Running Through Life

One of my favorite places to run is in Kickapoo State Park, but our esteemed Governor has deemed it not necessary to suport that park any longer will close it in November 2008 to the public.

Frack!!! now what am I going to do. I feel really bummed out by this.

Here is a list of the other state parks on the cutting board. You will notce there is not one in the Chicago area or suburbs. Why not, you villianous creature?
The following Illinois State Parks will close effective November 1:

Castle Rock State Park, Oregon

Lowden State Park, Oregon

Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park, Sheffield

Illini State Park, Marseilles

Channahon Parkway State Park, Channahon

Gebhard Woods State Park, Morris

Hidden Springs State Forrest, Strasburg

Kickapoo State Park, Oakwood

Moraine View State Park, Leroy

Weldon Springs State Park, Clinton

Wolf Creek State Park, Windsor

I will buy the park from the state for $1000. Seems like a fiar price for something that is not worthy of a citizen of the greater Chicago area.

Damn you, Rod!!!

Frack it!!!

Yes, I went and chatted with the fall and new winter groups. Except for one or two of the winter group people I knew everyone there. We talked and I introduced myself to the newbies.

Yes, I ran with them. I did a 1/2 mile warmup and then a mile of plyometrics (butt kicks, high kicks, scissor kick runs). They do kill a little bit but nowhere near like it was the first time I did them. Then a 1/2 mile cool down.

Basically a 2 mile run in 35 minutes.

I felt good. My legs felt a little tired.

Maybe i will run with them on Saturday.

I know these are 2 months late, but here they are.

From Alaska 2008

From Alaska 2008

From Alaska 2008

From Alaska 2008

From Alaska 2008

From Alaska 2008

Title makes you think I have been busy these last two months. Running all the time, stretching and working out.

Well, I have been not exactly that busy. Though I have been busy.
I haven't run a stitch in two months.

The kitchen is 87% done. 2 lights left and the base trim needs done. Still trying to decide on how to do the wall tile yet.

I have been thinking about running again. Not that thinking about it makes me any faster or stronger. On the other hand the Las Vegas marathon is December 7, which would give me 14 weeks to get ready. If that is a goal then track practice would be a good start tomorrow. Man, what to do?

On a brighter note, TNT alumni will be congregating at the farm on Sunday to rehash theirs races. Telling about their experiences, sharing pictures and generally having a good time.

As soon as I find the cable to my camera I will be able to upload pictures of Alaska. Wait those are on the laptop. Let me put some up.