I love this! Jim Piccillo is now famous for a retarded mistake. I feel bad for the guy, but I’m sure we’ve all been there. I know I have.
Remember Jesse Maguire, the trumpet player that played the National Anthem for the D-backs during the World Series in 2001? He performed at a 4th of July event I was hosting a few years ago. I was so excited to introduce him that I accidentally called him Jerry Maguire (you know, like the movie)! Oh, and I wish I could say I only did it once. I think it slipped out about 2 more times.
I know what you’re thinking…I promise you, the only thing I was drinking that night was water.
Last time you heard from me, I said that I would be training for the Lost Dutchmen marathon. Don’t worry I am not here to tell you I gave up already. Actually my training is going very well. It didn’t start out that way though, let me tell you.
My first week was absolutely horrible! I went out for a 3 mile run and stopped about 4 times. The next day I tried 2 miles which resulted in more of the same. I was feeling like crap on the trail. I was tired all the time and I just couldn’t figure out what it was.
Stretching longer didn’t seem to do much. Although I lost a couple of pounds from changing my diet, that didn’t help either. I was stumped! Then one day after stopping for the 3rd time on a 2 miler, I noticed that nagging little voice inside my head that just wouldn’t shut up. “Mini, when are you gonna get those bills organized? That lemon tree in the back yard needs more water. How can I get rid of that calcium build up around the faucet anyway?”
“Argh!!! Shut up!!!” The battle went back and forth.
Finally I decided to do something about it. A couple of Saturdays ago, instead of going out on my run, I stayed home to get things in order. I started with my room and closets. Taking everything out that did not belong. Bills, relics, and clothes I no longer wear, etc. Then I tackled the calcium and soap scum in the bathroom. I had no idea that alone would take all day. It felt so good though. So the next day I went out for my 5 mile run. Nonstop baby!!!
I was afraid it was just a fluke but I decided to go with it anyway. That week I became the Sort Out Queen, making Goodwill, Shredding and Trash piles. My runs started getting better (of course the weather did too so that might have helped). Then it was time for another long run. Sunday I went out for 6 miles. I had so much energy at the end of the run that I sprinted the final stretch!And Monday I did another 3 miles nonstop.
So there you go. Clean house + clear mind = Great Runs!
