Phew. Don't have to drown myself today. Nice, after many years of running, to finally have a sub-fifty minute 10k under my belt. Before today my fastest time was 50:14, so I was more than three minutes faster today.
Big D met me afterwards and we went for coffee and I told him about the Things I Cannot Blog About and he was like, "Huh" and then started putting rocks in my pockets and guiding me towards the ocean. Kidding. He listened, was non-judgemental and didn't let me get away with any shit. It felt good to talk to someone. Just hearing myself talk about it made it seem like less of an issue (even though it's a big issue and it's kind of kicking the shit out of me right now). I guess the point is that it's not insurmountable. Pocket rocks aren't the answer: being a grown up and dealing with things rationally is.
Fucking pocket rocks.
About Me
- Duder
- An anxious chewer of nails, I can often be found running alone in groups of spandex clad North Vancouverites or attending an AA meeting and hoping no one asks me to share. I give an inordinate amount of thought to creating my own religion, but ultimately end up playing sudoku instead. It has been medically proven that I was born with a horseshoe up my ass. I believe one should be respected not for the money they have in the bank, nor the letters behind their name, but rather by how they live their lives.
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2 comments:
So glad pocket ballast was not necessary. hmmm, not sure if it is a good time to tell you this or not. But a) I am inappropriately proud of your 46:51 - like it has anything at all to do with me. and b) you are every day inspiring me to resume the life of a runner. I hauled my ass off the couch every day this week and managed my first 5km walk in a coon's age. See how we pull you back in? you are now responsible for inspiring this member of your social network :)
Thanks for the kind words (and for pulling me back in), much appreciated. And congrats on your 5km walk: I'm humbled to think that I would have inspired you and I hope you keep it up!
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