties - The Velvet Underground and Nico

I FEEL SO EXTRAORDINARY

Tim Cappello, Sexy Saxman.

Afternoon run. Well timed, well run.

Distance: 4 miles
Duration: 38:28
Pace: 9:37
Route: Forest Hill Loop
Temperature: 69°
Climate: sunny & warm
Mood: good

Stretches: yes

Abdominals: 30 sec. (3x) 

Water: yes
Weight: 186.5 lbs. (+0.5)

Goal: 185 lbs.  

Intake (Wednesday)

Breakfast: bran cereal (1C), berries (1/2C), milk (1/2C), coffee (2x)

Lunch: buffallo chicken salad wrap (half), chips

Dinner: mushroom wrap (half)

Movie night: popcorn, beer

1987 Playlist

I Still Believe - Tim Cappello

The Passenger - Siouxsie & the Banshees

True Faith (New Vresion) - New Order

Seattle - Public Image Ltd.

Sign O' The Times - Prince

Got My Mind Set On You - George Harrison

Bedbugs & Ballyhoo - Echo and the Bunnymen

Guns In the Sky - INXS

Need You Tonight - INXS

Mirror People - Love & Rockets