tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14005586.post8241137450146114664..comments2023-05-12T07:47:51.189-04:00Comments on The Lumberjack: RunningNeil Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13023957663164567385noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14005586.post-61836311436046916152008-10-10T22:01:00.000-04:002008-10-10T22:01:00.000-04:00That is great! I would love to start running agai...That is great! I would love to start running again. I keep telling myself when it cools down or when it warms up. I just need to do it!-Melissa-https://www.blogger.com/profile/16640164622911180452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14005586.post-33674316808145529282008-10-08T11:07:00.000-04:002008-10-08T11:07:00.000-04:00Kelly - Well I'm glad this tub can inspire you to ...Kelly - Well I'm glad this tub can inspire you to do something. No I have something to keep me going!<BR/><BR/>I think the gradual integration will help, but it sounds like you're doing a lot. I haven't had a soda in a long, long time, but I have started drinking coffee (homemade mochas actually) so I still have some caffeine daily. I think once I finish the race, I'll need to focus more on my eating habits. I'm a notorious snacker and love to eat while I watch TV. So eating well and reducing my waist will be on the plate in the near future.<BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work (and keep us posted - if you feel comfortable doing it).Neil Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13023957663164567385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14005586.post-9286888400208619262008-10-08T10:41:00.000-04:002008-10-08T10:41:00.000-04:00this is awesome news. congratulations!and it IS i...this is awesome news. <BR/><BR/>congratulations!<BR/><BR/>and it IS inspiring. i'm trying to change some of my really bad habits, but i'm integrating them REALLY slowly, so that maybe my body won't notice. <BR/><BR/>two weeks ago I started flossing again nightly...and this week i cut diet soda out of my lunch rountine (i was doing it for the caffine, but it's not too bad so far - as in i haven't fallen asleep at work yet); upped my water intake to a minimum of 70 oz; and began bringing my lunch to work (which is as much financial as health related).<BR/><BR/>next week is 'no eating after 7pm' which is difficult since i don't generally get home until then...<BR/><BR/>and the following week is work out 5 times a week...<BR/><BR/>that one will be the real killer...but i'll think of you running your 5k and try to soldier on!1979 semi-finalisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18310546229222082140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14005586.post-35079575597516679382008-10-08T09:16:00.000-04:002008-10-08T09:16:00.000-04:00Epheros - Thanks for the encouragement. I'll cert...Epheros - Thanks for the encouragement. I'll certainly keep everyone updated (and bored) with my running as I progress.Neil Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13023957663164567385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14005586.post-22581274971499212662008-10-07T20:56:00.000-04:002008-10-07T20:56:00.000-04:00First off, happy belated birthday. my friend!! Th...First off, happy belated birthday. my friend!! Those books you got seem rather interesting and may be worth checking out, but I'll wait for the review to figure that one out. As for the letter opener, why didn't you get the one that is a replica of, like, Sting from Lord of the Rings, or of Blade's ninja-looking sword from the Marvel vampire hunter character? The reason I mention it is because at least you can compensate for no longer experiencing the manliness of ripping and tearing into a hapless piece of sealed paper but by holding in your much softer, baby's-butt feeling hands at least a token of epic weaponry. As for me, I still sneak up on my mailbox in the dead of night, pouncing on each piece of mail and capturing the pathetic envelopes and adverts in my mouth while shaking my head ferociously in a vicious and brutal effort to prove my dominance over my prey. The neighbors have complained of the noise, and there was this one time I got fined by the city for littering, but that wasn't my fault that the entrails and innards of the acursed bills and papers were blown by the wind all around the cul-de-sac.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I hope you had a great birthday!<BR/><BR/>Great job on the running!! That's something I know I need to my stupid, lazy ass back into, but it's kinda hard to work up the energy when there is nothing to fear in my world and I'm on top of the foodchain. Just ask those pesky envelopes that keep showing up everyday!<BR/><BR/>Now, I do have one question. What country are you from that its borders are are 5 kilometers apart? Luxembourg, Vatican City? I can't figure how cross country is only 3.something miles. Here, in the good ol' U.S. of A. we got a whole lotta border, about 3000 MILES worth of border, not no Frenchy kilometer borders here. You need to wake up and smell the blood of all our service who died so you can have a border to run around! We got 3000 miles of running space just for you, so hop on it! Forest Gump did it, and he wasn't quite right in the head, you know. So, have it, boy!!<BR/><BR/>hehehehehe... Great job!! Let us know how you did in the 5k, I'm interested in hearing about it.<BR/><BR/>Take care, bro!<BR/><BR/>~Epheros Aldor - Apostle of CaleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14005586.post-23303716082405961702008-10-07T15:28:00.000-04:002008-10-07T15:28:00.000-04:00Everyone's fatness is an inspiration to me, but mo...Everyone's fatness is an inspiration to me, but mostly my own. And with some family history of health concerns, yes, that multiplies the inspiration.<BR/><BR/>We had an exercise bike too. We got smart and sold it. But the Y has helped a lot and we're fortunate that it's so close.Neil Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13023957663164567385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14005586.post-13939301457414509382008-10-07T15:08:00.000-04:002008-10-07T15:08:00.000-04:00WOW Neil. I knew about the race and that you were...WOW Neil. I knew about the race and that you were training some, but didnt know how well you were doing. Thats terrific. <BR/><BR/>I bet my fatness has been some inspiration...that you dont wanna be this big of a tub huh?<BR/><BR/>Yeah, me neither. I should ask Steve to put that exercise bike in our new breezeway. If I would just use it as intended instead of using it as a coatrack!<BR/><BR/>MomGaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07646467930750659854noreply@blogger.com