There is a lot going on at my house later on this week, weathering permitting, as well as work so I HAVE to stick to my running schedule. I decided that since I live so close to the gym (1.25 miles according to the Nike+ chip) that on the days that I do strength training I should just run to the gym. It allows me to 1) change up the training schedule 2) keeps the intensity up 3) allows me to push myself in beating my 1 mile personal best.
On the way the gym yesterday I had a great run and consequently beat my personal best 1 mile. My workout (triceps) was good and I was pretty confident that I still had enough energy to book it back home and beat my previous time.
The first block was a little slow, but I soon discovered that I had plenty of energy left so I decided to go for it. I got about half way home when I noticed that this guy was motioning for me. I didn't want to be rude because what if he was in trouble, so I slowed down a little bit and took out my head phones. The guy wanted to know if I could spare some change for the bus.
Now let us pause for a second, for those scoring at home, and think about this situation. I am RUNNING with headphones in my ear and with what anyone could see would be a running uniform on....so what would make someone think that I had money on me?!
However, not to be too sinical, I politely said that I didn't have anything (which I didn't) and continued on. As I am turning up the volume in my headphones I can hear the faint half hearted attempts to solicit more funds.
I keep running.
About a block later I come to a light that I have to slow down for to wait for it to change. I looked back out of the corner of my eye and notice that there is someone behind me. I turn around and it is that same guy with a smile on his face asking me the same question again. "Can I get some money for the bus?" Now I know this gentleman heard me the first time when I politely explained that I didn't have any money so this time I had to AGGRESSIVELY proclaim that I didn't have ANY, repeat, ANY money and that I advised him to quit bothering me.
I believe that he got the message because I was able to complete my run in solitude.
When I reached my front door step I looked at my "totals" for the run and I had missed my personal best by about 10 - 20 seconds.
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OK, i am very proud of you for finally buying proper socks. It will really make a world of difference. Cotton should only be for sheets and underwear. And dont be surprised when a bum harrasses you in your hood, just account for bum encoutners in your time:). I am also very impressed with your improvement and dedication to teh sport. Now we just need to get you doing triathlons with me:)
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