New Look!

OK, every few months I play around with the layout of my blog.  I don't know why, but I think it's important to change up the look now and again.  I hope you like this look, courtesy of blogger.  I picked the first option they had, so much for originality!  If you click on the title, I believe that this post will expand to a new window - try it!)

Lately I've been trying to run outdoors as much as possible.  I've even abandoned the iPod.  Shocking, I know.  I was getting so tired of the ill fitting earbuds falling out all of the time.  Either I have the smallest ears known to man, or by God those things are made for robots.  They do not fit!  & many times, like at the gym, if I move my arm in the wrong direction I yank them out.  Ouch!  A few weeks ago I decided to go without them & viola! a new running experience ensued!

Granted, I have nothing to keep me occupied now, except my thoughts, but for now.......it's ok!  I seem to be getting by just fine without them.  & honestly, my selection of music is so bad....it's hard to even listen to it any longer!

Last night I decided I could get in a run before it started to rain.  Not sure if it even did rain, but it was misty the entire time.  I prefer to run in weather like that - not too hot, not too cold & the mist keeps you cool, maybe even hydrated!  (doubtful).  It was funny though, as I was walking I saw a friend that asked if I was running.  Guess he was trying to tell me something!  I ran into Little Silver & realized that my old hometown is severely lacking in street lights!  Woah I forgot how dark, quiet & sleepy Little Silver was at night!  By them time I got to my mom's I decided that the 3 mile run back to my house (mostly without sidewalks) would not be happening.  My poor mom, I'm sure she wasn't expecting a knock on her door asking for a ride home!  But who knew it would get dark so quickly?  Or maybe I am just slow.  Or maybe....summer is finally over.  Boo!

Hope you enjoy this new layout!

2011 Tunnel to Towers Run

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the WTC attacks & the Stephen Siller Run.  This is the third year I will be running this 5k & it is for a great cause.  They have raised millions of dollars, if you can donate, any amount will be appreciated.

September 1st

Ah the end of summer.  How awful!  As much as I look forward to fun fall activities, I am always a bit sad when summer comes to an end.  & this summer certainly is going out with a bang!  An East Coast earthquake & a hurricane.

Now we get large storms here in NJ every year, some worse than others, but we don't usually get a direct hit from a hurricane.  I do feel for the people in Vermont, as it seems they were completely blindsided, but overall we here in my section of New Jersey came out of it ok.  A few family members were without power & were evacuated, but honestly could have made it through the storm without leaving home, but we are all ok & that's what matters.

So now starts September & a new season, Fall!  I slacked off A LOT since I came home from San Francisco & my so-so finish at Alcatraz.  Today is the first day of the lottery for next year & although I have no idea if I may be selected again next year, I filled out the form & hit send this morning when the lottery opened.  We shall see what happens.

I started running again this week & actually have a plan in place for the next few weeks.  Although my bike is still in pieces in the box!  I should really get that put back together again.  I really don't know why I am waiting to do that.  The sad part of all of this is that even though I sat down & thought out a running plan, my favorite place to run, the Spring Lake Boardwalk, was almost entirely destroyed by Hurricane Irene.

It's going to be a bit hard to run on this mess.  Lets home FEMA comes through for Monmouth County & we have a new boardwalk in place soon!  Fingers crossed!  Here's to a great Fall.