Pain in the AS

As Philip previously mentioned, we are "training" for a half marathon. I use the term "training" loosely. I'm not the type person that follows a strict schedule very well and my preparation for this race has reflected that. When we first decided to do this I researched training plans and picked one I thought I could stick to. I stuck to the plan for about 5 minutes after I printed it out and I've been winging it ever since. My typical running week consists of only three runs. An early week run of 4-6 miles, a mid week run of 5-7 miles, and a long run on the weekend. This weekend it was supposed to be 9 miles. Truth be told I haven't run since last Wednesday (ask August and Philip when it was that they last ran) and then it was only four miles. My AS (ankylosing spondylitis) has been acting up and has had me sidelined since then, but I hope I can get back to it by this Wednesday. If not, you know what they say... "Sometimes you eat the bear, and sometimes, well, he eats you."

"Time wounds all heels".

while matt's over there complaining about his AS, i reckon its time to dust em off and pound out a few miles so i can collect from branan.  he pledged a dollar for every mile i get in this week.  since last friday, he's into me for a buck twenty three.  that's right, count em, $1.23.  so this weekend was chock full of soccer games and, civil war reenactments, and home improvement projects. what can i say.  since we are at the soccer fields 4-5 days a week, i'm gonna log my miles during wyatt's soccer practice.  it's cross country terrain and hell on the heels and calves, but pleasant fall weather makes for an acceptable tradeoff. 

  

As I was waiting in the circuit clerk's office today to exercise my right to vote (which is the only exercise I've done today), I happen to read the Mississippi Code of 1972 as it pertains to voter qualifications. The first sentence of sec 23-15-11 reads "Every inhabitant of this state, except idiots and insane persons......shall be entitled to vote at any election." Don't believe me, check it out for yourself at http://www.mscode.com/free/statutes/23/015/0011.htm Based on some of our elected officials, it's apparent to me that more than a few people that are not entitled to vote have slipped through the cracks. You might say " Walter, Walter, what's the point, man?" Well, I don't suppose I had a point, but you can prove you're not an idiot (and reclaim your right to vote) by contributing to Philip's personal St. Jude Hero page at http://heroes.stjude.org/philipschrader Other than the fact that he is a lawyer, and his aversion to capital letters, he really is a good guy.

only 43 more days to go....

so matt hendrix and i have accepted the challenge to run the st. jude's half marathon on dec. 1. we will be running as "the little lebowski urban acheivers" and have also pledged to raise funds as a St. Jude Hero to support St. Jude's lifesaving mission of finding cures and saving children. i have committed to collecting at least $500 for the kids of St. Jude and need your support to help me reach my fundraising goal. as of today, i'm a little over a quarter of the way there.  you can visit my St. Jude's Hero personal page at  http://heroes.stjude.org/philipschrader to make a donation.  100% of your donations go directly to St. Jude's and there is no amount too small!!!! if that's not your bag, follow us as we prepare for raceday!  and remember, the dude abides.....takin' 'er easy for all us sinners. see you at the finish line....