I really haven't been lazy, just undisciplined. I have had many things going on the past few weeks I haven't been able to get many runs in. Here's a rundown of what I've been up to.
I went to New York City for the fourth of July. That city is awesome! I love New York. I didn't start out loving it, but it definately grew on me. One of the main reasons why is because of Central Park. Every year I enjoy watching the New York City Marathon on television and I was finally able to experience some of the greatness. I went to New York with some amazing people (the Payton's) and got up before they woke one day and walked from our hotel in Times Square up to Central Park. I didn't really know exactly where I was, or where I was running. I've seen maps, but there weren't any markers so I just began running. Luckily, NYC is full of experienced runners and bikers, so I was in good company. It was like running a small 5k with all the people around. The amazing thing about Central Park is in the midst of humongous skyscrapers, I rarely saw any buildings. It was this oasis in a metropolis. It was a hilly course, but amazing. I ran 6 miles that morning. I was so proud of myself, but was really quesitoning my sanity as we spent the rest of the day on our feet. I was in pain.
I have so many great memories from NYC that it would take forever to pen them, but I have to mention Yankee Stadium. I love baseball. There is nothing better than spending a warm night out under the stars watching America's past time. There is no better place to experience the history of baseball than at Yankee Stadium. Kevin and Tammy had secured us some tickets to the Yankees/Red Sox game on July 4th for a pretty penny, but it was well worth it. We got there before the stadium opened and saw Jeter enter from the player's parking lot. We made a bee line to Monument Park. I'm glad we ran to get in line because it closed soon after we got there. It was one of the most amazing feelings walking through the tunnel into the open air and hear Lou Gehrig's famous farewell speech given exactly 69 years on the same field. This is the last anniversary these words will be heard in Yankee Stadium because the Yanks are moving to their new stadium next Spring. I saw plaques of baseball's greats like Babe Ruth, Yogi Berra, Don Mattingly, and Jackie Robinson.
Once I got back from New York I have had to help my Grandparents move some furniture from their house because they are moving in with my parents. I am so fortunate to have such great grandparents. They have given many great things to furnish my hous and I am grateful. I'm also glad I have great friends like Andrew Hays to help me move. I wouldn't be able to do it without him. I am so excited because I am getting their pool table. I have moved out of my master bedroom to turn it into a game room. It is going to be so great.
I finally ran tonight. I was able to get 5 miles in after a nice talk with my neighbor. I love where I live mostly because of the people I live around. The Carlsons are the greatest neighbors ever!!! I could definately tell I hadn't run much over the past few weeks. I was able to make it through, however I am going to have to stick to my schedule in order to be prepared for the Louisville Marathon.
I've written too much in one post and I need to go to bed so I am calling it a night!
