Words cant express what I feel when I watch this clip. I had no idea it was on mtv.com So amazing. It ends with my favorite montage of alltime. Since you been gone to LC and Stephen in the pool while Kristin sings along. Some may say good editing, I say fate
Ohh boy my marathon training went to hell in a hand basket faster than you can say "sure i'll landscape with you tyler". I took up a job with tyler, that I thought would last shorter than it has. Honestly it isn't tyler's fault. It is my weak mindedness and my lack of mental toughness as to not getting my runs in.
The big day is 24 days away and I got to get my ass running. My confidence is low and low and continues to drop. It kinda sucks because I can run for 6 miles no problem and enjoy it, but after 6 my mind starts to wander and then I get bored, along with my legs giving me the fuck you and start to shut down. It kinda sucks and I am already thinking that I will be running another marathon within the next year because this one will definitely not be the best of my potential.
I am going to train with as much mileage as I can for these last few weeks and see how the marathon goes. One of my original goals was to not walk at all, but that will probably be thrown out the window at some point in the race. Hopefully it won't, but I won't be upset if I do happen to walk at some point.
I am stressing over this a little bit because I know that I was killing training and now i'm not. It is a disappointing realization, but one that I need to get over so I can do the best to wrap up some high mileage before whatever kind of taper I can get before the race. Stay tuned. I am hoping to get 10 in tomorrow and then try for 20 on saturday. That 20 will be a combo of walking and running and crawling and whatever else I need to get that distance.
I will write a life update one of these days, but this marathon thing has been eating away at me for the last couple weeks. Its like a dark cloud over my head and it is a bummer. I must prevail though. I gotta find that intestinal fortitude and fight and claw to get my miles in! CARPE DIEM! RUBBERS BALLS AND LIQUOR!
I have to run 18 miles tomorrow early because of a house showing. I can't sleep. I do have this man for inspiration. I used to despise him, but I think it was just jealousy that he never coached me. Dragon Slayer. I love you coach. I dedicate my run tomorrow to you. Your exile island trip was truly inspirational with no food or water or sleep and still hanging in the immunity challenge with a fully fed JT who doesnt have asthma or slipped discs in his back. You the man coach! DRAGONSLAY MY RUN TOMORROW!
Long work week, looking forward to andres's grad party and having some drinks with ty for his 23rd bday. Happy Birthday kiddo. :-)
I saw this and fell in love with it right away. Take away the bottles of Jack with some Jameson and that is perfect.
I got an update on life coming shortly. Possibly later tonight, but most likely tomorrow night.
First and foremost I just want to point out trivia win last night. We were playing trivia while watching playoff hockey. Those are definitely 2 of the finer things in my life. We went to trivia on a whim last night and ended up winning. We didn't have our best stuff, but a win is a win. It felt very nice getting that win. I will not lie about that. Onto the picks
Note* These picks were made Tuesday in the nhl.com contest/bracket. I stand by all picks and comments. The 1st games of each series were, for the most part, awesome. I am so excited for these playoffs. It should also be mentioned that when the news broke that Wild GM Doug Risebrough was fired I was ecstatic. I have told numerous people now that if I knew before the season that if the wild didn't make the playoffs then Lemaire and Risebrough would be gone and we would have new management and a coach I would have rooted against the wild all year. Lemaire has done awesome things with the wild, but Risebrough had to go now that Lemaire is gone. I am just happy with this decision. It's a great day to be a wild fan!
Eastern Conference:
Bruins over the Canadians in 5
I just don't see the Canadians matching the bruins' firepower. On VS. the other night they should a stat that there were 6 players on the bruins who had 20+ goals (with chara on 19). The Habs had 3. Bruins are just superior and I think they are tougher as well. Habs get a game at home, but that is it.
Caps over Rangers in 6
I just think that the caps will overpower and outscore the rangers. Obviously the big question are the goalies. Will Theodore suck? Will Lundqvist catch fire? He is definitely one of the few goalies that can win a series for his team. He will need to if the offense absent rangers want to advance. It will be interesting to see what Avery does as well. Will be be a major factor with his antics? We shall see
Devils over Carolina in 5
Devils are usually defensively sound esp. with Marty back in goal for them. This year they have the offense to make a run to the cup. On the other hand the canes have the hottest goalie in the league, Ken Win's own Cam(den) ward. He is a person I wouldn't want to face, but I figure these will be low scoring games that the Devils end up winning because of their guys such as Parise and Langenbrunner.
Flyers over the Penguins in 7
Ahh the battle of the shit state that is Pennsylvania. I really dislike both of these teams. I like one player in this series and his name is Mike Richards. He is good. The flyers physical play will overwhelmed the baby penguins. This is gonna be a great battle of a series, but Richards proves too much and between Jeff Carter and himself they somehow power the flyers past the pens in 7. Gonna be a nice battle though, and some high scoring games. I would love to see someone kill crosby. Andy call your boy and tell him to bring it in game 3.
Western Conference
Flames over Blackhawks in 7
What a mouthwatering matchup this one is. Calgary looked mighty strong up until about 6 weeks ago and then the wheels started to come off and they ended up being a 5 seed. With Kipper in goal along with their mr. playoff Iginla they are quite the 5 seed. Chicago is an enigma. They are up and down and inconsistent. Everything on their team seems to be inconsistent. This is going to be a great series that the flames end up winning in 7, but every game will be close with a couple ot's thrown in.
Canucks over Blues in 5
As much as it pains me because I really dislike every canuck except one, Shane O'Brien, I feel that they are a team that could go to the cup finals. They got douche's and multiple players that can score when you need them to. On the other hand the Blues got Chris Mason (amazing beard!!!) in goal and some young players that have been stepping up this year (oshie oshie oshie!) along with Mr. Tkachuk. I sadly don't see them winning more than a game.
Upset Special
BJs over Redwings in 6
Here it is my friends. The Bluejackets will slay the mighty Redwings with amazing play from rookie goalie Steve Mason (soon to be caldor winning) and the likes of Rick Nash and Jason Chimera (what a last name). The goalie problems for the wings continue when osgood continues to struggle and Conklin doesn't do much better. They will be a vast contrast to the stoic and able Mason who looks like a playoff vet in this series. This is gonna open a lot of peoples eyes and make Mr. Mule rethink spending his next 11 years at a discount in a city that is quickly falling apart. I must also add that Lebron is going to eat the Pistons for breakfast. Watch out Detroit, 2 weeks from now there will be nothing to live for for the rest of 2k9.
Sharks over Ducks in 6
This series is the battle for California. There are probably about 100,000 people that care about this battle in the state (that's being so generous, cut that number in half). The Ducks can't stop the Sharks and I am giving this 6 games because the Ducks seem to be one of those teams that win bullshit games (editors note: last nights game, are you kidding!!??). It is obvious that the Sharks are head and shoulders more talented than the Ducks. Joe Thorton runs this series like the playmaker he is. The ducks will try to intimidate, because that's really all they can do, but it will be to no avail.
My seatbelt is strapped in tight and I am ready for the games this weekend.