Monthly Archives: July 2008

AUGH

Everybody, please stop talking about (yummy, delicious, often with accompanying photographs) FOOD! I gobbled down that plain broth an hour ago, and I cannot believe I now have to wait until probably 10 AM tomorrow to have anything else. And … Continue reading

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Canines for a Cure

Hey, local folk! Any dog lovers looking for a way to get involved in the fight against cancer? I just got this in my email and thought I’d share. Canines For A Cure Walk August 13th, 2008, 7:00p-9:00p Minooka Park, … Continue reading

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In hindsight, possibly a dumb move

I think I may have used up my entire daily allotment of energy on this morning’s run. No more coming. It’s not even 9AM, and I’m about to fall asleep in my chair. But the run was better than I … Continue reading

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RAWR HUNGRY!!!

Ahem. Eric is an awesome, awesome husband, and he has done his best to make today’s prep better. He turned my white bread into nearly fat-free croutons, cooked my clear broth with vegetables (strained out) and seasonings to make it … Continue reading

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The prep begins

Lessee. You must avoid: Vegetables, fruits, nuts, butter, milk, all dairy products, fried foods, whole grains, pork, beef, lamb. Great. So, what can I eat today? BREAKFAST: Toasted white bread, boiled eggs, clear fruit juice, black coffee or tea. Sounds … Continue reading

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Runners: Open Thread

Well, it lightened up with the rain by around 8, so I went out. Wasn’t going to miss my 10-mile, especially since I don’t know what the prep for Tuesday’s barium test is going to do to my ability to … Continue reading

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Bummer

It’s raining out there. Call me a heretic if you want, but I do not enjoy running in the rain. A light sprinkle that comes in the middle of the run, when I’m hot and sweaty and could use cooling … Continue reading

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No respect at all

According to the stylings of Gabe, I’m a dead ringer for Bozo the Clown. And how come I, the runner, am the only member of the family not to rate having legs? Well, at least I got eyebrows; nobody else … Continue reading

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Good advice

Mostly for me, but if anybody else can get anything from it, go for it. “Unwillingness does not equal inability.”

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Quick pic

I have a new favorite tee-shirt.

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