A Challenge Proposed....

Since you're the only one who checks this regularly (Benjamin) I thought it only appropriate to come in, and make a post for you. 2009 has not been a solid year for me physically, and I have yet to compete in any type of significant race period. Just when I thought I might be able to sneak a triathlon in before the end of the season, I was once again removed from a good workout schedule. Shameful excuses, I know.

However, as the marathon is now quickly approaching for Ben Hog, the thoughts of running are dancing through his mind at a rapid pace. During his visit this past weekend, we were to have a raquetball tournament to get the juices flowing. An epic battle ensued with a game that lasted a solid 45 minutes, and was filled with back and forth momentum swings. Killer serves, kill shots and overall play was at a maximum, but in the end I came out the victor. Once again my serve pulled through, and I was able to finish off my foe with a comfortable 3 point victory. The following game was a disaster as my opponent showed his weakness, and a 5 minute beating ensued. His will was so broken that a Saturday game (which was to be part of the tournament from the onset) was canceled. Benjamin wanted nothing to do with the little blue ball any longer!

In an attempt to renew the friendly banter of competition between us, he instead threw out a challenge. Now that he considers himself a "runner" he throws out the Painter's Half Marathon which takes place in Saint George every January. After the Spanish Fork Half, and soon the Saint George Marathon, he thinks himself ready to challenge me in a duel. Sadly my physical conidition is far from peak, but I will accept this challenge, and come January plan to assist others in the crowd cheer him into the finish line since I will be finishing first!