tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478885332727102848.post87398437867117367..comments2024-02-22T10:59:34.564-05:00Comments on Always Home and Uncool.: The Loathing of This Not-So-Long Distance RunnerKevin McKeeverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10673014424525900380noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478885332727102848.post-35873871446383728712012-09-28T18:44:14.274-04:002012-09-28T18:44:14.274-04:00Just checked with the in-home expert & Body Gl...Just checked with the in-home expert & Body Glide's the way to go to avoid chafing (except for those pesky nipples ~ band-aids all the way).<br /><br />I know you're going to get this done & not die trying. What happened to the young gun's run? Thought the boyo was running too.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14843459906469325667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478885332727102848.post-6258753356681594932012-09-28T16:07:07.789-04:002012-09-28T16:07:07.789-04:00The check is in the mail. For reals. The check is in the mail. For reals. pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15599429717669216237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478885332727102848.post-58929888042771029682012-09-27T20:32:25.548-04:002012-09-27T20:32:25.548-04:00Right, but how fast does West Nile virus run? You ...Right, but how fast does West Nile virus run? You just have to be a little faster than that.neal callhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17285975416175230777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478885332727102848.post-42250744812115402912012-09-27T19:10:21.086-04:002012-09-27T19:10:21.086-04:00We did couch to 5K in July to run our first 5K on ...We did couch to 5K in July to run our first 5K on Sept. 8, then last Sunday we ran another. I hate running but damn, that finish line is addicting. The kids really love it... Youngest finished this last one in 32 minutes. <br /><br />Too bad Baltimore is so far... I'd send Youngest to run circles around you, as he does us.Julihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10097214923216967086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478885332727102848.post-29020957418731980202012-09-27T19:05:36.085-04:002012-09-27T19:05:36.085-04:00You're gonna win!You're gonna win! Homemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09239506808747421020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478885332727102848.post-82251969463105483612012-09-27T17:27:20.476-04:002012-09-27T17:27:20.476-04:00Running in the woods here is tempting fate to give...Running in the woods here is tempting fate to give you Lyme disease and/or West Nile virus.Kevin McKeeverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10673014424525900380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478885332727102848.post-80820383827883878202012-09-27T17:25:50.644-04:002012-09-27T17:25:50.644-04:00Obviously, your health care needs will be my next ...Obviously, your health care needs will be my next cause. Thanks.Kevin McKeeverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10673014424525900380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478885332727102848.post-6333117935310696622012-09-27T17:25:06.090-04:002012-09-27T17:25:06.090-04:00I played a lot of sports but avoid running at all ...I played a lot of sports but avoid running at all costs. Hence I was always a goalie or catcher.Kevin McKeeverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10673014424525900380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478885332727102848.post-46478707493682716792012-09-27T17:24:17.092-04:002012-09-27T17:24:17.092-04:00It is on my shopping list. Thanks for the encourag...It is on my shopping list. Thanks for the encouragement.<br />Kevin McKeeverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10673014424525900380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478885332727102848.post-35970997023724739652012-09-27T16:32:51.841-04:002012-09-27T16:32:51.841-04:00"I'm also working on an apology letter to..."I'm also working on an apology letter to the National Asphalt Makers and Layers Association." That made me laugh! <br /><br />You're making excellent progress, and good luck in the race next month! Also, congrats on raising so much money so far. That's terrific! meleah rebeccahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08116656129112106780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478885332727102848.post-7797053966874305352012-09-27T14:48:00.740-04:002012-09-27T14:48:00.740-04:00It sounds pretty awesome, don't it?It sounds pretty awesome, don't it?Kevin McKeeverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10673014424525900380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478885332727102848.post-19984935972273777452012-09-27T14:39:33.508-04:002012-09-27T14:39:33.508-04:00I like to find wooded trails and pretend I'm H...I like to find wooded trails and pretend I'm Hawkeye from The Last of the Mohicans chasing down Madeline Stowe. It feels epic. But when I'm stuck in the concrete jungle near L.A., I'm mostly just a wheezing sweaty mess.neal callhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17285975416175230777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478885332727102848.post-80391307136987934122012-09-27T13:57:25.137-04:002012-09-27T13:57:25.137-04:00Did you run when you were younger? I used to play...Did you run when you were younger? I used to play soccer at a fairly high level, and I ran at least 5 miles a day. I ran the Warrior Dash (a 5K with obstacles), and was pissed off at my time and lack of stamina. I guess a couple of decades of drinking beer does take a toll, huh?DogsOnDrugs.comhttp://dogsondrugs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478885332727102848.post-88666982597554805622012-09-27T13:56:39.955-04:002012-09-27T13:56:39.955-04:00I'mma start measuring my runs in cubits from n...I'mma start measuring my runs in cubits from now on. Good idea. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478885332727102848.post-59646952238805974342012-09-27T10:47:45.389-04:002012-09-27T10:47:45.389-04:00Congrats on your progress so far! After 41 years ...Congrats on your progress so far! After 41 years of avoiding anything to do with exercise, I started a running program last year. After months of misery - I actually started to enjoy it. <br /><br />I hope you find the same at some point. And buy some "body glide" it is a miracle worker on blisters and chafing :)matilda deathstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14276034210820829721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478885332727102848.post-49133704952689964612012-09-27T10:34:17.172-04:002012-09-27T10:34:17.172-04:00Does pretending you have angry bulls on your tail ...Does pretending you have angry bulls on your tail as you run through narrow Spanish streets help with motivation.Kevin McKeeverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10673014424525900380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478885332727102848.post-6308370201224578852012-09-27T10:30:02.400-04:002012-09-27T10:30:02.400-04:00I've been running a bunch lately, too, because...I've been running a bunch lately, too, because I have a fitness test for the Reserves next month, and when I was having allergy-induced asthma, I couldn't run for shit this summer, meaning my fitness level is in the toilet. I don't like it. Michael from dadcation.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09961356620989366475noreply@blogger.com