Indecisions

I really didn't want to write about running, but it was this or a no post post. 

Even I figured it was too early in the year to have a skip day. So instead, you get a shitty selfie.

New Year's Day, I joined the Old Man Running Group for a first run of 2025. 

I did this last year (well, for 2024) as well, but then I was brand spanking new to that group. This time, I thought I'd know everyone as I have dozens of run with them under my belt.

I did not. 

A lot of folks showed up. People I've never laid eyes on, who clearly only showed up for the food afterwards. I mean, I don't really care, as long as they're paying their dues. 

I'd say I knew about 40% of the folks, the rest were strangers, and most of them didn't run. Maybe they walked. Maybe just stopped to say hi, before heading to the venue that had the food and drink. 

I'm not being a dick about it, but................     After my run, I got to the place only 30 minutes after that portion started and most of the bagels were gone. All of the pastries were gone and not a seat to be had. I should also mention, since I only ran 5 miles, I was one of the first people back from the run. 

I got one bagel and some OJ. They had coffee, but no tea. So, juice was my option. 

But, I ran 5 miles. That's the story, I suppose. And that is how I looked after said run. 

Since being cleared to run, I've run four times, none longer than the five miler.....which I've done thrice. It all felt fine, but I'm really trying not to push it. I ran with a guy who took it another mile, but I turned around. 

And since I clearly feel I can't afford $20, I signed up for half / marathon training again. Prices went up two sawbucks after Jan 1. So, feeling the pressure, at 20:57 on the 31st, I plunked down my money on-line and registered. 

A required registration field includes for which races I'd be training. As I said in my 2024 wrap-up, I have no clue - so I just threw down Glass City (which is Toledo). The half and full training are with the same group, just go different distances on our twice a week runs. I'll have to decide as we go along how far I run and with which group. 

I have a little time to decide. Training doesn't start until month's end, but at least I have schedule in place regardless of which race (if any) I select. My only certainty is I'm not running the Cleveland Full. 

Song by: the Smashing Pumpkins