I know Clint Eastwood was never a great actor, but he was so cool. He had “it” you know? Turns out he is a better director than an actor, but I would much rather see him in front of the camera than not see him all. What has this got to do with anything? Well, nothing actually.
But speaking of the title of the movie, I had one of those weeks this week. Some of it was good, some bad, and although nothing was really ugly, I had to put it in here because it’s a catchy title. The week started off with going to the Nugget / Piston basketball game with a customer of mine. Of course that involved eating bad food and copious amounts of beer. The good thing is that that Pistons won! On Tuesday night I did my speed and hill work and threw some plyometric exercises in there also. That was good. On Wednesday, I went to dinner with a supplier, and although I tried to eat good, it turned out bad. Hey, someone else was paying so of course I had to indulge myself. I ran 6 miles on Thursday at The Snug which was good, but the way I do it isn’t so good. I run 3 miles, have a Guiness, then run 3 more. I don’t think I’ve ever seen that method listed anywhere in any running magazine. Friday, Diane and I went out to eat and it was all you could eat fish and chips! Sweet! I really didn’t eat that much, but it was bad. Today was a 16 mile run and the weather was awesome. It was 45 to start and about 55 by the time I ended. I didn’t do too bad, which is good! It was designed to be an easy run just to build up my miles, and I did it in a 9:02 per mile pace. I’m happy with that, and I’m glad that this week is over.
I was diagnosed with MS about 4 years ago and I am one of the lucky ones. I don't have too many problems associated with it, and the disease has actually slowed down. I took up running 3 years ago just to see if I could do it. So far I've run 3 marathons in a year and a half.
March 2nd, 2008 at 1:08 pm
Love the title & content of this post! I think we can all relate to having a week like the one you’ve described. Well, except maybe not all of us can run (or more to the point, finish!
) races where we are required to run, drink 3 beers, & then run again. How many times did you have to repeat that drill?! 
It’s a good thing they don’t consider “drinking while running” a minor traffic offense, or measure one’s BAC during the race! - Hahahhaa!
MMMMmmmm, Guinness. Looks like we have the same personal weakness!
If The Snug race involves chugging lots of Guinness at fill stations in between miles, then I think I’d be stumbling over myself & everyone else at the finish line.
Do you think maybe the spaghetti dinner the night before helps to soak up some of the alcohol?!
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Hi Corey,
The run at The Snug is just a fun run that a bunch of us do every week, and I only drink one Guiness in between runs, not 3. I’m pretty sure that I wouldn’t be running much after 3 beers. But then after the second 3 miler, we can do 3 or more if we want.
My sons did a run in North Carolina where they ran 2 miles, ate a dozen Krispy Kreme donuts, then ran another 2 miles. Now that’s crazy.
March 10th, 2008 at 5:35 pm
Hi Dave,
What was the race your sons ran called, “Run for the Doughnuts”?!!!! Hahahaha. Your sons’ must have iron stomachs & not be very susceptible to cramps! 
Wow, that’s impressive & hilarious all at once.
Regarding the 3 beers comment - You & me both!
-C