Ran in the rain today, as you probably already figured out. 3.76 miles (6.05 km) in 30:27. that's 5:05/km. I haven't run for three days, and I kind of pigged out at a family reunion on Saturday, so I'm pretty happy that my time hasn't been too adversely affected, though it certainly hasn't helped.
As for the 'other things'. I feel like I have to decide between working out and writing. I do like to write, stories and stuff, but I feel like I never have time, and when I do have time, I can't focus. I guess that's what the theme of this blog is supposed to be, cutting out all the extra stuff in my life. All the rambling web surfing and pointless TV watching. If it doesn't better myself, it needs to go. Unfortunately, it isn't working. Again, I guess it's about my problem focusing, and I don't know what to do about it.
There's this Libertarian Candidate for the 32nd District here in Dover who got some press over the weekend. It was the first time I heard of him. I like to think I'm Libertarian, but who knows. Maybe I'm more Conservative, but I don't really know the difference. I'm trying to find out more about him. His Blog http://www.willmcvay.com/ I haven't quite gone through all the way, but I was hoping for more specifics on where he stands on some issues, but he's only 25, maybe he doesn't know himself.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Sunday, July 18, 2010
A Bunch of Hot Air
For the past few weeks I've been running at night, around 8 o'clock or so, because it's so hot during the day that it's so much more bearable, but I think it's been screwing up my sleeping habit, because I'm up for so long after I run, midnight or 1 o'clock before I actually fall asleep.
But on Thursday and Friday while running, it was so humid out that I felt as though I was breathing water, and I just couldn't push myself through for the whole 30 minutes no matter how hard I tried. I ran 20 minutes on Thursday, and on Friday I decided to only go for a fast 1 mile, and it wasn't even that fast! It was a hard week... and this week will probably be harder again because it's been so long since I've done a full 30 minute run, but a week of low 90's to mid 80 temperatures should help.
Just me complaining a little bit. Excusing myself for my lack of effort this week. And I've been snacking more than usual, so I have to get that under control again, too. There's no excuse for that one.
But on Thursday and Friday while running, it was so humid out that I felt as though I was breathing water, and I just couldn't push myself through for the whole 30 minutes no matter how hard I tried. I ran 20 minutes on Thursday, and on Friday I decided to only go for a fast 1 mile, and it wasn't even that fast! It was a hard week... and this week will probably be harder again because it's been so long since I've done a full 30 minute run, but a week of low 90's to mid 80 temperatures should help.
Just me complaining a little bit. Excusing myself for my lack of effort this week. And I've been snacking more than usual, so I have to get that under control again, too. There's no excuse for that one.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Everything Else in Life...Kind Of.
Disclaimer: This is not an entry about my workout regime (it's still going quite well, thank you.)
This is about the rest of my life...or at least what I'm going to do with it. Or not do with it. Just a little venting.
A friend of mine is thinking about Law School, so that means that I'm thinking about Law School, just like when another of my friends left his job and became a teacher I, too, thought about teaching. Since I'm stuck at an entry level state government job, I might as well take stock of my other options.
I don't know if I'd be happy at law school. I do have this nagging little man that lives in the back of my head and gives me fantasies of grandeur, that I can change the world, and Law School could indeed help me get there. But, I believe that people are called to do things. Maybe they never know it, or never care to listen, but I am. At least I'm trying...waiting by the phone, if you will.
Is that the end? Or do I have to pick up the phone and make some calls first? I downloaded a practice LSAT test and I'm going to take it tomorrow and see how I do.
But, if I were to be really honest with myself, wouldn't I just be happier in a consulting job, living 20 minutes from the beach, and having enough free time to write novels that will never get published? It's funny that being happy might mean never achieving anything of importance.
This is about the rest of my life...or at least what I'm going to do with it. Or not do with it. Just a little venting.
A friend of mine is thinking about Law School, so that means that I'm thinking about Law School, just like when another of my friends left his job and became a teacher I, too, thought about teaching. Since I'm stuck at an entry level state government job, I might as well take stock of my other options.
I don't know if I'd be happy at law school. I do have this nagging little man that lives in the back of my head and gives me fantasies of grandeur, that I can change the world, and Law School could indeed help me get there. But, I believe that people are called to do things. Maybe they never know it, or never care to listen, but I am. At least I'm trying...waiting by the phone, if you will.
Is that the end? Or do I have to pick up the phone and make some calls first? I downloaded a practice LSAT test and I'm going to take it tomorrow and see how I do.
But, if I were to be really honest with myself, wouldn't I just be happier in a consulting job, living 20 minutes from the beach, and having enough free time to write novels that will never get published? It's funny that being happy might mean never achieving anything of importance.
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