I Ran with Dan - 224lbs RHR- 66bpm

One quick thought that I forgot yesterday. My favorite song on the Sunday run was White Rabbit by the Blue Man Group. (An excellent version of the old Jefferson Airplane song).

I didn't plan on running yesterday but Dan Good called and asked if I wanted to run. Dan is a new grad from Western's Kenesieology program and is a personal trainer (Man talk about lucky - I get to work with two personal trainers!). Dan is the son of one of my oldest friends. Luckily they just happen to live one street away from us so it works out well.

Dan is interested in doing the Greek Marathon for Joints in Motion as well so I have sent him the papers and he was going to call the Arthritis Society and sign up.

We ran approximately 4.5 kms in about 29 minutes (translation - real slow jog) but I finished it with only one 30 second walk about 1/2 way through. Today I will DEFINITELY take a rest day and maybe just ride my bike.

Here is some info about the Greek Marathon from the official site.

"The Hellenic Amateur Athletics Federation (SEGAS) celebrates the 25th anniversary of the ATHENS CLASSIC MARATHON, organized in the memory of the Balkan Champion Grigoris Lambrakis, and invites all enthusiasts of sports and of the values that this Race represents, to participate in this historic event, which is being held on the authentic “original course”, starting from Marathon and finishing in the Panathinaikon Stadium.

The Athens Classic Marathon is a competition event, which comprehends important symbolisms on world peace and the power of human will, promoting at the same time the spirit of emulation, and sports as a way of living and thinking.This year’s event, organized under the sponsorship of ALPHA BANK for the 7th consecutive year, meets all the high standards set by IAAM and AIMS, as well as those of other similar races held abroad. The organization of the “authentic” Athens Marathon goes beyond the idea of a simple sport competition and it is being transmuted into a big international sport and cultural celebration of the city, in which all citizens contribute, in their own way, in making it an unforgettable experience for all participants.

The event of the Athens Classic Marathon, apart from the race held on the original Marathon course, which - starting from this year - could even be walked if someone prefers to do so, includes two more road races of 10km and 5km, addressed to those who wish to experience the joy of participation and finishing in the Panathinaikon Stadium (Kallimarmaro).

The 10km Road Race is being held on the last part of the Marathon course, while the 5km Road Race will be held, for the first time this year, in the Athens historical center, passing along Acropolis and other significant city monuments and buildings.

The Athens Classic Marathon Organizing Committee invites you all to participate in one of the road races that are part of this event, follow the footsteps of the legendary messenger of Ancient Athens, of the Olympic Champion Spyros Louis, of the Balkan Champion Grigoris Lambrakis, and become yourself part of history!"

JJ