an open letter to motorists

Dear driving public at large;

You may or may not know me.  I am the guy running on the side of the road as you speed by.  Typically it is after dark when we encounter each other.

I just want to take this opportunity to let you know that flashing your hi beams at me is in no way, shape or form actually helpful to me.  I can see you coming.  Trust me, I don't need you flipping your brights at me to tell me that you are there.  In fact, I am sure I know of your presence well before you notice the reflective and day glo nightmare of clothes that I am rocking.  I am hugging the curb to begin with.  You have plenty of room to safely speed by me.  If it looks like a close call, I will jump onto the grass shinobi style.  Getting hit by an oncoming car is the least of my worries.  It is the a**holes speeding by from behind me that I am more worried about.

My second biggest worry is potholes.  Alien abduction comes in at third.  Oncoming cars, distant fourth.

Maybe you are worried that I am going to pick your 1994 Nissan Sentra to throw myself in front of in order to score a big personal injury payday.  Maybe you are worried that I am going to commit suicide via 2005 Kia Spectra.  Rest assured, neither is on my agenda.  However, if they were, I am sure being blinded by your warning would only make me more likely to choose you. 

Thanks for your time and I'll see you on the road tonight,

Daniel

P.S.  To those who have the ultra bright halogen stadium quality lamps instead of standard headlights.  F*ck you.  They are just obnoxious.  Stop it.

P.P.S. Take a moment to make a donation to Memorial Sloan Kettering by visiting Daniel Jimenez's Fred's Team Fundraising Page

Upcoming events

4/18/10 - Eastport South Manorville Girl's Lacrosse Booster Club 5k - because my kick ass niece Ava now plays lacrosse.

4/24/10 - Sayville Running Company 4th Anniversary Prediction Run - Prediction Run means that before the start of the race you predict your finish time.  The person to finish closest to their actual predicted time is the winner. 

6/12/10 - Keith Nintzel Memorial 5k - Part of the Sayville Summer Series

6/19/10 - Schwachman Diamond Dash 5k - Second race of the Sayville Running Series.  Also marks one year since I dusted off my racing shoes.

8/14/10 - Run Amuck - road trip to Quantico with Shinji, John, Kevin and Sabby.  A four mile obstacle course through rolling hills.  

10/2/10 - Hamptons Half Marathon - 13.1 miles.  Because I am stupid.  

11/7/10 - ING New York City Marathon - 26.2.  Because I am very stupid.