I am heartily sick of winter here. Two weekends ago it was utterly and delightfully springlike. Vic and I spent Sunday hanging out in the park playing frisby golf (some call it frolf! coolest blended word ever?) with Bea and Royce. Top fun. I was beginning to look forward to getting back in shape.
Then it snowed. Then it snowed some more. it's about -5 now and still snowing, but I refuse to let this get me down. To get me running anyway I have signed up for the San Francisco half marathon in August. 13.2 miles over the Golden Gate Bridge! To make matters worse it kicks off at 5.30 AM, although this gives the twin benefits of running before the heat rolls in and allowing one to run into the sunrise as it appears behind one of he wonders of the modern world.
So, the training starts here. 10k last Sunday on an indoor track (59 mins), 5k yesterday on a tedious treadmill and some unspecified distance in the snow today (26 mins) accompanied by the sublime mutterings of Laurie Taylor on my Thinking Allowed podcast. I'll keep you all posted as to my progress, and please pass the word and get me sponsored. All funds going towards Watoto Childrens Villages for orphans in Uganda, a new home and a fresh start for children with literally nothing, and building a generation of leaders with integrity in Uganda too.
Thanks,
Rob
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way to go No1 son. Remember to invest in a skipping rope it will prove invaluable and knock minutes off your time. Trust me.Papa
Good luck with the training!
As per our conversation at your place in December (thanks again for the hospitality), here is a snippet of our great game of Aussie Rules.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBKmzqrofrU&feature=related
Big Bad Bustling Barry got given 7 weeks suspension at the tribunal later in the week. Although he was not sent off because of course, one cannot be sent off...
And in other non footy-related news from Geelong, we are getting married in December! And I didn't say no just to see his face however tempting it may have been...
Cam and Jack.
Rob - just found your blog through your sister! Sounds like you are having a fantastic time. When are you back? Can you make me a friend on facebook? Couldn't find you. Also, can you email me....news to impart and I haven't got your email address! Nikix
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