tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13787579.post113744575691891734..comments2023-11-02T11:02:54.167-05:00Comments on Scorpion Sandwich: The 1/2 MarathonUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13787579.post-1137767449695495852006-01-20T08:30:00.000-06:002006-01-20T08:30:00.000-06:00I have no comment on running a half marathon, a 10...I have no comment on running a half marathon, a 10k or even around the block, as I have made it very clear of my position on runners in general. However, something from your “I would do it again” list caught my attention. You said, “Having a beer immediately after the race really helped…” I would suggest that having a beer after almost any event, milestone or even a nap always helps. The only caveat would be that once in a while, when more help is called for, on those occasions I suggest a good Irish Whisky.<BR/><BR/>That said, let me also offer congratulations on accepting a challenge head on. “doing well” is doing! That is a lesson that many of us have yet to learn. As the exercise lady on “Naked News” is fond of saying, “getting started is the hardest part.” Both you and she are a great inspiration to me.Kennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13000329419531681291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13787579.post-1137517127876191152006-01-17T10:58:00.000-06:002006-01-17T10:58:00.000-06:00Dude: congrats, nice going. And as far as 'doing w...Dude: congrats, nice going. <BR/><BR/>And as far as 'doing well,' don't be too hard on yourself. Just showing up and getting across the finish line is 99% of it. Especially for those of us who've entered geezerdom (a.k.a. our 40s).<BR/><BR/>The fact that you're planning to get up and do it again speaks volumes. It also calls into question your sanity, but let's not quibble over semantics. Whatever you lack in velocity you can make up for in <I>will</I>. <BR/><BR/>That, and plenty of bananas. ;)Mr. Middlebrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06022458380864603774noreply@blogger.com