The good news is they are just a pest. Most die the minute i see them because like Obama I am getting good at killing anything small that flies and bugs me; bugs that is.
Now for the running. Last few weeks have seen 100 mile plus runs. The running is starting to be a burn out and I am thinking what on earth could i be doing this running for. However, given i have no logic in my brain i keep running.
The good news is my body is starting to look like it did when i was in high school wrestling. Well almost. My hips have kinda started to merge with my chest causing me to look like some little fellow in Peru that sherpas part time during the weekends.
My legs on the otherhand are starting to look good. I have reduced my overall diet and increased my load of soy and real meat protein. Both seem to be doing their job and giving me leaner leg muscles. However, given i am suppose to be climbing high mountains my legs are still a bit on the bulk side which means more energy to move them forward.
Yesterday I spent the first 2.5 hours running in Knoxville at Haw Ridge. I love Haw Ridge but the bugs also love Haw Ridge and given the air is about 100% water the run is not much fun. After completing the run I stopped over at Bent Creek and did my climb single track run up shunt in. It was fun but challenging given I had already run in hot tough conditions. Total miles for the day comes to about 30.
My real concern is my mind. As the running gets longer my mind starts to burn out. I find myself with less endurance or so it seems. However, there is plenty of power and muscle to move me forward but the mind would reather be doing anything but running. Not sure how to fix this but i will fix it or fall on my face like a fool.
I enjoy reading Tony's blog. He can write better then i can and most important is doing something super impressive. I am not sure if at his 25 we are both about the same. I ask myself, "Do i get a handicap for being 52 running 100 miles a week over his 150 mile runs per week? Not sure. In any case I think we both have done well.
But the run is not the point. The point is i love most of the minutes out there. I see turtles, bears, snakes and all sorts of creatures including 100 different types of bugs that all know how to fly some faster and slower then others. The world seems to think that the soul is only happy when we are going to church or the mall. I have found my souls love point by running in the desert or the mountains and connecting to the very planet i came from. Shame on me i know.. should really find my love for money but heck.. it never seems to do much for me but melt holes in my pockets.
Am i ready for October? Heck if i know. I will be smarter and leaner no doubt. My feet will be in very good condition and my body ready to do 200 miles but the brain is the point. If the brain is not ready then i will get my butt kicked. Yes i am a bit concerned but nothing I cant over come for sure.
July Ending Numbers: My goal was 400 so i was a bit short. Why? Lazy!
| Runner | Distance | Rank |
| homey claus | 449.7 | 1 |
| coop74 | 384.25 | 2 |
| frankbott | 362.3 | 3 |
| sonic | 343.03 | 4 |
| glenn flynn | 340 | 5 |
| sonny67 | 302.4 | 6 |
| felice | 301.11 | 7 |
| susanmls | 299.6 | 8 |
| alanruben | 299.5 | 9 |
| AFRanger24 | 287 | 10 |
August so far... as of the 10th
| Rank | Runner | Team | Distance | Miles/Km | State |
| 1 | homey claus | CPTC | 154.3 | Miles | New York |
| 2 | port147 | 142.5 | Miles | Washington | |
| 3 | frankbott | AVL | 141.2 | Miles | North Carolina |
| 4 | coop74 | CPTC | 127.8 | Miles | New York |
| 5 | jhm | CPTC | 125.5 | Miles | New York |
| 6 | pmonster | BTUNCPEM | 106 | Miles | North Carolina |
| 7 | glenn flynn | 105.5 | Miles | New York | |
| 8 | trackstar | BTUNCPEM | 105 | Miles | Maryland |
| 9 | sonic | 104.4 | Miles | Ohio | |
| 10 | susanmls | CPTC | 103.8 | Miles | New York |
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