I ran 14.7 miles this morning on 3 hours of sleep and my pace was over a minute quicker that last weeks long run. A very successful outing and I'm damn proud of it. For the first time ever I only listened to one band during the run. O.A.R. They are damn incredible and so fresh for me. I couldn't risk going with the standard mix, if Stained or one of Adam's mind blowing songs came on it could have been catastrophic. I needed to stay upbeat.
Last night couldn't have sucked anymore!! The beast is gnarly this year. Must be worried that I'm really going to complete the mission. The bastard fought below the belt last night, pulling out emotional warfare. In 2007 he used a nicotine addiction and a heat wave to make me quit. He knows I'm too strong for that this time. Now he's trying to fuck with my mind.
He put me in my cave last night to depths I haven't been to since 1996 or 1997. It was just like I remembered it. Cold, lonely and dark. I had all I could do to not quit. Ken, Sean and Bobby all tried reaching out to me but i was too far gone. Amazingly after 4 fucking long hours a hand came and helped me out of the cave. I was exhausted as I came out but I even managed to crack a smile before I went to bed. It was a close call and I made it. That's two weekends in a row the beast has kicked my ass and I've fought back with historic runs the next day. I could not do this without my friends. I cannot fail with them by my side and the beast knows it.
The run went real well. I was emotionally wasted and tired, for I couldn't shut my brain off last night. I felt like fucking Charlie Sheen (without the hookers and coke). Again as I ran I felt my sanity coming back. I could have done a few more miles, but had little to prove and needed to get back to see my two angels before working today.
Happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there.
I'm going to ask you all to do me a favor today. Pick up your phone, flip through your contacts and find somebody you haven't spoke to a in a while. Send them a text just saying " hey, thinking of you" or "how ya doin". You never know but that person could be in their own cave today and would love to hear from you.
Song of the Day- About an hour ago by O.A.R
Check it out, its awesome - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oOeT9lUAHw
Keep the Faith
Ross
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