If anyone is thinking of startinga blog I do NOT recommend BLOGGER.COM.... it used to be esy now it is a pain in the ass and his is my LAST BLOG HERE. That is too bad because I was hoping to use it as part of my resume, but BLOGGER and I are parting company.... ado!!! It won't even let me edit.

Nay Aug Park, was nice today. According to the local weather we may get some snow flurries this week. I kind of like snow flurries and football weather. I ran in running pants and a T today. Winter is definitely coming and while I don't mind football weather, I am not overly fond of winter. I dread winter's arrival but realize that winter comes to every one's life. A nearing of the end; a conclusion. I am not quite ready for this year's conclusion, and I am definitely not ready for MY conclusion. I know I can't stop either from coming, but I also know that I will not embrace their coming. I will run as long as I can, I will bask in the sun as long as possible, and I, like the yellowing leaf, will cling as long as possible to the tree of life. I suggest you do the same.

Hold on, hang on, run on, walk on!!!   

The Steamtown Marathon

The Steamtown Marathon happened yesterday in Scranton. There were quite a few runners and spectators. This sidewalk however, which is on a major road through Scranton, did not give access to spectators. It seems that it was more important for the local politicians and police to allow car dealers to ILLEGALLY park on the sidewalk. It is not like they have to enact laws to protect pedestrians, those laws ARE on the books already. We just need the police to enforce the laws. If you don't mind walking in the street while cars park on the sidewalk, then get out and walk or run a bit. If it bothers you, that you and school kids (this is 1 block from Prep), then still go for a walk or run, but when you get back home or while along the route.

In Ocean City, MD. for the weekend and having a pretty good time. We are seeing the sights and enjoying ourselves. We had crab cakes last night and went to Assateague today. At that park, there are wild horses from a ship wreck a couple hundred years ago. Today, it was the midway point of a century bike ride. A century is a 100 mile ride on a bike (think Schwin not Harley). I have never done one, but it is on my bucket list. Before we went to the Assateague, we walked along the board walk. I was pleasantly surprised to see so many runners and bikers both on the boardwalk, and on the road (100 mile bike ride takes up a lot of territory). Some of the riders today had bib numbers up to 7000. It is nice to see so many people being active and healthy. They enjoy a fuller life, and I highly recommend staying active.



Another chance to help: yesterday me and about 7000 others took part in the Susan G. Komen "Race for the Cure." We ran in Scranton, but this series boasts being the largest 5k run/walk series in the world. They raised a lot of money for cancer research which is a very good thing. Of the 7000 or so that participated, some ran fast (at about 17 minutes) others ran slower, and some walked. There was also a "survivors" category for the race and many people wore little signs that showed who they were dedicating their run/walk to. It was a nice chance to take part in something that matters. I highly recommend doing a run or walk like this. A few people each donating a few dollars adds up to a significant amount of money. It also gives you a chance to be with healthy, like-minded people.

Outrunning cancer, with a little help from our friends

Busy Lives

Its NOT a cat's life: many of us would like to have the life of a cat: having nothing to do but lie around all day; eating when you want and all around running the house while ignoring all responsbility. But we can't do that. We have bills to pay, things to do and we are social beings. Through all of our responsibilities and duties however, we still want to do things that make us feel good and are good for us. We like to run or walk or see different things in different places. This all requires some level of fitness. It all comes down to balance. Balance is not just being able to stand on one foot, or walk without falling over (though that IS important). Balance is being able to take part in a physical activity,  a mental activity, a social activity and a spititual activity without completely ignoring the other aspects of our lives. So do your best to stay physically active and MORE. Do what you can, when you can, and perhaps even with who you can, but do something, sometime. 

Still Going

I should have been blogging, but at least I have been running and biking and working out. I have been pretty busy this summer. Working, working out, and getting away a little. I also got married this summer. A few weeks ago, Joann and I went to the beach to do a 5K to help fight colon cancer. I have another 5K next week for breast cancer. You don't have to be a great athlete or really even a good one to make a difference. You can contribute by taking part, by walking or running or volunteering at these events. When you do that you feel good about yourself and you surround yourself with active, fit, caring people. And that is a good thing. So I suggest that you run a little, walk a little, stretch a little, and do whatever you can do to make your life better, and to help make others' lives better.

Help yourself by helping others