I had my 20th high school reunion last weekend! It was an absolutely incredible experience! I was part of a wonderful class, we were so tight growing up. Even now 20 years later it is incredibly special to be surrounded by such outstanding people. Even though I don't talk to many of them anymore, there is a feeling of camaraderie when I see them that I honestly can't explain. I consider them to all be family. In looking back at the Reunion I couldn't help but think of the Cyndi Lauper song "True Colors". We knew each other long before the bullshit of life would start to change us to the core! So many of us there that night are valiantly fighting life's battles from bad health, divorce, financial instability and job insecurity. These stresses of life change us, and if we are not careful they can define us. It takes someone who knew you a long time ago, to see through the darkness, to trust who you are at the core, not who you have become in the midst of the bullshit. Nobody grows up planning to get divorced, or lose a job or have a sick child, yet these events can discourage us from being who we are. For one night last weekend we could all see through the bullshit, "we found our true colors"!!
Check out the lyrics:
You with the sad eyes
don't be discouraged
oh I realize
it's hard to take courage
in a world full of people
you can lose sight of it all
and the darkness inside you can make you
fell so small
But I see your true colors
shining through
I see your true colors
and that's why I love you
so don't be afraid to let them show
your true colors
true colors are beautiful
like a rainbow
Show me a smile
then don't be unhappy, can't remember
when I last saw you laughing
if this world makes you crazy
and you've taken all you can bear
you call me up
because you know I'll be there
And I'll see your true colors
shining through
I see your true colors
and that's why I love you
so don't be afraid to let them show
your true colors
true colors are beautiful like a rainbow
On another note, I'm working on a life changer!! This one might be big, can't talk much about it now, don't want to jinx myself just yet. Check back for updates!!
Still playing hoop at the gym, I'm planning a run this week if it ever stops raining!!
Good luck, God Bless...ross
Monday, December 1, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Hope and Change!!
I hope the hell America changes their mind in 4 years. We are going down a dangerous path and frankly I'm not drinking the kool aid!! Thirty years ago today a charismatic socialist named Jim Jones had over 900 followers drink kool-aid containing cyanide in a mass suicide. Now before you think I've lost my mind, let me go on the record as saying that I don't think Obama is going to kill us with a mass suicide. I do think that he is going to rape and pillage the wallets of hard working Americans in order to provide for the bottom feeders who won't help themselves. Beware of the charismatic socialist leader!! I don't believe their views are all that different, though obviously Jones was an extremist. Don't forget he was involved in legitimate politics until he flaked out!! You do the research!
I was recently called a "hater" by one of my close friends. At first I was quick to deny the allegation. But after a few moments of thinking about it, I embraced it. I am hater!! I hate every mother fucking rat bastard collecting welfare. You people make we want to puke up my dinner! There are no excuse for lack of self respect!! Stop living off the backs of hard working Americans. Get a Job!
I hate illegal immigrants that crowd our schools and hospitals!! Take your non English speaking asses along with your anchor babies and get the hell out of the country.
Why am I a hater?? Because I quite frankly don't understand it!! How can somebody be okay with not working, with not providing for their family?? How can people wake up and look in the mirror and be proud of collecting a welfare check!! Over breeding for financial gain is not an acceptable career choice!! Yet, we as Americans seem to be okay with this. I am not! I am an angry man!!
Why am I so angry? Simple, here is my work schedule for this week:
Sunday-work at airport
Mon-fri Work 9-5 full time job
Weds nite-work at airport
Thurs nite-work at oil company
Fri nite- Drive a limo
That's 4 jobs!! Count 'em, 4 freaking jobs!! I'm not complaining, I'm providing!! I won't be out worked!! I won't ever need Welfare money, food stamps or low income housing!! I get it done!! That's why I'm angry!! I absolutely can't even begin to comprehend how people can't have a job when I can have 4!! Stop taking handouts!!! Start taking responsibility!!
I fear things are going to get much worse with Obama! We now have cities (Philly, NY) asking to be bailed out. Give me a break!! The auto dealers want help too! Gm has lost 46 billion dollars over the last 3 years because they haven't built a car that people want to buy. Sounds like a shit investment for our money. They deserve to be bankrupt. The auto companies all had the chance to come up with a fuel efficient car that people want to drive and failed to do so!! Tough shit, bye bye, chapter 11 exist for companies that can't make money!! My Toyota has 145K miles and is still running strong!! I don't feel bad for them!
People who bought house they can't afford are going to be bailed out!! WTF-Why have i kept up my mortgage payments! They say " my mortgage guy told me i could afford it", really, what are we in fifth grade "Joey made me do it"!! Grow up and take responsibility for your shit!!! My mortgage guy told me I could afford a home for $420K and I laughed at him. I bought a house for half of that! I've been waiting for your sorry ass to foreclose so I could pick up your big ass house on the cheap, but now you're getting bailed out! I get fucked again!!
So there you have it, I'm an angry "hater" and proud of it!! I'd keep talking but I'm working a double tomorrow, imagine that!!
BTW- i started playing hoop at the gym again, jumper sucks and I lost my handle but I'll be back in game shape soon!
Talk to ya later...ross
I was recently called a "hater" by one of my close friends. At first I was quick to deny the allegation. But after a few moments of thinking about it, I embraced it. I am hater!! I hate every mother fucking rat bastard collecting welfare. You people make we want to puke up my dinner! There are no excuse for lack of self respect!! Stop living off the backs of hard working Americans. Get a Job!
I hate illegal immigrants that crowd our schools and hospitals!! Take your non English speaking asses along with your anchor babies and get the hell out of the country.
Why am I a hater?? Because I quite frankly don't understand it!! How can somebody be okay with not working, with not providing for their family?? How can people wake up and look in the mirror and be proud of collecting a welfare check!! Over breeding for financial gain is not an acceptable career choice!! Yet, we as Americans seem to be okay with this. I am not! I am an angry man!!
Why am I so angry? Simple, here is my work schedule for this week:
Sunday-work at airport
Mon-fri Work 9-5 full time job
Weds nite-work at airport
Thurs nite-work at oil company
Fri nite- Drive a limo
That's 4 jobs!! Count 'em, 4 freaking jobs!! I'm not complaining, I'm providing!! I won't be out worked!! I won't ever need Welfare money, food stamps or low income housing!! I get it done!! That's why I'm angry!! I absolutely can't even begin to comprehend how people can't have a job when I can have 4!! Stop taking handouts!!! Start taking responsibility!!
I fear things are going to get much worse with Obama! We now have cities (Philly, NY) asking to be bailed out. Give me a break!! The auto dealers want help too! Gm has lost 46 billion dollars over the last 3 years because they haven't built a car that people want to buy. Sounds like a shit investment for our money. They deserve to be bankrupt. The auto companies all had the chance to come up with a fuel efficient car that people want to drive and failed to do so!! Tough shit, bye bye, chapter 11 exist for companies that can't make money!! My Toyota has 145K miles and is still running strong!! I don't feel bad for them!
People who bought house they can't afford are going to be bailed out!! WTF-Why have i kept up my mortgage payments! They say " my mortgage guy told me i could afford it", really, what are we in fifth grade "Joey made me do it"!! Grow up and take responsibility for your shit!!! My mortgage guy told me I could afford a home for $420K and I laughed at him. I bought a house for half of that! I've been waiting for your sorry ass to foreclose so I could pick up your big ass house on the cheap, but now you're getting bailed out! I get fucked again!!
So there you have it, I'm an angry "hater" and proud of it!! I'd keep talking but I'm working a double tomorrow, imagine that!!
BTW- i started playing hoop at the gym again, jumper sucks and I lost my handle but I'll be back in game shape soon!
Talk to ya later...ross
Thursday, November 13, 2008
WORK HARD......
THERE ARE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE ON WELFARE DEPENDING ON YOU!!
I played in my first league tennis match this past weekend. As predicted here weeks ago the team is steamrolling through the league. We are currently 4-0!! This past match we won 3-2 over a good Concord team. I played 3rd doubles with my friend Gary. I played with Gary in college and we have been playing for years together. He is honestly the best partner I've ever had. He has terrific skills, but more importantly he is the smartest player I've ever played with. He sets up points 3 shots ahead. We are a tough team to play against. Over the years we have played a ton of good teams and put up some battles. We don't always win, but I never remember us being blown out. We are so confident in each other and know each other's games so well that we both feel free to play "our" style. We won in a 3rd set super breaker in which we were trailing at one point. I can honestly say that even while trailing we both never thought that we would lose the match. We played our best tennis in the tie breaker.
Our team captain Chris is a crazy Australian and he writes a match report at the conclusion of every match. Below is his report of our match:
"The two college buddies paired up in this bottom of the table clash. The
Capitals were a good pair though one of the guys wore suspiciously short
shorts, someone needed to tell him that the 80’s was over. It was obvious the
Algonquin pair were very comfortable and firing on all cylinders as they won
the first set with some solid play.
Towards the end of the first set Gary’s wife and children came to watch their daddy play.
However the children started getting noisy and it was time for Gary’s missus to leave.
On the way out it was reported by Pete’s son Aiden that Gary’s son, Jared said,
“Goodbye Fatman” and was directing his comments in the vicinity of Ross. This
is not confirmed because none of us have ever called Ross “Fatman” and we don’t
know why Jared would say that to the slim Rossman.
The second set see-sawed with service holds until a break. The Braves then
lost their concentration and the Capitals overwhelmed them to even the ledger.
The only words heard from the hapless Braves came from Gary when he
commented on one of the Capitals whose serve was nothing in the first set but
came good in the second set. “Did he take a lesson between sets?” says Gary
after the capital blasted a serve at him.
The tie breaker was hard fought. The score see-sawed between teams.
Ross’s balls swelled to the ground as he dug deep when they were down 6-7.
At this point Ross was pumped, after a lunge mid-court for a volley winner
Ross punches Gary into next week with a jab to the solar plexus sending Gary a
step back. In this tie break Ross showed why competitiveness and tenacity
pays off. To never give up in crucial situations is so important in this league."
Yes, I really punched Gary after I hit a monster volley to bring us to match point. Not a smart move to punch your partner right before he is about to serve Match point!! But I was really pumped up. At 6-7, after serving like shit all afternoon, I dug deep and hit my best 2 serves of the afternoon to go up 8-7. And at 8-8 I hit a monster volley to bring us to match point. We have a saying on the team that you have to have big balls to win tie-breakers!! Gary and I definitely showed some big ones!!
I played in my first league tennis match this past weekend. As predicted here weeks ago the team is steamrolling through the league. We are currently 4-0!! This past match we won 3-2 over a good Concord team. I played 3rd doubles with my friend Gary. I played with Gary in college and we have been playing for years together. He is honestly the best partner I've ever had. He has terrific skills, but more importantly he is the smartest player I've ever played with. He sets up points 3 shots ahead. We are a tough team to play against. Over the years we have played a ton of good teams and put up some battles. We don't always win, but I never remember us being blown out. We are so confident in each other and know each other's games so well that we both feel free to play "our" style. We won in a 3rd set super breaker in which we were trailing at one point. I can honestly say that even while trailing we both never thought that we would lose the match. We played our best tennis in the tie breaker.
Our team captain Chris is a crazy Australian and he writes a match report at the conclusion of every match. Below is his report of our match:
"The two college buddies paired up in this bottom of the table clash. The
Capitals were a good pair though one of the guys wore suspiciously short
shorts, someone needed to tell him that the 80’s was over. It was obvious the
Algonquin pair were very comfortable and firing on all cylinders as they won
the first set with some solid play.
Towards the end of the first set Gary’s wife and children came to watch their daddy play.
However the children started getting noisy and it was time for Gary’s missus to leave.
On the way out it was reported by Pete’s son Aiden that Gary’s son, Jared said,
“Goodbye Fatman” and was directing his comments in the vicinity of Ross. This
is not confirmed because none of us have ever called Ross “Fatman” and we don’t
know why Jared would say that to the slim Rossman.
The second set see-sawed with service holds until a break. The Braves then
lost their concentration and the Capitals overwhelmed them to even the ledger.
The only words heard from the hapless Braves came from Gary when he
commented on one of the Capitals whose serve was nothing in the first set but
came good in the second set. “Did he take a lesson between sets?” says Gary
after the capital blasted a serve at him.
The tie breaker was hard fought. The score see-sawed between teams.
Ross’s balls swelled to the ground as he dug deep when they were down 6-7.
At this point Ross was pumped, after a lunge mid-court for a volley winner
Ross punches Gary into next week with a jab to the solar plexus sending Gary a
step back. In this tie break Ross showed why competitiveness and tenacity
pays off. To never give up in crucial situations is so important in this league."
Yes, I really punched Gary after I hit a monster volley to bring us to match point. Not a smart move to punch your partner right before he is about to serve Match point!! But I was really pumped up. At 6-7, after serving like shit all afternoon, I dug deep and hit my best 2 serves of the afternoon to go up 8-7. And at 8-8 I hit a monster volley to bring us to match point. We have a saying on the team that you have to have big balls to win tie-breakers!! Gary and I definitely showed some big ones!!
Friday, November 7, 2008
Election thoughts
Hello,
Let me first start by saying that I wasn't able to run the Manchester half marathon either. I was sick for two straight weeks. It's okay, I'm fine with it!! There will be other races. I have started playing hoop at the gym again and have also been playing tennis with my team. We are still undefeated and I make my first appearance in match play this Sunday. I'm paired up with my buddy Gary and I fully expect us to win!
Okay about the election!! I volunteered to drive people to the polls on Tuesday! It was a great experience and I will definitely do it again. If you feel strongly about politics, you should get involved!! It's easy, fun and important!
Congrats to the left wing for pulling out the election. You lied brilliantly! You pulled out all of the tricks. You got the poor, the uneducated and the inexperienced college kids to vote for your man Barack! Seriously, what do college kids know about paying taxes-NOTHING!!!
What a country -when the people on welfare can vote themselves a raise, anything is possible!!
Here are a few things about Obama that scare the living hell out of me -
I have been through 3 union elections in my career- they are nasty and contentious- If he pushes to remove the secret ballot from union elections, union intimidation will be at an all time high!! This is not good for the American worker!! Secret ballots are fair, voter intimidation is not!
When Barack gives drivers licenses to Illegal immigrants, will he put a DMV at the border so they don't have to cross the desert on foot. Is that how he is going to create jobs? Can we pull them over and arrest them for DWI (driving while illegal)!!
3.8 million people collected unemployment benefits last month!! WTF-how is that possible. I read 4 papers today, they all have this section called "help wanted". Amazingly, there were jobs posted there!! You lazy bags of shit make me want to puke!!
I could go on, but why bother?? The American people made a horse shit reactionary choice that we are stuck with for 4 years. Obama has a chance not to completely suck but I don't believe he will take that opportunity. He has to pay back Reid , Pelosi , the unions and the bottom feeders that elected him. We are looking towards economic policies that will punish the hard working people of America!!
Prove me wrong Obama!!
P.S. I'm still not feeling right, i hope i can go for a run soon!!
Let me first start by saying that I wasn't able to run the Manchester half marathon either. I was sick for two straight weeks. It's okay, I'm fine with it!! There will be other races. I have started playing hoop at the gym again and have also been playing tennis with my team. We are still undefeated and I make my first appearance in match play this Sunday. I'm paired up with my buddy Gary and I fully expect us to win!
Okay about the election!! I volunteered to drive people to the polls on Tuesday! It was a great experience and I will definitely do it again. If you feel strongly about politics, you should get involved!! It's easy, fun and important!
Congrats to the left wing for pulling out the election. You lied brilliantly! You pulled out all of the tricks. You got the poor, the uneducated and the inexperienced college kids to vote for your man Barack! Seriously, what do college kids know about paying taxes-NOTHING!!!
What a country -when the people on welfare can vote themselves a raise, anything is possible!!
Here are a few things about Obama that scare the living hell out of me -
I have been through 3 union elections in my career- they are nasty and contentious- If he pushes to remove the secret ballot from union elections, union intimidation will be at an all time high!! This is not good for the American worker!! Secret ballots are fair, voter intimidation is not!
When Barack gives drivers licenses to Illegal immigrants, will he put a DMV at the border so they don't have to cross the desert on foot. Is that how he is going to create jobs? Can we pull them over and arrest them for DWI (driving while illegal)!!
3.8 million people collected unemployment benefits last month!! WTF-how is that possible. I read 4 papers today, they all have this section called "help wanted". Amazingly, there were jobs posted there!! You lazy bags of shit make me want to puke!!
I could go on, but why bother?? The American people made a horse shit reactionary choice that we are stuck with for 4 years. Obama has a chance not to completely suck but I don't believe he will take that opportunity. He has to pay back Reid , Pelosi , the unions and the bottom feeders that elected him. We are looking towards economic policies that will punish the hard working people of America!!
Prove me wrong Obama!!
P.S. I'm still not feeling right, i hope i can go for a run soon!!
Sunday, October 26, 2008
It's Race Day. And i'm not running
Hello,
Thanks for the calls and emails wishing me luck for the race. Last week I was getting ready to do a 9 miler but i just didn't feel right. I knew something was coming on. Sure enough a day later I got hit with a pretty bad cold. It has since moved into my lungs. This is normal for me with my Asthma. So I'm on the usual course of meds dealing with this shit again. I have mucus coming out of places i didn't know existed..lol
On the bright side, not all is lost. If I can get healthy by next week I could run in the the Manchester Half Marathon. Ill need to get a training run in soon and honestly my training hasn't been going well anyway. I've been dealing with lots of on and off the court issues and I lost my focus. If I'm healthy though I think I can suck up Manchester. I'll keep you posted.
I have lots to write about the upcoming election. Check back later, I should be posting something today, for now I'm going back to bed.
P.S. I have have a favor to ask! - If you don't have a job please get one!! I have 3, how the fuck do you not have one. Collecting Welfare is not a career!!
Thanks for the calls and emails wishing me luck for the race. Last week I was getting ready to do a 9 miler but i just didn't feel right. I knew something was coming on. Sure enough a day later I got hit with a pretty bad cold. It has since moved into my lungs. This is normal for me with my Asthma. So I'm on the usual course of meds dealing with this shit again. I have mucus coming out of places i didn't know existed..lol
On the bright side, not all is lost. If I can get healthy by next week I could run in the the Manchester Half Marathon. Ill need to get a training run in soon and honestly my training hasn't been going well anyway. I've been dealing with lots of on and off the court issues and I lost my focus. If I'm healthy though I think I can suck up Manchester. I'll keep you posted.
I have lots to write about the upcoming election. Check back later, I should be posting something today, for now I'm going back to bed.
P.S. I have have a favor to ask! - If you don't have a job please get one!! I have 3, how the fuck do you not have one. Collecting Welfare is not a career!!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
There ya go! Easy Mike!!
Ok, about the title, you were either there and laughing your ass off right now or you weren't and have no clue what I'm talking about. If the latter is the case, I'm sorry but it's really best left between friends.
What a terrible week. I went to the cape over the weekend and must have drank a case of beer. Some how I managed to get in a solid 3 mile run on Monday morning. Since I returned to work on Tuesday, there has been nothing but issues. I had planned to run 9 miles yesterday but had to leave work early with a nasty migraine. Working a double tonight so that leaves tomorrow. I'd say the half marathon hinges on tomorrow. Wish me luck!!
I have so much to write about right now, but no time to do it. I'll give you a quick top 10 of things on my mind.
1) Tim Wakefield is all done!!
2) Obama is going to tax the hell out of us.
3) I hate running at night in the dark!
4) No Child left behind isn't working!! It's a scam- more on this to come
5) If you don't have a job, please find one!!!!
6)My 20 year battle with nicotine is getting old. Why can't I quit successfully??
7) I dipped 2 tins a day in college and miss it terribly, I think about dipping daily!!
8) With all of the miles I've run, i have only lost 1 pound!! WTF!!
9)I have the greatest group friends a guy can have!!
10) I need to see the counting crows in concert soon!!
What a terrible week. I went to the cape over the weekend and must have drank a case of beer. Some how I managed to get in a solid 3 mile run on Monday morning. Since I returned to work on Tuesday, there has been nothing but issues. I had planned to run 9 miles yesterday but had to leave work early with a nasty migraine. Working a double tonight so that leaves tomorrow. I'd say the half marathon hinges on tomorrow. Wish me luck!!
I have so much to write about right now, but no time to do it. I'll give you a quick top 10 of things on my mind.
1) Tim Wakefield is all done!!
2) Obama is going to tax the hell out of us.
3) I hate running at night in the dark!
4) No Child left behind isn't working!! It's a scam- more on this to come
5) If you don't have a job, please find one!!!!
6)My 20 year battle with nicotine is getting old. Why can't I quit successfully??
7) I dipped 2 tins a day in college and miss it terribly, I think about dipping daily!!
8) With all of the miles I've run, i have only lost 1 pound!! WTF!!
9)I have the greatest group friends a guy can have!!
10) I need to see the counting crows in concert soon!!
Saturday, October 11, 2008
A come to Jesus meeting
A come to Jesus meeting doesn't always have to do with religion. In fact when I worked at FedEx, where often had a "Come to Jesus meeting" with our under performing employees. Basically we would lay it out on the table, Your performance sucks and if it doesn't improve in the very near future, you will no longer be my problem! You are beyond the point of salvation, you have become a an object of termination.
Why do I bring this up now?? Because this weekend I am having my own coming to Jesus meeting!! I have fallen of my training bandwagon! I cancelled another run yesterday!! I'm 10 LBS heavier than when I ran my last half marathon and I only have two weeks to go. I am going away for the long weekend with my family, when I return I will update you with how my meeting went. Currently I have doubts if I can finish this half, but deep inside I also know that I could come back from this weekend with the fire back in my belly!! Talk to you Tuesday...ross
Why do I bring this up now?? Because this weekend I am having my own coming to Jesus meeting!! I have fallen of my training bandwagon! I cancelled another run yesterday!! I'm 10 LBS heavier than when I ran my last half marathon and I only have two weeks to go. I am going away for the long weekend with my family, when I return I will update you with how my meeting went. Currently I have doubts if I can finish this half, but deep inside I also know that I could come back from this weekend with the fire back in my belly!! Talk to you Tuesday...ross
Monday, October 6, 2008
3 Miles with something to prove
I ran three very impressive miles yesterday. I set out with something to prove after the debacle at the falls last week. I needed a good run to get some confidence back. It didn't have to be a long run, just a solid run. I decided on a 3 miler and after reading some good stuff on sweat365 I decided to throw in a challenge. I picked up the pace drastically. I shaved 1.5 minutes per mile of my run. I went out as hard as I ever have and didn't stop busting it until I was done. I was pretty exhausted afterwards, more tired than some of my 9 mile runs, but it was a good tired. I know I could never run my half at this pace, not now anyway but it was definitely a fun way to mix up my training. Physically I felt great. The issues of last week are gone. Now I can focus again. I'm hoping for something big later in the week!!
Talk to ya soon..ross
GO SOX!!
Talk to ya soon..ross
GO SOX!!
Friday, October 3, 2008
A debate on the courts!!
I had a tough decision to make last night, go to tennis practice or watch the Palin/Biden Debate. Brutal choice!! Of course I couldn't miss practice and it turned out to be the right decision.
I got teamed up with Gary this week, what more could I want. I've said it here before and I'll say it again, there has never been anyone that i feel more comfortable playing doubles with than the Gman. We've know each other for 20 years it shows on the court. We are a pretty solid team. I always play my best when teamed with Gary.
Our last set was a classic that we won't soon forget. I was struggling all night, couldn't hit a return to save my life. We quickly fell down love-3. On the change over I did what all players do, I blamed my racket. I switched to my spare racket with the tension about 12 pounds lighter. Immediately I began to smash and crash and we were back in the set at 3-3. The drama started at 5-5. Jp was serving. The crazy Aussie playing singles on the court next to us was either having some type of seizure or mental breakdown. He was screaming after all of his points. I've been there, we all have and it sucks to be so frustrated. But , last night wasn't my turn so honestly I found it quite amusing. In the midst of the outburst we managed to break JP, that was all she wrote. Jp started barking at the Aussie and the obligatory FU's were exchanged. Gary served out the set for a compelling 7-5 victory. Then of course the great debate about proper court etiquette started over a couple of beers. It's still brewing today. Sometimes I feel like I'm on the ladies team..wtf with the drama..lol
I cancelled my run this afternoon because I watched the Palin/Biden debate replay at 1am. It made for a long tired day. She did enough! She just had to stay competetive and she was able to do that. Now the focus should go back onto McCain.
I can't believe they passed the bail out today. Don't even get me going!! Absolutely horrific!!
I need a 3 miler tomorrow or Sunday to get my confidence up after Wednesday's fiasco.
Later...ross
I got teamed up with Gary this week, what more could I want. I've said it here before and I'll say it again, there has never been anyone that i feel more comfortable playing doubles with than the Gman. We've know each other for 20 years it shows on the court. We are a pretty solid team. I always play my best when teamed with Gary.
Our last set was a classic that we won't soon forget. I was struggling all night, couldn't hit a return to save my life. We quickly fell down love-3. On the change over I did what all players do, I blamed my racket. I switched to my spare racket with the tension about 12 pounds lighter. Immediately I began to smash and crash and we were back in the set at 3-3. The drama started at 5-5. Jp was serving. The crazy Aussie playing singles on the court next to us was either having some type of seizure or mental breakdown. He was screaming after all of his points. I've been there, we all have and it sucks to be so frustrated. But , last night wasn't my turn so honestly I found it quite amusing. In the midst of the outburst we managed to break JP, that was all she wrote. Jp started barking at the Aussie and the obligatory FU's were exchanged. Gary served out the set for a compelling 7-5 victory. Then of course the great debate about proper court etiquette started over a couple of beers. It's still brewing today. Sometimes I feel like I'm on the ladies team..wtf with the drama..lol
I cancelled my run this afternoon because I watched the Palin/Biden debate replay at 1am. It made for a long tired day. She did enough! She just had to stay competetive and she was able to do that. Now the focus should go back onto McCain.
I can't believe they passed the bail out today. Don't even get me going!! Absolutely horrific!!
I need a 3 miler tomorrow or Sunday to get my confidence up after Wednesday's fiasco.
Later...ross
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
A brutal 7 mile struggle at the falls
I don't know what happened out there today, but it was the worst freaking run I've ever had. Almost immediately after the start the pain started. It felt like I had a knife through my rib cage. I was sure I wouldn't make it to the 1 mile mark. I fought on and around the mile and a half point the pain went away and I thought I would put it on cruise control. I was hoping to run 9 miles today, after all I left work early and was planning this all week. Miles 2-4 were OK, not great. I could tell I didn't have my normal energy but I carried on. Miles 5-6 were brutal, everything hurt and I couldn't even catch my breath. At one point I stopped and walked for 50 feet. When I finished the second loop (the 6 mile mark) I stopped and was ready to quit. I mean ready to quit running forever. I was a mess. That's when I made the totally stupid decision to run the small 1.5 mile trail that I've never been on. I was filled with so much rage that this run sucked that I wanted to prove a point. A weird thing happened though, the last mile and a half was better than the previous two. Don't get me wrong, it still wasn't pretty!
I don't know what happened today! I've never had a day like this where nothing felt right. I was a damn mess out there, even now 2 hours later I feel like a bag of shit. I'm not sure if it was a hydration problem or perhaps a crap diet issue but I'm honestly afraid to lace 'em up again any time soon....WTF
BTW- I was asked last week if blogging holds me accountable. The answer is yes!! When I don't run, I don't post and when my friends don't see a post they call or email and bust my ass some. It's wonderful and appreciated!! Thanks and keep it coming!!
Song of the day- who knows, I couldn't even get into my music today!!!
I don't know what happened today! I've never had a day like this where nothing felt right. I was a damn mess out there, even now 2 hours later I feel like a bag of shit. I'm not sure if it was a hydration problem or perhaps a crap diet issue but I'm honestly afraid to lace 'em up again any time soon....WTF
BTW- I was asked last week if blogging holds me accountable. The answer is yes!! When I don't run, I don't post and when my friends don't see a post they call or email and bust my ass some. It's wonderful and appreciated!! Thanks and keep it coming!!
Song of the day- who knows, I couldn't even get into my music today!!!
My Nancy Pelosi Half Marathon
I'm planning on leaving work early today to run. I'm hoping to run a Nancy Pelosi half marathon. This occurs when I run 7 miles, stop and ask the government for help with the final 6!! A mini six mile bail out!! Then I can come here and tell everyone that I ran the full 13, sort of like the Boston hair dresser who makes 25K a year showing off her $500,000 house. No, I don't fail bad that you lost your house, I feel bad that your a freaking moron who thought you could afford that house. You should be arrested for being stupid!! Back to Pelosi, You are as useless as ever and finally the rest of congress is catching on. You don't fix a cracked foundation by pouring money into the roof!!! Thank God they voted that down yesterday!! I'll check back later after today's run in which I earn every mile. No hand outs for me!!!!!!
Saturday, September 27, 2008
The boys are fired up!!
I haven't run since my 5 miler on Tuesday. It's been a busy week but I did have some time on Thursday but didn't run because I had tennis practice Thursday night. Yep, that's right the indoor season starts this weekend.
Thursday nights practice was terrific, my legs were fresh and I played great. The level of tennis out there was outstanding. After qualifying for the districts each of the last two years but failing to make it to the regional tournament we have a renewed focus. Our roster is very different this year, we have totally reloaded. You could feel it Thursday night, the team is fired up!!
So here I go with my predictions. We will rock the league this year and finish in first place ! We will make it past the districts for the first time in team history!!
Prediction # 3- I will have very little to do with my first two predictions. It's an honor for me just to play with a lot of these guys. I never minded being a role player, especially now with this roster!!
Watch out New Hampshire- You are about to witness Shock and Awe!!
I'm hoping for a pretty good run this weekend!! talk to ya soon..ross
Thursday nights practice was terrific, my legs were fresh and I played great. The level of tennis out there was outstanding. After qualifying for the districts each of the last two years but failing to make it to the regional tournament we have a renewed focus. Our roster is very different this year, we have totally reloaded. You could feel it Thursday night, the team is fired up!!
So here I go with my predictions. We will rock the league this year and finish in first place ! We will make it past the districts for the first time in team history!!
Prediction # 3- I will have very little to do with my first two predictions. It's an honor for me just to play with a lot of these guys. I never minded being a role player, especially now with this roster!!
Watch out New Hampshire- You are about to witness Shock and Awe!!
I'm hoping for a pretty good run this weekend!! talk to ya soon..ross
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
5 miles after a Portland Shit Show!!
My wife and I went to away for the weekend to Portland Maine. It was a much needed weekend and I planned on taking Sean's advice and not running at all. But when we were checking into the hotel the clerk asked if I was there for the race. I had no clue what he was talking about but he filled me in quickly. The next day they were running the Portland Trail to Ale 10k. Perfect!! I could go running and have a couple of post race beers while my wife shopped away at the Old Port!! Where do I sign up!!!!!
We went to the mall to pick up some items that I needed for the race and then headed out to dinner. Before dinner we stopped at a bar on the waterfront to listen to some live music. This is where the Shit Show started! I started drinking Geary's beer, brewed right in Maine. This stuff is good and strong! At the bar a portly 50 year old lady started dancing by the band. She was a freaking mess. Here is a tip from Ross, If your belly button is down around your knees, don't wear a belly shirt. WTF were you thinking. My wife and I had a good time at that ladies expense.
After a few more Geary's we finally got to dinner. I ordered a 24 ounce beer brewed in Sri Lanka! That's s all she wrote. I was hammered, rocked, cocked, blasted, twisted, shitfaced, -whatever you would like to call it. Thankfully my wife drove home. Needless to say I didn't make the Trail to Ale 10k the next morning. I woke up with a brutal hang over.
I got back at it today, 5 miles before work! My legs felt fresh, the time off was good. I feel a cold coming on, not sure what it will do to the rest of the week. It felt great to be back out there, although running in the dark and cold weather sucks!
That's all for Now!! ross
OOPS..almost forgot the song of the day-Stuck in a Moment by u2
We went to the mall to pick up some items that I needed for the race and then headed out to dinner. Before dinner we stopped at a bar on the waterfront to listen to some live music. This is where the Shit Show started! I started drinking Geary's beer, brewed right in Maine. This stuff is good and strong! At the bar a portly 50 year old lady started dancing by the band. She was a freaking mess. Here is a tip from Ross, If your belly button is down around your knees, don't wear a belly shirt. WTF were you thinking. My wife and I had a good time at that ladies expense.
After a few more Geary's we finally got to dinner. I ordered a 24 ounce beer brewed in Sri Lanka! That's s all she wrote. I was hammered, rocked, cocked, blasted, twisted, shitfaced, -whatever you would like to call it. Thankfully my wife drove home. Needless to say I didn't make the Trail to Ale 10k the next morning. I woke up with a brutal hang over.
I got back at it today, 5 miles before work! My legs felt fresh, the time off was good. I feel a cold coming on, not sure what it will do to the rest of the week. It felt great to be back out there, although running in the dark and cold weather sucks!
That's all for Now!! ross
OOPS..almost forgot the song of the day-Stuck in a Moment by u2
Thursday, September 18, 2008
An afternoon Ross-a-Thon
This running fever is taking hold of me big time. I constantly have an urge to run. My wife had to talk me out of running at 9:oo on Tuesday night after we got home from our anniversary dinner. It's probably a good thing she did, after all I did have four beers with my dinner. But the craving for running never left. All day yesterday at work I felt like a caged animal. It was killing me to be in the office. Finally at 2:00 I left work early and headed out for my run. I don't know where this is heading. Maybe I'll wake up tomorrow and never want to run again, maybe it will flame out slowly like last time or maybe this time is different and I'll run cross country like Gump!! I'm getting the same feeling as I use to get when I would cut school to see how many strato-matic baseball games (http://www.strat-o-matic.com/) I could play in one day. It's freaking addictive!! I don't know if I'm running from something or to something, I just know that I need to run.
I emailed Ken before my run telling him that I felt like going big today. After 100 yards I was pumped and really was thinking about going for 12 miles. My first 8 miles seemed effortless. There was not a doubt in my mind that I could go 12, but as i headed into my 9th mile my legs began to get heavy, very heavy! I decided to break it off at 9 miles. The Hampton half is still 5 weeks away, no need to get crazy or injured.
I really feel strong but I do have a couple of nagging things popping up. The band aids on my nipples fell off, I can't explain how bad they hurt from the friction of my shirt on these long runs.
When I took of my sneakers one of my socks was covered in blood. It appears a toe nail was scraping the toe next to it. Lastly, my FedEx knee was acting up. A FedEx knee is the knee that steps off the truck and lands on the pavement first bearing all of the body weight plus the weight of the packages a courier is carrying. Do a 110 stops a day for a few years and you'll know what a FedEx knee feels like. I'm not in a lot of pain, it' just a bit sore.
I had a long talk with Sean last night, and he has convinced me to take a couple of days off. He thinks I have increased my miles to fast and I'm setting myself up for an injury. Sean has marathon experience and I trust him with my life. I'm going to heed his advice on this one!
I called Ken out for not supporting Red Sox Nation in Tampa!! Ken, is not going to see the Sox the result of a reason or an excuse?..lol
It looks like I'm going to need a crane to lift Stu off his couch. He bailed out on some recent promises to train, I think I might need to put a fork in him. By the way Stu, when you speak of the financial deals you are working on, can you drop a couple of zero's from the numbers so I can actually comprehend what the hell you are talking about.
Song of the day- wasn't me by Shaggy!!
til next time...Ross
I emailed Ken before my run telling him that I felt like going big today. After 100 yards I was pumped and really was thinking about going for 12 miles. My first 8 miles seemed effortless. There was not a doubt in my mind that I could go 12, but as i headed into my 9th mile my legs began to get heavy, very heavy! I decided to break it off at 9 miles. The Hampton half is still 5 weeks away, no need to get crazy or injured.
I really feel strong but I do have a couple of nagging things popping up. The band aids on my nipples fell off, I can't explain how bad they hurt from the friction of my shirt on these long runs.
When I took of my sneakers one of my socks was covered in blood. It appears a toe nail was scraping the toe next to it. Lastly, my FedEx knee was acting up. A FedEx knee is the knee that steps off the truck and lands on the pavement first bearing all of the body weight plus the weight of the packages a courier is carrying. Do a 110 stops a day for a few years and you'll know what a FedEx knee feels like. I'm not in a lot of pain, it' just a bit sore.
I had a long talk with Sean last night, and he has convinced me to take a couple of days off. He thinks I have increased my miles to fast and I'm setting myself up for an injury. Sean has marathon experience and I trust him with my life. I'm going to heed his advice on this one!
I called Ken out for not supporting Red Sox Nation in Tampa!! Ken, is not going to see the Sox the result of a reason or an excuse?..lol
It looks like I'm going to need a crane to lift Stu off his couch. He bailed out on some recent promises to train, I think I might need to put a fork in him. By the way Stu, when you speak of the financial deals you are working on, can you drop a couple of zero's from the numbers so I can actually comprehend what the hell you are talking about.
Song of the day- wasn't me by Shaggy!!
til next time...Ross
Monday, September 15, 2008
5 Miles for breakfast
I did the unusual this morning, I went for a run at 6:15. I'm not normally one to be so active in the morning, but I was stressing about getting my training in this week. I have commitments every night after work this week so finding time to run was going to be a chore.
So there I was, having coffee at 5:30, out the door at 6:15. Getting up early didn't bother me, but being ready to run at the hour is not much fun. Usually when I run after work I spend the day preparing, eating the right stuff, stretching out and drinking tons of fluid. Today, I had 3 cups of coffee and hit the road. I was too tight to even try to stretch at that hour. I was probably asleep for the first two miles. It was a pretty uneventful run, a nice bounce back after Friday's 9 miler. I know I will have to do these early morning runs from time to time so I will deal with them the best that I can.
Physically the only issue I'm having is another case of bloody nipples. I forgot to use my body glide on Friday's run, damn things are so raw it's like a piercing gone bad!! I used it again this morning, but it didn't help much, too much damage, it looks like it's band aid time for a while!!-File this under too much information if you want!!
I've now run 8 times totaling 38 miles in the 16 days that I've been back!!
It must suck to be a Jets fan today!! Anyone else want to punch out the guy with the white fireman's hat?? Jets is a four letter word, do you really have to spell it out for the crowd?? WTF
Song of the day-it's too late, by Carole King
So there I was, having coffee at 5:30, out the door at 6:15. Getting up early didn't bother me, but being ready to run at the hour is not much fun. Usually when I run after work I spend the day preparing, eating the right stuff, stretching out and drinking tons of fluid. Today, I had 3 cups of coffee and hit the road. I was too tight to even try to stretch at that hour. I was probably asleep for the first two miles. It was a pretty uneventful run, a nice bounce back after Friday's 9 miler. I know I will have to do these early morning runs from time to time so I will deal with them the best that I can.
Physically the only issue I'm having is another case of bloody nipples. I forgot to use my body glide on Friday's run, damn things are so raw it's like a piercing gone bad!! I used it again this morning, but it didn't help much, too much damage, it looks like it's band aid time for a while!!-File this under too much information if you want!!
I've now run 8 times totaling 38 miles in the 16 days that I've been back!!
It must suck to be a Jets fan today!! Anyone else want to punch out the guy with the white fireman's hat?? Jets is a four letter word, do you really have to spell it out for the crowd?? WTF
Song of the day-it's too late, by Carole King
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Recap of yesterday's 9 miler
I'm not sure where to start. Yesterday afternoon was brutal at work. Nothing seemed to go right, and I was left to pick up the pieces of an operational fiasco!! When I left the office, it was raining pretty hard, so I had a choice I could use the rain as an excuse, or I could get over it and hit the trail. As I pulled into the Falls I called my wife and said "This might be a long one". I knew I had a ton of anxiety from work and I also felt ready for something special.
I felt great for the first 4 miles, then some doubt settled in, should I stop at 6 miles or go for 9 miles. I seemed to have lost my step a bit, but then it happened. "Hot Hot Hot" by Buster Poindexter came over my MP3, followed by "old Apartment" by the Bare Naked Ladies. I seemed to be right back on track and was in a good groove by mile 6. I cannot explain to you the effect music has on me. Every song on my MP3 is hand picked, and they all have meaning. At work, I listen to music all day, all kinds too. But not while I'm running, I have 94 songs that all mean something to me, and at anytime those songs have the ability to take my mind off the run for a while. I know what you're thinking, what the hell can "Hot Hot Hot" mean to me but that's on a need to know basis and you don't need to know...lol
As I was closing out my second lap, I decided to go one more time around and stretch it out for the 9 miles. I remembered a story about how Larry Bird would shoot hoops all night because he was afraid that if he stopped, some other kid in some other city would still be playing and working on his game. That's sort of how I felt yesterday, I knew somebody else would be training harder than I, so I couldn't stop at 6 miles. I didn't know if it was Brad, Ken ,Bib or some other guy from sweat365, but whomever it was , they pushed me to 9 miles. However I did know that it wasn't Stu..lol
Running in the rain was pretty relaxing. I was pretty much alone in the park. The trees protected me pretty well, there are only a couple of open areas where I got soaked. It was a bit muddy, but that's fine with me. It was really a terrific run and I felt great afterwards. No problems physically and emotionally I was jacked and pretty proud of how quick I have been able to get back to where I left off.
I have no doubt that I can run the Hampton Half, but I'm starting to get some crazy thoughts about actually running the Manchester Marathon on 11/2/08, a week after Hampton. No idea If I could get ready for that on such a condensed schedule, it wouldn't seem likely but the way I feel right now anything is possible.
Til next time..ross
Song of the day- "Something I said" by Micheal Grimm http://www.michaelgrimmmusic.com/
I felt great for the first 4 miles, then some doubt settled in, should I stop at 6 miles or go for 9 miles. I seemed to have lost my step a bit, but then it happened. "Hot Hot Hot" by Buster Poindexter came over my MP3, followed by "old Apartment" by the Bare Naked Ladies. I seemed to be right back on track and was in a good groove by mile 6. I cannot explain to you the effect music has on me. Every song on my MP3 is hand picked, and they all have meaning. At work, I listen to music all day, all kinds too. But not while I'm running, I have 94 songs that all mean something to me, and at anytime those songs have the ability to take my mind off the run for a while. I know what you're thinking, what the hell can "Hot Hot Hot" mean to me but that's on a need to know basis and you don't need to know...lol
As I was closing out my second lap, I decided to go one more time around and stretch it out for the 9 miles. I remembered a story about how Larry Bird would shoot hoops all night because he was afraid that if he stopped, some other kid in some other city would still be playing and working on his game. That's sort of how I felt yesterday, I knew somebody else would be training harder than I, so I couldn't stop at 6 miles. I didn't know if it was Brad, Ken ,Bib or some other guy from sweat365, but whomever it was , they pushed me to 9 miles. However I did know that it wasn't Stu..lol
Running in the rain was pretty relaxing. I was pretty much alone in the park. The trees protected me pretty well, there are only a couple of open areas where I got soaked. It was a bit muddy, but that's fine with me. It was really a terrific run and I felt great afterwards. No problems physically and emotionally I was jacked and pretty proud of how quick I have been able to get back to where I left off.
I have no doubt that I can run the Hampton Half, but I'm starting to get some crazy thoughts about actually running the Manchester Marathon on 11/2/08, a week after Hampton. No idea If I could get ready for that on such a condensed schedule, it wouldn't seem likely but the way I feel right now anything is possible.
Til next time..ross
Song of the day- "Something I said" by Micheal Grimm http://www.michaelgrimmmusic.com/
Friday, September 12, 2008
No excuses today- 9 miles in the rain!!
What a freaking run!! 9 miles at the falls!! I'm pumped. I can't chat now, but ill update tomorrow!!...ROSS
P.S. Bin Laden it's 24 hours later and you're still an asshole!!
P.S. Bin Laden it's 24 hours later and you're still an asshole!!
Reasons or Excuses
Life is funny, it's always twisting and changing and full of challenges. It's during these times that things fall through the cracks. Ultimately one has to find the root cause of failure in order to prevent it from occurring again. When I was at FedEx, I learned that there are reasons for failure and that there are excuses for failure. Excuses are avoidable, and though not always easy to predict or prevent, they are ultimately preventable. An excuse may be a detriment on the path of success, but the not sole cause for failure alone. Reasons are not preventable and out of your control. Reasons are legitimate obstacles that prevent success.
That being said, what is it that prevents me from proper training! Why haven't I completed a marathon yet. Family life and work are very important, and certainly take a lot of time but are they excuses or reasons? I battle with this all of the time.
So today it is going to rain (excuse), And I can't run tomorrow because of my kid's soccer game(another excuse) and work (WTF! another one!) I need to over come the excuses and get after it!!
This blog is imported to my site at sweat365.com. There I have had the good fortune of meeting a guy who no longer accepts excuses. If you need to be motivated, or just want a good read check out http://brad.sweat365.com/. Brad was a regular guy, until he stopped making excuses. Now he kicks ass in Triathlons.
So there you have it, it will be raining today when I leave work, am I going to run or am I going to persevere?????
That being said, what is it that prevents me from proper training! Why haven't I completed a marathon yet. Family life and work are very important, and certainly take a lot of time but are they excuses or reasons? I battle with this all of the time.
So today it is going to rain (excuse), And I can't run tomorrow because of my kid's soccer game(another excuse) and work (WTF! another one!) I need to over come the excuses and get after it!!
This blog is imported to my site at sweat365.com. There I have had the good fortune of meeting a guy who no longer accepts excuses. If you need to be motivated, or just want a good read check out http://brad.sweat365.com/. Brad was a regular guy, until he stopped making excuses. Now he kicks ass in Triathlons.
So there you have it, it will be raining today when I leave work, am I going to run or am I going to persevere?????
Thursday, September 11, 2008
72 virgins and a cloud of Dust
Just got back from a 3 mile run on lunch. As usual, during my run I was thinking about what I would write here. There is so much I could talk about, the sox dropping two to Tampa, Tom Brady's injury, Joe Biden's visit to Nashua yesterday. But they can all wait!! Today is September 11th. The 7th anniversary of the worst terrorist attack on our nations soil!!
Please take a minute to remember all of the lives lost that day, the actions of the hero's running into those burning buildings. Please pray for our soldiers who continue to fight for us, protecting our way of life, living horrors we can't imagine.
To Osama Bin Laden- You are the biggest piece of shit ever to walk on this earth. 72 virgins? Are you kidding me? Is that the best you could come up with? Let me tell you something, you could be locked in a cave with 72 virgins who are drunk and horny and after an hour there would still be 72 virgins, because you are a total ass blaster.
You did nothing but kill innocent people. You did not advance your cause! You only made us stronger! We are a better America today because of you, thanks you piece of shit.
Did you read the paper today, oh wait, I forgot you live in a fucking cave! Well let me update you, the US military are making raids inside Pakistan, without Pakistani approval. That's right asswipe, GW's getting restless. He wants your ass before he leaves office. My money is on GW! I hope you die a thousand deaths and burn in hell forever you fucking gutless piece of shit.
Please take a minute to remember all of the lives lost that day, the actions of the hero's running into those burning buildings. Please pray for our soldiers who continue to fight for us, protecting our way of life, living horrors we can't imagine.
To Osama Bin Laden- You are the biggest piece of shit ever to walk on this earth. 72 virgins? Are you kidding me? Is that the best you could come up with? Let me tell you something, you could be locked in a cave with 72 virgins who are drunk and horny and after an hour there would still be 72 virgins, because you are a total ass blaster.
You did nothing but kill innocent people. You did not advance your cause! You only made us stronger! We are a better America today because of you, thanks you piece of shit.
Did you read the paper today, oh wait, I forgot you live in a fucking cave! Well let me update you, the US military are making raids inside Pakistan, without Pakistani approval. That's right asswipe, GW's getting restless. He wants your ass before he leaves office. My money is on GW! I hope you die a thousand deaths and burn in hell forever you fucking gutless piece of shit.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
God created Ross so Todd could have a hero
What a day! What a run!! 7 miles at Mine falls again!! I think it's fair to say that Mine Falls park is my bitch..lol
Today just felt right. I had 3 planned, but after about my first 30 yards I knew today's run had potential to be special. I breezed my first 3 miles. I was the only one on the trail running in the mud after the heavy rain storm. It was damn near perfect. Around mile 4 I started thinking about going for 9 miles today. No doubt at all that I could have gutted out 9! But why do it now? The race at Hampton Beach is still 6 weeks away. Ken's been telling me to ease back into it, and he's right, why risk injury? That being said I pulled the plug at the 7 mile mark. It was a perfect time to stop. I ran a mile more than last Friday, enough to feed my ego, but I left some on the table for next time. It looks like I'll have a mild recovery run in a day or so, then look for something bigger and better on the weekend.
I spoke to Todd about about running Hampton with me. He's not sure he can be ready by then. So he's going to the gym (that might be code for Jenny Craig)this week and we will see how it goes. Unfortunately the CIA has called Bib for duty again and he will be unavailable for the Hampton half Marathon.
Was I the only one that felt like I got kicked in the balls when Brady got hurt the other day??
How good is Mike Lowell??
The Counting Crows "Rain King" played again during my run today, very fitting. It was followed by "Have you seen me lately". If you haven't heard their latest Album, check it out. It's brilliant. Adam Duritz continues to blow my mind.
Take Care Ross
Today just felt right. I had 3 planned, but after about my first 30 yards I knew today's run had potential to be special. I breezed my first 3 miles. I was the only one on the trail running in the mud after the heavy rain storm. It was damn near perfect. Around mile 4 I started thinking about going for 9 miles today. No doubt at all that I could have gutted out 9! But why do it now? The race at Hampton Beach is still 6 weeks away. Ken's been telling me to ease back into it, and he's right, why risk injury? That being said I pulled the plug at the 7 mile mark. It was a perfect time to stop. I ran a mile more than last Friday, enough to feed my ego, but I left some on the table for next time. It looks like I'll have a mild recovery run in a day or so, then look for something bigger and better on the weekend.
I spoke to Todd about about running Hampton with me. He's not sure he can be ready by then. So he's going to the gym (that might be code for Jenny Craig)this week and we will see how it goes. Unfortunately the CIA has called Bib for duty again and he will be unavailable for the Hampton half Marathon.
Was I the only one that felt like I got kicked in the balls when Brady got hurt the other day??
How good is Mike Lowell??
The Counting Crows "Rain King" played again during my run today, very fitting. It was followed by "Have you seen me lately". If you haven't heard their latest Album, check it out. It's brilliant. Adam Duritz continues to blow my mind.
Take Care Ross
Friday, September 5, 2008
Go Big or go Home
I ran 6 miles at mines falls today. It was outstanding!! The weather was great, the course was great, and i felt awesome for 5 miles. The last mile beat the bag out of me a bit, but I'm fine and ecstatic. According to Hal Higdon and every other freaking expert, I shouldn't have doubled my miles today. Ideally, they would have had me run 4.5. That's like going to the pub and ordering a 12 ounce draft! GO Big or Go Home! I knew I had 6 in me, I woke up thinking six and i wasn't going to be denied. I'm hoping for 9 in 7-10 days.
It's funny, I'm running with such confidence now. I respect the half marathon distance, but I don't fear it like i did last year last year. It's a very different mindset.
One quick observation- Bill O'Reilly reminds me of a great boxer who fought past his prime. He reminds me a little of Tyson. He's still able to get the big fights because of his name, but he has nothing left in the ring. The O'Reilly from 10 years ago would have knocked Obama out cold last night. The current washed up Bill barley landed anything but jabs. It's a shame, I was once a card carrying "Factor" maniac, but i know I'm a Glenn Beck fan. O'Reilly couldn't hold Becks jock on a good night!!
That's all for now...Ross
It's funny, I'm running with such confidence now. I respect the half marathon distance, but I don't fear it like i did last year last year. It's a very different mindset.
One quick observation- Bill O'Reilly reminds me of a great boxer who fought past his prime. He reminds me a little of Tyson. He's still able to get the big fights because of his name, but he has nothing left in the ring. The O'Reilly from 10 years ago would have knocked Obama out cold last night. The current washed up Bill barley landed anything but jabs. It's a shame, I was once a card carrying "Factor" maniac, but i know I'm a Glenn Beck fan. O'Reilly couldn't hold Becks jock on a good night!!
That's all for now...Ross
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Slow miles are better than no miles
I ran 3 pretty uneventful miles at Mine Falls yesterday! It was great to be back at the falls, it's so peaceful there. I ran real slow yesterday, not sure why but when i saw my time at the end, i was pretty demoralized. I don't run for time, never have-distance is my thing but still yesterday was pretty poor. But then I spoke to ken and he gave me today's title and I feel much better now!
I need to pick up the distance soon. These 3 mile runs are for kids, nothing better than running a nice 7 miler!!
Did you see speeches last night?? Obama took a beating, and I loved every second of it. People at my office think that Sara got a little to personal with her attacks, Can you blame her? She and her daughter have been getting crucified the last couple of days!! Go Sarah Go! I'm still worried about her lack of experience, but then again Obama just scares the daylights out of me.
I got a great response to one of my post about Sarah Palin- "Alaska cold state-Hot governor"
Today's motto from my friend JB- "If you are going to polish your knob, make sure the rag is clean" I've been laughing bout that all day!!
I need to pick up the distance soon. These 3 mile runs are for kids, nothing better than running a nice 7 miler!!
Did you see speeches last night?? Obama took a beating, and I loved every second of it. People at my office think that Sara got a little to personal with her attacks, Can you blame her? She and her daughter have been getting crucified the last couple of days!! Go Sarah Go! I'm still worried about her lack of experience, but then again Obama just scares the daylights out of me.
I got a great response to one of my post about Sarah Palin- "Alaska cold state-Hot governor"
Today's motto from my friend JB- "If you are going to polish your knob, make sure the rag is clean" I've been laughing bout that all day!!
Monday, September 1, 2008
3 Miles in the bank
I just crushed a 3 mile run. Cruise control the whole way!! I wasn't really fast, but at no point did I have any difficulty. Hey Bib, anymore kid's races coming up? I'll be ready by the weekend..lol ross
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Me, Brett Farve and John Mccain
Hey, whats going on folks? It's been a while since I ran or blogged, but that's over now. I'm back. Fuck it , if Brett Farve can come back so can't I. I can't help but think how similar me and Brett are, I give it up for the guy. He likes to work hard and play hard and has fun doing it!! Sound familiar?
Okay, so I've been thinking about going for a run for months and the thought of the first painful journey kept scaring me off. But a lot has been going on here lately, and I finally had the courage (with a pair of feet up my ass) to give up the smokes, it's been three days and I'm okay. So I put on my headphones and went for a 1.5 mile run. I felt great. I'm totally motivated to keep going now.
So here it is, I can't train without a goal. I want to do a half marathon before winter. There is a nice one in 7 weeks at Hampton beach, so that's what I'm shooting for.
I know Bib's been running some, he just did a 10k not long ago and I knew stu needs to start running because he's starting to resemble my front porch. I'm hoping I can get these guys in on the fun. Bib 10k's are for ladies!!! Grow a pair!!
WTF is McCain thinking?? Here is a couple tips for choosing a VP. If I'm thinking about how hot she is, then she is too young for the job and doesn't have enough experience . If I'm worried about her uterus falling out, then she has too many kids to focus on the job.
I Had a good political discussion yestrday at a cook out. I got ganged up on becasue I don't believ in socoial programs(unemployment help). So here it is, let me be very fucking clear. You get one handout in a lifetime from me. Under the No Child Left Behind Law (maybe the worst piece of legislation ever written) we are spending billions trying to educate the slackers and bottom feeders. Then 10 years later these same fucks are on unemployment looking for handouts and forget about when they start breeding, the benefits only escalate. So here it is, I believe we should only waste our money once! Sure lets waste money on trying to educate 'em, maybe we'll save 1 or 2, but in order to fund that we are closing down the welfare office. I just saw something amazing, I read the newspaper this morning and the help wanted actually had jobs in in it..WTF Now go get 1, 2 or 3 and get of my taxpaying back. It's getting sore from carrying your ass!!
Til next time..Ross
P.S. I expect this site to be very active in the coming months!
Okay, so I've been thinking about going for a run for months and the thought of the first painful journey kept scaring me off. But a lot has been going on here lately, and I finally had the courage (with a pair of feet up my ass) to give up the smokes, it's been three days and I'm okay. So I put on my headphones and went for a 1.5 mile run. I felt great. I'm totally motivated to keep going now.
So here it is, I can't train without a goal. I want to do a half marathon before winter. There is a nice one in 7 weeks at Hampton beach, so that's what I'm shooting for.
I know Bib's been running some, he just did a 10k not long ago and I knew stu needs to start running because he's starting to resemble my front porch. I'm hoping I can get these guys in on the fun. Bib 10k's are for ladies!!! Grow a pair!!
WTF is McCain thinking?? Here is a couple tips for choosing a VP. If I'm thinking about how hot she is, then she is too young for the job and doesn't have enough experience . If I'm worried about her uterus falling out, then she has too many kids to focus on the job.
I Had a good political discussion yestrday at a cook out. I got ganged up on becasue I don't believ in socoial programs(unemployment help). So here it is, let me be very fucking clear. You get one handout in a lifetime from me. Under the No Child Left Behind Law (maybe the worst piece of legislation ever written) we are spending billions trying to educate the slackers and bottom feeders. Then 10 years later these same fucks are on unemployment looking for handouts and forget about when they start breeding, the benefits only escalate. So here it is, I believe we should only waste our money once! Sure lets waste money on trying to educate 'em, maybe we'll save 1 or 2, but in order to fund that we are closing down the welfare office. I just saw something amazing, I read the newspaper this morning and the help wanted actually had jobs in in it..WTF Now go get 1, 2 or 3 and get of my taxpaying back. It's getting sore from carrying your ass!!
Til next time..Ross
P.S. I expect this site to be very active in the coming months!
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