A solar superman.

Last month, I developed a rash down both arms which I can only attribute (at that time) to the costume I was wearing. However, while the irritation has calmed down since then, it has not entirely gone away and I continue to have daily bouts of scratching, in spite of whatever medicine, lotion, or treatment I provide -- or even if I leave it alone entirely for a time.

My mother also had s skin condition which affected her forearms, and I assume this is also that. I need to check in with a dermatologist.

Am I disgusting? I think I might be.

Distance: 3 miles

Duration: 26:52
Route: Rec Center
Mood: good
Stretches: yes
Water: yes

Weight: 165 lbs.

Yes, thanks to Noom I have lost ten pounds. The question is whether I can keep that weight off. My compulsions can be great. This is a good weight. If I could lose (and keep off) another five pounds, that would be perfect. But it is good to be here. I feel so much better. And I feel no pain.

1994 Playlist

Doctor Worm (173 BPM) - They Might Be Giants

Get the Message - Electronic

You Gotta Be - Des'ree

The Becoming - Nine Inch Nails

Supernova - Liz Phair

Is Chicago, Is Not Chicago - Soul Coughing

Cornflake Girl - Tori Amos

The only thing that I pray is that my feet don't fail me now.

More illness, saddled by neck pain and fatigue. Is this winter? Is this ageing?

Distance: 3 miles

Duration: 27:24

Another go round the track. Noonish on a Friday, the place is full of walkers. Some of them were even using walkers. I felt a little pain in my neck and shoulders, perhaps that is how it happened in the first place. Holding my phone, to better manage the stopwatch, and counting on my fingers so I don't forget how many laps I've taken, that could certainly cause tension in my shoulders.  

Route: Rec Center
Mood: all right
Stretches: yes
Water: yes

Weight: 165 lbs.

2004 Playlist

Jesus Walks - Kanye West

TKO - Le Tigre

Holiday - Green Day

Musicology - Prince

Me Plus One - Annie

Toxic - Britney Spears

Air - Owls

Ch-Check It Out - Beastie Boys

Decent Days and Nights - The Futureheads

As long as I am with you my heart continues to beat.

Sometimes I wonder why my tummy is queasy. Then I remember I have grown accustomed to having yogurt every morning. I have yogurt with granola and fresh fruit every day. Like some health nut, or old person. When we're out I will have a small amount of oatmeal with fresh fruit, which is a fun change of pace, but then I wonder why I feel a little ill. Got to have those good bacterium.

Distance: 3 miles

Duration: 25:46

Watched Magnolia with the boy last night. Hits different when you've already watched your parents die. Man, Tom Cruise used to make interesting project choices.  

Route: Rec Center
Mood: good
Stretches: no
Water: yes

Weight: 162 lbs.

Man. First week of January. Time to make plans. And to avoid eating a lot of sweets in rehearsal.

2014 Playlist

Rather Be - Clean Bandit ft. Jesse Glynne

Home (Leave the Lights On) - Field Report

Easy Money - Johnny Marr

I'm Not the Only One - Sam Smith

Talk Dirty - Jason Derulo ft. 2Chainz

Happy Idiot - TV On the Radio

Happy - Pharrell Williams

Here Lies Love (Curtain Call) - David Byrne & Fatboy Slim

What if I actually ran every other day?

I'm moving so fast, no time to process.

Thank you for your service.

It didn't feel as though I took a break from running, because I was in a show, one which involved a great many trips up and down four flights of stairs. And the dressing room participated in group push ups before every show. 

But then there was the illness, some kind of virus which first struck my wife, and then me, rendering me weak and woozy the last few days of the year.

Running has been patiently waiting for me. It always does.

Distance: 3 miles

Duration: 26:06

Did I really run that fast, or did I miscount a lap? Regardless, good to get back on my feet. Happy new year.

How President Jimmy Carter Brought Running to the White House

He caught the bug during the 1970s running boom, and he often ran up to 7 miles at a time.

by Roger Robinson, Runner's World 12/29/2024

Route: Rec Center
Mood: good
Stretches: a little
Water: yes

Weight: 162.5 lbs.

Friends and family, it's that time ... 59 Playlists for 59 Years.

2024 Playlist

Death Valley High - Orville Peck ft. Beck

APT. - Rose ft. Bruno Mars

A Fragile Thing- The Cure

Denial Is a River - Doechii

Starburster - Fontaines D.C.

Survive the Night (from The Warriors) - Company

Oh No! - The Decemberists

Cinderella - Remi Wolf

I've been running a long time.

A visit to the gym -- suiting up, driving there ands back, running three miles -- takes only one hour. I think I can do this, one hour, every other day. Back on track -- get it?

Distance: 3 miles

Duration: 27:06
Route: Rec Center
Mood: angsty
Stretches: yes
Water: yes

Pain Reliever: TBD

What's That Lyric?

Bitterblue - Yusuf

The bells are ringing through the town again.

Slay (part 2).

Happy holidays! We deck the halls, we trim the tree, we do the Christmas play. It is sugar season, and yet I have been moderate in my consumption, enjoying for its own sake, but not a lot. I feel good!

It's good to know when you feel good.

Distance: 3 miles

Duration: about 28 minutes

Got home from this morning's matinee, took an hour long nap. Headed to the gym at 4:00 PM when a large number of seniors also started arriving. I guess I don't need to say "also."

Route: Rec Center
Mood: good
Stretches: yes
Water: yes

Pain Reliever: tbd

What's That Lyric?

Driver 8 - R.E.M.

Kept the beat and kept it strong.

Slay.

Why hasn't Pengo had a run since Thanksgiving?

A. Eight performances a week

B. The weather

If you chose B, you would be correct. I would have made time for running in spite of or even because of the work, but it was cold and even snowy. But I have also (FINALLY) renewed my gym membership.

Distance: 3 miles

Duration: no idea

MapMyRun is still unable to track running indoors. So, I need to use a stopwatch at the rec center.

Route: Rec Center
Mood: good
Stretches: no
Water: yes

Pain Reliever: TBA

What's That Lyric?

88 Lines About 44 Women - The Nails