Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Day Five: Hearst Castle; Doctor's Office
We spent the night in Cambria, which is our favorite Central Coast town and we drove home this afternoon -- straight to the doctor's office and then the local Xray joint. The good news is that nothing is broken. I was fairly certain that was going to be the case. I am real curious about whether I have any ligament damage though. It hurts like hell, especially when I try to rotate or pivot on it. I wouldn't normally be so anal about this, but I'm a runner and I really need a sound foot and ankle. The plan is to to give it a few more days and then decide whether I need to see a specialist. Again, whatever the case maybe, I cannot express how thankful I am that the kids were not injured. It was truly a matter of inches.
I think I will be glad when this year is over.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Hit by Car
I got hit by a car today. True story. I was crossing the street with the Kids - at a green light mind you - and next thing I know I got whacked by a car. It was utterly surreal. I managed to avoid major damage except for my foot and ankle. I don't think it is broken but it really hurts and I am worried about ligament damage. Somehow my pants got completely scuffed up as you might be able to see from the pictures. Not sure how that happened, exactly. It all happened so quickly.
Even if my foot is damaged I am so grateful it was me and not the kids. No exaggeration; two inches more and I think we'd all be seriously injured.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Day Four: Beverly Hills, Santa Monica
Tomorrow we will hang out in the morning and cruise to Venice Beach on scooters (kids) while the Wife and I run. After that, we will hit the road and drive to Cambria on the Central Coast where the plan is to go on the night tour at the Hearst Castle. That's right; it wouldn't be a Solomon vacation without a trip to the old Hearst Castle. I think this will be visit number four if I am not mistaken. Probably our last one too; after this, I suspect we will be all castled-ut.
Day 2: SLO-LA; Day 3: LA
We arrived in LA late on the 26th after watching the sun set from a park in Malibu, which was also majestic. In typical Solomon style, we haven't sat still since; we went for a run early, walked on the beach yesterday, played in multiple parks, had breakfast in Santa Monica (and sat next to Clippers star Baron Davis) visited friends in La Canada, went to the amusement park at the Santa Monica Pier and had dinner at our old vacation favorite, Benihana. Not sure what today will bring us, but we are thinking Venice Beach, possibly and if the Wife has her way, Beverly Hills.
I'll be sure to post pictures later.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Day 1: Mill Valley to San Luis Obispo
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
My First Board
Monday, December 21, 2009
Ok, Here's the Plan
So, I am going to do a modified version that I am calling the California Series. It's is going to look (still a bit loosely) something like this:
January: Phoenix Rock n Roll Half Marathon
February: Surf City Marathon (Huntington Beach)
March: either Napa Marathon or Los Angeles Marathon. Still tbd
April: Big Sur Marathon
May: Greenbelt 50k in LI with Todd, Payro and hopefully Gail
June: Off
July: San Francisco marathon
August: Off
September: Off
October: Long Beach Marathon
November -- Off
December: North Face 50k or 50 miler
During the "off" months I am going to try to work in some long swims, including hopefully (finally) the Big Shoulder 5k swim in Chicago with my boy Dave M.
So, that's looking like the plan. Anyone care to join me for any of the above? The one I'm most stoked for at the moment is Big Sur. The plan is to take that one particularly easy so I can enjoy the scenery.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
A Moment of Silence, PLease
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Push Up Challenge
On a different front, I am eating. And eating. And eating. Funny what happens when you are deprived of something, if even for just two weeks. While on the topic, thanks again for all the great support these past few weeks.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
All Good!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Radioactive (slightly)
Monday, December 14, 2009
The $1,000 Injection
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Bowling
Friday, December 11, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Not Too Much New To Report
And that is about it. I've also dialed back on the working out because I'm trying not to stoke my appetite too much. I'm already constantly hungry as part of the diet. Instead, I've been hitting the weight room and trying to get back some strength. More on that later, in the event anyone is interested.
Ok -- off to grab my Thursday night scotch. That's right; it's diet approved.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
New TV Season
Anyway, that's that regarding TV. Am I missing anything? If so, I am all ears.
In other news, I got a bit of a lecture tonight from my father regarding my plan for 12 marathons in 12 months. He thinks it is asinine. I think that is kind of the point. Regardless, I will give what he had to say consideration before making a decision.
Coming later this week by the way: my top albums of 2009.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Ice Skating
The Diet
I have seen some of the comments here and I don't mean to bitch too much. I know that on paper, the diet doesn't seem so bad. And it is definitely healthy, as some have cited, so that's good. It is hard to explain -- the only one who could help me out here is CrazyMama -- but it just sucks. It's not necessarily the lack of taste in the dishes; I could live with that. For me, it's more an issue that nothing is filling (and note that I already have a highly revved up metabolism) and there is no margin for error. So for me, there's a feeling of having a constant, insatiable hunger. I'll stop bitching now; after all it is only ten more days (knock on wood) if everything goes according to plan. Props again to the Wife, who has steeped up to the plate and beyond. Without her I don't know how I would get buy.
Post Quad Dipsea I am feeling pretty good physically; I went for my first trail run today and felt excellent, all things considered. I guess that is a good thing because it looks like I am running 12 marathons in 12 months, thanks to you all!
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Survey Time
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast: oatmeal (whole oats - gnarly) and a smoothie.
Snack1: almonds
Snack2: carrots and peanut butter
Lunch: salad, chicken soup, pasta and turkey sauce.
Snack3: sunflower seeds and mandarin
Snack4: bag of celery
Tonight's Dinner
Wait till you see breakfast and lunch. I'll send a picture of that in a separate post.