the cape relay
Ain’t No Cape-O
There were grand plans. My Lincoln girls and I were going to run 200 miles together. We were going to be Team Cape-O, a nod to our 5th grade teacher (who became the Head of Middle School when we made the move to 6th grade.) We were excited, we were training. And then some of [...]
Relating to Running
The physical fitness test. I hated it. Actually, I hated the run. I was a really fit kid. I started playing softball at 6 years old, soccer at 7. I had tennis lessons 1-3x a week – which morphed into playing 5-6 times a week in-season in high school. I went to tennis camp. I [...]
Sucking Wind
We just got back from the gym, where not much fitness of note was accomplished. Some various tidbits: I can’t run next to Megan – I feel pressure. While I am completely aware that she’s actually not paying a shred of attention to me while on her own treadmill and watching the football game, I [...]
What’s in a Name?
Some options for our Cape Relay team: Lincoln Lynx Green Machine Betty Lincoln Lynx Cape Betties LYNX 4 EVA Will Run for Kilts It’s Not That Far With 12 Lynx Michelle Gets the Late Shift 24 Lincoln Legs Have you seen the green machine? (Lincoln) Schooled to Win Hey, That’s My Kilt Where the Fuck [...]
Cape Relay Training Day 3
I just got back from day 3 of my running training for The Cape Relay. On the off days of P90X – the days I’d normally do cardio/plyo/yoga, I’m instead hitting the gym and trying to get my running endurance into something that might one day be somewhat respectable. So far, not so good. 40 [...]
