gotta love the ghetto
uuhhmm.. whoops! bank account definitely felt that one. however, it made waking up today and getting ready to run very exciting. i was feeling uber-dedicated and runnery and there was pretty much non-stop-excitement as i left my apartment and headed out for my first ever run around the 'hood.
until about the time that i got to my bottom staircase where i realized, in HORROR....
someone stole my bike last night....
#$!@%#!
uuuuugghh. DAMMIT!
i hate living in the ghetto!!!!
however, i'm really used to living in the ghetto, and i dont know if this is a good thing or not, but instead of getting pissed and angry, i just kinda rolled my eyes, said to myself "yeah. that about figures" and went out for my run like nothing happened.
huh. wonder if that means its about time to move?! oh well. ANYway...
so i ran my 3 miles and thought nothing of it until i was at work with very unusually achy legs. it was 3 miles, i mean for the LOVE this should not hurt anymore!!! so i get out my watch and pull up my run to find..... **bum-bah-dee-buuuuum** i ran at a 10:49 pace!!!!!!!!! without even trying... with BIG time out trying (nice sentence structure there self!) because i was really just trotting along enjoying the new scenery!!! i say again... **bum-bah-dee-buuuuum** fanTAStic! new apparel totally did the trick! rock on Gary Gribbles Running Store... you 'da man!!!!
Comments
DATE: 6:06 AM
Sorry to hear about the bike. Of course, you don't have to live in bad areas to have that happen. A friend had his bike stolen here in sleepy Wisconsin. To add insult to injury, his reporting it to the police resulted in him getting arrested. It seems he had skipped going to court for a major driving violation, and was considered a fugitive from justice.Good job on the run. Just looking and feeling the part can really help with running. And beating your personal records can also help fuel the next improvement.
Posted by: Tom | July 4, 2006 08:03 PM
DATE: 6:28 AM
So sorry about your bike! Great run though. :) Love me some of that Garry Gribbles.
Posted by: Stephanie | July 4, 2006 08:03 PM
DATE: 10:58 AM
Ikea used to be the place that did the most damage to my bank account ... no it's a running store!Bummer about your bike, but great time on the run!
Posted by: ali | July 4, 2006 08:03 PM
DATE: 7:44 PM
Oh, that just sucks about your bike. but it rocks about your time! What really impresses me though is that you didn't look at it til you were at work!! Now that's willpower!!
Posted by: jeanne | July 4, 2006 08:03 PM
DATE: 8:13 AM
It's so easy to spend too much money at the running store. And so worth it. We all gotta do our part to keep this economy rolling...So yes, I'm in SF. I was looking at the marathon route and it's pretty flat for the most part. The really hilly places (my neighborhood, for example) aren't on the course. It would be nearly impossible to run on these hills. There are steps on some of the streets to help people walk up them. Ridiculous!Good work on the running. You'll qualify for Boston in NO TIME! :)
Posted by: Nic | July 4, 2006 08:03 PM
DATE: 1:46 PM
Booooo to those stupid bike theives! Hooray to a good run!Life always balances out somehow.(I don't suppose you have renter's insurance?)
Posted by: Running Chick | July 4, 2006 08:03 PM
DATE: 6:27 PM
That sucks about your bike. I grew up in the ghetto and my parents had to quit having parties because someone's car always ended up getting stolen! Congrats on the great run!
Posted by: Rae | July 4, 2006 08:03 PM
DATE: 7:20 PM
I agree; boo! At least this means you can start thinking about a new bike, right?I've done that at the running store. I got everything you did plus a hat, a box of hammer gel, and some body glide. The two guys behind the counter looked like they kinda felt sorry for me, like I was a refugee or something.
Posted by: Scott in Washington | July 4, 2006 08:03 PM
DATE: 12:09 PM
Hey Girl!You sound ready for a our first 20 miler next Saturday with all that new gear and enthusiasm. See you there?BRY
Posted by: BigRedYamaha | July 4, 2006 08:03 PM
DATE: 2:51 PM
Great job on your run. Don't you love it when it feels good and you run fast?!Our Grad school in Boston was in the wealthiest part of Back Bay (where John Kerry and Teresa Heinz live) and our student body and faculty would have a car or bike stolen at least once a week. Thieves target all economic areas without prejudice. Maybe they will have a conscience and bring it back, but don't bet on it.
Posted by: Kiran | July 4, 2006 08:03 PM
DATE: 10:34 AM
Buying running stuff is the best reason to be a runner. I can't believe I just typed that -- but it is true.
Posted by: Josh | July 4, 2006 08:03 PM
DATE: 2:24 PM
Really sorry to hear about your bike. The worst part is most people who steal bikes never appreciate them or what they stand for.At least you had a great run and got to look good doing it in new gear. New clothes and shoes just make everything go alot smoother.Keep running!
Posted by: BigRunner | July 4, 2006 08:03 PM