Yes, after saying that they look silly, I went out and bought myself a utility belt. Now, it is a work of art if I must say so. It has 4 water bottles (8oz) a pocket for the cell phone and a pocket for the Powerade slime packs.
I bought the Helium Fuel Belt. I wish it had helium so I could just float over the marathon like some big fat Macy's Day parade balloon. Instead I just look like the Michelin Man from Ghostbusters lumbering to an ignominious finish somewhere ahead of the guy with two knee braces.The guy at the Running Company here in Oakville also threw in a shoelace ID tag. This is a velcro strap that goes on your running show laces and thus if you are found on the side of the road, like some raccoon roadkill, they can return you to your rightful owner. The cell phone allows me to call home if I twist my ankle or need an emergency supply of water.
I filled the belt but still took another litre and a half of water and I needed it even though it was not hot. I stashed a litre bottle in a tree about 10K from home and used it to refill the water bottles. I used a disposable 500ml bottle and disposed of it in a convenient garbage can as I ran past the park.
This time, for a 30K run, I ran to Burlington (the next town) and back. I ran along the Lakeshore Road. This is where most of the Mafia in Canada live, based on the size of the estates. WHAT IN THE HELL DO THESE PEOPLE DO FOR A LIVING??? Huge honking houses. Some of them even have gates. I did not see any guys in track suits or shiny sharkskin suits loitering outside so maybe the mafia comment is unkind.
Lakeshore Road is the prime track for the two running stores in town. It felt like I was at a track meet. There were tons of people running, some were friendly - who would acknowledge you with little waves or a bright good morning and a smile. Others were hard core who ignored you - Poseurs, I hope they trip!
30 K - Wow. I am probably going to bump the next LSD to 33K but that will be it. In fact, I may even drop back a bit for a week or so to 26K. I am walking like an old man this AM (NO COMMENTS or NO SOUP FOR YOU!). I even had a whirlpool tub last night with Epsom Salts. I have iced and taken my ibuprophen. It will be nice when I feel invigorated after a run instead of ridden hard and put away wet (Old horse analogy)
The whole run as done to Meat Loaf. I was halfway through the fourth album and not done so I needed to buy the extra CD's. Now I just need to receive them. I sweat so much there were salt stains on the Samsung' armband.
Tonight I will ride the bike a bit to remind my thighs that they are made of flesh and not concrete.
Feel free to donate. I still have $1,500 to go.
JJ
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