20 miles and running…

Yesterday I ran my final long run before the Marathon; 20 miles around the recreational trail at Stoney. This was a much different view than the 25 mph one I am used to on the road. I watched from the trail as fellow teamates and cycling comrades rode around my typical circle without noticing me. At one point, as I watched Robert Dobbie ride by I yelled out to him only to observe him keep his head straight and focused on the road and not even look my way. My fellow cyclist, my fellow cylist, why have you forsaken me. October 21st will come and go soon...I can soon return to the two-wheeled world.

Today, stairs hurt more than they ever have before, my max speed is very slow, and every move hurts.

20 miles is way too long to run when you could just ride a bike.

The Making of a Dream…

Time spent on the research and design phase: 3 weeks


Time spent on production phase of a 211inch screen: 5 days


Cost of supplies: $177.43


Live from Hollywood Bowl Ben Harper DVD: $3.75 rental

Cost of PA system and set-up: Years of accumulation


The time it took for the officers of the law to show up only to say, “The neighbors have complained, this party is too loud! (pointing to screen) And this…this thing…this screen thing CAN”T happen”: 1hr 57min

My reply: “Yes, but you can’t stand here and tell me it is not AMAZING!”
Officer: “It is pretty amazing, I’m just mad I wasn’t invited” (most likely the cheesy line he gives every host who's party he is breaking up)

…priceless