BEEFCAKE
A Good Night’s Sleep and an Internet Connection
I went to bed early last night. I love that feeling. Waking to a sense of overwhelming gratitude followed by a flood of ludicrous ideas that come with the feeling of morning invincibility. My ADD causes my dreams and ideas to bounce from ridiculous to absurd- from one...
In the Event of an Ultra, Never Bring the Tent
"In the event of an ultra, never bring the tent." I feel certain that this should have been in Life's Little Instruction Book, somewhere. It only makes sense. However, I brought the tent. I was officially invested. It is one thing to quit a race, grab your shit and go...
The Ugandan Giant
Kamala died. I am so sad. My friend Susan sent me the link last night. I didn't know Kamala. We did not hang out or anything. He did not know that I even existed but he was a part of my life that I remember well. As a kid, I loved wrestling. My family loved wrestling....
Happy Sammich
My favorite sandwich has always been the one that someone else made for me. Yesterday, Amanda made me a sandwich. This was not just any sandwich, this was a homegrown, custom-made tomato and mayonnaise sandwich. You don't get any better than that. I will not argue...
Day 30: 243lbs- Energy
Day 30: 243lbs Fitness: CrossFit yesterday. Probably nothing today. Nutrition: All the food. Attitude: Psyched Up! Energy is my favorite thing on this entire planet. I have said it a million times, however I can smoke it, snort it, drink it, pop it, earn it, find it...
Day 29- Can’t Argue Experience
Day 29: Forgot to weigh this morning. Feel good about things. Fitness: Nothing yesterday but probably CrossFit this afternoon Nutrition: Pretty haphazard yesterday but far from "off-track" Attitude: Refreshed and feeling great To quote the late, great James Brown, "I...
Day 29: 241- The Good Ol’ Days
Day 29: 241.9lbs Exercise: CF yesterday. Maybe a run today but doubtful Nutrition: Lots of food. Almost all healthy....except for some cheese sticks. 👀 Attitude: Nostalgic 7 years. Olive Branch CrossFit has been open for 7 years and I have been a member for 6...
Day 28:242lbs
Day 28: 242.4lbs Exercise: 13 miles yesterday and planning to do CF today. Nutrition: Not bad. Lots of food....lots of miles. Attitude: Rejuvenated I love Mondays. I never thought that I would say that. Every drunk hates a Monday. Most sane and rational people...
Day 27: 243lbs
Day 26: 243.8lbs Exercise: 13 miles this morning Nutrition: Haven't really got started today. Attitude: Wore out I am beat. Waddled out about 13 miles this morning and feel really good about it. Went to Waffle House and ordered a bunch of food but was a too nauseous...
Day 26: 243lbs
Day 26: 243.9lbs Exercise: 4miles yesterday and none today Nutrition: Ate well yesterday. A lot but mostly ok Attitude: Excited Had an outstanding day yesterday. I ate a lot but nothing terrible. I am not exercising today. I am going to try to run 15miles tomorrow so...