[Flounder]

I have been AWOL for some time - I needed a mental break<br><br>
I recently have had a nexus moment in running. After 4 years of relentless pursuit of the best flounder could be, I've decided I need to move past this phase in life and reseek life balance.<br><br>
Of course after 6 weeks of no running, I know this life balance has to include a good measure of fitness (+29 pounds). Since I have paid all that money to go to Boston, that good measure of fitness will include some running for the next 7 weeks (or is it six) starting today <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif">.<br><br>
After running around 5,000 miles a year for 4 years, I miss all the other fun activities used to do but never have the energy to do. Golf, Tennis, Racketball, Volleyball, Wakeboarding, Downhill skiing and so on. I am tired of looking at my friends as evil if they want to go out to eat or drink.<br><br>
So my new Boston goal: 1) To meet as many KRs as possible, to enjoy the Womens' OT race, to enjoy running Boston and to get in enough shape to run the whole way.<br><br>
Thank you to Richard and Alex for checking up on me! I will be back soon. I have a feeling it will be like starting to try and watch "Lost" in season #1 in the 6th episode - I am sure I have missed a lot.<br><br>
I recently was very touched with the marathon communities loss of Alex Nickel age 27 of Madison WI. I ran mile 10 - 20 of the 2006 Fox Cities marathon with Alex - He was a good one.

 

[roots]

Great to hear from you! Nice perspective & it sounds like you have a plan for fun and balance. If anyone can pull it together in 6 weeks, it's you. Don't be a stranger.

 

[Boyerdavea]

Great to hear from you flounder. I know you can meet that goal in six weeks. Have fun doing it.

 

[Mailbox Head]

Glad to hear you're ok Flounder. I was starting to get worried when you stopped posting your 20 miles per day or so.

 

[hawk765]

Flounder, good to see you back. I hope to get to meet up with you at Boston!

 

[Nirvana91]

Welcome back!<br><br>
Maybe we should race soon - Even though I just recently went 22 days with no running, I think I MIGHT have a chance against you since I actually lost weight in the meantime <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif">

 

[Phill Mckrevass]

Look forward to meeting you in Boston. Glad you are back.

 

[hup]

Hey Mikey. It's good to see you and it's nice to see that you have found a "good spot"<br><br>
hup

 

[CMJHawk86]

Flounder glad to see you are back...was wondering where you'd gone. See you in Boston!

 

[tonya921]

Nice to see you again...I missed someone always fine-tuning my training. <img alt="wink.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/wink.gif">

 

[Apple]

Good to hear from you.

 

[kfuller]

Nice to see you back flounder.

 

[Alex]

That's really sad about the fellow marathoner, and even more strange how similar our names are.<br><br>
Good to see you back and I will definitely be keeping in touch with you throughout our trials.

 

[Billy]

Yay Flounder!<br><br>
If you think this post will stop you from getting prayed over, you are mistaken. <img alt="wink.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/wink.gif">

 

[merigayle]

Hi Flounder!!! I was wondering where you were. I think those are some fabulous goals. Have you ever thought about working with a charity running program and mentoring some of their beginner marathoners? I have done it in the past and it is a great experience. I think you need a new look at the marathon, running, training, and all that jazz. Enjoy your golf, family time, and everything else that was on hold for you.

 

[trecker]

Flounder:<br><br>
Great Goals for Boston!<br><br>
For my second Boston the weather was on the warm side for me to be running hard so about mile four I decided that I would just run a little, walk a little, to be sure I didn't get overheated. by the time I got to Boylston, the last half mile to the finish, I had tons of energy to run hard with the thousands of folks cheering me (and all others) on!<br><br>
I have run Boston 3 times. The first time I ran out of gas at mile 18 and seemed to spend more time walking than running. I couldn't even run the full distance down the last half mile at the finish - Time 4:58.<br>
Second - as mentioned - Time 4:58<br>
Third - last year - overdressed for the weather that blew away just before we started - 4:59.<br>
Run it for fun - You are running with the best so don't let it get you down if you can't be in the top percentage you get used to with all of the open races! There are not 10,000 walkers in Boston!

 

[Flounder]

Thanks for that kind thoughts everyone.<br><br>
I would guess I will be one of the slowest runners in the 1st corale. At least it will give all the KRs that I get to meet on Sat/Sun a chance to shout at me as they go past.<br><br>
I hope to meet as many KRs as possible!

 

[batmomm]

don't know you yet but it sounds like you made some good life decisions! WTG!!

 

[bikegirl72]

It's okay to take a break...but did you do your abs?<br><br><img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif">

 

[RichardC]

Flounder you already know that I am happy you are back at it...<br><br>
I am looking forward to spending some time on the trails this summer with you... and a few ultras in the following years.