It is the principle of the thing

Professionally no other phrase makes my blood run as cold as "it is the principle." once a client or potential client says that to me, i know that there will be no good outcome.

That being said, I am going to say that it is the principle. The clubhouse in my development has a gym with nice enough treadmills. Lately it has been way too cold to bother suiting up and heading outside at four thirty in the morning to get some miles in. I am only human. Plus, the Homeowner's Association at my development does an awful job of clearing snow, so the roads are all a thin sheet of ice.

So, with treadmills available why am I complaining about it being too cold to run. I don't even have to join a gym. It is all included in the outrageous common charges that Dori and I shell over every month for the privilege of residing amid the "resort like amenities" and "country club grounds."

The reason is that I refuse to pay the condo board the arbitrary and excessive amount they are charging over the regular common charges. They call them late penalties, I call it bullsh*t. Whether the payment may or may not have been late is not even an issue in my mind. I have become just like my unreasonable clients.

So, the gym privileges have been revoked. It is the principle of the thing. Plus, we have a stationary bike at the house. Don't tread on me.

UVR&SC needs a fourth for the 27th

More snow. Again. I won't even bother saying the last time I ran. It has been that long.

In related news, someone brought a box of dunkin donuts into the office. I am singlehandedly responsible for at least five of them being devoured.

The Joe Latino 4x2 Mile Winter Relay at sunken meadow is coming up on the 27th. This is a four person two mile leg relay at Sunken Meadow. As previously stated we had a team all set to go until Andrew withdrew. So in addition to having to live the rest of his days in shame, Andrew also does not get a t-shirt.

So we continue to look for a fourth. We would of course prefer a ringer, but anyone who can string two miles together at a somewhat urgent pace is invited. Perks include lunch and beer afterward.

upcoming events

3/13/09 - Lazer, Aptheker, Rosella & Yedid Kings Park 15k - billed as a Tough course with rolling hills. Kevin is trying to get me to agree to this one. I should mention that Kevin is trying to get me to agree to this one because some woman from Argentina who he met at a race months and months ago has said she will be there. As long as I finish in front of Judge Lazer I think my pride will survive.

today i shovel

More snow. Awful stuff. Multiple shoveling attempts yesterday and this morning left me too disgusted to bother running. Also it left me to tired to properly clean off the roof of the car. The result was that halfway to work a drywall size sheet of ice flew off the top and smashed all over the LIE. To the person in the ford explorer behind me I apologize and commend you on your cat like reflexes.

The Joe Latino 4x2 Mile Winter Relay at sunken meadow is coming up on the 27th. A four person two mile leg relay at Sunken Meadow. We had a team all set to go until Andrew withdrew. So now we are looking for a fourth. We would of course prefer a ringer, but anyone who can string two miles together at a somewhat urgent pace is invited. Perks include lunch and beer afterward.

In other news, RunAmuck in August at MCB Quantico. Anticipated participants, John, Kevin, Sabby, Shinji and myself. Let's get stupid.

upcoming events

3/13/09 - Lazer, Aptheker, Rosella & Yedid Kings Park 15k - billed as a Tough course with rolling hills. Kevin is trying to get me to agree to this one. My sense of self preservation is saying no.

end of the winter run series and time to get serious

On January 31st the Winter Run Series concluded with a 5K at Jones Beach State Park. I am not a weatherman, but I will say that this was probably the coldest race thus far. John laid the ground work early for missing this race by informing me on Wednesday that he felt a cold coming on. Team Results for the 5k.

Kevin - 22:22 (net)
Dan - 28:50 (net)

Seeing as I drank to stupidity on Friday night and ate like an idiot on Saturday night, I was just happy to cross the line in less than thirty. Oh, the days of being able to run a 20 minute 5k while hung over are long behind me. If we are being honest, the days of running a sober 20 minute 5k are probably also long behind me.

Six more weeks and I'll know whether or not I have a number for the 2010 ING New York City Marathon. Averaging about 12 to 15 miles per week at the moment. Time to start stepping up the mileage.

Upcoming Races

2/27/09 - Joe Latino 4x2 Mile Winter Relay - A four person two mile leg relay at Sunken Meadow. Looks like we are fielding a team of Kevin, John, Andrew and myself. In somewhat related news, team membership is now four.

3/13/09 - Lazer, Aptheker, Rosella & Yedid Kings Park 15k - billed as a Tough course with rolling hills. Kevin is trying to get me to agree to this one. My sense of self preservation is saying no.