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!
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What is the date so I can be sure to be there to witness this classic battle to the finish! And yes, I could probably be convinced to see if I can beat my 5k walking time from two years ago :)
ReplyDeleteJanuary 23, 2010 appears to be the official date, and awes to hear you might come back and challenge your 5k time! Total awes!
ReplyDeleteAs a fyi, if you attempt to go and find info on the race, it apparently is no longer sponsored by Painters, as it is now called the St. George Half Marathon and 5k.
You had to include the racquetball beat down didn't you. Well, nearly 4 months gives me plenty of time to prepare and slim down to a much more competitive weight. Plus our weights are headed on a collision course I'm going down and you are conveniently increasing to meet me, so I like my chances. As the underdog, I'm ready for our Apollo/Rocky war and pleased you accepted the challenge!
ReplyDeleteHaha, love it! Well, much like yourself I will have 4 months to slim down, and reverse course on the upward trend I have held on to for too long now. And if you're going to compare the battle with Apollo Creed and Rocky, then you better remember that rather than be Apollo, I will be his trainer when he tells him, "He doesn't think its a show, he thinks its a fight. Now finish this bum off, and lets go home!" So if its a fight you want, its a fight you're going to get!
ReplyDeleteI love it when there is a competition that everyone wins (even if it appears they "lost") -- awes!!!
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ReplyDeleteTorch!
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