I went running with JulieC today for my first run of the year. Nothing like last year's adventure, but enjoyed the company. My legs are still sore from Saturday. But if I get a little more consistent, I should be able to get my fitness back to where I want it.
Saucony Hurricane 13 Miles: 3.75
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Tara on Mon, Jan 02, 2012 at 15:35:09 from 199.190.170.30
Were you in Utah? Or was she in AZ? Huh.
I may be thinking of the wrong person:)
From The Quiet Pirate on Mon, Jan 02, 2012 at 16:07:50 from 152.26.59.252
Happy New Year Burt! Nice way to start out the year.
From Rossy on Mon, Jan 02, 2012 at 20:35:07 from 159.45.71.16
A belated Happy 2012 Burt, way to start the year out! And yes, I'm finally back an will work hard (running and posting) to earn my keep. :-)
From Burt on Mon, Jan 02, 2012 at 20:44:27 from 72.223.93.131
Tara - hee hee. I may have led you to believe she was someone else. Silly me.
QP - Yeah. I didn't see any dead animals, but it was pretty good.
Rossy - nice to have you back.
From Tracy on Mon, Jan 02, 2012 at 21:52:55 from 50.103.225.65
Burt, I'm impressed by your ability to jump right back in with a nice 10 mile race. I bet you're styling in those new shorts. I just hope you're washing them in between runs.
From Burt on Mon, Jan 02, 2012 at 21:56:45 from 72.223.93.131
Truth be known, I borrowed the shorts from the bag lady.
From Tracy on Mon, Jan 02, 2012 at 21:58:06 from 50.103.225.65
Stole it right out of her cart as you passed by with a "I wanna punch someone" face?
From Burt on Mon, Jan 02, 2012 at 22:01:59 from 72.223.93.131
lol! No, I ripped them right off her person.
From Lily on Tue, Jan 03, 2012 at 10:00:57 from 67.199.178.210
Hi Burt
From ACorn on Tue, Jan 03, 2012 at 18:22:26 from 68.66.168.22
This post was boring but thanks for linking your adventure from last year. Much more entertaining. Nice run Burt!
From allie on Tue, Jan 03, 2012 at 18:56:03 from 97.75.165.156
no way.
From Merri on Tue, Jan 03, 2012 at 19:23:29 from 160.7.252.148
git r dun
From Burt on Wed, Jan 04, 2012 at 21:46:16 from 72.223.93.131
Hey Lily :)
ACorn - I try so hard to make you happy.
allie - did you check JulieC's blog. Haha! Different JulieC!
Merri the Cable Gal.
From allie on Wed, Jan 04, 2012 at 21:50:54 from 97.117.82.156
yes, i checked julieC's blog and then called you a liar.
From Burt on Wed, Jan 04, 2012 at 22:02:04 from 72.223.93.131
sticks and stones...
Tue, Jan 03, 2012
Total Distance
0.00
Lifted rocks all day at work. In fact, between 4 of us, we lifted 7 tons. After work I played basketball for an hour and a half, Brotherson style.
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From allie on Wed, Jan 04, 2012 at 21:48:40 from 97.117.82.156
flintstones?
From Burt on Wed, Jan 04, 2012 at 22:54:28 from 174.254.18.204
Actually it was asphalt chunks. My blog isn't always 100% accurate.
From Rye on Wed, Jan 04, 2012 at 23:56:54 from 174.27.66.106
This Brotherson term is new to me Burt. Yes, I need to get out more, but enlighten me on that term .......Is it like fartlek?
From The Quiet Pirate on Thu, Jan 05, 2012 at 12:05:53 from 152.26.59.252
Man throw rocks.... ARGH!
Man throw balls......SWOOSH.
From Burt on Thu, Jan 05, 2012 at 20:40:13 from 72.223.93.131
Rye - recently I was accused by a certain blogger of being a stalker. I'm out to prove her right. I mean wrong! That's what I mean.
QP - I think I have better aim when it comes to throwing rocks.
From SlowJoe on Thu, Jan 05, 2012 at 21:00:41 from 74.195.74.62
I think Allie is right. I used to think Burt was Frank Shorter but now I realize he's Fred Flintstone. You must've really ticked off Mr. Slate at the quarry today to get rock duty.
From Brent on Thu, Jan 05, 2012 at 23:00:26 from 66.7.127.67
Burt, did you wear a striped overall matching with other workers? Orange also goes well on the chain gang.
Great to be young and strong - core work done for the month hey.
Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out
From flatlander on Thu, Jan 05, 2012 at 23:48:24 from 210.71.190.43
Work is work. At least you got to play basketball, but not sure what kind!
From Scott Ensign on Fri, Jan 06, 2012 at 02:51:12 from 67.40.119.246
man am I glad to be back on your favorites. being injured is no where near as bad as losing my most coveted spot.
From Burt on Fri, Jan 06, 2012 at 11:46:14 from 174.255.240.94
Flinstone!!
Joe - allie is always right, but don't let her hear me say that.
Brent - that's funny because we were singing chain gang songs. And I had a very bright orange shirt on.
Flat - Kirk Brotherson is a legendary basketball coach.
Rooster - glad you're back. It hurt so much when I had to take you off.
From Steam8 on Fri, Jan 06, 2012 at 22:48:09 from 166.70.55.77
What a workout! That sounds like a killer day!
Who would call you a stalker? What would the blog be like without you? You are too much fun!!!!
From april27 on Fri, Jan 06, 2012 at 23:44:08 from 99.188.251.180
I find it odd that you are moving rocks
From Scott Ensign on Sat, Jan 07, 2012 at 00:52:03 from 67.42.254.136
you're a few days behind on the blog my friend. you better get caught up or you know the consequences.
From Burt on Sat, Jan 07, 2012 at 01:15:16 from 72.223.93.131
Amy - I think the blog would be fine without me.
April - we can't all be first grade teachers.
Scott - I'll catch up. I'd hate to be taken off YOUR list.
From RAD on Sat, Jan 07, 2012 at 01:27:08 from 98.202.23.178
Trying to move another mountain? I've heard all it takes is faith, but you probably lost some in the game.
From april27 on Sat, Jan 07, 2012 at 13:33:02 from 99.188.251.180
Very true
From Burt on Sat, Jan 07, 2012 at 14:28:44 from 72.223.93.131
RAD - faith is knowing the sun will rise, brightening each new day.
Wed, Jan 04, 2012
Total Distance
0.00
7 more tons of rocks.
Weight: 0.00
Thu, Jan 05, 2012
Total Distance
0.00
More rocks, but I got to lift sandbags today, too. So that was nice.
Weight: 0.00
Fri, Jan 06, 2012
Total Distance
3.03
Today I used a new App to track my mileage. Runkeeper. It seemed to be right on.
It was really dark out this morning. It was kind of creepy running along the canal, but it's amazing how I can zone out and live inside my head. I was just thinking about my Ragnar team and how we need to get our volunteers lined up. Before I knew it, I was back home.
8 more tons of rock (I mean asphalt chunks.)
Mizuno Wave Inspire 7 Miles: 3.03
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Tracy on Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 21:32:26 from 50.103.242.148
I bet that canal can hide a body. Be careful that it isn't yours.
From Burt on Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 22:00:51 from 174.254.25.149
Wouldn't that be ironic?
From Tracy on Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 22:03:01 from 50.103.242.148
Because you worked on the canal? Or because you've already put a body in there?
From Burt on Fri, Jan 13, 2012 at 00:03:39 from 72.223.93.131
How is it that you get my sense of humor?
From Tracy on Fri, Jan 13, 2012 at 14:34:30 from 209.175.177.37
Probably because I'm similarly demented.
From Burt on Fri, Jan 13, 2012 at 19:31:25 from 72.223.93.131
You complete me.
Sat, Jan 07, 2012
Total Distance
9.20
I went to Glen the Gazelle's house this morning at 6:30am. Then we went to my favorite run up Usery Pass. We saw another truck parked where we normally park with a Ragnar sticker on its window. We figured another runner must be out running up the only hill within 50 miles of us. Little did I know that it was my neighbor that lives directly behind me, Mike King. I saw him running back down at about mile 2. Next time we'll plan better so that we can carpool.
I wanted to see which of my new Apps worked the best at measuring my run. So I ran Endomondo and Runkeeper at the same time. The results were fantastic. According to Runkeeper, I ran 18.32 miles at a 4:21 pace. Endomondo said I ran 13.98 6:28 miles at a 6:28 pace. I think I like Runkeeper's results better.
Saucony Hurricane 13 Miles: 9.20
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Leandra on Sat, Jan 07, 2012 at 15:01:30 from 108.194.221.39
I saw that runkeeper pace on FB- you better go try out for the olympics.
Nice run.
From Burt on Sat, Jan 07, 2012 at 16:28:06 from 72.223.93.131
Lol! Thanks.
From Merri on Sat, Jan 07, 2012 at 18:03:56 from 160.7.252.148
Hi LEANDRA!!! Don't mess with TEXAS!
From Burt on Sat, Jan 07, 2012 at 18:11:28 from 72.223.93.131
If you're gonna play in Texas, you've gotta have a fiddle in the band.
From SlowJoe on Sat, Jan 07, 2012 at 21:32:37 from 74.195.74.62
Definitely go with runkeeper. 13.98 at a 6:28 pace is just embarrassing. You are better than that.
From Dan on Sat, Jan 07, 2012 at 21:53:17 from 141.0.10.216
Joe said it, don't publish embarrassing results, clearly you are headed for sub 4! Good run.
From PRE on Sat, Jan 07, 2012 at 22:53:58 from 99.50.213.11
Clearly I have not been blogging as often as I should be. Incredible growth on your part Burt! Fantastic.
From Burt on Sun, Jan 08, 2012 at 15:59:58 from 72.223.93.131
Joe and Dan - your confidence in me is enough to get that world record I am shooting for.
PRE - By incredible growth, do you mean the extra 10 lbs I gained over the holidays?
From PRE on Sun, Jan 08, 2012 at 18:10:59 from 99.50.213.11
Well given your amazing speed of late, that ten pounds must be pure muscle.
From ACorn on Sun, Jan 08, 2012 at 18:17:20 from 24.2.76.146
You're in for a speedy year!
From april27 on Sun, Jan 08, 2012 at 19:27:25 from 99.188.251.180
Wow new year brings on the speed for Burt!
From Burt on Sun, Jan 08, 2012 at 20:14:27 from 72.223.93.131
2012 should be a good year.
From The Quiet Pirate on Mon, Jan 09, 2012 at 15:20:51 from 152.26.59.252
you never fail to amaze and impress me. But then I am easily impressed when it comes to men running so fast they look like streaks rolling down the hill.
From Steam8 on Mon, Jan 09, 2012 at 19:59:46 from 166.70.55.77
I am loving Runkeeper! Can I borrow that for my next marathon?
From Britta on Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 17:59:16 from 99.146.27.116
I'm back. Did you miss me?
From Tara on Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 19:16:35 from 75.169.151.177
That's sweet!
From Burt on Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 19:35:14 from 72.223.93.131
Thanks, Fatty McButter Pants.
From runningafterbabies on Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 15:11:57 from 71.195.219.247
Awesome speedy run. Maybe you should develop your own ap. Are you on an Irish kick?
Thu, Jan 12, 2012
Total Distance
4.12
We went to pick my daughter up from her basketball game and I decided to run home from there. It was 4.12 miles according to MapMyRun. Neither Endomondo or RunKeeper could locate satellites. Maybe because I was under power lines? Anyway, it was a great experience running through the ghetto at 8 o' clock at night. I am so sorry Julie Esplin, that I ever took you through this part of town. So sorry.
Mizuno Wave Inspire 7 Miles: 4.12
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From rAtTLeTrAp on Fri, Jan 13, 2012 at 20:03:09 from 67.160.56.253
I thought of you when I saw my breath during my run today.
From Burt on Fri, Jan 13, 2012 at 20:21:24 from 72.223.93.131
Which end did it come out of?
From julieesplin on Sat, Jan 14, 2012 at 12:49:19 from 75.169.163.101
It just made the temple all the more beautiful. Passing through tribulation, telestial, terrestrial, celestial etc.
From Burt on Sat, Jan 14, 2012 at 13:22:04 from 72.223.93.131
That's true. The temple was beautiful, with the reflecting pool and everything.
Sat, Jan 14, 2012
Total Distance
5.75
We were supposed to have a Ragnar team run this morning. 8 people RSVP'd. 3 showed up :(
3 of them cancelled last night. We waited around for 30 minutes for the other two. No shows. So we ran. We ran so far away. We started at the same park where my 10 mile race was a couple of weeks ago. This time we decided to go south. Good call. It took us right by the Biltmore. That's where I met runningafterbabies in real life. Runkeeper was once again telling me I was running a sub 3 min/mile. So I just ran for 26 minutes then turned around. Glen the Gazelle was ahead of me. He caught back up to me shortly after I turned around. Liz was already gone by the time we got back. She only ran 3 miles. She wasn't feeling "it." Well, at least that meant more donuts for me.
Saucony Hurricane 13 Miles: 5.75
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Dan on Sat, Jan 14, 2012 at 22:06:30 from 24.209.83.20
Keep up that blistering pace... fast as a Flock of Seagulls I'd say.
From Burt on Sat, Jan 14, 2012 at 22:22:42 from 72.223.93.131
You know that right, Dan.
From PRE on Sun, Jan 15, 2012 at 18:26:55 from 99.50.213.11
Burt,
I think it is time to give up on Runkeeper. But that graphic in your post is excellent...is that from Map My Run. Awesome. Garmin should do that!
From runningafterbabies on Sun, Jan 15, 2012 at 21:18:27 from 71.195.219.247
Can you beLieve that was almost a year ago? Thank goodness my belly has finally taken on a non alien looking shape. I was kind of sad I was too pregnant and out of shape to run around the hotel back then.
From april27 on Mon, Jan 16, 2012 at 10:39:54 from 99.188.251.180
maybe it is tracking your pace in kilometers? LOL
From Burt on Mon, Jan 16, 2012 at 10:57:45 from 72.223.93.131
PRE - it is from map my run, but I don't have google earth on my lap top so I haven't been able to tell if it works. Thanks for letting me know it did.
Melody - but you were so cute when you were pregnant. My wife even said so.
April - actually if you zoom in you see that out follows my general path that I ran, but it's so scattered.
From SlowJoe on Mon, Jan 16, 2012 at 18:24:19 from 74.195.74.62
I will RSVP right now to your next run, ok?
From Burt on Mon, Jan 16, 2012 at 19:59:20 from 72.223.93.131
You only want me for my donuts.
From The Quiet Pirate on Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 09:53:35 from 152.26.59.252
Love the mapmyrun feature. Especially impressed that you ran through the canal water more than once. Guess you've got to stay cool- or were you rescuing bodies?
I noticed our "Lady Liberty" is out already. Hope yours shows up soon so we'll get some good stories.
From Burt on Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 12:13:46 from 72.223.93.131
Yep QP! Our "Lady" Liberties have been out in full force for about a week. I've yet to run by them. :(
Wed, Jan 18, 2012
Total Distance
3.92
I've been sick the last few days. I finally went out this afternoon. It felt good.
Saucony Hurricane 13 Miles: 3.92
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 23:09:31 from 98.202.23.178
ahhh, the great escape! Glad you are feeling better.
From Burt on Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 23:13:25 from 72.223.93.131
Thanks RAD!
From DaleG on Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 23:25:29 from 152.216.3.5
Glad you're feeling better.
From Steam8 on Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 00:04:56 from 166.70.55.77
You couldn't have run a .08 more to make it a full 4? It must feel great to not have OCD! :)
From Steve Piccolo on Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 09:45:38 from 155.101.146.105
Sorry you have been sick. Hope you are on the mend.
From Rye on Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 16:44:54 from 71.209.34.12
Exactly steam8... I think Burt is the only one that would stop a run .08 short.
From Squirrel on Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 20:35:24 from 75.105.134.2
Oh man, i hope you didnt have what i had! Glad you are feeling better!
From Burt on Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 20:35:45 from 72.223.93.131
Dale - Did you just plagiarize RAD?
Amy - it really is good. Now I'm off to correct all the spelling and punctuation mistakes on your blog.
Steve - I am about 55%. But that should be good enough for running.
Rye - My Garmin was in my pocket. Sooooooorrrrryyyyy!!!!!!!! Geez!
From Burt on Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 20:38:26 from 72.223.93.131
No Squirrel. I did not have a yeast infection. Wait, you told me that in confidence. Forget that everyone!
From The Quiet Pirate on Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 21:18:29 from 71.51.231.246
I figured out why you're under the weather... it's because they announced the Official Miss Liberty Tax 2012 and you didn't make it. My condolences, Burt. But Brittney Wojtaszek does look good in that liberty head-piece. Maybe next year........... maybe next year.
From DaleG on Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 21:41:58 from 152.216.11.5
I need to get my material from someone, who better than RAD?
From RAD on Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 22:47:37 from 98.202.23.178
everything is, after all, all about me. It wouldn't surprise me if everyone plagiarized me :)
From DaleG on Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 23:58:52 from 152.216.11.5
everything is, after all, all about her. It wouldn't surprise her if everyone plagiarized her :)
From SlowJoe on Fri, Jan 20, 2012 at 18:03:49 from 74.195.74.62
Burt, you should have told us earlier that you were sick, so we could all say "get well soon." Big missed opportunity on your part.
From april27 on Fri, Jan 20, 2012 at 18:56:15 from 99.188.251.180
Glad you are better
From Burt on Fri, Jan 20, 2012 at 20:20:48 from 72.223.93.131
QP - I wasn't even runner up.
Dale - you got comedic skills.
Joe - I'm not a pity whore.
April - Thanks. Not 100%, but getting there.
From flatlander on Sat, Jan 21, 2012 at 09:36:53 from 76.31.26.153
Hope you are better by now.
From Burt on Sat, Jan 21, 2012 at 10:46:09 from 174.254.15.104
Quick question Mark. Does it warm your heart to see yourself in my profile picture every time you click my blog, or does it embarrass you?
From flatlander on Sat, Jan 21, 2012 at 10:50:32 from 198.207.244.102
Burt, you're famous! It's like having my picture with the president, only better. I was thinking about that race this morning. Even though it was pretty early in my running life and I can readily match those speeds today, it is still hard for me to run that fast. I was booking it that day.
From runningafterbabies on Tue, Jan 24, 2012 at 21:00:44 from 71.195.219.247
You still und the weather?
From Burt on Tue, Jan 24, 2012 at 21:20:29 from 72.223.93.131
RAB - I'm mostly better now. I even ran a little Saturday, but haven't blogged yet. Does that make me a sinner?
From runningafterbabies on Tue, Jan 24, 2012 at 22:14:36 from 71.195.219.247
There is only one person you should be asking that question to, and it is not me!
Sat, Jan 21, 2012
Total Distance
3.27
This was a late afternoon run. After dinner. I got dressed to go running, but then we ate. So, I didn't want to run, but my wife made me go with her to WalMart and run home from there. I got a phone call on the way home and had to stop for a minute.
I suck at blogging now.
Asics Gel 3030 Miles: 3.27
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Tue, Jan 24, 2012 at 22:22:32 from 98.202.23.178
meh, we all have our bad blogging times. No worries we all still love ya.
Oh, and bonus points to your wife for driving you to wal-mart and dropping you off. I think I like her! :)
From DaleG on Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 01:08:39 from 152.216.11.5
I should have my wife do that.
From Chad on Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 11:40:18 from 168.177.153.27
That sounds like a good way to get out of unloading the groceries.
From ACorn on Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 12:40:26 from 68.66.168.22
Kudos to your wife from me and cooties from you to her. What's this business about taking phone calls while jogging? I'll give you a pass this time but don't let it happen again.
From The Quiet Pirate on Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 15:00:23 from 152.26.59.252
Was it her idea to have you run home when you left, or did she just leave you there and running home was the only option?
From Tracy on Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 15:53:05 from 209.175.177.37
Your last comment here leaves me with some humorous thoughts about what else you suck at. Think of the funniest of them and then imagine that I said it.
From Bonnie on Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 16:12:02 from 128.196.228.134
Tracy, you are deep ... consider my mind boggled. Is the hormones that make you so creative, or hanging around school-kids all day? ;-)
From Tracy on Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 18:06:30 from 208.54.40.230
I think it's more immature than creative.
From Burt on Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 19:05:39 from 72.223.93.131
RAD - most bloggers that have met both my wife and me in real life, prefer her over me.
Dale - They have Walmarts in Roy?
Chad - I of course did beat her home, but by that time I was waaaay too tired to help bring in and put away groceries.
Adam - cooties. That mad me LOL.
QP - It wouldn't be the first time a loved one tried to abandon me at Walmart.
Tracy - I suck at witty comebacks.
Bonnie - Don't encourage Tracy.
From DaleG on Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 19:14:43 from 66.87.67.131
Not quite....its in the two horse town next to Roy. We just got our roads paved, so it'll be a while before we get a Walmart.
From Scott Ensign on Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 21:35:19 from 67.40.114.170
whats happening?
From Steam8 on Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 22:30:20 from 166.70.55.77
Were you wearing your pantyhose in Walmart? I am hoping to see a picture of you in the next batch of Walmart pictures that come out! haha!
From flatlander on Thu, Jan 26, 2012 at 09:31:12 from 76.31.26.153
I think we all suck at blogging from time to time, but these particular bloggers do not suck at comments. These are really funny.
From Burt on Thu, Jan 26, 2012 at 12:08:06 from 72.223.93.131
Scott - what's happening is I'm being exposed for the phony that I am.
Amy - I think most of those people are members of my extended family.
Mark - Thank goodness I have funny friends.
Thu, Jan 26, 2012
Total Distance
5.42
I got my first high five of the season from a "Lady" Liberty. He was no Brittney Wojtaszek, but I could tell he loves freedom by his awesome dance moves and air guitar skills. At first he moved way over off the sidewalk to let me run by, but I motioned him back.
It was so cold this morning. 40°. Luckily I'm fat and my body has to work overtime to keep me in motion. So I warm up pretty fast.
Splits - 8:49, 8:35, 8:41, 8:48, 8:32, 3:28
Mizuno Wave Inspire 7 Miles: 5.42
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Camille on Thu, Jan 26, 2012 at 14:48:42 from 71.223.103.143
Nice slipts. I bet there is a "lady Liberty" telling his buddies that some crazing runner dude high fived him this morning. :)
From Lily on Thu, Jan 26, 2012 at 18:06:10 from 67.199.178.210
LOL! Lady Liberty is baaaaack. :)
From PRE on Thu, Jan 26, 2012 at 20:35:00 from 99.50.213.11
Hey I am liking those splits also. Nice miles today. I am wondering when I am going to get consistent with getting out there in the morning! Apparently I like to sleep. I get up...but...oh well - I don't know if you can even relate to that???
From Burt on Thu, Jan 26, 2012 at 20:50:13 from 174.254.14.57
Camille - I sure hope so :)
Lily - and so am I!
PRE - oh you better believe I can. It's like we are twins separated at birth.
From SlowJoe on Thu, Jan 26, 2012 at 22:55:00 from 24.139.44.147
So Brittney doesn't have to wear the statue of liberty robe...I guess that's because the pictures really focus on America's Next Lady Liberty's rack.
From Burt on Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 08:51:27 from 72.223.87.73
Joe - all that talking she does in the video makes me want to put a gag in her mouth. Less yack. More rack.
From Camille on Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 10:40:54 from 71.223.103.143
ha ha ha! that's awful. (but hilarious).
From Burt on Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 10:47:09 from 72.223.87.73
I'm really not that shallow. Really.
From Rhett on Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 11:04:14 from 170.215.58.122
So Lady Liberty is a man? All last year I thought Lady Liberty was a woman. I'm confused!!!
From Burt on Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 13:43:03 from 72.223.87.73
Rhett - Lady Liberty comes in all types of shapes, sizes, races, genders, and I'm sure orientations.
Fri, Jan 27, 2012
Total Distance
4.00
I didn't know it was possible to sweat that much when it's 60° out. I took a different route than normal so I could run by Javelina Avenue. I know how much Bonnie and allie love javelinas.
I saw a former Ragnar teammate of mine when I turned back onto the canal. She just had a baby two months ago. Then I stopped at the magic water fountain for a refreshing drink.
Asics Gel 3030 Miles: 4.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Hamdog Alum on Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 21:39:28 from 24.240.65.116
Sure looks nice down your way right now. I see the white stuff out my window.
From Burt on Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 21:58:09 from 174.254.21.37
White stuff sucks. I'm not gonna lie to ya.
From Rye on Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 12:28:21 from 174.27.82.52
Most people that hate the "white stuff" don't suck it. We shovel it here in Idaho. I've heard that some people actually snort it. I haven't tried that lately. Hey Burt, you need to find a razor. If you lived out here where the snow flies you might need a beard!
From Brent on Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 13:02:07 from 66.7.127.67
Burt on Burt - water fountain sweat hey, fooling us, that road looks slanted? Hate slanted roads.
Stay Kool, B of bS Rool os out
From Burt on Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 13:26:17 from 72.223.87.73
Rye - I figured you'd be the one to make the drug reference. And how many of the latter day prophets from Idaho had beards?
Brent - All slanted roads lead to crooked Rome.
Sat, Jan 28, 2012
Total Distance
7.37
Currently I'm on two Ragnar teams. I invited all of them to join me on a run up Usery Pass. Nobody could make it. Granted, half my So Cal team lives in CA, and half my Del Sol team had races, but I think it comes down to them being scared. Scared of the hill. Scared of me. Who knows. Luckily my neighbor Mike King that lives right behind me had planned to go, also. So I went with him and a handful of people on his team, which included Bishop, his wife, his son, Jacob Wright from our ward, his brother, and one other lady that was unrecognizable under her beanie.
Me, Mike, and Bishop's son, Tyler started out running together. I didn't even think to bring a headlamp, and it was dark. I stuck close to Tyler since he had one. After two miles Mike and I started putting some distance between Tyler. After three miles I started to distance myself from Mike a bit. He was only about 20 feet behind me. So I waited for him when I turned around at the top. Then I left him in the dust. This was the best run I've had in some time.
From SlowJoe on Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 15:48:29 from 74.195.74.62
Nice finish! Now your team will really be scared of you if they read this.
From flatlander on Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 16:50:40 from 76.31.26.153
That's a really good run, congratulations.
From Burt on Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 17:41:01 from 72.223.87.73
Joe - it's sad that my fast downhill speed is the same as your slow uphill pace.
Flat - saying congratulations for my mediocre run sounds a little condescending, but I'll take it.
From ACorn on Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 17:58:39 from 24.2.76.146
Downhill or not, those legs were doing some work! Nice run Burt.
From Burt on Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 18:32:47 from 72.223.87.73
Thanks Corndogelius. Too bad all my runs can't be downhill.
Mon, Jan 30, 2012
Total Distance
5.41
When I started running I was thinking how nice it felt to put some
quality miles in within the last five days. But around mile 3 the
fatigue started to set in. I think I'll just do an easy 3 tomorrow.
I
saw a new Lady Liberty this morning. And she really was a lady. Also,
I believe she was a Native American. Can't get much better than that.
Pace - 9:09
Mizuno Wave Inspire 7 Miles: 5.41
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Tara on Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 13:19:35 from 199.190.170.24
Nice run Burt, quality miles while looking at a quality lady.
From Burt on Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 13:40:03 from 68.14.209.26
I'm all about looking at quality ladies, like the ladies on Saved by the Bell.
From ACorn on Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 13:53:19 from 174.19.60.130
Kelly, Lisa and Jessie are pure class. Good miles lately Burt!
From Burt on Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 13:54:40 from 68.14.209.26
And they've only gotten classier over time. Am I right? Am I right?
From Chad Robinson on Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 13:56:24 from 50.73.39.89
I don't know let me check IMDB....
From ACorn on Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 14:02:17 from 174.19.60.130
Well I give the first 2 a pass, Jessie may need a PPI.
From Burt on Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 14:02:22 from 68.14.209.26
Just checked myself. Yep. Can't go wrong with such quality family programming as Show Girls, Beverly Hills 90210, Robot Chicken. I've never watched them, but I'm sure they help build family values.
From Chad Robinson on Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 14:04:39 from 50.73.39.89
Oh no! What is Jessie doing? Please make it stop!
From Burt on Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 14:14:36 from 68.14.209.26
Chad - I've got this old timey song stuck in my head for some reason. You may have heard of the band, Poison. They're a classical rock and roll group famous in the 80's. They may be before your time. Anyway, the song is Fallen Angel. I just can't get it out of my head.
From Chad Robinson on Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 14:55:23 from 50.73.39.89
I had to youtube it (know the group a little the song). That is one heck of a kick to the southern region!
From Tara on Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 19:38:11 from 75.169.154.92
Burt- Quality ladies don't have substance abuse issues like Jessie did on Saved by the Bell when she sang, "I'm so excited", while taking caffeine pills. I had to stop watching after that.
From Burt on Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 19:39:37 from 68.14.209.26
She should have won an Emmy for that performance.
From SlowJoe on Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 20:34:13 from 74.195.74.62
I love that caffeine pill episode. My wife told me she took a caffeine pill one time and I sent her a link to the youtube of that episode to let her know what a serious risk she was taking.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bflYjF90t7c
There is so much to learn from those kids. So much to learn.
From Tara on Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 20:41:57 from 75.169.154.92
I work in the ER and saw a pt today and asked if she used any substances.she sheepishly admitted to using caffeine. I hate substance abuse! It can make you down right hyper.
From Steam8 on Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 20:42:43 from 166.70.55.77
No fan of fatigue! Nice run!
From Burt on Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 20:51:51 from 72.223.87.73
PT - pregnant teen or potty trained?
Amy - we're talking about the dangers of caffeine, not running.
From Camille on Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 13:22:49 from 71.223.99.43
great... now I have Saved by the Bell's theme song in my head.
From Burt on Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 13:28:10 from 174.254.12.46
it's all right...try not to be at the corner just in time to see the bus drive by.
From allie on Thu, Feb 02, 2012 at 19:14:31 from 97.126.211.101
what is "saved by the bell"?
From allie on Thu, Feb 02, 2012 at 19:15:34 from 97.126.211.101
don't forget to check on steve piccolo. he got a new job.
From Burt on Thu, Feb 02, 2012 at 20:08:42 from 72.223.87.73
I'm not sure. Some chick was talking about it the other day on Tara's blog. Thanks for the heads up about Steve.
From Tara on Thu, Feb 02, 2012 at 21:55:36 from 75.169.154.92
Burt- Pt= patient. Some chick?
Allie- you have to know what Saved By the Bell is. If not, then you should watch to learn some very valuable lessons. Slow Joe uses that show to teach morals in his family. Very powerful.
From julieesplin on Fri, Feb 03, 2012 at 13:44:06 from 75.169.165.115
Burt, if you were dangerously adventuous as a teenager you could be Allie's dad. She's too young to remember "Saved By the Bell."
From The Quiet Pirate on Fri, Feb 03, 2012 at 15:06:13 from 152.26.59.252
Working in a high school, I get to be "IN" saved by the bell every day. That show hasn't got anything on my daily adventures in the creek!
Glad you had time to run & blog- how nice you got to see the lovely lady liberty.
From Burt on Fri, Feb 03, 2012 at 20:54:48 from 72.223.87.73
Julie - Well, I am attracted to allie's mom.
QP - Do you have a crush on Mr. Belding?
From DaleG on Fri, Feb 03, 2012 at 23:40:33 from 152.216.7.5
Nice run, fraud...I mean, friend.
From SlowJoe on Tue, Feb 07, 2012 at 13:51:38 from 132.3.53.68
Tara - in addition to teaching morals it's also a compass for fashion. All my clothes are still acid washed.
Burt - do something, we need a new adventure. BTW, I saw our lady liberty today, but she/he was overshadowed by the giant wacky waving inflatable arm flailing tube man they also had there.
From Rhett on Tue, Feb 07, 2012 at 21:14:57 from 74.32.209.119
That is a much less confusing Lady Liberty. Nice running.
From Burt on Wed, Feb 08, 2012 at 19:28:38 from 72.223.93.158
Dale - Freudian slip?
Joe - It's a sad day in our country's existence when flailing arm tube man outshines Lady Liberty.
Rhett - I'm just glad she's happy that we stole this country from her people.
From Burt on Wed, Feb 08, 2012 at 19:30:07 from 72.223.93.158
Also Joe, I've got an adventure in my latest entry that I believe is worthy of your approval.
Tue, Feb 07, 2012
Total Distance
8.01
That's right. I said 8.01. Hey, if Garmin is in my pocket and it's says 8.01 when I pull it out and stop it, I'm counting the 0.01 miles!
This was a run with my Ragnar team. We ran mostly along the Eastern Canal. Right when we got to the turn around point, I excused myself to go potty. I crossed the street to the graveyard and peed on some poor soul's grave. And when I say I peed on their grave I mean I peed near their grave. And when I say near their grave I mean on the other side of the graveyard wall.
Mizuno Wave Inspire 7 Miles: 8.01
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From catherine on Wed, Feb 08, 2012 at 19:34:22 from 98.202.112.38
It's good to be accurate.
From Burt on Wed, Feb 08, 2012 at 19:53:40 from 72.223.93.158
Thanks Cat. I guess mostly people get mad at me when I run 0.01 or 0.02 miles shy of a whole number.
From SlowJoe on Wed, Feb 08, 2012 at 19:55:13 from 74.195.74.62
you're right, I approve. You had me at "potty."
From Burt on Wed, Feb 08, 2012 at 20:31:46 from 72.223.93.158
Joe - do you have any dead relatives in the Mesa Cemetery that you want me to dance on their grave?
From SlowJoe on Wed, Feb 08, 2012 at 21:04:20 from 74.195.74.62
Yes but I won't tell you which plot, so you'll have to dance/pee on them all.
From rAtTLeTrAp on Thu, Feb 09, 2012 at 11:54:33 from 98.247.27.122
Why is your garmin in your pocket?
From Burt on Thu, Feb 09, 2012 at 14:16:13 from 68.14.209.26
Trap - because the band is broken and I'm not Macgyver enough like you to fix it.
From rAtTLeTrAp on Thu, Feb 09, 2012 at 14:20:44 from 174.253.213.142
Duct-tape
From Burt on Thu, Feb 09, 2012 at 14:26:01 from 68.14.209.26
One word?
From MichelleL on Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 20:44:51 from 202.4.201.56
This is what I get for reading the blog during sacrament meeting.
From Burt on Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 21:37:26 from 72.223.93.158
And that's the gospel truth!
From runningafterbabies on Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 22:06:56 from 71.195.219.247
Nice run!
From Burt on Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 22:20:04 from 72.223.93.158
Thanks for keeping it real Melody.
Thu, Feb 09, 2012
Total Distance
3.00
I got ready to run this morning and my wife, bless her heart, brought me a delicious fluffy mushroom and asparagus omelet for breakfast. How could I say no? Besides, I'm in Ragnar training, and Ragnar is all about learning when and how much to eat. After 9 Ragnars, I still haven't figured it out. So I got ready to go, and the last thing my wife says to me is, "Don't let your heart explode on you." What the hec_??!!??
Asics Gel 3030 Miles: 3.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From catherine on Thu, Feb 09, 2012 at 14:19:49 from 98.202.112.38
That omelet sounds awesome.
From Burt on Thu, Feb 09, 2012 at 14:21:40 from 68.14.209.26
Oh my gosh Catherine. It was a dream come true.
From RivertonPaul on Thu, Feb 09, 2012 at 14:40:16 from 166.250.1.1
Burt, that was some early Valentines Day love.
From Burt on Thu, Feb 09, 2012 at 14:41:32 from 68.14.209.26
What? Valentine's Day is coming up? Thanks for the reminder!
From RAD on Thu, Feb 09, 2012 at 16:42:33 from 98.202.23.178
Wow, your wife gets total bonus points for that one!! Glad you got the Ragnar training in.
From Burt on Thu, Feb 09, 2012 at 16:44:06 from 68.14.209.26
Thanks RAD. Someday we should be in the same van. I think I can handle your stink.
From RAD on Thu, Feb 09, 2012 at 17:05:37 from 98.202.23.178
you may be able to handle my stink, but you couldn't keep up with my food intake :)
From Burt on Thu, Feb 09, 2012 at 17:08:03 from 68.14.209.26
I've told you I could take all the Dekker girls on.
From april27 on Thu, Feb 09, 2012 at 20:04:17 from 99.188.251.180
Woot woot! I can't wait for Ragnar pics!
From Burt on Thu, Feb 09, 2012 at 20:50:57 from 72.223.93.158
April - did you ever get your team put together?
From april27 on Thu, Feb 09, 2012 at 21:46:29 from 99.188.251.180
No my friend kinda bailed. I got Ragnar stood up! Lol
From Brent on Thu, Feb 09, 2012 at 22:40:13 from 66.7.127.67
Ain't love grand - gotta keeper - have fun Ragnaring it.
Grand Funk Out
From TylerS on Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 08:30:02 from 63.248.99.121
IS there a "real" Ragnar training plan???...lol Good job on not letting your heart explode!
From Burt on Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 08:45:02 from 72.223.93.158
Thanks Brent. I mean GFO.
Tyler - if you hear of one, let me know.
From allie on Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 12:44:12 from 97.126.211.101
mmmmm. omelet. one of those substantial scrabble words that's worth very little points.
From Burt on Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 14:23:40 from 68.14.209.26
Scrambled scrabble delight.
From Claudio on Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 15:34:18 from 96.234.239.250
Burt - I'm glad that wasn't the VERY last thing she said to you! Ragnar's sound fun, one day I'll try one.
From Steam8 on Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 10:52:59 from 166.70.55.77
Hahaa!!! I love your wife! What a sweetie. She is feeding you eggs to boost your cholesterol and hoping your heart won't explode. I bet she just upped your life insurance! ;)
From Burt on Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 12:13:47 from 72.223.93.158
Claudio - the way I felt on the run I'm lucky it wasn't.
Steamer - You love my wife because she tried to murder me? You would!
From julieesplin on Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 17:57:59 from 75.169.164.214
Steam 8 beat me to it, I was going to ask if you have much life insurance.
I didn't know Ragnar was all about eating, I thought it was about running. Ragnar = eat, drive, run, drive, eat, drive, run, drive, sleep 3 hrs, drive, run, eat, drive. If we could replace some of the driving with sleeping I'd like it more.
From Burt on Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 21:06:15 from 72.223.93.158
Julie - Every time I run Ragnar my stomach does crazy things to me on my 2nd run. I figure it's eating related. But I could be wrong.
From ACorn on Sun, Feb 12, 2012 at 03:11:08 from 24.2.76.146
Nice run Burt! Your wife is hilarious, maybe you should take her to Ragnar for motivation.
From flatlander on Sun, Feb 12, 2012 at 07:59:20 from 76.31.26.153
I've been thinking about that omelet for a couple of days now. Especially during the last stages of a run. Would you mind posting your address?
From Burt on Sun, Feb 12, 2012 at 20:21:27 from 72.223.93.158
ACorn - Yeah. That would be great. "Get your lazy butt moving, you bum! I should have married your brother!"
Flat - We're having dinner for breakfast tonight. You have a standing invitation anytime.
From The Quiet Pirate on Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 15:34:58 from 152.26.59.252
You talk a good game, but we'd make an omelet out of you and then make your heart explode in shame.
Just sayin'
From Burt on Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 15:44:46 from 68.14.209.26
At least I'd die happy.
From Rhett on Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 18:22:20 from 170.215.58.122
I've never seen fluffy mushrooms before, but the omelet sounds great. Way to step up your Ragnar training.
From ben on Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 22:13:38 from 4.228.255.166
Ragnar is all about eating.., that is probably why no has asked me back.
From Burt on Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 13:28:21 from 68.14.209.26
Rhett - I hear there's some mushrooms you can take that will make everything look fluffy.
Ben - Glen the Gazelle can't smell anything. Seriously. You can be on his team.
From ben on Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 16:41:45 from 209.33.248.15
Smell is part of problem in addition to the space I take up with my 2 large ice chests of food.
From Burt on Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 16:46:42 from 68.14.209.26
LOL! I just naturally assume everyone's always talking about gas.
From runningafterbabies on Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 18:41:00 from 71.195.219.247
She probably meant exploding with so much love for her.
From Burt on Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 19:11:26 from 72.223.93.158
Sure Melody. You always take her side.
From RivertonPaul on Wed, Feb 15, 2012 at 16:48:54 from 67.42.27.114
Burt, before looking at the Family Feud poll on my page, "Name a word that rhymes with song."
From Tara on Wed, Feb 15, 2012 at 19:07:05 from 75.169.154.92
HECK. Just say it, it will make you feel better. Good wife:)
From Burt on Thu, Feb 16, 2012 at 15:51:59 from 72.223.93.158
Paul - Too late Paul. I watched your blog videos like 10 seconds after you posted them :)
Tara - Watchyomouth!
Thu, Feb 16, 2012
Total Distance
0.00
Can't win for losing. I'm gonna try running tomorrow. Bronchitis sucks. Please no pity comments. Save them for RAD. She just had a birthday.
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From flatlander on Fri, Feb 17, 2012 at 15:21:23 from 76.31.26.153
The flu season is late this year, that might be part of it.
From Tara on Fri, Feb 17, 2012 at 16:01:46 from 159.212.71.25
I pitty the fool:)
From Burt on Fri, Feb 17, 2012 at 16:20:13 from 72.223.93.158
Flat - I need to go back on my blog and see when this happened to me last year. Or was it the year before that?
Tara - I pity the fool that doesn't know how to spell pity.
From Chad Robinson on Fri, Feb 17, 2012 at 16:25:50 from 50.73.39.89
"I pity the fool who is illogical."
From april27 on Fri, Feb 17, 2012 at 19:28:06 from 99.188.251.180
Get back to running
From RAD on Fri, Feb 17, 2012 at 23:21:00 from 98.202.23.178
I pity the fool that doesn't wish me a Happy Birhtday! :)
Thanks Burty Burt. I have no pity for you, just hopes that you feel better and get back on the running wagon soon. We all miss you.
From DaleG on Fri, Feb 17, 2012 at 23:49:05 from 152.216.3.5
I pity da fool who be a fool, fool.
From Steve Piccolo on Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 15:33:55 from 67.2.64.33
I have had Bronchitis, too. Hope you feel better soon.
From Burt on Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 19:45:55 from 174.235.198.252
I really used to think Mr. T was the toughest man on the planet. Then Chuck Norris kicked my butt.
I'm starting to think this whole Ragnar thing could be a disaster.
From The Quiet Pirate on Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 10:40:03 from 152.26.59.252
I'm thinking an "A-team" themed Ragnar team sounds great. Not A for Asthma brought on by running with bronchitis, but A for Awesome fun with gold chains and wife beaters.
RAD- sorry you had a birthday while Burty Burt was sick. He would have bought you a better gift if he'd been feeling better. You know he'll use his illness to try and rationalize why he won't be able to consume as many rootbeer floats as us.
From ACorn on Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 20:35:23 from 24.2.76.146
Nice job on deflecting the pity to RAD, very kind of you. Hope you're feeling better amigo!
From RAD on Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 20:46:42 from 98.202.23.178
well, I'm a week older and QP is 3 floats richer and you've just gotten a lot of pity :) You gonna try and keep up with us or you gonna chicken out Burty Burt? :)
From Tara on Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 21:22:10 from 75.169.146.69
Pittttteeeee the foooooo Burt!!!
From catherine on Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 16:15:11 from 128.187.97.21
Still sick? Poor Burt.
From runningafterbabies on Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 12:48:02 from 71.195.219.247
Awww. Poor Burt. Sick=frowny face :(
From Burt on Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 13:04:31 from 174.235.131.105
I am feeling a little better. I even ran the Ragnar relay which turned out to be a disaster. Maybe someday I'll blog about it.
From RAD on Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 14:07:47 from 98.202.23.178
I knew you'd still be running Ragnar. I've been checking on your blog to see the report, but nada. C'mon Burty Burt! We miss your reports. It just ain't the same without you around!
From DaleG on Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 15:06:02 from 66.87.64.97
Yeah, come on Burty Burt.
From SlowJoe on Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 09:54:50 from 74.195.74.62
Don't make us beg.
From RAD on Sat, Mar 03, 2012 at 14:49:34 from 98.202.23.178
You're killin' me here Burt!
From Lybi on Sun, Mar 04, 2012 at 16:46:42 from 68.3.188.21
Shoot! i hope you are feeling better soon. James and the kids caught a really bad cold that tends to hang on forever and make you super exhausted. Is that what you have?
Hey, I was going to invite you to run the tr5kforvalues on March 24th at Red Mountain Park. The YW in our ward are doing it for a fundraiser. It is going to be very small, and there are cool prizes, so there is a high possibility of kick-butt-itude, if you are interested. :)
From Burt on Sun, Mar 04, 2012 at 18:27:03 from 174.235.194.63
If by really bad cold that tends to hang on forever and make you feel super exhausted you mean lazy, then yes, I have that.
Oh, I'd say I'd be interested in that 5k. I'm all about values.
From Burt on Sun, Mar 04, 2012 at 18:27:36 from 174.235.194.63
And laziness.
From Merri on Mon, Mar 05, 2012 at 14:05:27 from 160.7.252.148
what a pity.
From Steam8 on Mon, Mar 05, 2012 at 23:04:57 from 166.70.55.77
I hope you are getting better!
From Scott Ensign on Tue, Mar 06, 2012 at 19:01:27 from 129.123.3.84
I think I have that too.... get well soon
From RAD on Wed, Mar 07, 2012 at 20:17:15 from 98.202.23.178
If I get on here and have to read about being one day older ONE MORE TIME....
Okay, empty threat. Unless I do. Then I may call for an onslaught of inbox messages. If we flood it, he will blog!
From Leandra on Thu, Mar 08, 2012 at 12:14:39 from 108.194.221.39
happy birthday a month late RAD. That broncitis will do the worst to a person!
From Rhett on Fri, Mar 09, 2012 at 09:30:30 from 170.215.58.122
Burt, I am so, so sorry (PITY), and hope you get better soon (PITY). Take care of yourself (PITY). We are all hoping for your speedy recovery (PITY).
From rAtTLeTrAp on Fri, Mar 09, 2012 at 21:28:29 from 98.247.27.122
That must be a killer bug you got. Get better soon.
From Hamdog Alum on Sat, Mar 10, 2012 at 13:14:23 from 24.240.65.116
Suck it up Burt - No Pitty :-)
From PRE on Sun, Mar 11, 2012 at 19:24:55 from 99.50.213.11
Burt,
Hi.
I have seen you lurking about on the blog sites of others! Hope all is going well with you.
From Burt on Sun, Mar 11, 2012 at 21:59:08 from 72.223.93.158
I realize that I've become a creepy lurker. Sad, huh? But I finally blogged, and tomorrow I plan on running a little.
Sat, Feb 25, 2012
Race:
2012 Ragnar Del Sol (16.8 Miles) 03:00:00
Total Distance
16.80
Bronchitis and Ragnar don't mix.
But there was no way I was not going to run my 10th Ragnar. Even if it meant being a liability for my team. So, yeah, pretty selfish.
My van consisted of everyone from last year except Michael Cottam took the place of Eddie the Turtle. Glen the Gazelle called me a few days before the race. Sadly, his oldest son who has been trying to have a kid since he got married had a stillborn child. The funeral was supposed to be Saturday afternoon. Glen had a choice to either not run or just run his first two legs. I told him don't worry about it. "You run my first leg, and I'll run your last leg." Probably shoulda looked at how much running that was going to be for me. My last leg was 7.6 miles. His was 9.0. The bad thing was the six straight miles of uphill. But I thought if I could make it to the top, I'd be able to run the last six miles of downhill. Yep. That's what I thought.
Glen did great on his legs, as expected. My first run wasn't until 8:30 at night. I decided to go with the strategy I used at the Vegas Ragnar; run slow. That seemed to work well for me then. Also, I should carry a lot of fluids with me. I think that was smart. The nice thing about my first leg is that it was 5.7 miles and completely flat. I didn't have my Garmin, but I was probably running a 9 min./mile. The not so nice thing was that I started wheezing real bad. I was hoping that exercising my lungs with some cardiovascular activity would help clear out my lungs. It made it worse. But ulitimately, I think it had to get worse before it got better.
Afterward I tried to keep my distance from my teammates because I knew the wheezing would be very obvious. I couldn't hide it from Cottam. He offered me a hit off his inhaler, but I never took it. Should have. However, I did get some rest. I've never gotten that much sleep at a Ragnar before. Being sick will do that for you.
Now came my last legs. The first 4 miles were downhill. Take it nice and easy, Burt, so you can conquer the next 6 uphill. Then it's all downhill. Even though I hacked up quite a bit while I was resting, the wheezing started again. So, I started to pray. Mostly that I wouldn't die and leave my family without a father. It wasn't too long after that, that the lungs started to clear up. Tender mercies. Now I had to worry about whether or not my legs would hold out. After all, I hadn't run for almost three weeks.
I got through the first four miles easily enough. Then I started the grueling uphill. Ouch. I started eating Gu's, Shotblock, and Cliff Bars by the handful. These were supposed to be non-support legs, but my team was supporting me. After much effort, pain, time, and a little walking, I got to the top. That was a moral victory. I keep telling myself that. I started running downhill and my hamstring kept seizing up on me. Then I think my left foot's circulation was cut off. It felt like lack of circulation, but it also felt like it might be a huge blister. Anyway, the combination of the two started putting serious doubts in my head about being able to finish. After a mile of downhill, I finally succumbed to those doubts. I asked my van if anyone had anything left in them. Shannon said she did. I said okay, and I took off running a little faster knowing that I was about done and expecting them to drive a little further down the road to make the switch. After about 200 yards I hear this voice behind me, "Wait!" Shannon had jumped out there and chased me down. Oh my golly, as my daughter says. I gave her the baton and my reflective vest which fit her like a dress. Then I hung my head in shame for the long walk back to the van.
I determined that there was no blister, so it must have been lack of circulation. Now I felt like I should run a portion of someone else's legs to prove my worth to the team. I did feel pretty much worthless. Of course that would have totally been against the rules, but I felt pretty demoralized. Shannon was our last runner, and Cottam was our first runner. Cottam decided to take Shannon's last leg. I offered to run the first 1.5 to 2 miles. He said, "Well, I'm going into this with the idea of running the whole thing. It's a mental thing. If I don't go in it with that mindset, I won't be able to do it at all. But if mind doesn't overcome matter, you can jump in." Well, not only did Cottam run the whole thing, he dominated. He ended up running over 24 miles. I was really proud of my team for stepping up.
So, there it is. Finally. 10 Ragnars in the books. Double digit club. 13 medals. And a sad race report to go with it. It's been two weeks. I feel better now, but I'm so out of shape. Time to start hitting the pavement again.
Asics Gel 3030 Miles: 16.80
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Sun, Mar 11, 2012 at 21:14:29 from 98.202.23.178
I'm hoping for more...but, yes - fluids and taking it slow should've made a good run!
Nice to see a post Burt!
From Burt on Sun, Mar 11, 2012 at 21:56:34 from 72.223.93.158
Thanks RAD. I'm finished now. Sorry I've been such a crummy blogger lately.
From catherine on Sun, Mar 11, 2012 at 22:02:38 from 98.202.112.38
I'm glad you're back! Sorry about the bronchitis.
From runningafterbabies on Sun, Mar 11, 2012 at 22:03:43 from 71.195.219.247
Way to get it done! You don't have to apologize for having a life!
From ACorn on Sun, Mar 11, 2012 at 22:31:45 from 24.2.76.146
Way to go Burt! Your determination is inspiring, congrats on the tenth Ragnar!
From CookieLegs on Sun, Mar 11, 2012 at 23:37:28 from 70.56.103.94
Welcome back, Burt. Congrats on running Ragnar even though you were sick. And good luck with your running - I hope your bronchitis has run its course and that your hammy is feeling better, too.
From Burt on Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 00:03:01 from 72.223.93.158
Cat - thanks. I wish I was a superhero like you.
RAB - it's funny. I've been thinking about it lately. There was a time when I might have said, "My name is Burt McCumber. I'm a father, a husband, a blogger, and a Mormon."
Acorn dog - if you're being serious, thank y :)
Adele! Where the heck did you go? Welcome back to you!
From RAD on Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 10:02:56 from 98.202.23.178
You did good Burt! Seriously, given all the conditions you faced you tackled this one like a pro. No pity needed :)
From Burt on Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 10:18:29 from 72.223.93.158
Thanks RAD. I am a true Ragnar pro. Everytime my team had questions about whether or not something was against the rules, I simply reminded them, "Uh, 10 ragnars," meaning, the rules don't apply to me anymore.
From Chad Robinson on Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 10:26:50 from 50.73.39.89
Wait... Burt...You are a Mormon?!? Nice job getting through number 10.
From Burt on Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 10:36:11 from 72.223.93.158
Why you little....!
From Claudio on Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 12:05:13 from 216.99.185.50
Burt - how did I miss this report until now? Congratulations on the 10th Ragnar, and that's a lot of miles to run when you don't feel well. I didn't think it was a sad report, clearly being unwell is no reason for happiness but having friends and teammates ready to support is, and you would do the same for them I am sure.
From Burt on Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 12:22:42 from 72.223.93.158
Hey Claudio. I didn't write this report until last night. You're right. That's the perfect outlook. Thanks!
From The Quiet Pirate on Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 13:56:00 from 152.26.59.252
The walk of shame.... sorry it wasn't your greatest adventure ever.
Glad you're back. Hit the pavement hard and enjoy the pain.
From Rye on Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 21:10:15 from 174.27.106.57
Nice report you selfish runner! Hope you are feeling better. Bronchitis survives in Idaho too. I'm thinking that in Arizona its like a thick cloud of gunk that looms over just waiting to take a spot in your lungs. Good luck!!!
Tue, Mar 13, 2012
Total Distance
1.22
I wanted to go running yesterday. I even got dressed for the occasion. But I never went. Luckily I just wore my outfit as jammies and went out this morning. I wanted to go 3, but after half a mile I could barely breathe. So I turned around and came home. I think I just need to keep trying.
Saucony Hurricane 13 Miles: 1.22
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Lybi on Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 12:59:50 from 174.56.2.152
Great job getting out! It takes a while after being really sick to get your ability back. That's how James ended up getting picked up by an ambulance in a race post-flu. Plan to ease back, Mr. Lean Chicken.
From Scott Ensign on Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 13:01:13 from 129.123.3.84
good to see you out. hang in there my friend
From DaleG on Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 13:03:12 from 71.199.57.238
Glad you made it out, even if only for a little bit. Take it easy and stuff.
From Burt on Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 14:12:36 from 174.240.192.236
Lybi - woah. Scary for James. Hey, is there a facebook page for that 5k coming up?
Thank you Rooster and Dale.
From rAtTLeTrAp on Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 14:30:39 from 24.18.125.122
You should do some cross training on that Barbie Big Wheel :)
From rAtTLeTrAp on Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 14:31:11 from 24.18.125.122
Seriously, hang in there. It will come back.
From Lybi on Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 14:51:56 from 174.56.2.152
Burt, I sent you a link to the facebook page. The site to register is tr5kforvalues.blogspot.com. Hope you are well enough by then.
From Burt on Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 15:13:39 from 174.240.192.236
Thanks Lybi!
Trap - I'll set it up on cylinder blocks and pedal my heart out.
From Tara on Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 15:35:07 from 75.169.153.34
Burt- I'm going to need you to step it up a notch. Thanks.
From SlowJoe on Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 20:08:47 from 69.131.141.92
you don't have to keep trying but you do have to try to keep trying.
From Burt on Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 20:14:14 from 72.223.93.158
Tara - Whatever you say Mrs. Winters.
Joe - I'll try to try to keep trying.
From CookieLegs on Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 23:23:43 from 70.56.103.94
Yep, just keep trying because if you can do just a little every day, it will make a big difference after a couple weeks. It can take a while to recover from bad bronchitis so hang in there!
From The Quiet Pirate on Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 11:00:00 from 152.26.59.252
I'm starting to wonder if it's time for you to drink from the magical water fountain. Maybe that's what's been missing and why you're taking so long to recover.
Either that or you caught something from Lady Liberty's high 5.
Take 'er easy, Burt.
From Burt on Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 14:38:08 from 72.223.93.158
Cookie - Hanging in!
Pirate - Now that you mention it, it has been a while since I've partaken of the mystical properties of the magic water fountain.
From Tara on Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 19:07:55 from 75.169.153.34
Ha. I didn't even read your post before telling you to turn it up a notch. But now that I have, I'm still going to revert to yesterday's post. Sincerely, Ms. Winters.
From RAD on Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 20:57:27 from 98.202.23.178
just keep running....
From Burt on Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 23:38:31 from 174.254.0.79
Tara - so you did a drive by shooting of my blog?
RAD - can I quote you on that?
From Tara on Thu, Mar 15, 2012 at 08:24:49 from 75.169.153.34
Guilty as charged! However, the only thing I am guilty of is shooting with a dirty look, but you couldn't see that so there's little to go off of.
Thu, Mar 15, 2012
Total Distance
3.00
I got up and knew I needed to run. Mostly because someone on the blog who shall remain nameless [Tara Summers] thinks I'm a loser and need to step it up a notch. Did I mention I got up at noon and I live in the Phoenix Metropolitan area? Well, it was only 79º, but it felt like 85º. I took a water with me and sipped on it every quarter mile. I ran real slow, as usual. And I got a drink from the magic water fountain. The lungs weren't as congested as last time, but still a little bit. Now to spend time with Abby who just turned 7 before I have to go back to work.
Asics Gel 3030 Miles: 3.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Bec on Thu, Mar 15, 2012 at 15:02:33 from 68.206.133.141
Gotta love that blanket of warm air. It's down in Texas too.
From Burt on Thu, Mar 15, 2012 at 15:06:55 from 72.223.93.158
I've learned not to mess with Texas.
From RAD on Thu, Mar 15, 2012 at 15:40:19 from 98.202.23.178
See, it was the magic water!
Nice job not being a pansy and running in the heat and getting good miles too.
From Merri on Thu, Mar 15, 2012 at 15:52:59 from 160.7.252.148
go Abby it was just your birthday. party like it was just your birthday.
From Burt on Thu, Mar 15, 2012 at 16:00:41 from 72.223.93.158
RAD - no doubt. Even though the magic water fountain is 2.5 miles into my run. I'm sure it got me the last 0.5 miles home safely.
Merri - uh, my daughter doesn't party.
From Merri on Thu, Mar 15, 2012 at 16:06:41 from 160.7.252.148
why? her old man is too mean?
From Chad Robinson on Thu, Mar 15, 2012 at 16:08:22 from 50.73.39.89
Hey! No one backs Abby into a corner!
From Burt on Thu, Mar 15, 2012 at 16:22:12 from 72.223.93.158
Merri - it's just that I'd rather have her par-tay.
Chad - you're like the wind, through my tree. You ride the night next to me.
From Bec on Thu, Mar 15, 2012 at 17:18:18 from 68.206.133.141
I like magic fountains. There is one on my run too next to the rec. center. I usually end up going into the cool rec to get a cool sip.
From Tara on Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 11:12:12 from 159.212.71.17
Who ever challenged you to get out deserves an award. Recognition, not confidentiality. You get a poem for getting out today.
His name is Burt who's part of the blog, but lately he's sat on a log. Today he ran to prove he can.
The majic fountain has been his friend, majical healing it can lend.
He gets up at noon, but Burt always runs to his own toon.
On any given day, he'll give a grammar lesson, but what he really needs is a therapy session!
He's an friend to most 'cause the others are just toast!
Happy running Burt:)
From The Quiet Pirate on Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 12:39:32 from 152.26.59.252
Happy late birthday to Abby, happy 3 mile run to the magic fountain to Burt! Nice to have you blogging again.
From Burt on Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 14:01:00 from 72.223.93.158
Bec - my magic fountain is magic because when you press the button, the cover magically opens.
Tara - try highlighting in between the brackets. Click and drag between the [ ]. That was the sweetest poem anyone has ever written for me. But my therapist told me not to point out the spelling errors.
QP - I'll let Abby know she just got her first birthday wish from a pirate.
From Tara on Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 22:26:45 from 75.169.153.34
I planted a few spelling errors in there for you and you didn't take the bait!!! Magic, toon to name a few.... I thought I was funny:) Looks like you're making improvements!
From Tara on Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 22:36:53 from 75.169.153.34
Btw, I'm glad you were discreet. I don't want my name out there. I sill prefer Tara Winters. Ha my vt companion's last name is Winters. Sister Summers and Sister Winters:)
From DaleG on Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 22:59:53 from 152.216.11.5
Good job, Burt
From Burt on Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 23:13:08 from 174.240.195.56
Tara - I may have let majic and toon go, but I well not let discreet go! I'm so glad the Relief Society entrusts you with visiting teaching responsibilities.
Dale - thanks. But now I'm starting to feel the crunchy knee syndrome.
From DaleG on Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 23:19:45 from 152.216.11.5
Not good, not good at all.
From Tara on Sat, Mar 17, 2012 at 08:01:58 from 75.169.153.34
Ha! Not so dIScReEEeT after all! Crunchy knees sound bad. Take it down a notch.
From julieesplin on Sat, Mar 17, 2012 at 10:11:05 from 75.169.177.149
You'll bounce back Burt. Loved the poem Tara!
From Burt on Sat, Mar 17, 2012 at 15:16:53 from 72.223.93.158
Julie - I'll bounce back because I'm nice and round now.
From PRE on Sat, Mar 17, 2012 at 16:38:11 from 99.50.213.11
Now?
Good job getting out there again. Hope you are feeling better soon and looking forward to reading about some more of your runs.
From Dan on Sat, Mar 17, 2012 at 21:18:41 from 24.209.83.20
I love the 'White Font' - keep bouncing mate
From flatlander on Sun, Mar 18, 2012 at 07:49:01 from 12.189.1.16
Burt, glad you are getting out. I have been on the wrong end of it health-wise for the last week and I have total respect for how it feels. Not fun.
From Burt on Sun, Mar 18, 2012 at 16:43:22 from 72.223.93.158
PRE - Thanks. Look forward to some nice adventures instead of this boring stuff.
Dan - You know what I'm talking about! :)
Flat - Don't get fat like me.
From ACorn on Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 15:21:15 from 68.66.168.22
I prefer not to say "fat", women in particular find the term very offensive.
I use the euphemism "running fuel". For example, you could say, "Lately, I've been able to accumulate some execess "running fuel"." It sounds like an accomplishment that way.
I hope you're feeling better amigo!
From PRE on Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 15:49:23 from 99.50.213.11
"running fuel." Not "Gu."
From anji on Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 12:14:47 from 174.27.169.175
what, i didn't realize you live in Pheonix....we should have ran together last time I went...next time!
From Burt on Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 15:24:39 from 72.223.93.158
Where the heck did you think I lived? In an alley? Behind your house? In the bushes?
From anji on Thu, Mar 22, 2012 at 13:56:51 from 159.212.71.17
well YES....BUT I just didn't realize it was in Phoenix!!!!!!!
Mon, Mar 19, 2012
Total Distance
0.00
Smooth, are you sure you don't know what a mullet is?
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 22:09:04 from 98.202.23.178
now THAT looks nice! oh dear...dear, sweet Smoothie...
From DaleG on Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 22:25:22 from 152.216.11.5
LOL
From SlowJoe on Thu, Mar 22, 2012 at 18:04:33 from 69.131.141.92
all business in front, party in the back.
From rAtTLeTrAp on Fri, Mar 23, 2012 at 13:29:10 from 98.247.27.122
*Like*
From Merri on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 07:38:14 from 160.7.252.148
I don't understand. I'm going to have to mullet it over for a while.
From The Quiet Pirate on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 11:14:29 from 152.26.59.252
Simply fabulous. Well done Burt, well done.
From Leandra on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 13:25:01 from 108.194.221.39
someone is getting good at photoshop!
From Smooth on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 15:36:55 from 174.27.212.157
Hahahahaaaa!!! So that's what you've been "mulle'over" this whole time????!!!! :) :) :)
Seriously, I did NOT know what the heck a mullet is! You're a genius...I think! Don't take my compliment too seriously...remember I'm clueless! :)
From Burt on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 15:43:18 from 72.223.93.158
Thank you Smooth!!! I've really been killing myself. "Did I make her mad? Is she the type to hold grudges? Doesn't she know that it's OUR choice to be offended?" LOL! I'm glad you like it. And that you're a good sport.
Mon, Mar 26, 2012
Total Distance
3.00
Well, I didn't really want to say anything about this run, but I must. It hurt. But I'm bound and determined to make this a fresh new start. No adventures today. All business.
Mizuno Wave Inspire 7 Miles: 3.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From ACorn on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 13:40:07 from 24.2.76.146
You'll get back in the swing of things Burt. Keep that determination amigo!
From Burt on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 13:42:18 from 72.223.93.158
Gracias!
From RAD on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 13:42:46 from 98.202.23.178
Business in the front...party in the back :)
From Burt on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 13:46:11 from 72.223.93.158
No, that's Smooth.
From Bonnie on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 13:46:20 from 128.196.228.134
you mean all your other business was not really business?
From Bonnie on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 13:46:59 from 128.196.228.134
by the way, you better get back to it, your followers are dwindling, soon you be a few as me ;-)
From Burt on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 13:48:56 from 72.223.93.158
None of your business Bonnie. But I'd follow you anywhere.
From JD on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 14:04:37 from 70.96.78.149
i've said it before - your name spelled backwards is the phonetic first syllable of trouble.
keep it up Burt. jennifer lopez wants you to run!
From Burt on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 14:09:36 from 72.223.93.158
Your name spelled backwards is DJ, as in DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince.
From PRE on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 17:38:27 from 99.50.213.11
Burt,
Glad to see you got a run in today. With the illness, work schedule, minimal mileage of late, I was thinking maybe you were going to be giving running up. So again, glad to see you getting out there. Hope you soon feel well enough and find some time to get additional miles in there. Miss hearing about your "encounters."
From Burt on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 17:43:51 from 72.223.93.158
Thanks PRE, but I can't give up yet. I've contemplated what would happen if I do, and the negatives of giving up outweigh the positives.
From SlowJoe on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 17:48:14 from 69.131.141.92
All business, just like the front part of a mullet.
From SlowJoe on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 17:49:47 from 69.131.141.92
dang that's what I get for not reading all the comments first
From Rye on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 21:18:41 from 174.27.86.29
Hey Burt,
Just checking in, it's been a while. Sick and tired or tired and sick? Slacker!
From Burt on Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 00:38:41 from 72.223.93.158
Joe - at least you made me laugh. That's all that counts.
Rye - That's the kind of motivation I need.
From JamesH on Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 09:51:52 from 205.126.32.108
Cant think of any witty comments but glad your back at it.
From Burt on Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 10:11:01 from 72.223.93.158
Thanks James. No witty comment required today. Remember, I'm all business.
Tue, Mar 27, 2012
Total Distance
3.00
After yesterday's run I was thinking it would take forever for me to get back into it. After today's run I'm thinking it might not take that long after all. Yesterday each mile split progressively got higher. Today they got lower. And I feel pretty good. As the Brady kids would say -
We're gonna keep on, keep on, keep on, keep on dancing all through the night,
We're gonna keep on, keep on, keep on doing it right,
We're gonna keep on, keep on , keep on movin,
Gonna keep on, keep on, keep on grooving,
Keep on singing and dancing all through the night,
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Jake K on Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 10:25:38 from 155.100.226.54
One of my favorite Tom Brady songs. Here's his dance that goes along with it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgi2lY62Hto
From The Quiet Pirate on Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 10:30:49 from 152.26.59.252
Good running and Good blogging!!
From ACorn on Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 15:41:44 from 68.66.168.22
And another 3 in the bank...
From PRE on Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 18:46:39 from 99.50.213.11
Burt,
You are doing some serious running lately. Keep it up. Thought about you today while running...I had some issues. I often think about people from this blog site while running. But I always think about you when I am in a particular state of distress. Do I need to say more? Hey, I responded to your blog entry on my blog page (March 24th).
From Hamdog Alum on Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 18:50:25 from 24.240.65.116
Oh no now I'm going to have that song stuck in my head all night.
From Burt on Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 20:55:45 from 72.223.93.158
Jake - Tom would do well to learn some better dance moves from Homer Simpson.
QP - Thanks! Not as good as you, though.
ACorn - I just wish I was earning interest on these miles.
PRE - Clinch your buttocks.
Hamdog - You love the Brady Bunch!
From Rye on Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 21:02:02 from 174.27.67.141
Trying to say something that will motivate..... unlike my comment yesterday.... are you turning a new leaf over an being all serious? Nice running Burt!
From Tara on Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 21:02:37 from 75.169.143.129
They really know how to motivate through song and dance. The Very Brady Sequel is a personal fav.
On a serious note, NICE! Good for you and your progress!
From Burt on Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 21:42:35 from 72.223.93.158
Rye - maybe you can get Tara to write me another poem.
From Tara on Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 21:53:40 from 75.169.143.129
Done. Roses are red, violets are blue. Burt is making improvements, how 'bout you? Or...
His name is Burt he likes to flirt. He goes on runs to look at girls buns. Although you may think its funny, Burt's no dummy. He really goes on runs to tone HIS buns. ps. Steve approves of this poem. From Tara
From Burt on Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 21:55:44 from 72.223.93.158
Awesome! And please don't tell me that Rye's real name is Steve. I never wanted to know that.
From Tara on Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 21:59:38 from 75.169.143.129
I know this may come as a shocker but rye's real name is..... Wait for it......Ryan. Ryan K. I wil tell no more. I respect others privacy on this blog, something not everyone does. Steve is my husband. Rye may not approve of this message however. Maybe he needs a poem too.
From Burt on Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 22:04:43 from 72.223.93.158
Oh. Whew! Sorry for giving away your last name to everyone who is too lazy too look at your URL.
From Rye on Wed, Mar 28, 2012 at 07:50:58 from 75.174.55.82
Secrets out...... like who really cares about me......Tara, I'm feeling down, how about a poem?
Burt, do you know any Davidsons in Mesa? They are pretty active in the church so you might not know them.....
From Burt on Wed, Mar 28, 2012 at 09:42:25 from 72.223.93.158
You are right Ryan K, err...Rye, err...Bishop. I don't know the Davidsons. Although, I did take Heather Davidson to prom, and she was from Idaho.
From flatlander on Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 15:38:58 from 76.31.26.153
Rye, I saw somebody with an Idaho license plate yesterday, stuck in traffic in the rain on the freeway. Somehow it seemed funny, not sure why -- he must have made a wrong turn somewhere.
From PRE on Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 16:11:07 from 99.50.213.11
Burt -
What have you been up to? Tomorrow is Friday and then the weekend. Hope you don't have to work (at work) weekends. Any running plans?
From Rye on Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 17:19:50 from 174.27.119.74
Flat... we(Idahoans) have that deer in headlights look when we jump state lines.
From Burt on Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 17:39:36 from 72.223.93.158
PRE - I blogged today. No running. Great story though.
Thu, Mar 29, 2012
Total Distance
0.00
Once upon a time when I was in first grade, I had a best friend named Robbie Schuster. One day I was at Robbie's house playing. Back in 1978 it was okay for first graders to use the same toilet at the same time. So we did. There was one little problem. I was, and still am to this day, a horrible aim. I peed on Robbie's leg. Robbie exclaimed, "You peed on my leg!" From the other room his mother called, "Robbie! Get over here!" I stayed in the bathroom for fear of what might happen to Robbie for saying the P word. "Please mom don't spank me! Please mom don't spank me!" Robbie got a spanken' because I peed on his leg.
I tell that story because today my wife had gastric bypass surgery. Guess who the surgeon was? Yep, you guessed it. Robbie. The boy I haven't seen since jr. high when he moved away. I sure hope he didn't leave any "surprises" inside my wife's stomach today.
Anyway, spent all day at the hospital. No running.
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From SlowJoe on Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 17:49:03 from 69.131.141.92
What a day, how often do you get peed on and spanked within minutes of each other?? For me probably only 3 or 4 times...
Speedy recovery to Mrs. Burt!
From rAtTLeTrAp on Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 17:53:43 from 24.18.125.122
Hope Mrs. Burt has a speedy recovery and didn't get peed on while she was unconscious.
From Burt on Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 19:11:21 from 174.235.193.33
Joe - slow down there! I don't need to know about your bedroom antics.
Mike - Mormons don't believe in anesthesia.
From The Quiet Pirate on Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 19:25:06 from 71.49.49.82
Brilliant story! I do hope the Mrs recovers quickly.
I heard that the tin foil hats Mormons wear block the pain so anesthesia is unnecessary.
From Hamdog Alum on Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 20:08:59 from 24.240.65.116
Hope your wife has a speedy recovery. My wife recently told me that Doctors are classifying Gastric Bypass as the #1 treatment for Diabetes and Obesity now.
From ACorn on Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 20:41:29 from 24.2.76.146
Is there a moral to this story?
Speedy recovery to Mrs. Burton!
From Burt on Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 21:45:56 from 174.235.193.33
Pirate - and they cover our horns.
Erick - I would say that it seems like the easy way out but the people who have it done have to adhere to a strict diet and exercise regime.
Adam - do my stories ever have morals?
From flatlander on Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 10:04:24 from 76.31.26.153
Great story, really hope your wife is doing fine.
From Burt on Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 17:15:31 from 72.223.93.158
thanks everyone. She's home now.
From Bonnie on Sun, Apr 01, 2012 at 17:07:21 from 150.135.114.144
Oh my goodness, I laughed so hard I almost (I said almost) pee'd on my dog Keiko's head (she is sitting under my chair.
Seriously, best wishes to Victoria for a speedy recovery.
From Burt on Sun, Apr 01, 2012 at 17:16:45 from 72.223.93.158
Peeing on others is contagious.
From Rhett on Mon, Apr 02, 2012 at 13:49:48 from 170.215.58.122
Hilarious Burt. I'm glad I came over to your blog today. I needed a laugh. I hope your wife is doing well.
From Burt on Tue, Apr 03, 2012 at 07:15:33 from 72.223.93.158
As long as she stays on her pain medications, she does fine.
Mon, Apr 02, 2012
Total Distance
5.32
I was a little worried when I stepped out the door at 2pm to go running that it would be super hot. It was 91º the other day. But it has been cooling down. I was pleasantly surprised when my thermometer read 70º. I brought a water bottle with me and I was taking a small swig every half mile for the first half of the run, then every quarter mile for the second half. I bypassed the magic water fountain. Gastrically. Everything felt pretty good. As usual, I was running slow. When you run slow, you have so much time to think about funny things to post on your blog. You also have so much time to forget the funny things you thought of to post on your blog.
Asics Gel 3030 Miles: 5.32
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Tue, Apr 03, 2012 at 07:50:30 from 98.202.23.178
that is the whole reason I run - so I can figure out good blog posts.
From Burt on Tue, Apr 03, 2012 at 08:14:48 from 72.223.93.158
We might have to come up with a new blog title for you.
From RAD on Tue, Apr 03, 2012 at 08:16:06 from 98.202.23.178
IF it's good enough - I'll change it! :)
From The Quiet Pirate on Tue, Apr 03, 2012 at 12:46:38 from 152.26.59.252
Burt- not sure what I was expecting when I clicked on the hyperlink for "gastrically," but I feel like I've been rick-rolled. What was I expecting???
I always forget the great ideas I had while I was running. Then they'll come back a week later on another run, only to be forgotten again. Part of the reason I'm so quiet- I can't remember stuff.
From Burt on Tue, Apr 03, 2012 at 15:47:21 from 72.223.93.158
Remember that time I really rick rolled everyone?
From Rye on Tue, Apr 03, 2012 at 19:13:53 from 174.27.83.186
So Burt, how is the wife? Hope that she is recovering ok......sorry for my concern with your wife..... it's the b____p thing coming out in me. I hate that!
From SlowJoe on Tue, Apr 03, 2012 at 20:16:12 from 69.131.141.92
This was the funniest blog entry I've never seen.
From Burt on Tue, Apr 03, 2012 at 20:47:15 from 174.235.133.156
Rye - it's ok if someone is concerned more with my wife's welfare than they are with mine. She's getting better every day. It won't be long and it will be okay for me to make fat jokes.
Joe - wait til I run my next race in drag.
From Tara on Wed, Apr 04, 2012 at 14:46:09 from 159.212.71.77
Gastrically. I love that it auto-highlighted that word. Nice run Burt!
Rye- I'm glad you keep your status secret. For all we know, it's a burp thing anyway. That is better. I believe I owe you a peom.
His name is Ryan and he likes to burp. Shame on you to confuse him with a lurp!
He shows his concern with worries of Burt's wife. Burt should just tell him to go and get a life!
He has a secret that no one can know. Don't try to connect the dots, you'll just be slow.
How leaves comments to Burt, no one can figure out. We all wonder if it's just a kind bout.
Rye is a runner, a friend, and b___p who is clearly not a lurp. We like him all the same even if he burps.
No grammar police allowed.
From Rye on Wed, Apr 04, 2012 at 15:16:49 from 174.27.121.116
Gosh Tara, I'm flattered! My only complaint is that my secret is out now..............I really should just mind my own business. Frrrrrrrrp
Tue, Apr 03, 2012
Total Distance
1.50
This is just a guess, but I think I ran at least a mile and a half total at work.
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From april27 on Sat, Apr 07, 2012 at 20:38:17 from 99.188.251.180
Lol
From Burt on Sat, Apr 07, 2012 at 20:42:12 from 72.223.93.158
I'm serious!
From april27 on Sat, Apr 07, 2012 at 20:57:00 from 99.188.251.180
You need a pedometer for work then
From Burt on Sat, Apr 07, 2012 at 20:58:33 from 72.223.93.158
True dat.
Wed, Apr 04, 2012
Total Distance
3.00
It was nice to run under a 9 min. pace. I even got down to 6:17 for the last 100 yards or so.
Saucony Hurricane 13 Miles: 3.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Thu, Apr 05, 2012 at 15:43:43 from 98.202.23.178
Excellent work Burt! Things are coming back quite nicely :) You ran faster than I did today!!!
From Burt on Thu, Apr 05, 2012 at 15:45:51 from 72.223.93.158
Yeah, but you ran 8 miles Amazon woman.
From Burt on Thu, Apr 05, 2012 at 15:46:03 from 72.223.93.158
On a gut full of bloomin' onion.
From RAD on Thu, Apr 05, 2012 at 15:53:18 from 98.202.23.178
and it was SOOOOO good...last night :) not so much today.
oh, and I prefer Xena.
From JD on Thu, Apr 05, 2012 at 18:55:21 from 97.117.112.193
looks like you're back at it! i'll keep J-Lo in the loop on your progress.
From PRE on Thu, Apr 05, 2012 at 19:33:54 from 99.50.213.11
Burt,
Hi.
Holy Cow!
You are running quite a bit lately and I am glad to see that. Your pace is coming back to you. Don't rush it. You will get there.
Looking forward to seeing you put in a few more miles.
Hope you and your family are doing well.
Sat, Apr 07, 2012
Race:
2012 Easter Fun Run (2.7 Miles) 00:22:07, Place overall: 2, Place in age division: 1
Total Distance
3.20
This was the same race that I was the bunny in last year. Different course. They didn't ask me to be the bunny this year. I'm offended. I would have said no anyway because I'm not in good shape, but still.
I was happy when the race started and nobody went out very fast except the three foot tall kids. One guy wearing the same Ragnar shirt I was wearing went out to the lead. I just kind of hung back with some of the young men in the ward, one of them being my daughter's love interest. You know, the Blaxican.
There was a group of four of them. After three quarters of a mile three of them broke apart from the pack to catch the leader. I ran with the other guy for a while. Then I got to thinking that I better not let them get too far ahead. So I picked up the pace just enough to catch the guy the was leading but had now been passed by the young men.
When we got to Country Side Park I started thinking there was no way the course was going to be a full 3.1 miles. I was right. It was only 2.7. But I wasn't worried about that. I figured I would try to make a move when I got to the last straight away if I had anything left. I didn't. There was a water station at the park. Everyone except me stopped to get a drink. So I took the lead for about 30 seconds. That's when one of the young men, Keller, decided it was time to stop messing around. He and this 10 year old kid passed me.
The 10 year old was doing great, but died shortly after passing me. Runaphorically speaking. Keller put in some pretty good surges, and I just kept my same pace. I saw him stop to walk a couple of times, so I thought I might have a chance. Unfortunately with only a 2.7 mile long course and as young and spry as he is, I couldn't catch him. I wanted to start a kick with a quarter mile to go, but I couldn't. I just cruised in. Then I turned around and saw that the love interest had almost caught back up to me. Glad I beat him. He needs to know who rules the roost.
After the race they had the Easter Egg Hunt. I had fun keeping Emily away from the eggs until the hunt began. Happy Easter everyone!
Asics Gel 3030 Miles: 3.20
Weight: 210.00
Comments
From Jake K on Sat, Apr 07, 2012 at 15:01:06 from 67.177.21.60
Runaphorically speaking - nice run this morning Burt!
Happy Easter to you as well!
From Steve Piccolo on Sat, Apr 07, 2012 at 16:27:18 from 67.2.71.8
Nice job, Burton! Happy Easter to you, too!
From Burt on Sat, Apr 07, 2012 at 16:30:33 from 72.223.93.158
Thanks Jake. Things will be nicer if I can get back to running these things in the low 7's.
From Burt on Sat, Apr 07, 2012 at 16:32:27 from 72.223.93.158
Oh, hey Steve. Thanks!
From runningafterbabies on Sat, Apr 07, 2012 at 16:35:22 from 71.195.219.247
You'll get that sub 21 soon. Shame on them for not asking you for a repeat performance. What did you do last year, make some poor innocent kids cry? I hope Emily had a great time!
From Burt on Sat, Apr 07, 2012 at 16:41:39 from 72.223.93.158
Jojobird - speaking of Emily, the cops just brought her home. Again. She escaped, and I don't know how.
From Dan on Sat, Apr 07, 2012 at 18:02:42 from 24.209.83.20
Happy Easter Burt (sounds like a cookie, I know) - next time knock that kid over. In a Runaphorically way.
From Burt on Sat, Apr 07, 2012 at 18:20:29 from 72.223.93.158
A fortune cookie? Keller's a good kid. But even good kids need a solid knocking over from time to time.
From Hamdog Alum on Sat, Apr 07, 2012 at 20:10:40 from 24.118.88.170
Nice job holding pace and showing the young pups who's boss! I got a few chuckles out of the report when you said everyone stopped for water in a 2.7 mile race.
From Burt on Sat, Apr 07, 2012 at 20:13:46 from 72.223.93.158
LOL! Always a good indicator that you're going to beat them.
From ACorn on Sat, Apr 07, 2012 at 20:27:32 from 24.2.76.146
Nice job Burt, another epic post! Happy Easter!
From Burt on Sat, Apr 07, 2012 at 20:34:57 from 72.223.93.158
Gracias hermano.
From steve ash on Sat, Apr 07, 2012 at 21:55:11 from 50.8.121.33
Congrats to 2nd place Burt! Man I love your posts. Fun to read.
From Burt on Sat, Apr 07, 2012 at 23:24:54 from 72.223.93.158
Hey, long time no see Steve.
From Claudio on Sun, Apr 08, 2012 at 06:44:55 from 96.234.235.118
Great job Burt. Happy Easter.
From Brent on Sun, Apr 08, 2012 at 08:20:26 from 66.7.127.67
Happy Easter, sounds like fun, did you break your eggs?
From flatlander on Sun, Apr 08, 2012 at 08:50:04 from 207.238.52.82
Good race, looks like you had fun.
From SlowJoe on Sun, Apr 08, 2012 at 15:14:00 from 69.131.141.92
Sorry you couldn't take out first place, but I'm glad you could put that 10-year-old kid in his place. If you had the bunny suit on, I'm pretty sure you would've won. Nice race.
From Burt on Sun, Apr 08, 2012 at 20:37:31 from 72.223.93.158
Thanks Claudio. Easter dinner was great! Too bad my wife is on a liquid diet. Hee hee!
Brent - You speak in such cryptic ways.
Flat - You know I always have fun. But winning is funner. (Ask Kelli. That's a real word.)
Joe - bunny suit or not, I have a chance at redemption this coming Saturday when I run the semi-annual Brianna Dimon Memorial 5k. Well, if I run it. It starts at 8:30am. I get off work at 5:30 am. So I may be snoozing. But I wonder how I'll do after a week of solid training.
From Burt on Sun, Apr 08, 2012 at 21:04:44 from 72.223.93.158
I just added a few pictures.
From CookieLegs on Sun, Apr 08, 2012 at 21:43:31 from 71.32.234.182
Nice running Burt. I love the photos, especially of Emily with her egg - she is adorable!!
And good luck in next week's Brianna Dimon Memorial 5k!
From Burt on Sun, Apr 08, 2012 at 22:02:01 from 72.223.93.158
Isn't she the cutest kid in the whole entire WORLD???
From CookieLegs on Sun, Apr 08, 2012 at 22:12:50 from 71.32.234.182
Yep, I think she absolutely is! :)
From RAD on Sun, Apr 08, 2012 at 22:28:12 from 98.202.23.178
excellent run and way to show that boy who the boss is! :)
Cute little Emily! I'm sure she was the cutest girl there.
From Chad on Mon, Apr 09, 2012 at 09:51:20 from 168.177.153.27
The smile on Emily's face is just precious.
From Burt on Mon, Apr 09, 2012 at 10:04:56 from 72.223.93.158
RAD - oh yeah. by far.
Chad - Yesterday was her first day in Primary. She's been in Nursery up to this point except we haven't taken her to church all year because she generally gets pneumonia when we do. She did great.
From ACorn on Mon, Apr 09, 2012 at 10:28:03 from 68.66.168.22
The pics are the icing on the cake. I dare anyone to look at that pic of Emily and not smile.
From Leandra on Mon, Apr 09, 2012 at 13:40:10 from 108.194.221.39
emily is the cutest!
From Burt on Mon, Apr 09, 2012 at 17:10:17 from 72.223.93.158
Adam - It's simply not possible.
Leandra - do you like her bangs?
From rAtTLeTrAp on Mon, Apr 09, 2012 at 17:30:52 from 24.18.125.122
I was reading all these comments thinking what is wrong with these people. Nobody has anything to say about the pic of Emily? ...Until I got half way through and saw that you added the pic later. It's all good now :) She is a cute kid! I hope she found lots of eggs during the hunt. Oh yeah, nice run too.
From Burt on Mon, Apr 09, 2012 at 17:36:26 from 72.223.93.158
I'd say it's still fair to ask that question Trap. What's wrong with these people??!!??
She got 11 eggs.
From PRE on Mon, Apr 09, 2012 at 19:04:33 from 99.50.213.11
Burt,
Sorry, thought I posted. I know I read this...way back when there were no pics.
Nice job and looks like you are coming back strong. 2d Place and 1st in your division!
Congratulations. Nice to see that you are getting more runs in.
Mon, Apr 09, 2012
Total Distance
3.01
I was going to run 5.4 miles today. Then my wife came in and said, "It's like 90° outside!" So after I put Emily on the bus at 12:30pm, I just ran 3 miles. My legs are still sore from Saturday. What the heck? I took it nice and easy. I should have a tough group run tomorrow up Usery Pass. Anyone want to join us?
Mizuno Wave Inspire 7 Miles: 3.01
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Mon, Apr 09, 2012 at 17:57:02 from 98.202.23.178
hmmm, up a pass? does this mean a trail run? I'm SO in on that one, but I may be a little late. So, don't wait around :)
From Burt on Tue, Apr 10, 2012 at 10:39:59 from 72.223.93.158
No. We ran on the side of the road. But it was pretty.
From baldnspicy on Tue, Apr 10, 2012 at 22:23:00 from 141.0.8.121
Wives always get in the way when were trying to be macho. Oh well, hotter days are yet to come.
From Burt on Tue, Apr 10, 2012 at 22:28:38 from 72.223.93.158
They have a way of bringing us back to reality.
Tue, Apr 10, 2012
Total Distance
7.34
This morning I went on a group run with my Ragnar team. I got up at 4am. Luckily Emily peed her bed the night before last, and we hadn't changed her bedding, so she got to sleep with us, and kept me up most of the night, so it was easy to wake up. That was a long sentence. Too long.
We went up and down Usery Pass. You can guess who chose the route. I couldn't find my headlamp. I don't think I ever got it back from my son when he went camping. But Alyssa didn't bring a reflective vest, so we partnered up. After a mile she told me I could take off if I wanted because she didn't want to hold me back. I told her she wasn't. At mile 2 she started to fall off a bit. I could tell because her light wasn't quite as bright as it had been. But then she caught back up. I kept encouraging her, and she did awesome.
We got to the top and she was upset when I told her we had only gone about an 11:20 pace. I told her we would make it up on the downhill. We walked across the street then took off downhill. We picked up the pace considerably. Alyssa stayed right on my heels. All in all, it was a great run, and I feel pretty good.
From allie on Tue, Apr 10, 2012 at 15:17:10 from 161.38.218.168
what is a ragnar team?
From Burt on Tue, Apr 10, 2012 at 16:27:07 from 72.223.93.158
Really? Why do you have to comment on my most boring posts?
From allie on Tue, Apr 10, 2012 at 16:32:02 from 161.38.218.168
huh? sorry. i fell asleep. what were we talking about?
From Tara on Tue, Apr 10, 2012 at 19:49:30 from 75.169.147.99
Yeah, I'm here too. I'm tired too. Hi Burt, Hi Allie.
From Burt on Tue, Apr 10, 2012 at 21:04:00 from 72.223.93.158
Don't you two have an Emerald City to find or something?
From Tara on Tue, Apr 10, 2012 at 21:32:07 from 75.169.147.99
Serves me right following the yellow brick road. Look where it left me! On to my broomstick!
From Burt on Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 12:41:13 from 72.223.93.158
Goodbye yellow brick road. Where the dogs of society howl.
From Lily on Sat, Apr 14, 2012 at 18:52:29 from 67.199.178.210
Hope you got those wet bed sheets changed by now. It's figgin Saturday GOSH
Wed, Apr 11, 2012
Total Distance
5.15
Pretty nice outside at 2pm. Not quite 80°. I had to run this one by myself since only Facebook jokers wanted to run with me today. Bad timing on the run. I came back into the neighborhood to see that the elementary school was getting out. I got to the cross walk just as my daughters did. They wouldn't make eye contact with me. When we got away from the rest of the kids I asked them, "Are you guys embarrassed of me because I'm sweating so much?" In unison they said, "Yes."
Saucony Hurricane 13 Miles: 5.15
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Tara on Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 15:50:29 from 159.212.71.25
I bet if you pressed them further, they would reveal even more reasons to be embarrassed:) BTW, your common mean comments are wearing off on me. I find myself saying mean things right and left to everyone all over the blog- thanks to you. I take no accountability. Have a good day!:)
From Burt on Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 15:51:47 from 72.223.93.158
What? Today I told you that you have a pretty little head.
From ACorn on Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 16:16:20 from 68.66.168.22
What's with all the running this week?
From Burt on Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 16:37:51 from 72.223.93.158
Crazy, huh? I just don't want a repeat of the disaster I had at my last Ragnar.
From Rye on Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 18:25:49 from 174.27.86.251
Burt, I would pick my daughter up from high school in running tights and a bright yellow running jacket. I would make sure I got of the car so all of her friends could see the manly man that I am. She still cringes when I bring it up, and that was 8 years ago.
From Burt on Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 20:12:57 from 174.240.193.69
And that Rye, is why you are where you are today :-)
From Chad on Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 08:04:10 from 168.177.153.27
You do sweat A LOT. I'd be embarrassed too.
From RAD on Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 13:49:43 from 98.202.23.178
What? kids get embarrassed of us in our running gear? crap...I need a new wardrobe I think all I own is running clothes. I mean c'mon with so many free t-shirts why go shopping?!?
From Burt on Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 16:01:10 from 72.223.93.158
Chad - Why do you and RAD always comment on my blog one after the other? Are you the same person?
RAD - Yep. I got rid of most of my other shirts and now have mostly running shirts. Oh, and I have another gift certificate for a free pair of shoes that I need to get :)
From Dan on Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 20:26:56 from 24.209.83.20
Burt- they certainly do not realize the level of embarrassment you could bestow upon them... right??
From Burt on Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 09:20:48 from 72.223.93.158
Some day they'll realize, Dan. Someday they'll realize.
Fri, Apr 13, 2012
Total Distance
4.44
I had plans to go running with JulieC this morning, but she dogged me. Not JulieC the blogger. A different JulieC. So I just run 4.44 miles around the neighborhood. After resting yesterday, I was really feeling pretty good all day. Until this morning when I ran. I guess after working a 12 hour shift and not eating for 8 hours prior doesn't put you in ideal conditions for running. It kinda hurt. I don't think I'll run that 5k tomorrow.
Asics Gel 3030 Miles: 4.44
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 10:18:44 from 98.202.23.178
just go and have fun at the 5k. you know you'll regret it if you don't.
From flatlander on Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 14:05:51 from 76.31.26.153
Agree, you will feel as fast tomorrow as you did slow today. Just get some more rest if you can and you will be like new.
From Burt on Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 15:11:48 from 72.223.93.158
But this is the problem guys; I get off work at 5:30am. The race is scheduled to start at 8am, which means it will probably start at 9am. I don't know if I can stay up another three hours, and if I do, I can't imagine that I'll feel any better than I did today.
From flatlander on Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 15:12:56 from 198.207.244.102
I agree I guess, I wouldn't want to run it without sleep.
From Burt on Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 15:19:14 from 72.223.93.158
Do you agree with everyone Flat? You're so wishy washy.
From flatlander on Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 15:22:18 from 198.207.244.102
Maybe, maybe not.
From Burt on Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 15:43:04 from 72.223.93.158
Hmmmm. You must be the best lawyer in all of Texas.
From ACorn on Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 15:55:52 from 24.2.76.146
Get some sleep and then run your own 5k. I'll be here if you have any more questions. Case solved.
From JD on Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 16:11:56 from 70.96.78.149
run = present tense. ran = past tense.
From Burt on Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 17:15:51 from 72.223.93.158
ACorn - Nice. Sounds like you could give Flatlander some good legal advice.
JD - sleep deprivation = shut the bleep up!
From SlowJoe on Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 18:05:38 from 69.131.141.92
I agree with flatlander - you should definitely maybe run it.
From Bonnie on Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 20:26:20 from 64.119.33.134
Hi Burt, sorry about today, things were sort of rough and took longer than I had anticipated. I promise we will get together soon. xo
From Burt on Sat, Apr 14, 2012 at 15:45:46 from 72.223.93.158
Joe - You're absolutely right. Unless you're wrong.
Bonnie - For some reason I still had it in my mind that your appointment was Thursday. So after Thursday came and went I felt like crud for not checking up on you. Then I remembered it was Friday, so I was okay again. But then I got busy Friday afternoon so I felt like crud again. Hope you're doing well :)
Sat, Apr 14, 2012
Total Distance
5.44
Today's run felt much better. Sleep is the key. I took a Gu before my run. Still don't think they do anything. Backtracked a little to get a drink from the magic water fountain. Saw my partner at work. He works the 12 hours in the division that I do while I'm at home for my 12 hours. When I got to half a mile to go, I pulled my Garmin out of my pocket and my pocket was hanging out. With a quarter mile to go I saw my wife and her sister going on their walk. I slowed down to say hi and my pervert sister-in-law grabbed my pocket. The joke was on her as she got a handful of pocket sweat.
Mizuno Wave Inspire 7 Miles: 5.44
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From PRE on Sat, Apr 14, 2012 at 17:59:36 from 99.50.213.11
Burt,
You are doing awesome with getting your miles in! Seems like you are back with us (running that is). This is good news!
From RAD on Sat, Apr 14, 2012 at 23:34:31 from 98.202.23.178
pocket sweat, sleep and that magical drink (that isn't always so magical) - awesome.
From Burt on Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 07:37:47 from 72.223.93.158
PRE - I just wish I had more time to read everyone's blog all the time like I used to.
RAD - I must have sweaty hips.
From The Quiet Pirate on Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 16:10:44 from 71.49.52.217
I enjoyed reading all your blogs for the week. Between bed-wetting and sweaty pockets, you've managed to make me laugh twice, which is two times more that I had all day.
Thanks for the smiles. I think gu works, but I've only used it after running 4 or 5 miles, not before a run.
From Chad on Mon, Apr 16, 2012 at 09:49:04 from 168.177.153.27
Maybe that magic fountain magically produces sweat.
From Burt on Mon, Apr 16, 2012 at 16:00:43 from 72.223.93.158
QP - Glad I could make you smile :)
Chad - Are you saying when you drink from the magic water fountain, you sweat. Or that sweat comes out of the magic water fountain?
From Chad on Mon, Apr 16, 2012 at 16:43:55 from 168.177.153.27
I don't know, does it taste salty?
From DaleG on Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 09:49:40 from 71.199.57.238
Your hips don't lie.
Nice job, Mr. Burt
Tue, Apr 17, 2012
Total Distance
1.30
I didn't have time to run very far today. But I did run a little this morning when I was at work. I'll just count the miles from the afternoon run. It was just before 4pm and the middle school was getting out. I passed a couple of girls in the cross walk and one of them said, "Do you like running?" I said, "I love running. I'm going to marry it." I'm pretty sure I freaked them out. They must've been related to Lily. Then I passed this nerdy looking kid who was talking to his friend. Everyone has been taking the AIMS tests here this week and last. He said, "There was this one problem on the math that I wasn't sure about. I don't know if you had the same test as I did..." That's all I heard, but I thought, "That nerdy kid is pretty cool in my book."
Pace - 8:44
Temp - 90°.
Saucony Hurricane 13 Miles: 1.30
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From allie on Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 17:35:21 from 161.38.218.168
good job typing the degree symbol.
From Burt on Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 08:38:23 from 72.223.82.180
allie - I'm trying to leave a small carbon footprint by not typing it all out like you did.
From allie on Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 09:16:41 from 97.126.212.58
guilty.
my social irresponsibility is spread all over this blog.
From The Quiet Pirate on Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 11:58:36 from 152.26.59.252
I'm just relieved you didn't ask any of them if they wanted to feel your sweaty pockets.
Hot* run! (*this would be a degree symbol if I had one I could use).
From Burt on Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 17:38:20 from 72.223.82.180
I've got one you can use QP.
From The Quiet Pirate on Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 18:40:28 from 71.49.52.217
I thought sharing degree symbols and other infrequently used punctuation was frowned upon. I wouldn't want you to catch any extra heat and end up in hot water. ۥ:
From Dan on Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 20:44:48 from 24.209.83.20
From Steam8 on Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 10:34:24 from 166.70.55.77
I always love to read your blog. It never lets me down and always gives me a good laugh. You are the best Burty-Burt!
From Tara on Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 09:32:01 from 75.169.147.99
"I love running, I'm going to marry it!" That cracks me up! You are too funny Burt.
From Burt on Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 09:59:03 from 174.235.68.183
I'm in Huntington Beach right now getting ready for the start of Ragnar. Please don't bother me.
From Lily on Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 11:43:05 from 67.199.178.210
You brat mode. Come on over to my blog and see what I wrote today you psychic freak. haha
Sat, Apr 21, 2012
Race:
2012 Ragnar So Cal (19.7 Miles) 01:35:00
Total Distance
19.70
After the Las Vegas Ragnar in October, teammate Shannon Downs started making plans for the So Cal Ragnar because that's where her parents live. 6 of us from the Vegas team were on the So Cal team. It was supposed to be 7, but Thatcher dropped out at the last minute. We had to find someone quick, and I almost got Marathon Dreamer to do it, but Shannon being team captain, overruled me and got her friend Joshua. The one guy I did recruit to the team was Brian Sickles (B-Sick). He was one of 5 troubled teens that lived with us for a few months growing up when my dad was a bishop. (I only say that because I'm hoping some day he'll read this.) Shannon, Joshua, and Brian were in my van. The other two members of our van were Nate and Alyssa who rode with me from AZ. We had such a fun time!
My first run was the hardest run I've ever done in my life. You would think my marathons would be considered my hardest runs, but no. (Wait, is hardest runs an oxymoron?) It started out at Yorba Regional Park, about 15 miles away from Disneyland. It was a scorcher of a day. 103°. And I was scheduled to run at 1:30pm, right in the middle of it. It was not about running at all. It was about survival. I filled my bottle up with Gatorade and applied two layers of sunscreen. At first it wasn't too bad. There was decent shade cast by the fragrant pine trees. There were happy little ducks and squirrels everywhere. There was a great view of the Santa Ana River. But once the pine trees ended, it was like Glen Frey said, "the heat is on!" I took it nice and slow (seems to be a system that works well for me lately).
I got passed by three guys wearing prison uniforms. Their team was providing water and Gatorade for them all along the way. At one point they stopped to hydrate with their team, and I passed them up. After a while they passed me again. I took two Shot Blocks every two miles. The first water station was at 2.5 miles. I was still doing all right at that point, but the heat was getting to me. Not just the heat. The hills. I had trained in the heat. I had trained in the hills. But not the two together. At mile 4 I had to stop and start walking. Holy crud! I wasn't even half way done! I kept on going and made it to the next water station at mile 5. They suggested I put ice cubes in my hat. Ice cubes in my hat? Thank you, yes! I had to walk again. This time a little further than last time. Mile 6 was a tough one. I'm sure I walked about a quarter mile. It's just that I didn't want to die. I knew there was another water station at mile 7.5. We had driven by there earlier and saw a man with breasts the size of volleyballs. As I trudged my way to this freak of nature I began to question what the heck I was doing. I'm not a great runner. Sasha thinks I can run a marathon under three hours, but he's wrong! Maybe this should be my last Ragnar. Anyway, I made it to the water station, and luckily there was a new set of volunteers. One of them offered to dump water on my shoulders. It was wonderful. I knew there was one last hill, and then all downhill. I tried to see if I could run up it. Nope. So I did the best I could. Then a lady named Jean caught up to me. She had an English accent. And we helped each other get to the top. There we saw a couple of ambulances. One of the prison inmates got heat stroke. They said he was delirious and he almost ran out in front of a truck. At that point I was glad I played it smart and took it easy for the entire 8.8 miles. I finished strong, and my team said I looked great. Little did they know.
My next leg was 3.7 miles with 700 feet of elevation rise. I was looking forward to this because it is identical to Usery Pass. I wanted to redeem myself. And redeem myself I did. My pace was a minute/mile faster than I projected. I felt great!
There was a fog that had settled in at my start point. After 1.5 miles I must have climbed enough to where I was out of it and I the first thing I saw was a shooting star. Very cool. There was a guy that I named "Night the Light" that passed me. He was fatter than I was, but was running great. I caught up to him later, and we ran together for a while talking about how much of a suck fest our first leg was. We got to a stop light where there were no cars except for a van. I said, "Let's go for it!", as we jayran through the intersection. He put on a good surge to finish, which I couldn't match, but I didn't care. I felt so good, and was ready to tackle my last leg.
I was worried about the heat again, but Mother Nature provided overcast and fog all day long. Some of the people in my van were disappointed because it wasn't as pretty as it normally is, but I couldn't have been happier. Now I felt confident I could run my last 7.1 miles without too much problem. I didn't even take any water with me. View Larger Map
Wait, did somebody say high humidity? As if I need help sweating! Holy buckets of sweat, Batman! When I was done I went back to the van and took my shirt off. This girl from another van was walking by. I told her, "This may be the grossest thing you've ever seen," and I proceeded to wring the sweat out of my shirt in front of her. She gagged a little. Anyway, back to the run. The first 1.75 miles was pretty flat. Then I knew a steep downhill was coming up. A guy with a purple bandana was following me. We passed one guy that was taking short choppy steps. He may have been on to something because we were hammering it and just killing our feet. Purple yelled out, "My feet are on fire!" My Garmin registered me getting down to a 5:13 mile through this part. After that I hit some more uphills. I was able to power through them just like on my night run. This is when the course became a veritable obstacle course! First I came to this bridge followed by four flights of steps. Four! Then I had to weave in and out of the masses of people at the beach. Then there was the zigzagging around the boardwalk. Then more stairs! But you know what? This was the prettiest scenery I've ever had in a Ragnar. I saw the waves of the ocean, surfers, cliffs, rocks with sea hundreds of sea gulls, the smell of their poop. It was an awesome leg. With a mile to go a guy passed me that looked familiar. I couldn't remember his name so I yelled out, "Mesa!" He kinda barely glanced back but kept going. Then I caught him at a stop light. It was Br. Chandler that lives a couple of blocks away from me and is in my sister-in-law's ward. We shook sweaty hands and ran together for a while. The last little bit was a pretty steep uphill, so I said goodbye to him. I couldn't finish on a sprint like I would have liked to have done, but I got there and was happy.
I think everyone else had a good time even though Nate had never ran 11 miles in his life, but busted it out strongly with none of us to cheer him as he finished, and I scared my teammates as I jumped the van through the open doors of a box cart on a high speed cargo train so we wouldn't be late to the exchange between Joshua and Brian, and Alyssa had to wear the moist wrist band every time after me, and Shannon had to manage a team riddled with jack Mormons. I got to spend some time with some of the guys on the team from California after the race. They're all pretty cool. Who knows. Maybe we'll see some of them on the blog soon. 11 Ragnars. That won't be my last.
Mizuno Wave Inspire 7 Miles: 19.70
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From ACorn on Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 21:12:58 from 24.2.76.146
Is this your way of saying you ran 8.8 mes along the Santa Ana River trail?
From Burt on Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 21:14:50 from 72.223.82.180
Kind of. I'm experimenting. Come back in a couple of hours. :)
From RAD on Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 21:22:45 from 98.202.23.178
I'm afraid to come back...
From Burt on Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 21:27:11 from 72.223.82.180
Nonsense RAD! This is my Ragnar relay report. You will do nothing but enjoy it.
From Scott Ensign on Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 21:29:01 from 70.58.98.172
whats up?
From Burt on Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 21:33:41 from 72.223.82.180
Not much Rooster. Just sitting back enjoying watching a college professor not use an apostrophe or capitalize his sentences.
From Scott Ensign on Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 21:37:34 from 70.58.98.172
whose da collage proffesor?
From Scott Ensign on Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 21:39:35 from 70.58.98.172
hey Burt. how come you are the only nonfemale who rates making it onto Melody's favorites list? what makes you so special?
From Burt on Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 21:45:53 from 72.223.82.180
You mean Melody? Ha! I laugh every time I see that.
From Burt on Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 21:46:26 from 72.223.82.180
Now seriously guys. Hush. I'm never gonna get this report done.
From Scott Ensign on Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 21:53:06 from 70.58.98.172
who's Melanie? I said Melody. check my post. are you feeling OK? blurry vision? seeing things that aren't there???
From RAD on Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 21:54:41 from 98.202.23.178
Maybe the professor IS using correct English and Burt is having a stroke so he is seeing things all wrong?
From Burt on Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 02:20:47 from 72.223.82.180
Yeah, that's weird. I'll see a doctor later. Ok. The full post is up. Now you can make real comments.
From JD on Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 12:27:49 from 70.96.78.149
this comment is real.
From Burt on Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 12:53:40 from 72.223.82.180
Thanks for keeping it real JD. You would have fit in well with the jack Mormons.
From Chad Robinson on Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 12:53:44 from 50.73.39.89
Were the clouds and trees happy as well? Perhaps the obstacle course wasn't actually real and the ambulance was for you.... Nice job gutting out another Ragnar Burt and showing how real men sweat (I'm sure manssiere guy was a sight).
From Burt on Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 12:55:18 from 72.223.82.180
This ain't no Bob Ross Ragnar.
From Dan on Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 19:19:20 from 24.209.83.20
Very few can make people gag from a distance, bravo! Nice job Burt!
From DaleG on Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 19:54:39 from 71.199.57.238
You are the king of Ragnar's. Well done Mr. Burt, well done. I'd like to see you jump from a moving freight train. That would really be something.
From Burt on Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 19:54:59 from 72.223.82.180
It's what I do, Dan.
From Burt on Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 19:56:04 from 72.223.82.180
Dale - my team called me the Yoda of Ragnars. And I'm the unknown stuntman that made Redford such a star.
From CookieLegs on Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 20:52:17 from 71.32.234.182
Congrats on a nice Ragnar Race, Burt, with lots of good running! And, also for writing a very nice race report!! :)
Wow, sounds like you did some hot running on that first leg. I've heard of the ice cubes in the hat trick before; I bet it saved you from a hot flash, er, heat stroke!
From DaleG on Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 21:16:38 from 71.199.57.238
Ahhh a reference to the Fall Guy. Nice.
From Burt on Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 22:28:06 from 72.223.82.180
Good one Cookie. Luckily Alyssa is a hot yoga instructor. So I was never really in any danger.
From flatlander on Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 10:44:47 from 198.207.244.102
Great report, glad you got some good legs in. I really think you will do a sub-3 someday, when you have the time.
From SlowJoe on Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 11:57:31 from 155.219.241.10
Great running and write-up Burt. Those cupcakes running the Boston Marathon had nothing on you!!
From Burt on Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 12:15:45 from 72.223.82.180
Flat - thanks for the vote of confidence.
Joe - I kept thinking, "Much respect for those cupcakes in Boston." while I was running that leg.
From Claudio on Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 12:22:12 from 173.75.187.142
Great report Burt, I want to run a Ragnar with you one day! (I think :)
From Burt on Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 12:24:16 from 72.223.82.180
Oh no. You absolutely do.
From Jake K on Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 15:10:27 from 155.100.226.54
Great report Burt. Hot, humid, and hilly.
So did you beat the prisoners? Do they have to go back to jail after the race is over?
From Burt on Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 15:31:25 from 72.223.82.180
Well, I'm happy to say I beat the prisoner that suffered heat stroke. The other two beat me by a few seconds. And I even let Jean beat me because the road was so narrow I almost got hit by a truck. Maybe that was all a part of their great escape plan.
From flatlander on Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 15:33:40 from 198.207.244.102
What did you beat them with? Arizona seems to have quite a reputation.
From Burt on Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 15:35:46 from 72.223.82.180
Well, in Texas you would just execute them without a trial.
From flatlander on Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 15:42:19 from 198.207.244.102
They all get trials, those pesky feds seem to insist on it (due process or something like that). It's just that we already know the answer going in.
From Burt on Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 15:44:54 from 72.223.82.180
Haha!
From Britta on Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 16:08:06 from 99.12.183.190
you were only a half mile from my house. I live right by citrus hills park in corona. That is where runner 9 passed off to runner 10. :) Wish I new you were doing it too. I woulda looked for ya.
From Burt on Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 16:24:36 from 72.223.82.180
Wasn't it so hot in Corona? Please tell them Britta, so they don't think I'm a LIAR!
From Hamdog Alum on Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 19:38:59 from 71.82.247.163
Nice work Burt! I've got to try one of those Ragnars some day.
From Burt on Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 20:23:13 from 174.235.193.218
Don't forget the Febreeze.
From rAtTLeTrAp on Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 20:43:40 from 174.253.243.110
So there was a large breasted man and you were so hot that you wrung out your shirt and gagged a girl. How would you rate this on a scale of Ragnarly to Ragnasty?
From Burt on Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 00:05:39 from 72.223.82.180
Hamdog - you'll also be happy to know that we nicknamed Joshua Hambone.
Trap - Ragnastic.
From Britta on Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 13:30:47 from 99.12.183.190
It really was sooo super HOT! Even the guy with half a speedo on thought so! Ran behind his crack for 4 miles and passed him at the end!
From Burt on Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 13:38:02 from 72.223.82.180
No pun intended?
From Rhett on Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 14:50:26 from 170.215.58.122
Burt, congrats on finishing another Ragnar. Sounds like fun.
From Burt on Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 15:50:23 from 72.223.82.180
Rhett - congrats on being the coolest Bishop on the blog. In your face Rye!
From The Quiet Pirate on Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 17:34:30 from 71.49.54.192
I've always had a feeling you were hotter than you let on.
Your Ragnar reports make me one to anchor the ship and join a team.
From Tara on Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 18:29:59 from 75.169.148.68
You looked great....little did they know:) ha ha haha. Looks tough with all those elements combined. Sheesh. Great pics. Nice work Burt!
From Burt on Thu, Apr 26, 2012 at 13:46:29 from 72.223.82.180
Pirate - well, I don't like to brag, but I'm pretty hot.
Tara - Thanks. That's so nice of you to say especially after all those terrible things I said about you ;)
From runningafterbabies on Thu, Apr 26, 2012 at 19:53:21 from 71.195.219.247
Glad to hear you survived another Ragnar. Your narrative always has me laughing out loud... I guess 87 degrees in Boston means nothing to you now.
From Burt on Fri, Apr 27, 2012 at 16:55:15 from 72.223.82.180
Are you kidding Melody? I kept thinking, "How did Melody negative split Boston in this kind of heat???"
From MichelleL on Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 05:04:31 from 202.4.201.39
Did. you throw in the last paragraph to see if anyone was still reading? The whole race report sounds fabricated to me.
Thu, Apr 26, 2012
Total Distance
1.00
At least a mile at work.
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Derunzo on Fri, Apr 27, 2012 at 18:08:50 from 24.218.176.97
Way to get it in McCumbo! Getting it in is fun! Ha ha!
From Steam8 on Fri, Apr 27, 2012 at 18:34:20 from 166.70.55.77
1 mile down Yoda!
From Burt on Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 16:28:38 from 72.223.82.180
Oh brother.
From Lily on Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 22:05:02 from 67.199.178.210
Work harder. Run faster. Sleep longer.
From Rye on Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 05:38:22 from 174.27.118.17
Whatever turns your light saber on
From SlowJoe on Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 16:43:56 from 69.131.141.92
These comments are all much better than your blog entry.
From Burt on Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 17:05:10 from 72.223.82.180
Lily - I think I got those out of order. And I replaced all those verbs with Eat.
Rye - Thanks for making it a priority to visit my blog before bishopric meeting.
Joe - That may be true, but I've seen better.
From Scott Ensign on Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 18:04:21 from 70.58.98.172
Burt, unless you start packing in some serious miles you are off my team for the wedding bells 5K. sorry dude but it is a financial and business decision as there are a hundred big ones at stake. no hard feelings I hope.
From Rye on Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 19:22:14 from 174.27.118.17
Early riser I am........
From catherine on Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 21:28:10 from 98.202.112.38
Wow. Scott's dumping you. That's so harsh.
From Burt on Tue, May 01, 2012 at 07:16:49 from 72.223.82.180
No Cat. Scott is right to do so.
From The Quiet Pirate on Tue, May 01, 2012 at 12:38:05 from 152.26.59.252
You can sill be on my Red Robin Rootbeer Float team.
From Burt on Tue, May 01, 2012 at 15:21:49 from 72.223.82.180
Thanks for having my back QP. And my stomach.
From RAD on Fri, May 04, 2012 at 10:21:15 from 98.202.23.178
run again you must.
From Burt on Sat, May 05, 2012 at 09:33:57 from 72.223.82.180
No Rachel! It's too hot!!!
From Burt on Sat, May 05, 2012 at 09:34:11 from 72.223.82.180
That is why I fail?
From Burt on Sat, May 05, 2012 at 09:34:28 from 72.223.82.180
Actually, I ran today. I'll blog about it later.
From RAD on Sat, May 05, 2012 at 14:08:04 from 98.202.23.178
see...I can tell the future!
From RAD on Sat, May 05, 2012 at 14:14:39 from 98.202.23.178
my 4 year old just saw your pic on the screen and came running over "GO BACK TO YODA!!" So, I came back here and said: "that's not yoda...that is Burt" - he stared at the picture for a few moments contemplating, then I asked "So, is it Burt or Yoda?" he said "Its Burda" and walked away :)
From Burt on Sat, May 05, 2012 at 16:04:36 from 72.223.82.180
Burtda! RAD, your boy just made my day.
From RAD on Sat, May 05, 2012 at 22:16:56 from 98.202.23.178
he's pretty cool like that :)
Sat, May 05, 2012
Total Distance
7.40
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Last night I took my wife to the movies. We were going to watch the Avengers, but when we saw the line wrapped around the building we decided to go to the dollar theater and watch MI4. It was ok. I liked the other ones better. Anyway, we bought tickets for the 9:25p showing, and we sat and waited for it to start. And we waited. And we waited. Then I looked at my ticket, and it said 9:50p! So we finally got out of the movie after midnight, and I didn't get to bed until after 1a. I contemplated cancelling the run I had planned with my team, but that would make me a jerk.
I managed to get up at 4a and get ready. Alyssa was the only other Ragnar teammate that came. We ran Usery Pass. 3.7 miles up 700+ feet. Then back down. Neither Alyssa nor I have run since Ragnar two weeks ago. But I felt surprisingly good. Alyssa tried to keep up with me, but I could tell her breathing was labored. After a while she just gave up and ran her own pace. But she did awesome. My overall pace was 9:31. My new shoes worked out pretty good. They're trainers, whatever that means. I just saw that they were lightweight and stability. They feel pretty good.
Asics Gel DS Trainer 17 Miles: 7.40
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Bec on Sat, May 05, 2012 at 10:09:45 from 68.206.133.141
Cool shoes.
From Burt on Sat, May 05, 2012 at 10:13:57 from 72.223.82.180
Thanks Bec!
From Bonnie on Sat, May 05, 2012 at 10:38:10 from 64.119.33.134
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Nice run this morning!
From Burt on Sat, May 05, 2012 at 11:03:10 from 72.223.82.180
Thanks Bonnie! You're invited over tonight for some yummy Mexican food.
From RAD on Sat, May 05, 2012 at 15:03:23 from 98.202.23.178
beautiful new shoes! now that you have trainers you have to start TRAINING! :)
Nice job on the run this morning - hills: I love 'em, but I HATE 'em!
From Burt on Sat, May 05, 2012 at 16:03:02 from 72.223.82.180
RAD - let me take respond to your comment sentence by sentence: Thank you! Shut up! Thank you! You're confused with Ab Ripper X.
From SlowJoe on Sat, May 05, 2012 at 20:13:45 from 74.197.86.254
Did they let you into Whole Foods without shoes on? It's already kinda snooty in there....
Don't forget to log the miles - if it's not recorded on FRB, it didn't happen.
From Burt on Sat, May 05, 2012 at 20:31:13 from 72.223.82.180
Oh right. Now wonder my miles are so low for the year. I MUST not have been recording them correctly.
From DaleG on Sun, May 06, 2012 at 01:10:13 from 71.199.57.238
Nice run...For what it's worth, I don't know what they mean by "trainers" either. If they are trainers, what are we supposed to wear to races?
From Burt on Sun, May 06, 2012 at 01:17:35 from 72.223.82.180
I know, right?
From runningafterbabies on Sun, May 06, 2012 at 06:58:56 from 71.195.219.247
Sweet shoes. Take a nap today.
From Daniel Brunson on Sun, May 06, 2012 at 09:41:07 from 68.14.171.105
Nice shoes Burt! Sweet profile pic.
From Burt on Sun, May 06, 2012 at 09:51:23 from 72.223.82.180
RAB - I'll sleep during testimony meeting.
Daniel - One of my Ragnar teammates made it for me because I am the Yoda of Ragnar.
From rAtTLeTrAp on Sun, May 06, 2012 at 19:14:01 from 174.233.133.199
Nice run on little sleep. Was it the sweet new shoes or the just the fear of being chicked that kept you going?
From Burt on Sun, May 06, 2012 at 21:37:41 from 72.223.82.180
I was hoping to get chicked Mike. I get nervous when I think people are staring at my butt.
From The Quiet Pirate on Tue, May 08, 2012 at 11:37:32 from 152.26.59.252
Burt- We have a train that runs through town. Maybe that's what a "trainer" is? You can run as fast as the Amtrack that goes through town!
From Tara on Tue, May 08, 2012 at 22:36:54 from 75.169.150.43
Hi Burt. Kam reminded me it was time to give you a hard time. I have nothing. Fun date though... How did you like the movie? You may have already given a review in your post, but I wouldn't know. I stopped at that part. Btw, you missed a call from the EQ pres. He wants to know where you've been. Also, my mom really thought I missed out on RS. Lol! Thanks a lot!
From Burt on Tue, May 08, 2012 at 22:57:14 from 174.235.129.129
First of all, bahahaha! Second of all, what does the EQP want with a HP? Oh yeah. Believe it.
From Tara on Wed, May 09, 2012 at 21:23:45 from 75.169.150.43
Yeah, that make sense since you're old;)
From MarkP on Wed, May 16, 2012 at 14:38:26 from 75.162.247.151
Hi Burt! I want to give you props on getting the fastrunningblog.com site mentioned in "Marathon and Beyond" May/June publication. I'll probably posted it on the discussion board!
From Tara on Wed, May 16, 2012 at 14:44:53 from 159.212.71.200
You're bugging me.
From Kam on Wed, May 16, 2012 at 14:46:46 from 68.66.163.179
Hi, Burt.
From Burt on Wed, May 16, 2012 at 18:26:05 from 72.223.82.180
Thanks Mark. Actually Coach Cara of the blog hooked me up with that gig. She hasn't blogged for a while :(
Kam! You put Tara up to that, didn't you?
From Tara on Wed, May 16, 2012 at 19:08:28 from 75.169.145.24
Kam's really been bothering me a lot lately too. It's a personal problem I'm working on. Keep up the not running/posting thing...I'll do the same.
From Brent on Mon, May 21, 2012 at 20:15:46 from 66.7.127.67
Burt, what is up with the baby blue shoes, Elvis is in the house. Hey, are you doing the red rock relay? What advice do you have on shoe color and movies to get me ready for the relay.
Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out
From rAtTLeTrAp on Mon, May 21, 2012 at 21:47:18 from 98.247.27.122
Brent - I have nothing to offer on shoe color, but please allow me to butt in and say that Saint Ralph is the best relay prep movie ever.
From I Just Run on Tue, May 22, 2012 at 09:19:42 from 67.79.11.242
Burt..Burt...Burt,
Showing the new shoes on your blog on May 5th and not using them is like "Chekhov's gun" ! Pull the trigger man!!!
From Scott Ensign on Thu, May 24, 2012 at 10:09:07 from 129.123.3.84
Burt?
From Kira Bell on Fri, May 25, 2012 at 11:26:02 from 74.220.196.214
Sweet shoes!!!
From Rye on Sat, May 26, 2012 at 20:42:01 from 174.27.117.224
Burt you around.....or are you around?
From Burt on Mon, May 28, 2012 at 08:00:37 from 72.223.82.180
Brent - I am not doing the Red Rock Relay. If you are, have a good time.
IJR - I used them once.
Rooster - I've been in a funk. But I'll break out soon.
Kira - Thanks. Do you want them?
Rye - I'm round.
From Dan on Mon, May 28, 2012 at 08:09:57 from 24.209.83.20
Better than flat, nothing like a good fortune cookie to snap one out of a funk Burt.
Mon, May 28, 2012
Total Distance
2.00
I need to run. I need to blog.
The last three weeks I've been in a funk. A funky funk. I get home at 6am after working a 12 hour shift. All I want to do is go to sleep. So I do. When I get up, it's sooo hot. I've had no desire to run in this heat. And the more I didn't run, the more I convinced myself that it was okay to take a break from running for a while. After all, everybody does it. And some of my wonderful blogger friends like Steam8 can't even run anymore. I'm sure that it willl be hard for her, but she'll move on. She'll find other ways to be active. I can do the same.
And blogging. Several bloggers have said, "What would we do without you, Burt?" In my mind I've thought, "You'd be just fine. You'll find someone else just as funny as me, and you'll keep on blogging."
But here's the thing. In three weeks time my cholesterol has gotten out of control. I feel horrible. My diet hasn't helped. And my legs aren't as strong. I need to run. It's a matter of health. And sanity. I also need to blog. When I first joined the blog I was so excited about running. More than that, I was excited about making other people excited about running. Then I kind of became the class clown. Which is fine, I guess. But I miss telling people how awesome they are. I miss reading everyone's race reports. I miss my friends. So, I think it's time for a fresh start. I still don't think I'll be able to devote as much time to the blog as I used to, but I'm gonna try to do better.
2 miles, 9:06 pace, 94°F.
Mizuno Wave Inspire 7 Miles: 2.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Shimelle on Tue, May 29, 2012 at 08:06:10 from 67.177.13.15
Run Burt, RUN!!!:) Believe me, I know how you feel. When I started waitressing in Feb. 2010, I wouldn't get home til late at night and felt like death and look what has happened to me. I have taken a 2 year break and so wish I hadn't. Get home at 6:00 and run then go to sleep. Listen to me lecturing...I'm just telling you to do what I wish I was, or had done. It is so hard to run when life is busy, your tired, etc. but WAY harder to start over and build back up. You can do it...even if you are POOPED;0
From Burt on Tue, May 29, 2012 at 08:10:44 from 72.223.82.180
Thanks Parker Nelson! You're awesome! And I think you look great even if you took two years off. Of course I haven't seen you, but in my mind, you look great :)
From Shimelle on Tue, May 29, 2012 at 08:13:51 from 67.177.13.15
Wait, why am I Parker Nelson?
From Burt on Tue, May 29, 2012 at 08:16:48 from 72.223.82.180
Oops, I meant Park Nelson.
From Kam on Tue, May 29, 2012 at 08:26:09 from 68.66.163.179
Go, Burt. You won't regret making the time.
From Lily on Tue, May 29, 2012 at 08:31:39 from 67.199.178.210
You won't regret it. Come on back and make me laugh everyday Burty.
From Burt on Tue, May 29, 2012 at 08:44:30 from 72.223.82.180
Thanks Kam! You're awesome! Plus I'll get to work on my abvolts.
Lily, you're awesome! I'm glad you remember me now that you're so popular :)
From Shimelle on Tue, May 29, 2012 at 09:51:34 from 76.23.45.199
I thought it was funny Burt because I have a son named Parker:)
From Scott Ensign on Tue, May 29, 2012 at 11:10:34 from 129.123.3.84
if you stop blogging so will I btw.
get the cholesterol under control. take some fish oil. and niacin. and become a vegan. well, the fish oil and niacin are easy anyway the vegan part is harder- but will do the job properly.
From Rye on Tue, May 29, 2012 at 14:45:01 from 174.27.117.224
A revamped and supercharged Burt? Yikes! Get things under control running friend! I have felt somewhat dismayed without all of your Arizona prophet knowledge. Where else am I going to get my information?
From ben on Tue, May 29, 2012 at 15:56:55 from 209.33.248.15
Welcome Back!!! I can't do this without you!!
From flatlander on Tue, May 29, 2012 at 16:11:19 from 198.207.244.102
Good news, glad you are back. Have to admire you running in that kind of heat.
From Burt on Tue, May 29, 2012 at 16:42:21 from 72.223.82.180
Shimelle - I know. :)
Rooster - You're awesome! I guess I can never stop blogging then. Fish oil works pretty good. But it makes all your burps taste like fish. And that's a good thing.
Rye - You're awesome! I'm pretty sure Moroni passed through AZ on his way up to NY.
Ben - You're awesome! Somewhat untruthful, but awesome!
Mark - You're awesome! Your admiration is the only thing I've ever wanted.
From Chad Robinson on Tue, May 29, 2012 at 16:57:19 from 50.73.39.89
And I thought you could "never have too much awesomeness". I stand corrected.
From ben on Tue, May 29, 2012 at 17:36:00 from 209.33.248.15
Never lied in my entire life...
From Burt on Tue, May 29, 2012 at 17:46:54 from 72.223.82.180
Chad - you are awesome! And you should see today's entry.
ben - that's what a liar would say.
From Dan on Tue, May 29, 2012 at 17:53:41 from 24.209.83.20
Glad you got out today, nice post Burt. Oh and no, I did not get that from a fortune cookie. Schedule a race :)
From Burt on Tue, May 29, 2012 at 17:55:02 from 72.223.82.180
Dan - you are awesome! Not from a fortune cookie. But I really did have one today. It said "Forget those things that aren't worth remembering." Who writes these things???
From Dan on Tue, May 29, 2012 at 17:58:34 from 24.209.83.20
Please don't say Oprah writes them... Seriously good move on the run (and cookie)
From DaleG on Wed, May 30, 2012 at 11:17:54 from 71.199.57.238
Hi Burt, welcome to the blog. My name is Dale and there are a lot of great people on this blog. I'm sure you'll enjoy it and you will make lots of friends.
From Burt on Wed, May 30, 2012 at 17:58:44 from 72.223.82.180
Thanks Dale. You're awesome! If that really is your name.
From DaleG on Wed, May 30, 2012 at 18:11:07 from 66.87.65.232
That's my name, don't wear it out.
From SlowJoe on Wed, May 30, 2012 at 18:14:25 from 69.131.141.92
Hey Burt, you are awesome! Glad to see you back. Your schedule sounds just like the one I had overseas, but I had no additional responsibilities over there other than work (no family/church commitments, etc), so it was A LOT easier for me to make time to run. But, I am proof that you can get used to running in the morning after a 12-hour night shift. You can do it!
Maybe you could pick out a good half marathon in the fall, pay for it, and train for a PR. Nothing like having some money down on a race and a goal in front of you to get you going.
From Burt on Wed, May 30, 2012 at 18:17:13 from 72.223.82.180
That's not a bad idea Joe. YOU are awesome!
From Nan on Thu, Jun 07, 2012 at 08:20:13 from 98.245.117.176
Logging in JUST for you today, Burt. I too have been a major slacker and non-blogger for much longer than you. Way to get started up again though. The blog needs you and you need running. Good suggestions by Scott; fish oils are the pits though. I'm taking them right now *burp* not for my cholesterol but for the baby's brain development. You could start with vegetarian or even just cut back on animal flesh and butter, maybe that would help? Good luck!
From Nan on Thu, Jun 07, 2012 at 08:20:59 from 98.245.117.176
Oh, and YOU, Burt are awesome.
From Burt on Thu, Jun 07, 2012 at 15:32:12 from 72.223.80.161
Nan - you are the definition of awesomeness.
Tue, May 29, 2012
Total Distance
2.41
Don't stop me now. I'm on a roll! 100°F! I gotta do what I gotta do.
Did I tell everyone that I was recently made a Ragnar Ambassador? I don't know exactly what it means, but it sounds cool!
And I found this picture of me, RAD, Chad, and allie going to the Third Thursday Adventure Run.
Asics Gel DS Trainer 17 Miles: 2.41
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Chad Robinson on Tue, May 29, 2012 at 18:06:19 from 65.130.117.26
There is not enough awesomeness to describe such a post!
From RAD on Tue, May 29, 2012 at 18:10:39 from 98.202.23.178
She who has the biggest head makes it to the run the fastest! Thanks for the drive there :)
From The Quiet Pirate on Tue, May 29, 2012 at 19:00:20 from 24.10.250.181
I noticed you're not flying the jolly roger flag. we are not amused.
From rAtTLeTrAp on Tue, May 29, 2012 at 19:04:32 from 98.247.27.122
I used to have a motorcycle with a sidecar and rode it like that a lot. Sometimes it would scare people on the freeway :)
From Burt on Wed, May 30, 2012 at 18:03:33 from 72.223.82.180
Chad - There's always room for more awesomeness.
RAD - Thanks for balancing out the weight.
QP - It blew off. I think we look a lot like pirates. Nazi pirates.
Trap - Would the passenger pump their arms like they were running?
From rAtTLeTrAp on Wed, May 30, 2012 at 18:09:17 from 174.255.188.153
No, but my son would raise his arms and give me a big Thumbs Up every time. He was such a cute little tyke back then. Now he's 6' 3" and 270lbs. I doubt he would even fit in a sidecar now. Now I have to go dig up a picture since I can't just photoshop one like you do.
From Burt on Wed, May 30, 2012 at 18:10:32 from 72.223.82.180
Photowhat now? I don't know what you're talking about. I used to have a cute son, too.
From Dan on Wed, May 30, 2012 at 20:24:39 from 24.209.83.20
100 and an epic adventure run, can't ask for more!
From Burt on Wed, May 30, 2012 at 21:06:25 from 72.223.82.180
Would it be too much to ask for Oprah and Jimmy Fallon to be on the same space shuttle launch catastrophe?
From rAtTLeTrAp on Wed, May 30, 2012 at 21:34:58 from 98.247.27.122
Hey Mr. Ambassador, I'm running the Northwest Passage again this year. I need some cool swag for the man cave like one of those ragnarly meter banners or something. Can you use your sweet hookups to get me some cool ragnar gear?
From Burt on Wed, May 30, 2012 at 22:03:14 from 72.223.82.180
I have absolutely no swing. If I could, I would hook everyone up, like Pedro's cousins.
From rAtTLeTrAp on Wed, May 30, 2012 at 22:04:59 from 174.255.188.153
So what does an ambassador with no special powers or sweet hookups actually do for Ragnar?
From Burt on Wed, May 30, 2012 at 22:05:24 from 72.223.82.180
I don't know yet, Trap. I don't know.
From Burt on Wed, May 30, 2012 at 22:05:50 from 72.223.82.180
I might be able to get you some tattoos. Temporary ones.
Wed, May 30, 2012
Total Distance
3.00
I went out later in the day. It was only 89°. I felt good. The magic water fountain's mystical powers were as potent as ever.
Saucony Hurricane 13 Miles: 3.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From ACorn on Wed, May 30, 2012 at 22:33:49 from 24.2.76.146
Glad to hear the water fountain hasn't lost its magical properties. Only 89 grados huh? Nice running streak!
From RAD on Thu, May 31, 2012 at 13:34:26 from 98.202.23.178
I think that is just awesome! :)
From AngieB on Thu, May 31, 2012 at 16:54:35 from 65.130.64.191
Wow 89 degrees would kill me. Im def not a good runner in the heat. I guess 89s not bad for you AZ guys though.
From Burt on Thu, May 31, 2012 at 16:55:09 from 72.223.82.180
Yeah, 89 is a day in the park. lol!
From The Quiet Pirate on Fri, Jun 01, 2012 at 07:39:21 from 152.26.59.252
I wish I had a magic water fountain
From Burt on Fri, Jun 01, 2012 at 07:44:25 from 72.223.82.180
I wish I had cliffs of insanity.
From SlowJoe on Fri, Jun 01, 2012 at 08:00:07 from 155.219.241.10
3 days in a row, nice going!
From Burt on Fri, Jun 01, 2012 at 08:02:26 from 72.223.82.180
Yeah, but I blew it yesterday. Too busy. I had a deadline. Then I found out my client's out of town. Grrr!
Fri, Jun 01, 2012
Total Distance
3.00
I must have been feeling chipper this morning (not the Steve Buscemi kind of chipper.) I noticed in my first mile that I was running a bit faster than I have been the last few times I've gone out to run. So I picked it up in the second mile. I heard this woman chewing out her husband from the other side of the road. I'm glad I don't put up with that kind of nonsense from my old lady.
It's cool. I don't think my wife reads my blog anymore.
Time - 25:53
Splits - 9:03, 7:45, 9:05
Temp - 90°
Asics Gel DS Trainer 17 Miles: 3.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Fri, Jun 01, 2012 at 09:20:25 from 98.202.23.178
Nice work there Burda! I think you're awesome.
Oh, and that may have been me...
From Burt on Fri, Jun 01, 2012 at 09:29:04 from 72.223.82.180
Lighten up girl. You're alive, you're up early, and it's a beautiful day.
From RAD on Fri, Jun 01, 2012 at 09:35:08 from 98.202.23.178
now you listen to me you little smart mouth! I can say and do whatever I'd like in my own home and moreover....oh, uhhhh, sorry...never mind.
From Burt on Fri, Jun 01, 2012 at 09:36:41 from 72.223.82.180
Walking away slowly....
From Lily on Fri, Jun 01, 2012 at 15:50:46 from 67.199.178.210
lol
From JD on Fri, Jun 01, 2012 at 15:57:58 from 70.96.78.149
people are the best.
that's a pretty quick 2nd mile!
From julieesplin on Tue, Jun 05, 2012 at 09:31:54 from 75.169.175.103
Burt - "old lady!" I've met your wife, you should have written "better half."
From Burt on Tue, Jun 05, 2012 at 11:31:16 from 72.223.80.161
Here Julie. Have some lemon juice to pour into that cut you just gave me. It didn't sting enough.
Sat, Jun 02, 2012
Total Distance
7.30
I put a blast out on Facebook to go run Usery Pass this morning. I got one person to go with me, Alyssa, RAD's new BFF. She was up late and running a little behind this morning, so I waited for her. But once we started running she told me not to wait for her.
I knew we'd see a lot of bikers this morning since we didn't start until 6:45am. Most of them were pretty friendly. The ones coming downhill were mostly in the zone. I'd wave at them and occasionally get the slightest head nod. If they were really friendly they would lift a few fingers off the handlebars. The friendliest downhiller actually removed his entire hand off the grips and had a grin from ear to ear.
Some of the riders on the other side of the road going uphill would make short talk with me. The first one said, "I love this breeze we're getting." I told him it would be great to have it at my back on the way down. Another guy said I had a pretty good clip going. I told him I'd run it faster before. And yet another when I was close to the top told me there's no way he could run up that hill. I told him he could.
Well, I was feeling pretty good when I got to the top. I crossed the road and stretched for a second. Then I headed back down. It was then that I realized how HOT it was! No more breeze to cool me down. One lady who had stopped at the top on her bike offered me a drink out of her squeeze bottle which I respectfully declined. I probably should have taken her up on the offer. But I had some Shot Blocks. Uh. Yeah. Anyway, I decided not to push the pace on the downhill like I like to do. I still felt good and was waving to all the cyclists. One guy had stopped 1.2 miles from the top. I told him he had only 1.2 miles to go and I literally heard his heart break. Not literally. But I have never heard anyone sound so disappointed. I felt sad for him, yet it amused me.
It wasn't until the last mile when the heat really started to take a toll on me. It wasn't a big deal. I just needed to take it easy. I don't think I could have gone much further. I finished in just under a buck 11. Then I waited for Alyssa. I'm not sure how much further she was behind me. Maybe 10 minutes? But the heat was eating her up, too. But we both made it!
From flatlander on Sat, Jun 02, 2012 at 12:02:19 from 76.31.26.153
Running up a desert mountain in the summer is pretty hard core.
From Burt on Sat, Jun 02, 2012 at 15:01:39 from 72.223.80.161
Thanks Flat. Today's high is supposed to be 113°.
From Scott Wesemann on Sat, Jun 02, 2012 at 15:35:30 from 75.162.74.96
Wow, nice run Brut. Looks like you're getting back into it.
From Dan on Sat, Jun 02, 2012 at 17:24:21 from 24.209.83.20
Burt... you are awesome. Nice read, I knew you were a heart breaker too, yeah I caught what you said to that guy who stopped.
From Burt on Sat, Jun 02, 2012 at 18:53:20 from 72.223.80.161
I'm trying to Scott.
Dan - YOU are awesome. Did I tell you we had Chinese two days in a row? I can't remember what my other fortune cookie said. Maybe it said, "You will forget the things that are most important."
From Burt on Sat, Jun 02, 2012 at 19:17:37 from 72.223.80.161
I just found it. It says, "Expect much of yourself and little of others." Stupid Oprah.
From The Quiet Pirate on Sun, Jun 03, 2012 at 16:25:22 from 71.49.50.88
"Where ever you go, there you are."
Good run on the hills in the heat. You are a heart breaker, though- just admit it!
From rAtTLeTrAp on Sun, Jun 03, 2012 at 16:44:37 from 98.247.27.122
I would have been there, but I had a meeting, a car show, and a wedding to attend. Next time...
From Derunzo on Mon, Jun 04, 2012 at 04:53:41 from 24.218.176.97
Fantastic face Burto!
From Burt on Mon, Jun 04, 2012 at 10:54:08 from 72.223.80.161
QP - you should be the next Oprah. The great white hoprah.
Trap - Free meals all day. I can't fault you.
D2theRunzo - Glad you like green faces.
From RAD on Tue, Jun 05, 2012 at 11:38:58 from 98.202.23.178
Very nice run in the heat Burda! I'm glad you got to spend some time with my new BFF Alyssa. She is pretty cool...and just like me (the wait, don't wait sounds like something I'd do and say). When I bike I try to ALWAYS give the runners a full wave, because I think bikers are snotty when they don't wave. I don't want to be snotty.
Wed, Jun 06, 2012
Total Distance
3.00
I was doing so good. Then I got busy. But it's nice to have side work. Can't complain about that. Today I ran at 1pm. It was 104°! I took sips off my water bottle every quarter mile. I noticed at mile 2 that the water was quite warm. Still wet though. There were lots of big fish in the canal. My average pace was 9:02. The End.
Asics Gel DS Trainer 17 Miles: 3.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Wed, Jun 06, 2012 at 15:00:47 from 98.202.23.178
wow...seriously? you ran in 104? I'm impressed that you could just keep moving!
From GoBeth on Wed, Jun 06, 2012 at 15:06:43 from 71.201.21.192
And I'm super impressed that your pace was 9:02! Keep it up! I couldn't move in heat like that.
From Burt on Wed, Jun 06, 2012 at 15:23:47 from 72.223.80.161
RAD - You really think I'm impressive? Gee, thanks.
Beth - It's either move or die. I didn't want to die. Oops. Forgot to enter my mileage.
From GoBeth on Wed, Jun 06, 2012 at 15:29:49 from 71.201.21.192
I did look for the mileage but when I didn't see it, I got sidetracked (and yes, impressed!) by your pace.
From JD on Wed, Jun 06, 2012 at 15:32:06 from 70.96.78.149
careful Burt, water tends to get very wet when it's warm!
From Burt on Wed, Jun 06, 2012 at 16:13:18 from 174.235.196.22
JD - now you tell me!
From mike mcclellan on Wed, Jun 06, 2012 at 20:22:42 from 12.23.244.106
Seems odd that it hotter there than way down South.(81 today)Hope that all is well with you also Burt.:0)
From julieesplin on Thu, Jun 07, 2012 at 13:23:27 from 75.169.164.150
I don't think I've ever run in 104 degrees. It sounds like you should add some ice to that water.
From Burt on Thu, Jun 07, 2012 at 15:22:46 from 72.223.80.161
Thanks Mike. Stay cool.
Julie - You got some ice I can borrow?
From Bonnie on Thu, Jun 07, 2012 at 15:25:40 from 128.196.228.134
you are nutty Burt ... and studly.
From Burt on Thu, Jun 07, 2012 at 15:27:24 from 72.223.80.161
Is that the meds talking, Bonnie?
From rAtTLeTrAp on Thu, Jun 07, 2012 at 15:28:13 from 24.18.125.122
Did she just call you studnuts?
From Bonnie on Thu, Jun 07, 2012 at 15:28:15 from 128.196.228.134
ha ... I wish I had meds, maybe it is heat stroke? Like you are a mirage or something?
From Burt on Thu, Jun 07, 2012 at 15:29:45 from 72.223.80.161
RT - Let me google that, and I'll get back to you.
From rAtTLeTrAp on Thu, Jun 07, 2012 at 15:32:11 from 24.18.125.122
Don't be gone too long now...
From The Quiet Pirate on Mon, Jun 11, 2012 at 09:12:44 from 152.26.59.252
Too freakin' hot.
From Burt on Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 07:50:32 from 72.223.80.161
Thanks Pirate. You're not too bad yourself.
Thu, Jun 07, 2012
Total Distance
0.00
National Running Day took on a whole new suffix yesterday. I do not feel good at all.
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From ACorn on Thu, Jun 07, 2012 at 16:16:29 from 24.2.76.146
Feel better! That heat is no joke. I struggle when it's in the 80s, no 90s running for me and no going outside when it's in the 100s.
From Dan on Thu, Jun 07, 2012 at 20:34:01 from 24.209.83.20
No doubt, crazy heat. Get some rest in front of the a/c
Mon, Jun 11, 2012
Total Distance
3.00
Good start to the week. Running. Not blogging. Because I'm typing this on Tuesday. Anyway, it was about 2pm, somewhere around there. Temperature was 105°. Average pace 8:59. It's getting hotter, and I'm getting faster. I didn't carry any water with me this time. So I stopped at the MWF. That water was really warm. I had to run it for a while before the magic came out.
Asics Gel DS Trainer 17 Miles: 3.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Tara on Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 18:27:31 from 75.169.152.18
Ah, magic. Hotter and faster? Can't complain with that.
From Burt on Wed, Jun 13, 2012 at 08:14:39 from 72.223.80.161
That's what they say.
From SlowJoe on Thu, Jun 14, 2012 at 11:21:52 from 155.219.241.10
105! You should file some kind of protest, or at least sue someone. What an outrage!
From RAD on Thu, Jun 14, 2012 at 17:37:14 from 98.202.23.178
as long as the magic doesn't run out.
From artichoke on Thu, Jun 14, 2012 at 18:17:22 from 24.2.95.164
Is the Ragnar Ambassador doing the Wasatch Back tomorrow?
From Burt on Thu, Jun 14, 2012 at 19:47:29 from 72.223.80.161
Joe - I make it a habit not to complain too harshly against God.
RAD - That's why my wife and I are going out of town this week. Are you talking about the magic water fountain, or what?
Choke - I think my wife would kill me if I took off on both Father's Day weekend and out anniversary. But I will be doing Napa Valley.
From The Quiet Pirate on Fri, Jun 15, 2012 at 22:04:17 from 71.49.50.95
"I had to run it for a while before the magic came out." I've got so much to say about this comment.... good think the cat's got my tongue.
From Burt on Fri, Jun 15, 2012 at 22:35:40 from 174.254.17.125
Honestly QP, sometimes I just don't know what you're talking about.
From nevels on Sat, Jun 16, 2012 at 18:14:48 from 64.134.191.43
so "running it" a while makes the "magic come out..." {wink, wink}
so that's why you run...
Sat, Jun 16, 2012
Total Distance
0.00
Today is my anniversary. Here in the Valley it gets hot in the summer. So all these fancy resorts in Scottsdale don't get a lot of business, because who in their right mind wants to come visit AZ in the summer? Luckily then for us locals, we can get smoking deals. My wife and I stayed for two nights at the Millenium Resort. I packed three pairs of running clothes. Sadly, I never went running. I did swim a few laps in the pool. I also did some HIIT for my cardio. Mostly in quick two minute bursts.
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From DaleG on Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 17:54:12 from 152.216.7.5
Happy anniversary!!!!
Sounds like a fun time
From Burt on Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 18:46:45 from 72.223.80.161
Thanks Dale. It was great.
Mon, Jun 18, 2012
Total Distance
3.00
I ran at 4pm this afternoon. It was 110°.I didn't bring my Garmin. But I did bring some ice water. I skipped the MWF, due to some recent unpleasant comments from some of you.
Saucony Hurricane 13 Miles: 3.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Claudio on Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 19:27:52 from 173.75.183.185
110? ouch! I give up when it's 90... that must feel like a cool day to you!
From Burt on Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 19:29:26 from 72.223.80.161
90 is sweater weather. LOL! (I don't own a sweater.)
From RAD on Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 11:29:06 from 98.202.23.178
wow, I was just thinking I need to start running more in the heat, but blech...110 is just nasty.
From Bec on Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 11:31:39 from 68.206.133.141
Do people drive by and honk, point, and stop if they know you? They do that to me when the temp is that high. We are just getting used to the climate, right?
From Burt on Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 13:25:34 from 72.223.80.161
RAD - Some people say you shouldn't run in anything over 95 due to the strain it puts on your heart. I say just slow it down and do it!
Bec - I get honks, but it's mostly for my good looks.
From The Quiet Pirate on Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 17:55:28 from 71.49.55.78
Someone as hairy as you doesn't need to "own" a sweater. Your sweater owns you.
From Burt on Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 18:47:47 from 72.223.80.161
QP - Why you so mean?
Thu, Jun 21, 2012
Total Distance
0.00
Today my wife's best friend's husband from high school was killed while jogging by a hit and run (probably drunk) driver. See the link for the story. My wife told me that she doesn't want me to run anymore. As sad as it is, I will still continue to run. I think there's more of a chance of getting killed in a car by a drunk driver than by running. Be careful out there people.
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From SlowJoe on Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 16:34:24 from 69.131.141.92
Sad, hate to hear that since it could happen to any of us too. Why do you say it was a drunk driver though? Regardless, I agree it is probably better to run and be healthy than to lock yourself indoors and get a heart attack later. My condolences to y'all.
From Burt on Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 16:35:54 from 72.223.80.161
Because Buddy was running with traffic. The truck crossed over and ran him over from behind.
From catherine on Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 16:56:40 from 98.202.112.38
So sorry, Burt. I hope your wife can feel better about your running. I hate it so much when Eric goes out for bike rides because of all the stories about people getting hit by cars when they're riding their bikes. Even though I know that it's not always a rational fear.
From Burt on Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 17:23:35 from 72.223.80.161
Out of the three - running, biking, driving - biking scares me the most. That's why I try to avoid riding on the road without a helmet.
From DaleG on Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 17:36:59 from 152.216.3.5
That's really sad, Burt. I'm with you, biking scares me the most, too.
From Brent on Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 18:47:42 from 66.7.127.67
Burt, no doubt, sad day, we need more trails without stinking cars, what is it going to take? Biking is scary riding with traffic, witnessed a deadly accident in Hawaii a few years ago, car hitting a biker from behind.
I don't have an answer, I hope they catch the person and put him/her away for life.
From flatlander on Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 07:49:07 from 76.31.26.153
What's really scary is that it might have been intentional. I have had some vehicles intentionally veer my way, kind of a chicken game or something. No defense when you are running against the traffic and somebody crosses over. I love Texas but there are some wackos here, most of them drive old pickups too.
From Hamdog Alum on Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 15:59:12 from 66.188.108.30
Sad news. I've had one close call from behind. A car passed another and came over to the other side, the only thing that saved me was seeing the headlights. I moved out just in time. I could actually feel the car brush my jacket.
From RAD on Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 18:55:56 from 98.202.23.178
You want to know what is SO crazy about this? Well, first off let me say that this sickens me...just sickens me. My prayers and love go out to the family and friends! So, the crazy part? My neighbor Allen Robbins was Buddy Hopkins best friend in HS! So, we just found a crazy 'small world' connection. Weird.
Sorry, I really don't mean to distract from the seriousness of the situation, but I couldn't believe it when it was the same story I'd heard about from Allen!
Please, let us all be safe out there.
From Burt on Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 15:46:03 from 72.223.80.161
Dale - swimming in a shark pool scares me the most.
Brent - that must have been horrible to witness that. And your're right, the guy's a total scuzzball for trying to cover it up.
flat - There are a lot of wackos in Texas. I've seen the movies.
Erik - I've had some close calls, but nothing that close. Glad you reacted in time.
RAD - My wife's best friend in high school. Your neighbor's best friend in high school. That is crazy! It's like I just met you. So here's my number.
From amelia on Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 19:39:39 from 107.9.243.77
Thank you for the welcome, and very sorry to hear about your/your wife's friend.
From Dan on Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 19:44:33 from 24.209.83.20
Wow. Thanks for sharing, sorry to hear it though. I know I have almost been hit a few times on the road, usually due to lack to a turn signal. I have been trail running more and maybe thats a good thing.
From Rob Murphy on Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 19:50:39 from 24.10.249.165
Sorry about your friend Burt.
One hard and fast rule I live by is always run facing traffic unless you have eyes in the back of your head. It's important to see what might hit you!
From Burt on Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 19:57:52 from 174.235.130.2
Amelia - you're welcome. I think you'll make lots of friends on the blog.
Dan - i never trust turn signals, on or off.
Murph - absolutely, not much you can do when you get plowed over from behind, though. Gotta keep your head up, too.
From Tracy on Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 19:07:21 from 50.103.235.9
Oh wow. My condolences.
From Burt on Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 01:35:34 from 174.235.196.181
Thanks Tracy. You're always do kind to me.
From Burt on Sun, Jul 01, 2012 at 09:34:11 from 72.223.80.161
Yesterday was Buddy's funeral. And the guy that killed him hung himself.
From Kim on Sun, Jul 01, 2012 at 09:41:14 from 67.199.179.59
Oh my...this is just a sad story from every angle.
Mon, Jun 25, 2012
Total Distance
4.28
My wife wanted to go running with me this morning. She's lost over 60 lbs since her surgery. She was very nervous to run around the block. It's a little over half a mile. (0.57 to be exact.) So when I got home from work this morning we put on our running clothes and went out. She made it the whole way without stopping. I'm very proud of her.
After we went around the block, I went out on my own. I did my usual 3 mile loop. When I was running up along the canal I saw from a distance what I assumed was a duck in the water. As I got closer I realized it was a black dog. I whistled for it. It paddled to me, but when I got to the edge, it got scared and swam away. I kept calling for it, and it would continue to come back and swim away. I was getting scared that it was going to get tired and drown. There were some steps on my side, but they were way far away. I was hoping it would follow me, but it wouldn't. So I positioned myself on the opposite side of the canal where there were some steps. I called for the dog. It swam to me then turned around right at the steps. Whew! It climbed out. I couldn't see a dog collar on it so I ran all the way up to the street and started back down the other side of the canal to make sure it was ok. As I approached, it took off and ran away. Oh well. At least I got it out of the canal, right?
I got to meet a very cool, albeit inactive, blogger today. Guess who it was....?
KP!
Asics Gel 3030 Miles: 4.28
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 09:33:18 from 98.202.23.178
Burda...the dog whisperer. Oh, and give your wife a good fist bump and tell her I think she is awesome.
From Burt on Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 09:37:41 from 72.223.80.161
What can I say? I'm a hero.
From Burt on Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 12:47:59 from 72.223.80.161
RADDYPOO - I'm on my way to meet a fellow blogger, and you're going to be super jealous. :)
From Bonnie on Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 12:50:05 from 128.196.228.134
I AM SOOOOOOOO jealous! Seriously, I am jealous!!
From Burt on Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 12:51:34 from 72.223.80.161
Ok Bonnie. You can come. We're going to Jack in the Box.
From Tracy on Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 19:26:51 from 50.103.235.9
Good for the wifey. That's an awesome start!
If I was a dog in the canal, I'd be scared of you too.
From Burt on Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 01:37:28 from 174.235.196.181
Geez Tracy. You're always so mean to me.
From Tracy on Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 07:44:30 from 50.103.235.9
I'll try to be more consistent in the future.
From The Quiet Pirate on Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 20:19:37 from 71.49.55.78
Congrats to your wife!
Nice job being the dog whisperer.
I am jealous you got to meet the awesomely awesome KP. Lucky Dog whisperer.
From Brent on Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 21:22:19 from 66.7.127.67
Burt, 500 commando points for your wife, she is doing great, wow, great work on her part. Say hi to KP, she is a babe, you know all the babes on the blog. Thanks for looking out for the dog, dog lovers are the best, 200 commando points.
Stay Kool, keep running with you wife, the best thing in your like - b of bs rools out
From KP on Wed, Jun 27, 2012 at 00:26:12 from 198.228.217.153
Inactive shminactive.
From Burt on Wed, Jun 27, 2012 at 09:29:08 from 72.223.80.161
QP - You just like KP because you're QP. Don't forget the TP.
Brent - My wife was rubbing it in my face that she got more commando points than me.
KP - Remember that time you got your first taste of Jack in the Box Tacos and curly fries?
From allie on Wed, Jun 27, 2012 at 19:52:50 from 97.117.94.148
i'm jealous too. i've wanted to meet KP ever since we took our first road trip together.
From Bonnie on Wed, Jun 27, 2012 at 19:55:45 from 128.196.228.134
KP -- remember when we had fresh salsa made at our table??
From Burt on Sat, Jun 30, 2012 at 13:53:49 from 72.223.80.161
allie - In your married face!
Bonnie - I mean this in the nicest way. Shut up!
From flatlander on Sun, Jul 01, 2012 at 06:30:58 from 76.31.26.153
Congratulations to your wife, Burt. Hi KP!
From Burt on Sun, Jul 01, 2012 at 09:11:53 from 72.223.80.161
Thanks Mark!
Wed, Jun 27, 2012
Total Distance
3.00
Last night was crazy busy at work. I was literally running everywhere. But I won't count those as miles. Not the way I want to end a shift. Oh well, it's over. I really wanted to run this morning, so I did. I slogged through my 3 mile loop. In the last half mile a pitbull, by the name of Precious, came running up to me. I almost freaked out, but then I remembered I'm a dog whisperer.
Asics Gel 3030 Miles: 3.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Rye on Sat, Jun 30, 2012 at 22:58:57 from 174.27.97.123
Huh? I thought that I was the only dog whisperer on the blog. Ok.... I'll share that title with my buddy Burt.
From Burt on Sun, Jul 01, 2012 at 09:14:27 from 72.223.80.161
Thanks Rye. I did not give myself that title, just so you know. It was the Dekker girls.
Sat, Jun 30, 2012
Total Distance
20.00
These 20 miles were my backpacking miles over the course of the 4 days that I spent at Havasupai. It really is a beautiful place. Aqua green water. Breathtaking falls. Lots of people with Ragnar shirts. The only part I didn't like was when I almost drowned and the painful blisters on the balls of my feet. Oh how they hurt. I don't think I'll be running anytime soon. Maybe I'll post pictures later.
From SlowJoe on Sun, Jul 01, 2012 at 11:46:39 from 69.131.141.92
Wow, lots going on with you lately, so much to comment on. First I want to hear more about you almost drowning, I'll definitely have something to say there.
Congrats to your wife on 60#!
From Burt on Sun, Jul 01, 2012 at 11:51:29 from 72.223.80.161
Well, I'm not a very good swimmer, and I tried to go behind the falls like everyone else. I got stuck and had to wave for help. If I was all alone, I'd be a goner right now.
From SlowJoe on Sun, Jul 01, 2012 at 12:02:06 from 69.131.141.92
yikes! Sounds fun other than that though.
From Burt on Sun, Jul 01, 2012 at 12:02:56 from 72.223.80.161
Yeah.
From SlowJoe on Sun, Jul 01, 2012 at 12:05:24 from 69.131.141.92
Good.
From april27 on Sun, Jul 01, 2012 at 17:38:09 from 99.188.251.180
Sounds beautfiul. Well the pics on FB were too!
From Burt on Sun, Jul 01, 2012 at 23:13:22 from 72.223.80.161
What? We're friends on FB? Shhhh! Don't tell anyone. Everyone will want to be friends with you.
From april27 on Mon, Jul 02, 2012 at 06:10:15 from 99.188.251.180
You said that last time!
From RAD on Mon, Jul 02, 2012 at 11:18:56 from 98.202.23.178
I've always wanted to do Havasupai falls...jealous. Not of the near drowning though, but I'm sure that is what would happen to me!
From Tracy on Mon, Jul 02, 2012 at 11:47:09 from 50.103.235.9
Glad you didn't drown. That would have really sucked.
From Burt on Mon, Jul 02, 2012 at 11:54:27 from 72.223.80.161
April - I need to come up with new material.
RAD - You are RADSwimmingblog.com now. It wouldn't happen to you :)
Tracy - tell me about it!
From runningafterbabies on Tue, Jul 03, 2012 at 08:20:45 from 71.195.219.247
Pictures?
From Burt on Tue, Jul 03, 2012 at 11:25:41 from 72.223.80.161
Ok, I posted a few just for you Melody. The rest of them are on Facebook.
From flatlander on Wed, Jul 04, 2012 at 20:24:11 from 76.31.26.153
I went on a Boy Scout trip there a long time ago, still remember how beautiful it was. Glad to see nothing has changed, and glad you are OK.
From Burt on Thu, Jul 05, 2012 at 07:55:36 from 72.223.80.161
Flat - were you a scout or a leader? Because if you were a scout, that must have been a looooong time ago.
From flatlander on Thu, Jul 05, 2012 at 09:27:04 from 198.207.244.102
Yes sir. Summer of 1968. Before hippies. Before Burt.
From julieesplin on Fri, Jul 06, 2012 at 14:10:20 from 75.169.178.4
Havasupai is beautiful. I want to go there. Just a few weeks ago a 15 year old scout, grandson of someone in our ward, drown there when he eiter tried to go under the waterfall, or just got too close and was sucked under. He was a good swimmer too. I'm glad to hear you're ok.
From Burt on Fri, Jul 06, 2012 at 16:39:56 from 72.223.80.161
I heard about that, too, Julie. You can believe that was going through my mind as I was stuck over there. And a million other things.
From DaleG on Fri, Jul 06, 2012 at 20:11:01 from 152.216.3.5
You're a survivor, Burt. Glad to hear you weren't alone while you were stuck.
From Burt on Fri, Jul 06, 2012 at 20:49:44 from 174.254.17.199
Thanks DaleG.
Sat, Jul 07, 2012
Total Distance
3.00
No goose egg this week. I may or may not have taken a two hour nap at work last night, so I had no excuse for not going running. I felt pretty good. 9:03 pace. 83°. I saw one runner holding her IPod. Then another runner holding his compact disc player. Then another runner with an MP3 player strapped to his arm. I don't know if it was an MP3 player or not. But it sure makes for a good storyline.
The weirdest thing I saw was a lady laying across the hood of her car waiting for Starbucks to open. She had her feet on the ground, but she was face first into her hood. I hope she wasn't dead.
Asics Gel 3030 Miles: 3.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Tracy on Sat, Jul 07, 2012 at 11:27:47 from 50.103.209.77
A nap at work? How awesome. It'd be pretty weird to see a dead person waiting for Starbucks to open.
From Burt on Sat, Jul 07, 2012 at 15:08:24 from 72.223.80.161
Yeah. She's in for a long wait. My sources say there are no Starbucks in heaven.
From runningafterbabies on Sat, Jul 07, 2012 at 15:15:32 from 71.195.219.247
I thought holding a disc man while running went out ten years ago. Maybe next time you will see someone with a Walkman.
From Burt on Sat, Jul 07, 2012 at 15:17:38 from 72.223.80.161
A walkman! How cool would that be? I would so get down on my knees and say, "I'm not worthy! I'm not worthy!"
From Bonnie on Sat, Jul 07, 2012 at 15:38:42 from 184.63.70.104
ha ha ha ha ... you are just too funny Burt. (by the way, only geeks think Androids rule -- I just got the newest Android 4.04 Ice Cream Sandwich update!!! talk about cool!!)
From Burt on Sat, Jul 07, 2012 at 15:47:01 from 72.223.80.161
I know. I'm a geek. But the truth is, I have nothing to compare it against.
From Hamdog Alum on Mon, Jul 09, 2012 at 15:21:33 from 71.90.5.18
The lady on her hood must really need her coffee to get going!
From Burt on Mon, Jul 09, 2012 at 15:49:51 from 72.223.80.161
Chemical dependencies. So sad.
From Ericka on Mon, Jul 09, 2012 at 17:12:52 from 71.195.209.128
Lol. You're such a good story teller. I could imagine the lady perfectly. I wish my runs included people watching. Sounds entertaining.
From ACorn on Mon, Jul 09, 2012 at 21:33:12 from 24.2.76.146
No Starbucks in heaven? Can I get some evidence of such blasphemy?
From Burt on Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 16:31:53 from 72.223.80.161
Here Ericka. Check out this story: http://julieesplin.fastrunningblog.com/blog-18-miles-with-Melanie-up-down-Provo-Cany/07-07-2012.html
ACorn - ask Sasha for your evidence. He'll be more than happy to let you have it.
From Rye on Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 20:19:02 from 174.27.111.36
What kind of runner are you..... just run over and see if she is breathing....
From Burt on Thu, Jul 12, 2012 at 14:32:00 from 72.223.80.161
But what if she was breathing? She would have breathed hellfire on me. And if she wasn't breathing, I would have screamed like a school girl and peed my pants a little.
From Tara on Thu, Jul 12, 2012 at 20:01:44 from 75.169.155.164
The strangest thing I saw today was a guy talking to "Jesus" in the corner. Then someone's kid hit me because he dropped his sandwich on the floor. Somehow that was my fault. I did not see a dead person on a hood though, so it was a good day! Good run Burt.
From Burt on Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 14:38:59 from 72.223.80.161
The kid hit you? You shoulda sent him to the corner to talk to Jesus.
From SlowJoe on Sat, Jul 14, 2012 at 20:24:28 from 69.131.141.92
goose egg this week?
Go for a run, (right where Yoda meets Jesus). If you don't know where that is I can't help you....
From Brent on Sat, Jul 14, 2012 at 20:50:28 from 66.7.127.67
Burt, Burt Burt, miss reading your posts, run more, more cow bell, we need your daily posts. Now, I can see laying on the grass watching the trees, the stars, the moon, odd things come and go, your stories bring them to life.
STay kool, B of BS rools out
From Rye on Tue, Jul 17, 2012 at 18:46:54 from 174.27.101.43
The time has come for Burt to run....
From allie on Tue, Jul 17, 2012 at 20:04:17 from 97.126.212.224
hey burt. i've been trying to find that degree symbol on my keyboard. can you give me a hint? i'll start with the "7/&" key. hot or cold?
From Burt on Wed, Jul 18, 2012 at 13:56:39 from 72.223.80.161
Sorry dudes. I'll try to go out for a run today before work.
allie - you can't find the degree symbol? Perhaps it's next to my wedding invitation. Find my wedding invitation, and you'll find the symbol. Or click on the character button next to the hyperlink button.
From allie on Wed, Jul 18, 2012 at 14:19:52 from 161.38.218.168
your wedding invitation is in the swamp at mile 18 on the TOU course. is that still your address?
From Burt on Wed, Jul 18, 2012 at 16:33:34 from 72.223.80.161
Ok. I just ran. But it was nothing to write home to mom about.
Wed, Jul 18, 2012
Total Distance
3.00
Dear mom,
Sorry I haven't called. I just wanted to let you know that I ran 3 miles today. It was 104 degrees out. Not much else is going on. Talk to you later.
Love,
Burt
Asics Gel DS Trainer 17 Miles: 3.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From catherine on Wed, Jul 18, 2012 at 16:39:07 from 98.202.112.38
My mom?
From Burt on Wed, Jul 18, 2012 at 16:39:33 from 72.223.80.161
No Catherine. I call your mom all the time.
From allie on Wed, Jul 18, 2012 at 16:49:06 from 97.126.212.224
why would you take the time to type out the word "degrees"?
°
From catherine on Wed, Jul 18, 2012 at 16:51:30 from 98.202.112.38
Sounds like it's time to step it up to the next level, then.
From Burt on Wed, Jul 18, 2012 at 16:57:40 from 72.223.80.161
That was for you, and I'm so proud of you.
Cat - I call your grandma, too.
From RAD on Wed, Jul 18, 2012 at 22:29:08 from 98.202.23.178
pssstt...I'm not your mom.
From ACorn on Wed, Jul 18, 2012 at 22:34:01 from 24.2.76.146
Good to see you blogging.
Love,
Your blog admirer.
From Burt on Wed, Jul 18, 2012 at 22:57:35 from 174.235.133.119
RAD - I wish you were my mom. That would be so cool.
ACorn - I admire that you're my secret admirer.
From julieesplin on Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 16:52:20 from 75.169.167.180
I hope my kids write messages to me on their fastrunningblog page someday. Something more like, "It was great to talk to you yesterday. This morning I ran 20 miles @ 5 min pace and an Olympic gold is within reach." But 3 miles is good too.
From Burt on Fri, Jul 20, 2012 at 17:15:19 from 72.223.80.161
Julie - they will. They will.
Fri, Jul 20, 2012
Total Distance
3.00
Temp - 109° - but with the cloud cover most of the time it felt like 107°
I so need to find a better time to go running. I wanted to go this morning, but I was just exhausted when I got home from work. I've been training a new guy to take my place. I let him drive last night, and that is just physically exhausting. You know. All that sitting.
Mizuno Wave Inspire 7 Miles: 3.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From flatlander on Sat, Jul 21, 2012 at 13:04:00 from 76.31.26.153
So when he takes your place you get a better shift I hope? Good job getting out there at all. Makes my high 70s whining seem pretty pathetic.
From SlowJoe on Sun, Jul 22, 2012 at 07:30:51 from 69.131.141.92
Good run, I don't think I could make it a mile in that stuff.
From PRE on Sun, Jul 22, 2012 at 09:37:46 from 99.50.213.11
Burt,
Those temps are insane but thankfully there was cloud cover today.
You stand to become a millionaire when you identify that "better time to go running!"
From Burt on Sun, Jul 22, 2012 at 13:21:16 from 72.223.80.161
Flat - Yes and yes.
Joe - Whatever Iraq man.
PRE - What would I do with a million dollars?
From catherine on Mon, Jul 23, 2012 at 15:35:41 from 98.202.112.38
Hey Burt. We're going to be in Tucson this weekend. Can you watch Elliott for us so we can go running? Just kidding. Are you running on one of those days? Maybe we can meet you somewhere, or on our way in or out of town. Then we can be on your list of bloggers you've met in real life.
From Burt on Mon, Jul 23, 2012 at 16:53:12 from 72.223.80.161
Ooh. I don't work this weekend. I'll be around. Call me maybe.
From PRE on Mon, Jul 23, 2012 at 19:20:04 from 99.50.213.11
A million bucks would go a long way with that complexion and gait thing you got going on.
From Chad Robinson on Mon, Jul 23, 2012 at 19:30:27 from 75.169.9.130
Duh... "You'd be rich"
From Rye on Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 21:44:56 from 174.27.68.181
Burt my friend..... nice run and you are awesome for gettig out when it is that nasty hot.....no, your not nasty hot ... just the weather.
From Burt on Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 07:53:45 from 72.223.80.161
PRE - I'm surprised my good looks haven't made me a million dollars.
Chad - Can civil engineers be rich anymore?
Rye - Friend!
Wed, Jul 25, 2012
Total Distance
5.34
Temp - 91°.
Yay for cool morning runs! Boo for being out of shape! I found out that I have to cover a coworker's shift this week. So that means 40 hours of overtime. Extra money is good, even if I do have to work for it. So, I kinda didn't want to run, but I felt real good, so I knew I should. I am sore now, but in the end, it will be worth it. Now I just need somebody to tell me what the end is.
Asics Gel DS Trainer 17 Miles: 5.34
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From ben on Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 13:59:05 from 209.33.248.15
The end is when we are dead. good luck!!
From catherine on Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 17:16:33 from 98.202.112.38
Or when you win all the prizes. Good job on running.
From Burt on Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 17:29:54 from 72.223.80.161
Ben - ah. Thanks for the positive vibes.
Cat - I like your idea of the end better.
From flatlander on Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 07:27:18 from 76.31.26.153
It's when you finish your bucket list, so make sure it is a good and long one.
From The Quiet Pirate on Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 19:20:19 from 71.49.55.78
40 hours of overtime should count for some kind of cross training miles since you'll be exhausted, tired, and want to quit.
According to Webster's Student Dictionary, end comes right after encyclopedia. Hope that's helpful.
From Burt on Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 20:52:49 from 72.223.80.161
Flat - Olympic gold is on my bucket list.
QP - I'll avoid encyclopedias. Does Wikipedia count?
From flatlander on Mon, Jul 30, 2012 at 07:11:58 from 76.31.26.153
Mine too, we'll never die.
From Tara on Sat, Aug 04, 2012 at 12:07:01 from 75.169.154.70
Hi, it's Tara. You are not out of shape. It is pure muscle. That is what I tell myself when I notice a 8 pound weight vest that I somehow (eating lots of Ding Dongs) put on in the last few months. I sit on my couch with my mouth full and laugh at everyone else who is working. That is how I roll. Good for you to get out!
From Burt on Sat, Aug 04, 2012 at 16:21:55 from 72.223.86.148
Hi Tara. You are what you eat.
From DaleG on Mon, Aug 06, 2012 at 21:49:42 from 152.216.11.5
How ya doin' Burt? Did you survive the 40 hours of OT?
From Burt on Mon, Aug 06, 2012 at 22:44:21 from 174.255.240.218
Hi daleg. Thanks for reminding me that I have a blog. I'm still kinda in the overtime thing. Essentially, I worked 11 straight days, took two days off, and am working another 8 straight days.
From DaleG on Mon, Aug 06, 2012 at 23:02:28 from 152.216.11.5
Yikes. If I worked that much, I wouldn't feel like doing anything, either.
From Hamdog Alum on Thu, Aug 09, 2012 at 20:35:22 from 71.90.5.18
Funny to think I though 68 degrees was cool today.
From Burt on Thu, Aug 09, 2012 at 20:37:07 from 72.223.86.148
It's not getting much cooler that 91° right now. Ugh, I need to get out and run! Maybe tomorrow.
Tue, Aug 14, 2012
Total Distance
3.00
3 mile run at 6:30am. It was already 89°. I say already, but the truth is, I don't think it gets much cooler than that at night anyway. The first two miles weren't too bad. The last mile was blah!
Asics Gel DS Trainer 17 Miles: 3.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Tue, Aug 14, 2012 at 09:44:30 from 98.202.23.178
oh man, I think the heat is sucking the love of running out of everyone.
From Burt on Tue, Aug 14, 2012 at 09:46:46 from 72.223.86.148
I know, but I need to get back to loving it, and soon!
From RAD on Tue, Aug 14, 2012 at 10:28:18 from 98.202.23.178
My advice is to stop being a baby. At least that's what I feel like Brent would say. No commando points for you!
From Burt on Tue, Aug 14, 2012 at 10:36:13 from 72.223.86.148
Grrr!! Curse that Brent!
From julieesplin on Tue, Aug 14, 2012 at 12:06:18 from 75.169.177.219
Yea! (to the first two miles)
From Burt on Tue, Aug 14, 2012 at 13:04:07 from 174.235.128.13
Nothing funny today Julie. Sorry. But I was going to text you to tell you that I ran.
From Burt on Tue, Aug 14, 2012 at 13:06:30 from 174.235.128.13
There. I did it anyway.
From The Quiet Pirate on Wed, Aug 15, 2012 at 07:24:05 from 71.49.55.78
But it's a dry heat :-)
I am with RAD, the heat can suck the fun out of running. So get a fun injector and pump your bad self up with it and get out there & run!
From Burt on Wed, Aug 15, 2012 at 10:02:54 from 72.223.86.148
QP - If it's a dry heat, then my injector must be pumping water into me instead of fun.
From baldnspicy on Wed, Aug 15, 2012 at 16:39:21 from 167.164.3.140
I might take the heat over a thunderstorm. That way you can wear short shorts all the time!
From Burt on Wed, Aug 15, 2012 at 17:27:01 from 72.223.86.148
We might get a thunderstorm tonight JWS. The other day it was 110 and there was a rainbow out. And the other day, a different day, it was 102 and raining. Gotta love AZ.
Thu, Aug 16, 2012
Total Distance
3.00
Check it out. I almost ran two days in a row! Almost. Today was nice. It was only 81°. As I ran next to the canal, I saw something alongside the dirt road. At first I thought it was ducks. Why do I always think everything's ducks?? The closer I got, the less it looked like ducks, and the more it looked like, I don't know, somebody's work gear or something? Then I thought, "Is that a body? No, it has to be ducks!" Finally I could make out exactly what it was. A body! Come on! How has nobody seen this yet? Why me? Please be a hobo sleeping! Please! I need you to be a hobo!
Thank goodness that's what it was. He was laying on his side on top of his yoga mat. He had a backpack and a bicycle. His face looked purplish and dead. But right before I yelled at him, he moved. So I said, "Good morning!" and startled him. Another crisis averted. But wait. If he's sleeping there, that can only mean one thing. Somebody else must have beat him to the bench at the magic water fountain. Yes indeed. There was another hobo at the MWF. I decided not to get a drink. Who knows if he'd been french kissing it.
Mizuno Wave Inspire 7 Miles: 3.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From julieesplin on Thu, Aug 16, 2012 at 09:21:24 from 75.169.164.251
A year ago someone really did find the body of a homeless person in the river along the running trail up Provo Canyon where I usually run. I was glad it wasn't me.
From Burt on Thu, Aug 16, 2012 at 17:29:02 from 72.223.86.148
I have two more shifts in the field left working my canal. Hopefully I can make it without finding any bodies.
From PRE on Thu, Aug 16, 2012 at 20:03:02 from 99.50.213.11
Hey Burt,
You got a couple runs in this month! Good to see that. I'm thinking maybe you have another one planned for Saturday (Tues, Thurs, Sat)! Hope you and your family are well.
From SlowJoe on Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 07:21:38 from 155.219.241.11
I bet he totally was french kissing it. Can you ever really use it again?
From The Quiet Pirate on Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 12:42:49 from 152.26.59.252
I thought it was the way the fountain kissed you back that made it truly magical.
Nice job on the runs-
From Burt on Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 16:14:29 from 72.223.86.148
PRE - Saturday for sure. Hope you're doing well, also.
Joe - You know I'll use it again. Unless I find out that he was making sweet sweet love to it.
QP - If you want to know if he loves you so, it's in his kiss.
From ACorn on Sat, Aug 18, 2012 at 06:47:46 from 24.2.76.146
Nice 3 milers this last week. I think you may need a new route. The MWF seems cool but not if you're running into hobos/possible cadavers.
From Derunzo on Sat, Aug 18, 2012 at 07:53:52 from 24.218.176.97
Nice running Burto!
From Dan on Sat, Aug 18, 2012 at 08:50:22 from 24.209.83.20
You could make a race out of this... The Hobo 5K, you might even take first. Winner gets the Magic Water Fountain kissing rights.
From The Quiet Pirate on Sat, Aug 18, 2012 at 10:47:41 from 71.49.55.78
Sign me up!!!!! I will even shave the race logo in my chest hair ;-)
From Derunzo on Sat, Aug 18, 2012 at 13:03:19 from 24.218.176.97
Quiet Pirate = "Best Comment of the Year!" Ha ha.... lmao!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sun, Aug 19, 2012
Total Distance
0.00
9 and a quarter miles on the bicycle to work. I haven't really rode my bike in over two years. It felt great.
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Joss on Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 08:24:53 from 75.169.152.102
Yes my mom Tara, can be pretty cool about every thing. Especially about running.
From Joss on Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 11:00:54 from 75.169.152.102
Tara showed me the picture of her in a tornado with the witch. Maybe I was wrong. But she also showed you dressed up in a PAC-MAN costume. And you as a Cristmas present. I must say you are pretty good at costumes.
From Burt on Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 13:12:18 from 72.223.86.148
Thanks Joss. My wife makes my costumes.
Mon, Aug 20, 2012
Total Distance
0.00
9 and three quarter miles on the bicycle on the way home from work. I realized when I got on that my bum bum was sore from the ride to work.
9 and one quarter miles back to work.
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From flatlander on Mon, Aug 20, 2012 at 13:55:36 from 198.207.244.102
I guess you're going to have to run it from now on?
From Burt on Mon, Aug 20, 2012 at 16:03:59 from 72.223.86.148
Someday. It's just that the showers don't work there. I would sweat too much if I ran.
From Ericka on Wed, Aug 22, 2012 at 13:07:19 from 67.177.29.67
you definitely have to get used to biking. It can be uncomfortable for the first few rides.
From Burt on Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 03:17:19 from 72.223.86.148
I will Ericka. I promise you.
From julieesplin on Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 10:54:36 from 75.169.161.116
The sore bum keeps me from biking, that and the back and neck pain from leaning forward for so long. People ask me if I've ever considered doing an Iron Man and I say, "I don't think I could handle sitting on a bike that long." I would need some big cruiser bike that I can sit up straight on with a huge soft padded seat and how would that look? Stupid in an Iron Man.
From Burt on Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 11:43:04 from 72.223.86.148
It would be groundbreaking Julie! Especially if you win. And you would.
Tue, Aug 21, 2012
Total Distance
0.00
9 and three quarter miles on the bicycle to work. I need to bring my Garmin to see how I'm doing.
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From baldnspicy on Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 07:50:28 from 167.164.3.140
Good to see you back doing something. I almost thought you were going to pull a "BaldNSpicy" but you're keeping it up. Proud of ya!
From Burt on Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 09:25:49 from 72.223.86.148
But I want to be just like you. You're so cool!
From Joss on Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 13:39:19 from 75.169.152.102
baldnspicy ha ha ha:)
From baldnspicy on Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 22:37:11 from 71.182.199.185
Thanks for finally noticing, Burt.
Joss, it appears you're young enough to know a few things (from less important to most important):
3) Be careful with nicknames, they might stick.
2) Keep running and you'll keep beating your mom (I'm impressed!)
1) Watch out for guys like Burt. They're trouble! :)
Fri, Aug 24, 2012
Total Distance
3.00
It was 80° out at 10am when I wanted to go running. But I pitter-pattered around until noon. Then it was 89°, but I went anyway. As I was running down the street, two ladies slowed down and started whistling and hooting at me. One of them asked me if I wanted a ride.
Asics Gel 3030 Miles: 3.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Steve Piccolo on Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 07:38:41 from 65.130.166.66
I hope you didn't take the ride with your wife and daughter.
From Burt on Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 09:23:41 from 72.223.86.148
Haha! Almost. It was my wife and her sister. Did not take the ride though.
From The Quiet Pirate on Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 14:01:07 from 71.49.55.78
I was assuming it was old lady liberty and one of the homeless MWF men in drag. Glad to hear it wasn't them!
From Burt on Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 14:54:39 from 72.223.86.148
They're probably one in the same. But then, how would they have a car?
Sat, Aug 25, 2012
Total Distance
6.25
This morning I met with two of my Napa Valley Ragnar teammates, Jess and Billy, and two of their friends, Stan and Lina. We ran up South Mountain. Well, we walked some of it, too. But we got there at 5:30am to beat the heat. It did get hot. Or maybe I'm too much out of shape. Anyway, it was a good time.
Good luck to those running the TOU Half Marathon.
Asics Gel DS Trainer 17 Miles: 6.25
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From The Quiet Pirate on Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 14:03:31 from 71.49.55.78
Early morning run- nice you could get out with some friends. Good miles too!
When you run "up" South Mountain, do you run back down too, or do you have a ride waiting at the top? Or do you just teleport back down?
From Burt on Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 14:21:26 from 174.235.195.141
I'm not sure how I get down, but I think it has something to do with gravity. And being fat.
From The Quiet Pirate on Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 14:48:36 from 71.49.55.78
As long as it's not because of the Jungle Boogie
From Joss on Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 17:43:11 from 75.169.152.102
Ya, right! My mom has never Ben in a tornado before. And withes r not real! U r funny!It would be fun to run together if u were not so far.
From PRE on Wed, Aug 29, 2012 at 21:28:06 from 99.50.213.11
Burt,
Nice miles. And I see you are biking as well. I have been considering that of late...no plans mind you...but thinking about it.
From Burt on Wed, Aug 29, 2012 at 21:43:15 from 174.235.192.29
Thanks PRE. I rode again to work today. I better blog about it.
Wed, Aug 29, 2012
Total Distance
0.00
9.25 miles on the bike.
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Rye on Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 06:51:00 from 75.174.37.93
Burt... how the heck are you? Melting over there yet?
From Burt on Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 07:55:40 from 72.223.86.148
Doing good. As you can see, I'm doing my part to fight terrorism.
The weather seems to be cooling down slightly. However, the humidity seems to be going up :(
From The Quiet Pirate on Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 23:47:49 from 71.49.55.78
Humidity? In Arizona? Combined with your temps, that has got to be miserable. Biking is good because you can go fast enough to create your own wind!
And I mean wind in your face, not the other kind ;-)
From Burt on Fri, Aug 31, 2012 at 16:48:24 from 72.223.86.148
QP - Humidity in my face, or the other kind?
From The Quiet Pirate on Fri, Aug 31, 2012 at 18:05:00 from 71.49.55.78
I can't say for sure- maybe your wind was wet too
From Burt on Fri, Aug 31, 2012 at 20:10:20 from 174.235.193.248
I'll check my drawers.
Thu, Aug 30, 2012
Total Distance
0.00
18.75 miles on the bicycle from and to work. I enjoy these rides, but I think I'm getting strep throat.
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From The Quiet Pirate on Fri, Aug 31, 2012 at 17:58:57 from 71.49.55.78
maybe you should wear a scarf over your mouth so you don't eat bugs while riding your bike. I heard bugs can cause strep throat. Little tiny bugs.
From Burt on Fri, Aug 31, 2012 at 20:12:06 from 174.235.193.248
What color scarf?
From The Quiet Pirate on Sat, Sep 01, 2012 at 19:44:27 from 71.49.55.78
you could go with the classic white- I'd stay away from red or blue so you're not confused with a gang member riding his bike to work. I think a nice navy, lime green and orange striped scarf would be appropriate for you Berty-Burt.
From Burt on Sat, Sep 01, 2012 at 20:18:48 from 174.235.129.224
I'll see what I can find on Ebay.
From The Quiet Pirate on Sat, Sep 01, 2012 at 20:43:09 from 71.49.55.78
MR suggests a hockey mask lined with mesh. Preferably white on white.
From april27 on Mon, Sep 03, 2012 at 14:51:30 from 99.188.251.180
Are you changing your running legs in for biking legs?
I hope you are feeling better. :)
From rAtTLeTrAp on Mon, Sep 03, 2012 at 14:58:31 from 174.253.197.20
I like the hockey mask.
From Burt on Mon, Sep 03, 2012 at 15:10:16 from 72.223.86.148
April - I'm supplementing my running legs with biking legs :)
Trap - you would! Crazy.
From april27 on Mon, Sep 03, 2012 at 15:19:12 from 99.188.251.180
LOL...I was looking at it seems a lot of my blog friends stopped blogging! I'm glad you are still running!
Fri, Aug 31, 2012
Total Distance
0.00
9.75 miles on the bike home from work. I passed 4 other cyclists. One
drafted off me for a mile and a half then passed me back as I slowed
down when my turn was approaching. Everyone must've thought we were a
cute couple because she had a hot pink bike and helmet and mine is all
blue.
Weight: 0.00
Sat, Sep 01, 2012
Total Distance
8.10
Holy buckets of sweat Batman! And when I say holy, I mean you can worship my perspiration. And when I say you, I mean Batman. And by Batman I mean any fictitious character; He-Man, the Tooth Fairy, the American born Obama.
I had the brilliant idea to run home from work this morning. Even though I took an hour and a half nap at work (I'm training someone, and he needs to learn how to do things himself, don't judge me), after 12 hours, I had zero energy in my legs. Right as I started I knew it wasn't going to be pretty. I took with me a frozen water bottle and six shot blocks. I took the shot blocks at 1.5, 3, 4.5, 5.5, 6.5, and 7.5 miles. I hope I can sleep now. We'll see. The water bottle was completely unthawed by mile 5.5. But it stayed relatively cool until mile 7 when I filled it with ice water at the corner Circle K.
In order to cut some distance out, I decided to run along the railroad trucks which cut through the Town of Gilbert at a 45° angle. Not a bad idea except that I'd never run along this section of the tracks before. At first I was running on this nice dirt road along side them. But then I got to the part where it crosses the freeway. Here it narrows down to a bridge obviously meant for only a train to go over. I decided to try and get myself on one of those World's Dumbest Videos shows by crossing the bridge, but I don't know if the cameras were rolling. Anyway, I see this big light ahead, and I'm thinking, "Well Burt, you better not run on the tracks because with your luck, you'll probably get your foot stuck in the railroad ties. And then you'll panic and won't have the common sense to untie your shoe and pull your foot out to safety." As it turns out, you can see a train light from probably 5 miles out. Finally after 2.4 miles and with the bridge long behind me, the train came chugging by.
I reached Val Vista and started heading north. I remembered that Marathon Dreamer and I had run by here before. I tried to draw upon those memories to pull me through because I was struggling both mentally and physically. And I was now completely drenched in sweat. I stopped a couple of times to stretch out. My left ankle was giving me a hard time. Then as I got close to the Circle K I remembered the time SlowJoe and Flatlander went running together and Flatlander bought some fuel with a soggy $10. I knew I'd be a soggy mess going in there, but hey, you gotta do what you gotta do. I went in and politely asked if it would be all right if I filled my water bottle up with ice water. The cashier kindly told me yes. Ah, what a life saver. Then I started runningjogging slogging the rest of the way home.
Rode my bike 9.25 miles to work. Remembered my Garmin. 14.4 mph.
Asics Gel 3030 Miles: 8.10
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From SlowJoe on Sat, Sep 01, 2012 at 09:10:51 from 69.131.141.92
Have you ever seen that movie "Stand by Me?" That's what this reminds me of.
The American born Obama, whoever he is, would definitely be glad you survived the railroad bridge. You know, so you can vote for him.
From Burt on Sat, Sep 01, 2012 at 09:19:48 from 72.223.86.148
I have this friend. He's probably my best friend, but I wouldn't say he's my bosom buddy, because he forces me to watch lame movies like that. Yes, I've seen it. May I have my man card back?
From julieesplin on Sat, Sep 01, 2012 at 11:01:16 from 75.169.170.154
I totally forgot about He-Man!
Thoughts while running, although not necessarily funny at the time, provide good entertainment later.
Thanks for the laughs.
From Marathon Dreamer on Sat, Sep 01, 2012 at 11:13:02 from 166.250.66.152
So glad to know that our run memories still linger with ya!!! Miss running with u Burt!! I will be in az last weekend of October for javelina 100.... want to pace me for a loop?
From Burt on Sat, Sep 01, 2012 at 15:39:18 from 72.223.86.148
Julie - Thanks. Hey, I guess they're right. Senior citizens, although slow and dangerous behind the wheel, can still serve a purpose. I'll be right back. Don't you go dying on me!
MD - Of course I want to pace you for a loop! Um, how long is a loop?
From Derunzo on Sat, Sep 01, 2012 at 16:27:23 from 24.218.176.97
What's a railroad truck?
From Burt on Sat, Sep 01, 2012 at 16:55:31 from 72.223.86.148
Your mom. No wait, wrong forum. I have no idea what you're talking about.
From Rye on Sat, Sep 01, 2012 at 19:13:32 from 174.27.122.100
Nice post Burt..cooler times are coming your way...
From Burt on Sat, Sep 01, 2012 at 19:40:54 from 174.235.129.224
Thanks Rye. Colder times are coming yours.
From flatlander on Sat, Sep 01, 2012 at 20:35:14 from 76.31.26.153
It was $1, they were on sale, I still have the change. I would have spent another dollar in a microsecond this morning, though, but I didn't run past a store.
From Derunzo on Sun, Sep 02, 2012 at 05:54:35 from 24.218.176.97
"In order to cut some distance out, I decided to run along the railroad (trucks) which cut through the Town of Gilbert at a 45° angle."
That's what I'm talking about.... the spelling police are upset.
My mom? I don't know what you're talking about.
From Brent on Sun, Sep 02, 2012 at 18:25:38 from 66.7.127.67
Burt Man - hey, good mixed up run, you should do those more, never run the same course twice, good plan to run home, good plan to beg for ice, it is just good to see you out running, keep up the good work and run in safe places, day dreams and running don't go well together unless your running with Milly.
Stay Kool, Real Kool, B of BS Rools out
From Burt on Mon, Sep 03, 2012 at 00:55:41 from 72.223.86.148
Flat - That's what I like about you. Always looking for the bargain.
D-zo - Time for you to get back to your babysitting duties :)
Brent - I'm a creature of habit. Always running the same course. It would be good to run different courses, but how would anyone know where to look for me the day I drop dead?
From Marissa on Mon, Sep 03, 2012 at 21:05:07 from 67.22.170.3
sounds like a fun/interesting/long run! I've been stress fracture free for over a year! Keep up the good work :)
From Burt on Mon, Sep 03, 2012 at 21:36:27 from 72.223.86.148
Over a year?? You better stop drinking milk! :)
Mon, Sep 03, 2012
Total Distance
3.00
Runningafterbabies had another 5k race today. I heard she was really smoking.
I went for a recovery run at 9:30p. It was 92° out. No Garmin. Just me and the night freaks. So I was about a quarter mile away from the canal and I see this helicopter out with a spotlight searching for something or someone. It looks like it might be going up and down the canal. So I'm thinking, "Great. There's a serial rapist out on the canal that I'm about to run on! I hope it's a girl." Well, I didn't feel like turning around, so up the canal I went. The chopper made a few more circles and then came around and lit me up right before the MWF. That was pretty exciting, but I just played it cool and pretended like I didn't notice.
Mizuno Wave Inspire 7 Miles: 3.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From runningafterbabies on Tue, Sep 04, 2012 at 21:44:48 from 71.195.219.247
I'm so offended!
From Burt on Tue, Sep 04, 2012 at 21:51:17 from 72.223.86.148
Offended that the whole world now knows you smoke cigars while you run??? Me too!
From DaleG on Tue, Sep 04, 2012 at 21:56:26 from 152.216.11.5
Way to get in a late run.
Smoking and running don't mix.
With my luck, if I was spotted by a helicopter, they'd think I was the culprit and I'd be arrested.
From Burt on Tue, Sep 04, 2012 at 21:59:36 from 72.223.86.148
They'd have to catch you first DG! Run, Dale, run!
From The Quiet Pirate on Wed, Sep 05, 2012 at 02:55:29 from 71.49.55.78
Sweet run! It was just your night to shine! Good thing you're not in Colorado or you would be The Shining. All I've ever had circle me was hawks & vultures. And RAD.
From Burt on Wed, Sep 05, 2012 at 07:26:09 from 72.223.86.148
RAD is a vulture. So to speak.
From baldnspicy on Thu, Sep 06, 2012 at 11:14:26 from 167.164.3.140
I LOVE running at night, the later the better. When I run through the "shady" parts of town and a cop drives by, I'm glad I have my running clothes on. They probably wonder what this skinny-ish white boy is doing running around down there. I think to myself: "If I were running away after committing a crime, don't you think I'd be going faster than a 10:00 pace?"
Funny story about the canals (since you brought it up). I was on my mission and my companion and I were super late getting home. It was really dark and both of the headlights on our bikes were out or going out. For some reason, we thought it was a better idea to ride on the canal without lights than on the street. Anyways, we were hauling and about a mile from home, I hit something and go flying over the handlebars. I'm laying there stunned, but relieved I didn't end up in the canal. In between my moans and my companions "hey, you OK??", I hear another moan 30' or so behind me. Turns out I hit a drunk guy that had passed out on the canal! So we called the ambulance for him (he was just bruised up) and I ruined a pair of slacks. "How funny is that!"
From Burt on Thu, Sep 06, 2012 at 12:21:08 from 71.216.109.214
That is hilarious! In breaking his ribs, you probably saved his life.
From RAD on Thu, Sep 06, 2012 at 12:30:07 from 98.202.23.178
The vulture has swooped in to pick the conversation clean a few days later :)
From Burt on Thu, Sep 06, 2012 at 12:40:19 from 71.216.109.214
Atta vulture! Wait 'til it's rotted and stinky. Love ya RAD!
From rAtTLeTrAp on Fri, Sep 07, 2012 at 08:05:18 from 24.19.80.36
BNS's story is way better than your blog Burt. You gotta step up your game.
From Burt on Fri, Sep 07, 2012 at 09:56:32 from 71.216.109.214
Step up my game? I have a picture of Melody smoking a cigar! What more do you want?
You're right, though. Often I will start telling stories and build them up as if something awesome is going to happen, then...nothing. Sorry about that.
And I cannot confirm or deny that Melody actually inhaled.
From julieesplin on Fri, Sep 07, 2012 at 11:16:38 from 75.169.166.253
Have you considered that other people may think you're one of the night freaks?
From julieesplin on Fri, Sep 07, 2012 at 11:17:56 from 75.169.166.253
When I run with Melody in the winter, say when it's less than 32 degrees outside, I've seen what looks like smoke coming out of her mouth when she runs.
From Burt on Fri, Sep 07, 2012 at 12:03:49 from 71.216.109.214
I fully expect people to think of me as a night freak. And thanks for confirming my suspicions about Melody. We need to have an intervention with her.
From baldnspicy on Fri, Sep 07, 2012 at 14:50:04 from 167.164.3.140
Burt's pictures are worth 999 words. I'm wordy, but with one quick PhotoShop edit, Burt can say more than 2 of my blog posts combined. Hail to the night freak!
From Tara on Sat, Sep 08, 2012 at 13:05:02 from 75.169.151.237
Wow, Melody. I would have never believed it if Burt hadn't leaked it. He's a regular TMZ. It looks like she is celebrating early as she sprints in to the finish. Maybe that is her secret!
From Burt on Sat, Sep 08, 2012 at 14:35:54 from 72.223.86.148
Like how Red Auerbach used to light up a cigar as soon as he knew the Celtics had the game in the bag? Haha! That's how Darko Milicic got the nickname the Human Victory Cigar because the Pistons would never play him until they knew for sure they were going to win.
From flatlander on Sun, Sep 09, 2012 at 05:04:29 from 76.31.26.153
Burt, that's the best comment on the whole string. I'm going to be laughing about Darko all day, which isn't good because it's Sunday and I have lots to do.
From Burt on Sun, Sep 09, 2012 at 17:51:18 from 72.223.86.148
Yes! I hope you weren't too distracting at church today. Now in Darko's defense, he has shown significant improvement over the last couple of seasons.
Mon, Sep 10, 2012
Total Distance
0.00
This is not the time for my back to be going out again less than a week before Napa Valley Ragnar. :(
Enjoy this picture while I writhe in pain.
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Britta on Tue, Sep 11, 2012 at 16:41:39 from 99.103.153.160
What???? Your daughter is soooo cute.. what is with all the spiders.
From Burt on Tue, Sep 11, 2012 at 17:07:09 from 71.216.109.214
Hi Britta! We found them along the canal that belongs to the water district I work for. Do you like them?
From Tara on Tue, Sep 11, 2012 at 17:41:44 from 75.169.143.6
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! That's for your back. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's for the pic.
From Burt on Tue, Sep 11, 2012 at 21:53:09 from 72.223.86.148
You big dork Tara! Now every time someone comes to leave a comment on today's blog, they're going to see this big wide old screen. lol!
From ACorn on Tue, Sep 11, 2012 at 22:30:32 from 24.2.76.146
Holy spiders! Sorry about the back pain El Burto or Alberto.
From Burt on Tue, Sep 11, 2012 at 22:37:52 from 72.223.86.148
No pain, no gain Adan y Eva. Or no pain, no Ragnar.
Yeah, right. I've run Ragnar with pneumonia. A little bulging disc can't stop me!
From Tara on Tue, Sep 11, 2012 at 23:08:41 from 75.169.143.6
You're welcome.
From flatlander on Wed, Sep 12, 2012 at 12:51:46 from 198.207.244.102
I guess that settles it, they don't bite?
From Burt on Wed, Sep 12, 2012 at 13:52:17 from 71.216.109.214
Oh, they bite. But only when agitated. And they're not poisonous.
From RAD on Wed, Sep 12, 2012 at 14:14:08 from 98.202.23.178
did I mention I'm not a fan of spiders? or pain? I'm with Emily on this one.
From SlowJoe on Wed, Sep 12, 2012 at 18:42:33 from 69.131.141.92
Awesome picture! Sorry about the back though. Maybe you can have the spiders bite you on the arm and your back will seem less painful by comparison.
From Burt on Wed, Sep 12, 2012 at 23:38:57 from 72.223.86.148
I know what I'm getting RAD for Christmas!
Joe - or maybe the spider bites would act like acupuncture and cure my back!
From DaleG on Wed, Sep 12, 2012 at 23:40:48 from 152.216.11.5
Use the force to heal your back.
From Burt on Wed, Sep 12, 2012 at 23:50:19 from 72.223.86.148
Do Jedis use the force to heal themselves or robotic arms?
From DaleG on Thu, Sep 13, 2012 at 00:02:59 from 66.87.126.245
If I were a Jedi, I would certainly try. What have you got to lose.
From julieesplin on Thu, Sep 13, 2012 at 13:25:18 from 75.169.181.166
Wow! I can't believe she will sit that close! Her facial expression is so cute.
From Burt on Thu, Sep 13, 2012 at 15:25:02 from 72.223.86.148
She was actually trying to smile.
From The Quiet Pirate on Thu, Sep 13, 2012 at 18:10:48 from 71.49.55.78
How adorable! Emily is cute too!
From Hamdog Alum on Thu, Sep 13, 2012 at 19:25:38 from 71.90.5.18
Remind me not to move to AZ!
Sat, Sep 15, 2012
Race:
2012 Ragnar Napa Valley (15.85 Miles) 02:25:37
Total Distance
15.85
I love Ragnar. Don't you? Every race brings a new adventure and new friends. But I must say. When I first met some of these dudes for the first time, I was like "I just flew to San Francisco to run with these obnoxious loud mouths?" Well, it turns out they were just drunk. That's all. They were a lot more fun once they sobered up. Ay yi yi.
I was runner #2. Runner #1 gets to run over the Golden Gate Bridge :( Missed it by one leg! But I did get to drive over it. And that's pretty cool. My first leg was 2.7 miles and mostly downhill. My back had been bothering me all week. I was really worried because I couldn't even bend over and touch my toes. The hard motel bed didn't help much either. But as I started running I found that I was able to put one foot in front of the other, and that's all it took. I ran a 7:40 pace, but I was hoping for sub 7 if I wasn't hurt.
My next leg was 4.72 miles at night. I felt great. In fact, I thought I was cranking out some real fast miles. But I wasn't. Well, I did have a 200 foot hill to climb between mile 1 and mile 2, but still, I thought was flying. I guess I don't remember what it's like to run fast. Oh well. I passed more people than those that passed me.
My last leg was right after the night legs end. So I started without the night gear; reflective vest, headlamp, LED light. After a mile my team caught up to me and said they got a text that the night hours were being extended due to the overcast. So I threw the gear back on. No biggy. I was running through Napa Valley. It was really pretty. There was a vineyard at the foot of a hill. A house was on top of the hill, and this hobbit hole was at the base of the hill exiting into the vineyard. I'm sure it was connected to the house under the hill. Pretty cool. Anyway, I was running the best I could. The hills were tough, but I was pushing through them. I didn't get passed until 4.7 miles into my run. That's about the time I started to crash and burn. My legs were cramping up. But I knew I could finish. It was just time and pain. Keep pushing through the pain, and it's only a matter of time. I finally finished, and was glad to be done. My legs are still sore as I write this report almost a week after running the race. Would I run this race again? I would if I was independently wealthy. It was fun.
This is a picture of our team at the 2nd Major Exchange. Everyone except JP who was running.
Alyssa, Jess, Jimmy, me, and Brian. All the returning runners from So Cal who received the coveted Gold Rush Medal.
Here we are at the finish line. Team 276 is My Number, so Pass Me Maybe.
What? We were in San Francisco! What do you expect?
Asics Gel 3030 Miles: 7.42
Asics Gel DS Trainer 17 Miles: 8.43
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From The Quiet Pirate on Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 11:08:00 from 152.26.230.60
Thank you for the chest shot. I was just thinking I wanted something to eat, and now I'll be able to go another few hours before I have my appetite back again.
Looks like you had fun- makes me want to try one of those Ragnars myself sometime.
From Burt on Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 14:16:43 from 71.216.109.214
Did you notice my glittering areola? It's nail polish, not natural.
From SlowJoe on Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 14:16:58 from 69.131.141.92
Nice going Burt, cool report and pictures. I think they should rename that race to the Burt Relays. Maybe after you do a few more.
For what it's worth, I can't touch my toes either and my back is fine.
From Burt on Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 14:25:23 from 71.216.109.214
And for the record, I won't touch your toes. We clear on that?
From SlowJoe on Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 14:29:06 from 69.131.141.92
Well I thought maybe just my socks and then I could kind of gauge your reaction and we'd go from there, but yeah, ok, yeah, don't touch my toes. That's what I was thinking too.
From Ericka on Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 14:50:45 from 67.177.29.67
Nicely done. Sounds like good times. Your Ragnar symbol looks like it's illuminated!
From RAD on Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 14:51:13 from 98.202.23.178
I'm surprised the hobbit didn't come out of his hole and chase you down! Especially with a chest like that :)
From Burt on Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 16:04:32 from 71.216.109.214
Ericka - I'm lighting the night.
RAD - Hobbits don't necessarily have hairy chests. They have hairy feet. Like SlowJoe. That's why I won't touch them.
From Tara on Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 21:15:51 from 75.169.138.143
That sounds like a very fun Ragnar! Good job, I always feel fast at night too. Good pics. I especially appreciate the chest shot.
From Burt on Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 21:36:21 from 72.223.86.148
Tara - I knew you had an eye for the fine arts. You can thank my wife for shaving the Ragnar symbol in my chest.
From julieesplin on Sun, Sep 23, 2012 at 10:20:45 from 71.213.59.240
"It's just time and pain." I'm going to remember that. Looks like fun.
From Burt on Sun, Sep 23, 2012 at 10:40:31 from 72.223.86.148
Good luck at SGM Julie!
From Brent on Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 21:08:15 from 66.7.127.67
Burt - pretty darn kool, you are a kool dude, I guy at my work did the Napa also, sounds like a great time.
Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out
From ACorn on Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 21:12:15 from 24.2.76.146
Fantastic pics! You're quite the Ragnar rebel.
From Burt on Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 10:39:19 from 71.216.109.214
Brent - I thought you were retired and living the sweet life.
ACorn - Thanks. Would you like to play tether ball some time?
RAD - I had a dream about hairy chested hobbits last night. Thanks.
Tue, Sep 25, 2012
Total Distance
0.00
I did P90X Plyometrics last night with my wife. She's doing great. She's lost over 100 lbs. My back did not like Plyo X.
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Tara on Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 13:06:54 from 75.169.142.129
100 pounds is GREAT! Too bad your back is acting old. Mine acts out once in a while too. ONWARD!(crack)
From Burt on Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 13:26:23 from 71.216.109.214
Thanks Tara! What doesn't kill us only debilitates us more.
From Tara on Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 13:37:17 from 75.169.142.129
LOL! I know! You need a shirt with that saying.
From Burt on Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 13:58:59 from 71.216.109.214
I just need a shirt.
From julieesplin on Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 17:14:44 from 75.169.176.51
I kind of liked the no shirt Burt. Tell your wife I think she's amazing, for the 100 lbs, and just because I really liked her when I met her. Have you posted a recent photo of her?
From Ericka on Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 17:39:31 from 24.10.179.23
Props to your wife. That's amazing!
From Burt on Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 18:03:28 from 71.216.109.214
Don't flirt with the no shirt Burt. You might get hurt.
Thanks Julie and Ericka. I probably won't tell her because she'd be mad that I'm telling people how much overweight she was. Women! Who can understand them?
From julieesplin on Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 11:47:34 from 75.169.176.51
Post a picture of your wife and then we can all say how cute she looks and you can tell her that.
From Burt on Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 11:57:46 from 71.216.109.214
Now you're flirting with my wife? Geez Julie!
From The Quiet Pirate on Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 18:03:02 from 71.49.55.78
It's been 5 months since I finished the p90x, and I have not desire at all to do the videos ever again. Especially plyo- that's one sweaty experience!
Super kudos to your wife for finishing the plyo video with you while you were flinging sweat all over her. And congrats to her on her weight loss- that's some serious business and I'm impressed.
From RAD on Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 22:07:45 from 98.202.23.178
You're an awesome supporter Burt. Best Body for Life coach I know! :)
From Burt on Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 22:18:20 from 72.223.86.148
QP - Jealous? Some day when you least expect it, you will be getting the sweatiest hug from me ever.
RAD - Body for Life??!! I should punch you in the ovary!
From RAD on Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 22:27:38 from 98.202.23.178
Sorry, obviously it has been TOO long since I saw the commercial at the end of the p90X video. Beachbody...I mean beachbody. I'm tired. I'm blonde. Please don't hold this against me, I need my ovaries :)
From Burt on Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 22:29:28 from 72.223.86.148
Ok. Next time I won't be so forgiving.
From Rhett on Sun, Oct 07, 2012 at 13:00:56 from 184.10.181.215
That is great! Congrats to your sweetie!
P90 X works.
From Burt on Sun, Oct 07, 2012 at 13:38:53 from 72.223.86.148
Thanks Rhett! You're going to be faster than ever!
Thu, Sep 27, 2012
Total Distance
0.00
Here you go.
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From The Quiet Pirate on Sun, Sep 30, 2012 at 08:51:02 from 71.49.55.78
You Burt, are one LUCKY guy! What a beautiful wife- she looks great in her "after" photo. Kudos to her for all her hard work! Inspirational :-)
From RAD on Sun, Sep 30, 2012 at 14:54:17 from 98.202.23.178
Awesome work to your beautiful wife! Enjoy those p90X workouts together :)
From julieesplin on Mon, Oct 01, 2012 at 13:21:59 from 75.169.182.193
Tell Vicki she looks great! That's quite an accomplishment. My mom struggles with her weight and we've talked a lot about it. I really am impressed, as that kind of weight loss takes a lot of hard work and discipline. Better pick up the pace Burt, or she'll be running circles around you soon.
From josse on Mon, Oct 01, 2012 at 13:30:11 from 70.196.197.223
Awesome!! job to your wife.
From Burt on Mon, Oct 01, 2012 at 14:47:38 from 71.216.109.214
QP - She hasn't reached her goal weight yet. I assume you know that and that's why you put "after" in quotation marks. Clever girl.
RAD - that's not all we'll enjoy together.
Julie - it also takes a lot of money to pay a bariatric surgeon that used to be my best friend in 1st grade until I peed on his leg.
Josse - Thanks! to you.
From julieesplin on Mon, Oct 01, 2012 at 19:38:08 from 75.169.177.51
Surgery or not, she's still doing it. The surgery just helps, it doesn't do it all for you.
I've been sitting here for several minutes trying to come up with something about the 1st grade pee on leg and I've got nothing. Darn.
From Burt on Mon, Oct 01, 2012 at 19:47:46 from 72.223.86.148
You're right. It still requires serious dedication to the diet and exercise. And let's just say that I'm a bad aim and his mom wasn't happy when he yelled out, "You peed on my leg!"
From AngieB on Tue, Oct 02, 2012 at 20:40:26 from 65.130.72.90
That is so awesome! Tell your wife I said great job and keep it up!
From Steam8 on Wed, Oct 03, 2012 at 10:04:20 from 166.70.55.77
Love your pics! YOur wife looks amazing....and of course you do too!
From Burt on Wed, Oct 03, 2012 at 11:41:48 from 71.216.109.214
Angie - Why don't you tell her yourself. Her number is 867-5309.
Steamer - You're too kind.
From DaleG on Wed, Oct 03, 2012 at 11:48:33 from 98.202.43.67
Burt, I called that number and it belongs to some guy named Roger. That's a catchy little number. They should write a song with that number in it.
From Burt on Wed, Oct 03, 2012 at 11:53:31 from 71.216.109.214
Haha! Well, keep calling it. I think you're dialing wrong or something. Eventually it should work.
From Tara on Wed, Oct 03, 2012 at 13:27:23 from 75.169.138.54
Burt, you missed a call. It was Roger. He said to stop giving out his number and that he will never forgive you for peeing on his leg.
She looks great! Good for her!!
From Burt on Wed, Oct 03, 2012 at 13:50:02 from 71.216.109.214
Come on Roger! That was just in case you got stung by a jellyfish!
Speaking of giving out people's numbers, at Napa Valley Ragnar our other van was tagging other teams' vans with the phone number of one of the runners in our van saying "call me maybe." He was getting so many phone calls. LOL! Good thing he was a good sport.
From SlowJoe on Wed, Oct 03, 2012 at 18:25:46 from 69.131.141.92
Congrats to your wife, that is awesome.
From Burt on Thu, Oct 04, 2012 at 01:01:48 from 72.223.86.148
Thanks Joe! And congrats to your wife. For whatever accomplishments she's had lately.
From flatlander on Thu, Oct 04, 2012 at 06:46:55 from 76.31.26.153
You all look great, including Emily.
From Burt on Thu, Oct 04, 2012 at 09:44:26 from 71.216.109.214
Thanks Mark! I'm glad somebody noticed little Emily in the corner of the pic :)
From Steam8 on Thu, Oct 04, 2012 at 09:51:33 from 166.70.55.77
Everyone notices cute, little Emily. She brightens every picture!
From The Quiet Pirate on Thu, Oct 04, 2012 at 10:01:41 from 152.26.230.54
Ditto- Emily steals the show!
From Burt on Thu, Oct 04, 2012 at 10:17:58 from 71.216.109.214
Ah, thanks ladies. But seriously, I need to go running so that I have something else to post.
From The Quiet Pirate on Thu, Oct 04, 2012 at 10:28:06 from 152.26.230.54
Run all you want, but I'd prefer photos of the lovely McCumber ladies over another hairy, sweaty, Ragnar chest any day!
From Burt on Thu, Oct 04, 2012 at 11:03:45 from 71.216.109.214
Such a liar!
Sat, Oct 06, 2012
Total Distance
0.00
15 miles on the bike with the scouts.
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From allie on Sun, Oct 07, 2012 at 15:17:54 from 97.117.85.43
another badge for the sash.
From Burt on Sun, Oct 07, 2012 at 16:52:11 from 72.223.86.148
and they didn't even have to sell any thin mints.
From The Quiet Pirate on Mon, Oct 08, 2012 at 12:56:06 from 152.26.230.60
I wouldn't buy any cookies from boys. They'd have hair in them!
From Burt on Mon, Oct 08, 2012 at 13:56:27 from 71.216.109.214
I don't know what kind of cookies you're talking about QP. Sheesh!
Mon, Oct 08, 2012
Total Distance
0.00
19 miles on the bike.
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From anji on Mon, Oct 08, 2012 at 19:30:55 from 71.38.249.102
yeah! bike!
From Burt on Mon, Oct 08, 2012 at 19:48:48 from 72.223.86.148
I wish I knew how fast I was going. Probably like 30mph. Yeah.
From Derunzo on Mon, Oct 08, 2012 at 20:02:57 from 24.218.176.97
Probably like 130! Pumping that HGH into your veins!
From Burt on Mon, Oct 08, 2012 at 22:31:19 from 72.223.86.148
Whatever it takes to give me an edge on the competition D-zo!
From Rye on Tue, Oct 09, 2012 at 04:44:06 from 174.19.104.97
Fighting terrorism in Arizona.... your the man Burt!
From Burt on Tue, Oct 09, 2012 at 11:11:55 from 71.216.109.214
Yep. Fighting terrorists and bad grammar offenders.
From Rye on Tue, Oct 09, 2012 at 11:45:03 from 174.19.104.97
You should cut me some slack. Be grateful that I commented on your blog....YOU'RE the man Burt.....is that better:)
From Burt on Tue, Oct 09, 2012 at 11:46:04 from 71.216.109.214
That is better! Now I better go comment on your blog. Sigh.
From JD on Tue, Oct 09, 2012 at 11:48:55 from 70.96.78.188
hey Burt, i just saw that Maceys.com is having a sale on genuine Oprah's Ucks! go get yours now!
From Burt on Tue, Oct 09, 2012 at 11:52:22 from 71.216.109.214
Maceys.com? Are you sure they're not genuine knock-offs? Probably not. That lady lends her name to anything. Thanks for the tip!
Now I have to go comment on your blog. Sigh.
From Tara on Tue, Oct 09, 2012 at 18:30:42 from 69.171.187.76
Yur the man! U are a total terrorist, however.
From Burt on Tue, Oct 09, 2012 at 20:18:38 from 72.223.86.148
Tara N. Tula! I know where you live!
Tue, Oct 09, 2012
Total Distance
0.00
I went to the witch doctor chiropractor today. He took some X-rays. I definitely have disc problems. He said there's a lot of wear and tear in my old spine. And I'm a bit crooked, and have been for years. He told me I shouldn't run. Not a problem. But as soon as I feel even a little better, I will be. Sucker!
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Mauri on Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 10:33:49 from 216.231.158.26
I've had doc's tell me the same thing. Have been going to a chiropractor and they've been stretching my spine. Feel much much better! And, now I get to run again.
From Burt on Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 11:14:31 from 71.216.109.214
Woo hoo! Well, mine said he could fix me. I hope he can. For his sake.
From SlowJoe on Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 11:49:03 from 155.219.241.10
Hope it goes well - if he can't fix you, I recommend the Spine-O-Cylinder.
From Burt on Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 12:20:21 from 71.216.109.214
This is a chiro town!
From ben on Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 17:14:13 from 209.33.248.15
I guess that means you won't run with me this saturday?
From Burt on Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 17:30:40 from 71.216.109.214
Are you coming into town Ben? Because if you are, I will will my back better just to go running with you.
From ben on Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 17:56:07 from 209.33.248.15
Yes, we are coming for the weekend. I am running a very slow 5 miler on saturday.
From Burt on Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 18:00:30 from 71.216.109.214
If you promise to be slow, I will go with you.
From ben on Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 18:12:16 from 209.33.248.15
I'm marathon tired, so I am slow for a couple more weeks. Text me friday for time and location. 435-313-4874
From Burt on Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 19:41:43 from 72.223.86.148
Ok, I'll call you maybe.
From MarkP on Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 13:29:02 from 75.162.223.189
Yeah, I've got a Quack too. He wants me to see him x3 a week...lol! I go about 4 times a year for an adjustment-which is better than massage (and I pay cash).
From Burt on Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 13:52:21 from 71.216.109.214
Mine says the same thing! But mine is in my ward, and he has this thing that he doesn't charge anyone in the ward a copay. My insurance covers my visits, so, no out of pocket for me. Yesterday after I called him a witch doctor to his face he said, "Well, if you're going to be a witch doctor, you might as well be the best one in town."
From DaleG on Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 23:10:49 from 152.216.11.5
Seems like all chiropractors think runners are stupid and/or crazy. Mine always gives me a hard time about running. My spine curves to the right, so my head is always tilted to the right. If you look at my race pictures on zazoosh for the St. George marathon, you can clearly see my head tilting. lol. Last name Gardiner. Check them out.
From Burt on Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 23:16:34 from 72.223.86.148
Ha! Just saw them. You shoulda had a V8.
From DaleG on Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 23:36:34 from 152.216.11.5
LOL. I looked at them again, too, and they made me laugh.
From Tara on Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 07:52:21 from 75.169.138.78
Lol! You're too funny, Burt. I was thinking of calling my chiropractor today to adjust some things, but I know I'll hear that same spiell,"No running! And by the way, see me 3 x week for 6 months. THEN and only then you will be fine!" Maybe we're the quacks that keep them in business. But I really do like mine:)
From Burt on Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 09:37:33 from 71.216.109.214
Hi Tara. Today is supposed to be my last day. Then I'm off for a week. And from then on it's maintenance. Maybe I have BO.
Sat, Oct 13, 2012
Total Distance
5.00
This morning I ran with the BIG time. ben and eightkidmom were in town. They just ran the Saint George Marathon last week so they were wanting to do a nice slow five miles. Well, ben did. Perfect for me. I made sure they ran slow. We ran down the canal for two and a half miles while they listened to my sad boring stories. I, for one, had a good time. I couldn't have run any faster. I wonder what my chiropractor is going to say.
Mizuno Wave Inspire 7 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Scott Ensign on Sat, Oct 13, 2012 at 22:51:36 from 67.40.114.105
you all look very happy. great smiles.
From Burt on Sun, Oct 14, 2012 at 00:49:53 from 72.223.86.148
I purposely exaggerated that smile in order to add a touch of class that adds elegance and style to the picture.
From artichoke on Sun, Oct 14, 2012 at 20:17:22 from 174.52.123.59
I think you should plan on St. George next year.
From Burt on Sun, Oct 14, 2012 at 23:29:55 from 72.223.86.148
You're right. I should choke.
From ben on Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 10:42:59 from 209.33.248.15
Choke... That's what I keep telling him too! And yes... that was a very happy day. I almost pushed Burt in the water!
From The Quiet Pirate on Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 12:21:51 from 152.26.230.54
Ben- maybe if you tried a little harder next time, Burt could practice his swim for his triathalon training.
Burt- a picture is worth a thousand words..most of them that are coming to mind are nose hair and teeth.
I can't believe eightkidmom has 8 kids, runs, has all her hair, and looks so pretty! She is my new hero. Plus she got to meet you, so there's that too.
From Burt on Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 13:52:00 from 71.216.109.214
Luckily there was a rail for me to grab on to. QP, you remind me of Macaulay Culkin. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZMWgW6QNuw
From flatlander on Tue, Oct 16, 2012 at 07:11:58 from 76.31.26.153
That had to be a great run, glad you got to do that. Some incredible people on this blog.
From Burt on Tue, Oct 16, 2012 at 14:39:32 from 71.216.109.214
Thanks Flat. My back is 93.2% better. But now my legs are sore.
From Rhett on Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 17:46:02 from 170.215.58.122
Way to defy the chiropractor Burt.
From Tara on Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 23:44:11 from 75.169.138.78
Fun!! I second Rhrett. You keep them in business.
From Tara on Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 07:41:43 from 75.169.138.78
Go, you chicken fat, go! love that jingle :-) I'm going to sing it to my kids while I whip them into shape during UEA weekend.
From Burt on Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 10:20:28 from 71.216.109.214
I learned the song in 1st grade.
Thu, Oct 18, 2012
Total Distance
3.12
My legs felt so sore this morning. I feel like Bilbo without his ring. When I got to Southern Ave. the city bus pulled up and people started to board. I was thinking how if I was in shape, I would have tried to race the bus down Southern to see how long I could stay in front of it. There are stops every quarter mile. But alas, it got to the second stop, one passenger boarded, and the bus left right before I got there. Then I got to the canal where they've been doing some construction. I usually run on the east side. In fact, when I went running with ben and eightkidmom, we ran on the newly poured sidewalk. But there was a sign that said "Canal road closed. Use other side." So I went to the other side, and it was fenced off!! Ugh! You mean I have to run all the way down to Lindsay instead of cutting the corner? That adds 0.12 miles on to my run!
Mizuno Wave Inspire 7 Miles: 3.12
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From DaleG on Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 23:51:14 from 152.216.3.5
The nerve!!!
From Burt on Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at 00:58:37 from 72.223.86.148
Thanks Dale. I'm glad you understand.
From Joss on Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at 09:39:57 from 75.169.138.249
It has been so long since i've been on here.The com. Was broken.
From Burt on Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at 10:06:19 from 71.216.109.214
Joss, can't your mom fix computers? I thought she was superwoman.
From Rye on Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at 10:27:30 from 65.129.81.170
Hey Burt! I had a dog named Bilbo. He didn't wear a ring and was very slow.
From Burt on Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at 11:00:40 from 71.216.109.214
From Rhett on Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at 11:06:50 from 170.215.58.122
I am amazed that you were able to handle that extra 0.12 miles Burt. You are an extreme runner. :)
From Burt on Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at 12:28:01 from 71.216.109.214
Thanks Rhett. I think I'm ranked #543 in Mesa.
From The Quiet Pirate on Sat, Oct 20, 2012 at 23:50:00 from 71.49.55.78
Next time wear a big orange sign that says ROAD CLOSED and run down the center of the road. It's time Mesa showed a little honor to it's top 600 runners and gave you your own private roads to run on!!
From Burt on Sun, Oct 21, 2012 at 20:15:51 from 72.223.86.148
How about a wear a big orange sign that says WIDE LOAD?
From Scott Ensign on Sun, Oct 21, 2012 at 20:17:01 from 67.40.113.140
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.................... this used to be an exciting blog.
From Burt on Sun, Oct 21, 2012 at 20:18:01 from 72.223.86.148
I know Scott. I know. Now all I've got is pictures of my nose hair and crooked teeth.
From Scott Ensign on Sun, Oct 21, 2012 at 20:20:24 from 67.40.113.140
well, go find some drug money in the mountains, or get in a fight with a tailgating driver or something and then report. you will get your mojo back
Mon, Oct 22, 2012
Total Distance
3.15
Welcome to my snoozefest of a blog. I hoped so desperately that something exciting would happen today on my run, but nothing did. I started to think that I'm going to have to create my own excitement. But I just don't have it in me anymore. I'm old Gandalf. I know I don't look it, but I'm beginning to feel it in my heart. I feel... thin. Sort of stretched, like... butter scraped over too much bread.
Asics Gel DS Trainer 17 Miles: 3.15
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From ACorn on Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 15:02:42 from 205.124.145.253
Nice three miles, isn't that enough excitement for you?
From Scott Wesemann on Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 15:10:57 from 66.232.64.4
You're the most boring ex-missionary-comp on my list.
From Burt on Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 15:12:20 from 71.216.109.214
I think that might actually be a compliment.
From Brent on Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 21:14:42 from 66.7.127.67
Burt Man, without alcatraze or Robin, find Robin and start a new adventure - your readers are waiting for the next saga. Say Hi to Lybi for me.
What are your 2013 goals besides doing crazy things on your run?
Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out
From Rye on Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 22:21:38 from 65.129.82.128
What's with all The Lord of the Rings stuff? Such a violent show....so you and Scott comps?
From Burt on Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 11:39:08 from 71.216.109.214
Brent - I'm thinking about running the Phoenix Marathon next year. Time will tell.
Rye - I don't know Rye. I don't have any answers. I must see the head of my order. He is both wise and powerful. Trust me Rye, he'll know what to do.
As for Scott and I being comps, that may or may not have actually happened. It's hard to tell. But Scott let me stay at his parent's condo in Midway a couple of years ago, and told them that we were companions and not random dudes that met each other on-line. That would be awkward. http://burt-mccumber.fastrunningblog.com/blog--Midway-is-really-pretty-little-town-/06-17-2010.html
Tue, Oct 23, 2012
Total Distance
3.46
Emily is starting to get sick. She had a rough night last night. She had an accident at 1am, which I had to take care of even though she wanted her mommy to. Then she had another accident and started throwing up later. But when I got up this morning at 5:30am, I didn't feel sleep deprived. So, that was good. However, I had the runs. I tried to take care of it, but as soon as I started putting my running socks on, the runs became the squirts. So back to the drawing board. And by drawing board I mean toilet. Oh. You knew that? Finally I was ready to run. I was hoping to go 5.4 miles, but my back started hurting, so I cut it short. Then I got ready for work and decided to ride my bike since I didn't have to put Emily on the bus. 9.25 miles at 13.4 mph. Shoulda left 10 minutes before than what I did, but oh well.
My back really started to hurt during the day. I was really hoping my bike ride home wouldn't aggravate it more. 9.75 miles home, cuz I take a different route. I think it did loosen up my back some. I tried out my new TENS unit for the first time and iced my back. I feel better now, but should probably take tomorrow off from running. :(
Mizuno Wave Inspire 7 Miles: 3.46
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From DaleG on Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 22:40:06 from 152.216.7.5
Poor Emily and poor Burt. At least you still got out and ran.
From Burt on Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 23:19:09 from 72.223.86.148
Thanks Dale. Your pity means a lot. :)
From DaleG on Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 23:34:10 from 152.216.11.5
I pity da foo
From ACorn on Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 00:35:05 from 24.2.76.146
Nice day of running and cross training and toilet spraying. Rest that back of yours and restart the cycle :)
From Claudio on Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 08:29:19 from 216.99.185.50
Wishing you and Emily a prompt recovery!
From Burt on Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 09:35:19 from 71.216.109.214
Adam - I had the tri-fecta going. Or the tri-fecal.
Claudio - Thanks! Did you know one of my groomsmen at my wedding reception was named Claudio? You did? He was from Ecuador.
Wed, Oct 24, 2012
Total Distance
0.00
9.25 miles on the bike to work. I left my Garmin at work yesterday after turning it on to locate satellites. Fortunately it was still there. Unfortunately its battery is dead. Also, unfortunately I left my keys at home today thinking I wouldn't need them because I'm not driving. However, I do need to get into my office. Fortunately there is a spare key up front. Fortunately I got to ride my bike to work today. Unfortunately that means Emily is still sick. I think I could make a fortune telling people their fortunes. Or unfortunes.
9.75 miles home. I felt good, but my back gradually seized up, and I want to cry like a baby.
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From allie on Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 10:11:23 from 161.38.218.168
fortunately you know how to spell.
From Burt on Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 10:15:50 from 71.216.109.214
allie, why don't you go blow up another pizza stone? You're good at that!
From allie on Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 10:17:06 from 161.38.218.168
unfortunately i'm at work.
From Burt on Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 10:19:34 from 71.216.109.214
Then blow up the microwave glass spinny thing!
From allie on Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 10:22:29 from 161.38.218.168
i've done that twice. i've also fried three projector bulbs in one month.
they keep me on board because i wear red power pant suits and lean in when i talk.
From Burt on Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 10:26:08 from 71.216.109.214
That's fortunate. And effective. Keep up the good work.
From Lily on Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 10:33:22 from 166.137.156.34
Hi Burt, hi Allie
From Burt on Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 10:53:09 from 71.216.109.214
Lily? THE Lily?
From allie on Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 10:54:04 from 161.38.218.168
oooohhhhhhhhhhhhh yes.
From allie on Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 10:54:18 from 161.38.218.168
LILY.
From allie on Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 10:54:24 from 161.38.218.168
hi.
From Lily on Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 10:57:35 from 166.137.156.36
Oh yes. I'm one of kind!
From Lily on Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 11:07:47 from 67.199.178.95
Hold your thoughts, I've got to peeeee
From Burt on Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 11:10:19 from 71.216.109.214
Hold your bladder. I have to think.
From Chad Robinson on Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 11:11:09 from 50.73.39.89
Unfortunately I read this entire post - other than the fact that Emily is still sick (sad).
From Burt on Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 15:43:02 from 71.216.109.214
Fortunately you're still alive Chad. And that's something.
From Rhett on Thu, Oct 25, 2012 at 10:59:05 from 74.41.239.14
Is Unfortunes a word? Wouldn't that be misfortunes? Funny stuff Burt.
From Burt on Thu, Oct 25, 2012 at 12:20:27 from 71.216.109.214
Rhett - there's probably 500 different words we could come up with for the root word fortune. Let's make a list and call it the Fortune 500.
From The Quiet Pirate on Thu, Oct 25, 2012 at 12:47:33 from 152.26.230.54
Emily is sick? Blimey!
From Burt on Thu, Oct 25, 2012 at 12:48:15 from 71.216.109.214
She went to school today. And I went to the chiropractor because I could hardly walk.
Thu, Oct 25, 2012
Total Distance
0.00
Well, Marathon Dreamer is going to run in the Javelina Jundred Saturday/Sunday, and I was going to pace her for one of her 6 loops. Sadly, I had to call her and say there's no way I can do it. My back hurts so bad right now. I went to the chiropractor this morning, and it feels a little better. Dag nabbit!
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From rAtTLeTrAp on Thu, Oct 25, 2012 at 20:12:13 from 24.19.80.36
Way to crush some dreams Burt! I hope your back is feeling better soon.
From Rye on Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 11:08:03 from 75.174.49.224
Dag nabbit? I don't understand.......clean it up for me please!
From SlowJoe on Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 16:17:13 from 69.131.141.92
Rye - I'll translate - he meant "consarnit"
Burt - I will sell you my spine-o-cylinder for $500. No, $499 since I like you.
From Burt on Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 16:21:26 from 71.216.109.214
Trap - I know. I suck!
Rye - dad gummit!
Joe - That sounds like a great bargain, but can you guarantee that I won't get mugged by some local chiropractor goons?
From flatlander on Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 08:10:51 from 76.31.26.153
Really sorry about your rough week. The chiro got me through my last back injury, but it took a while. Then all of a sudden it was gone. Hang in there buddy.
From Burt on Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 12:36:51 from 72.223.86.148
Thanks Flat. Update on MD, she made it 72 miles before having to call it quits. That's pretty awesome in my book.
From The Quiet Pirate on Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 09:28:59 from 152.26.230.54
72 miles is amazing! Hope your "back" at it soon.
From RAD on Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 23:53:59 from 98.202.23.178
Sorry about the back Burt. I hope it is back in good fashion soon. At least soon enough to not have to drop Vegas Ragnar. What would I do if I missed you? I'm in van 2, not sure which runner...either 8 or 12.
From Burt on Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 16:10:50 from 71.216.109.214
QP - Why is back in quotation marks? I don't get it.
RAD - I am not "back"ing out of Ragnar. We had our first team meeting last night. But I'm in van #1. Right now they have me assigned as runner #2. No pun intended.
From rAtTLeTrAp on Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 16:52:05 from 174.255.162.101
I should have been designated runner #2 when I did Ragnar NWP.
From Burt on Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 17:29:31 from 71.216.109.214
I just re-read your report. You could have been runner #1 and #2. It would have been like doing an ultra. And it would have been ultra cool.
From rAtTLeTrAp on Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 17:38:49 from 174.255.162.101
DANG IT BURT! Now you did it, I just had to go back and read it again too and now I'm jonesin' for another relay race. I left out a lot of really funny and gross details from that adventure. Maybe I'll get to tell you about them in a Ragnar van someday...
From I Just Run on Thu, Nov 01, 2012 at 16:05:38 from 67.79.11.242
Sorry to hear about your back Burt but I'm curious who is this "Dag Nabbit" guy writing your blog post for you now?
From julieesplin on Fri, Nov 02, 2012 at 11:00:46 from 75.169.181.165
Hope your back gets better quickly.
From Burt on Fri, Nov 02, 2012 at 11:58:55 from 71.216.109.214
Trap - I just talked to my attorney, flatlander, and told him to put "Be in the same van with Rattletrap for a Ragnar" on my bucketlist.
IJR - I've been hijacked!!!
Julie - Thanks, I hope so too. I'm doing Vegas Ragnar next week no matter what :)
From artichoke on Sat, Nov 03, 2012 at 17:42:10 from 74.211.14.96
As one with a history of back problems, "I feel your pain!". Not fun. Get better and then you'll be "back" at it!
From The Quiet Pirate on Mon, Nov 05, 2012 at 09:19:39 from 152.26.230.54
I want to run your leg of vegas ragnar is you "back" out and can't do it.
From Burt on Mon, Nov 05, 2012 at 10:34:37 from 71.216.109.214
The ad at the top of my page right now is for Arizona Pain Specialists and there's a guy holding his back. Nice.
Choke - quite encouraging QP and her silly back jokes.
QP - You can run with me because my back is feeling great today.
From Tara on Tue, Nov 06, 2012 at 15:30:00 from 75.169.142.155
Dang your back! That's right, I said it. Dang it!
From Burt on Tue, Nov 06, 2012 at 15:49:53 from 71.216.109.214
Tara - I'm glad you didn't say "Dang, you're back!" Thanks.
From Tara on Tue, Nov 06, 2012 at 16:05:21 from 75.169.142.155
Stupid auto correct. *you're*. Ah, that's. better. thanks for the heads up. Injured or not, grammar police never take a break!
From Tara on Tue, Nov 06, 2012 at 16:08:02 from 75.169.142.155
By the way, don't you like how I address have a shout out to you at the beginning of each of my race reports lately? It's all (stalker) love.
From Burt on Wed, Nov 07, 2012 at 00:05:33 from 72.223.86.148
I think I understand what you're saying Tara, and yes, I do like it.
From DaleG on Wed, Nov 14, 2012 at 00:09:39 from 152.216.11.5
Hey there, ya, it's been a while. Not much. how 'bout you?
From Burt on Wed, Nov 14, 2012 at 13:24:50 from 71.216.109.214
Haha DaleGee! I ran in the Vegas Ragnar over the weekend. Maybe I should blog about it.
From ACorn on Wed, Nov 14, 2012 at 16:14:53 from 24.2.76.146
Where is the Ragnar report? I'm losing patience
From PRE on Thu, Nov 15, 2012 at 17:14:57 from 99.50.213.11
I am thinking maybe it is time for you to take out those P90x DVDs again! Will you get that report up already.
Sat, Nov 10, 2012
Race:
2012 Las Vegas Ragnar Relay (12.2 Miles) 02:02:00
Total Distance
12.20
Well, 13 is not a lucky number. Especially in Vegas.
I finally ran my 13th Ragnar on a team from my ward. I've wanted to do it for quite some time. My Bishop likes to run the Ragnar relay. He captained up the team. Unfortunately, a couple of days before the race, his boss told him he could not miss work. So he ended up not going. He was runner #3, and I was runner #2. I decided to run his first leg which would give me a total of 10.1 miles and 3140 feet of downhill.
We had a 6:30am start time. The course this year started up at the Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort which is at an elevation of 8659 feet. It was COLD and the wind was blowing hard. In fact, it was snowing and the snow stung our exposed faces. I'm kind of glad I wasn't the first runner. My neighbor Mike that lives behind me was. He did pretty good as he got us down the first 2079 feet of elevation. Then he handed off to me at elevation 6490.
Remember that wind I was telling you about? Luckily it was a tailwind. No, wait. That was unlucky. I knew I needed to take it very easy going down the hill, but the first two miles were so steep and windy that I couldn't. I managed to injure myself, but didn't know to what extent at the time.
Mike ran the last mile of his leg so fast that I didn't have time for my Garmin to locate satellites. I didn't know how far I had gone, but I did see a sign that said "ELEVATION 5000" and later another that said "ELEVATION 4000." My calves and feet started to hurt bad. Mike asked if I was okay and said he would take over for me. Thinking I was about 2.5 miles away from the exchange and knowing I still had another 13.2 miles to go, I conceded to him. When I got down the road in the van I realized I only had about 1.3 miles to go. Had my Garmin been working and I knew that, I probably wouldn't have stopped.
My calves continued to be sore, but I knew I could run through the pain of sore calves. My next run was 6.2 miles of rolling hills. As soon as I started running I felt some serious pain in my right knee. I think I strained my ACL. Or something. I could barely run. I was wearing my compression sleeves. I pulled them up and wrapped them around my knee. That helped a little. But it wasn't long before I couldn't run at all. I tried walking as fast as I could. I did that for as long as I could. I felt like once again, I was letting my team down. I didn't want to quit. But after 3.5 miles, I had no choice. We were already down a runner, and now I was out. Once again Mike picked up the slack for me.
We shuffled runners around some more and even had runners from van #1 run a couple of legs. We managed to cover all the ground on foot. Kudos to my team.
Some of the fun things were seeing a bunch of people I knew including RAD, writing, "WE DID NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA" on our back window and driving that through a very democratic area, and eating at Red Robin after the race. Yum!
Mizuno Wave Inspire 7 Miles: 12.20
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Pron8r on Sun, Nov 18, 2012 at 12:47:20 from 67.177.34.108
Sounds like quite the adventure. That weather is not all that unusual for LV (lived there for 29 years before moving to Providence). When we started at 9am, the wind was still blowing and the snow was still falling. The legs you ran were a lot of my former training routes. Mt. Charleston can definitely take a toll on your legs (knees, quads, etc) if you are not used to it/expecting it. Hope we meet up one day (are you running the Wasatch Back Relay?) so I can be added to your 'Bloggers I've met in real life' section.
From SlowJoe on Sun, Nov 18, 2012 at 18:13:45 from 69.131.141.92
Nothing that ends with a burger at Red Robin can be all bad. Congrats on #13. Hope the injury is starting to heal. Hard to imagine NOT getting injured on a hill that steep.
#14 will be better. Where are all the pictures?! Is this really Burt?
From Burt on Sun, Nov 18, 2012 at 19:05:07 from 72.223.86.148
Pron8tor - I do not have plans on running Wasatch Back any time again soon. It's soooo crowded! But you really should aspire to get on my list of Bloggers I've met in real life. It's a prestigious group :)
Joe - Can you believe I only took 1 picture??? After 13, maybe the luster is coming off.
From Hamdog Alum on Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 04:55:01 from 71.87.124.223
Congrats on finishing another one!
From RAD on Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 20:52:34 from 67.171.119.50
It was great to see you Burt! Sorry the knee gave you such fits...and I'm glad you didn't get jumped with that on the back of your van! Who would've done such a thing? Only some mean-spirited person, I'm sure ;)
From Rye on Wed, Nov 21, 2012 at 16:28:06 from 71.220.175.47
Nothing like a bishop backing out at the last minute. Nice report.
From Burt on Thu, Nov 22, 2012 at 11:02:24 from 70.34.6.51
Erik - Thanks!
RAD - it was one of those "I dare you to do this" type of things :)
Rye - Haha Rye! You know all about that!
Dale - The knee feels fine when I don't run on it. And I haven't been running on it, so I guess you could say it feels great. My crummy back is starting to bother me again. The chiropractor says it may be time for an MRI :(
From The Quiet Pirate on Thu, Nov 22, 2012 at 12:31:10 from 71.49.55.78
Burt- Sorry your #13 wasn't lucky- especially in Vegas where luck is the only way you can win. The 13th was an unlucky day for me this month too...or maybe it was lucky, just depends on how you look at it.
I just wish you could have found something clever to write on the back of RAD's van. Good luck with the back and knee, and get yourself a dozen donuts. Not a baker's dozen, just 12.
From Burt on Thu, Nov 22, 2012 at 12:34:16 from 70.34.6.51
Pirate - I was just reading that entry now. Geez! And I couldn't write anything on RAD's van because she was on a sign language team, and they wouldn't have understood it.
From The Quiet Pirate on Thu, Nov 22, 2012 at 12:38:54 from 71.49.55.78
I'm laughing so much that lunch chunks flew out of nose. AARRRGGHH! The letter "i" in sign language is with the pinky finger Burt, not the middle one!
From Burt on Thu, Nov 22, 2012 at 12:41:42 from 70.34.6.51
I hope that wasn't too offensive. Scott Ensign's not going to read this, is he?
From The Quiet Pirate on Thu, Nov 22, 2012 at 12:44:05 from 71.49.55.78
The bishop might. He's not deaf too, is he?
From Burt on Thu, Nov 22, 2012 at 12:46:10 from 70.34.6.51
Like most bishops, he has selective hearing. What?
From ACorn on Thu, Nov 22, 2012 at 12:50:13 from 24.2.76.146
Your determination is inspiring. Those Ragnars look tough, I think I value my sleep too much to participate.
From Burt on Thu, Nov 22, 2012 at 17:57:02 from 70.34.6.51
Acorndogelius - I think a Ragnar would be tough for you because whatever team you would be on would give you the toughest set of legs. But you would probably dominate. So do it!
From julieesplin on Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 15:07:06 from 75.169.177.89
So happy I belong to a prestigious group.
From Burt on Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 17:18:38 from 72.223.86.148
You are the cream of the crop Julie.
From Tara on Mon, Dec 03, 2012 at 18:30:45 from 69.171.178.76
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From runningafterbabies on Sun, Dec 16, 2012 at 20:36:37 from 71.195.219.247
Nice to see you are up and running again.
From SlowJoe on Sun, Dec 16, 2012 at 20:52:34 from 69.131.141.92
Hi Burt!
Hope all is well. Have a merry Christmas, my friend.
From Burt on Sun, Dec 16, 2012 at 21:43:12 from 72.223.86.148
RAB - ohhhh, you mean my blog is up and running. Yep. But I haven't run in over a month.
Joe - Thanks. You too. I'm running tomorrow. I promise.
Mon, Dec 17, 2012
Total Distance
1.84
I've gained so much weight over the last couple of months!
Mizuno Wave Inspire 7 Miles: 1.84
Weight: 500.00
Comments
From Rye on Mon, Dec 17, 2012 at 14:18:33 from 75.174.35.83
So, 500 lbs now......is that 320 lb gain for you? Hard to get an actual picture of your size Burt. I'm picturing a 3 foot Yoda doing Jedi moves. I would pay a bunch of money to see a 500 lb Yoda doing light saber moves...
From Burt on Mon, Dec 17, 2012 at 14:40:15 from 71.216.109.214
I don't look 500 lbs. It's all packed in pretty dense. But I am without a doubt 500 lbs.
From ACorn on Mon, Dec 17, 2012 at 15:52:15 from 24.2.76.146
I admire your courage to attempt a run at your weight.
From SlowJoe on Mon, Dec 17, 2012 at 16:29:02 from 69.131.141.92
But how much of that 1.84 miles were you being carried by a forklift?
From Rye on Mon, Dec 17, 2012 at 21:04:17 from 71.220.178.212
Sure you don't look 500lbs.....wearing bathrobes around like that! Put on some stretchy pants...
From Burt on Mon, Dec 17, 2012 at 23:46:23 from 72.223.86.148
Thanks ACorn. It takes every ounce of courage just to walk out that door.
Joe - that question is not relevant. I refuse to answer.
Rye - I'm no Nacho Libre, but let's hope they have a one size fits all.
From Tara on Tue, Dec 18, 2012 at 06:04:49 from 75.169.140.98
Keep up the good work. Forklifts are great, I use one all the time.
From Lily on Wed, Dec 19, 2012 at 11:46:59 from 67.199.178.95
Welcome back!
Just keep running even if its short. Remember, nobody likes a bigger arse. :-)
From Burt on Wed, Dec 19, 2012 at 15:41:25 from 71.216.109.214
Tara - Athlinks
Lily - I know some professional basketball players that do.
From julieesplin on Mon, Dec 24, 2012 at 09:36:47 from 75.169.177.242
I'm a firm believer in goals for the new year. I know it sounds old fashioned to make "new year's resolutions," but it works for me.
From Burt on Mon, Dec 24, 2012 at 15:32:16 from 72.223.86.148
Julie - I've given myself the green light to eat whatever I want over the holidays and then go on a diet after the new year. But what resolutions could you possibly set for yourself? You never gain weight, so it must be to be more righteous than the prophet. You better be careful or you're going to get translated.
From julieesplin on Wed, Dec 26, 2012 at 20:40:00 from 75.169.177.242
Burt - I'm aiming to be the Spartan Champion in June and read The Book of Mormon once. I'm pretty sure the prophet reads it more.
I think there might be one other thing I'm not doing good enough to be translated, but I can't remember it right now.
From Burt on Thu, Dec 27, 2012 at 17:01:10 from 71.216.109.214
Spartan champion? Keep doing your pull ups!
From ACorn on Thu, Dec 27, 2012 at 17:18:55 from 24.2.76.146
I'm glad you're still with us and haven't been translated. I figure if the GAs and all the nuns and monks are still around then the rest of us don't have much of a shot.
From Burt on Thu, Dec 27, 2012 at 23:46:30 from 72.223.86.148
You underestimate yourself Adam.
Wed, Dec 19, 2012
Total Distance
1.84
Exact same distance as Monday. Different route. 6 seconds faster. More consistent.
What does all this mean?
Saucony Hurricane 13 Miles: 1.84
Weight: 502.00
Comments
From SlowJoe on Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 14:18:53 from 155.219.241.10
Zombie apocalypse.
From Brent on Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 14:56:28 from 168.178.30.246
Deja vue all over again. Burt, miss your daily escades running, more Burt, without Walken.
Stay Kool, B of bS Rools out
From Burt on Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 15:13:38 from 71.216.109.214
Joe - that does make a lot of sense.
Brent - I'm trying to find my way back.
From ACorn on Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 16:56:55 from 24.2.76.146
You gained 2 pounds and ran 6 seconds quicker. Maybe that means that we don't need to lose weight.
From Burt on Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 18:22:21 from 72.223.86.148
I like the way you think Adam Corndog.
From Rye on Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 22:01:27 from 71.220.159.132
The forklift was in a higher gear silly!
From rAtTLeTrAp on Sun, Dec 23, 2012 at 22:48:58 from 24.19.80.36
I have no idea what that means. This comment is just to make sure I don't get kicked off your favorite blog list. What was that rule again? 30 days?
From Burt on Sun, Dec 23, 2012 at 23:01:42 from 72.223.86.148
Rye - My sister broke her ankle with a forklift once. Now she has brain damage.
Trap - No need to worry about that anymore. That was back when I checked in on everybody's blog on my list every day. Since I don't do that anymore it really wouldn't be fair to kick anyone off. That being said, I have unfriended you from Facebook.
From flatlander on Mon, Dec 24, 2012 at 09:33:54 from 76.31.26.153
Merry Christmas, Burt, hope all is well with you and your family.
From Burt on Mon, Dec 24, 2012 at 15:33:00 from 72.223.86.148
Thanks Flat. We fear no toil nor labor.
From RAD on Wed, Dec 26, 2012 at 13:59:50 from 67.171.119.50
It means you must now run again!
I hope you had a Merry Christmas!
From Burt on Thu, Dec 27, 2012 at 16:59:01 from 71.216.109.214
Thanks RAD. I hope you did, too. But then again, I know you did because I read all your facebook posts. All of them!
From Steve Piccolo on Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 14:32:05 from 71.219.95.2
Happy New Year, Burton!
From allie on Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 16:08:28 from 97.126.212.61
hi burt. just stopping by to get on your favorite blog list.
From Burt on Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 18:58:50 from 72.223.86.148
Thanks Steve. Same to you. I'll see you next year.
allie - Whatever allie. I'll just put Sasha on my favorite's list. That's basically the same thing.
