Around this time last year, I decided to start running again. For three years I experimented with varying degrees of sloth. I had had enough. So out the door I went.
I didn’t think I was going to be running barefoot. Or starting a running club. Or that my wife, who always hated running, would join in. Or that I’d be blogging about it, and socializing with people with names like “Viper” and “MissZippy” and “Air Conditioner.”
I didn’t think I’d be picking on podiatrists. I’ve never been to a podiatrist. I don’t think I’ve ever met a podiatrist.
I’ve run about 1500 miles, 580 barefoot.
Today was the Beer Run, which I did not attend, but I did run some fun laps around Farris Park with a gaggle of MadMayoites. Going to the Beer Run would mean skipping lunch. So instead, I’m going to buy some beer and run around town this evening. And then, I’ll drink some beer. Voila, Beer Run. Probably Yuengling’s Black and Tan, my cheap beer of choice.
Congratulations! Keep picking on those podiatrists. They can take it.
Wow! That’s a lot to accomplish in a year.
I predict next year at this time, you will have a radio show advocating ski-diving without goggles and pissing off optometrists
Josh,
You’re about 3 months (and many miles) ahead of me but my story is similar. I had NO idea what changes were in store for me back then. What a great awakening this has been.
Keep up the running and blogging goodness!
Bob
You skipped a beer run? Your punishment is a five mile run in 100.00 shoes…
Matt: I really shouldn’t. It makes me feel like the bully on the playground who goes after the easiest prey. It’s downright immoral. But so fun!
ac: I’ve learned not to ever rule anything out. Who knows, I might take up drag racing. In drag.
Bob: You do the same. I love the video and footage of my old stomping grounds. If you start doing some distance over the bridges, take some pics for me. I miss the views from the Brooklyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg, and 59th st bridges.
Jamoosh: Lunch trumps beer.
Great year Josh.
I returned to running in April of last year so I am about to my one year.
I ran my first marathon in November, the second yesterday.
I have recently begun barefoot/minimalist running.
I am not a celebrity. But I have you as my inspirational American Idol : }
Funny, my knees were killing me yesterday, sore this morning, but I did a mile or so dog walk barefoot and they feel much better. Nice!
Update: I struggled through the NC Marathon yesterday, finished, but opted for survival rather than a few miles barefoot. No regrets. It is what it is.
But now I am excited to relearn to run. I have even pulled up my old marathon training schedule which I hope to begin sometime in the summer for (just maybe…gotta have a goal) an attempt at a barefoot/VFF City of Oaks effort.
Thanks for the blog, Josh. Always a fun read.
Oh yes,
I saw one VFF runner, not sure for the full or the half.
Also saw a bf runner (in socks, that counts, right?) at about mile 20. He had a nice stride and was clearly a pro. I did not get his name.
WORLD DOMINATION IS OURS!
Happy runniversary! You’ve logged some nice miles in a year. And think of the legions of people you entertain with your musings. We’re all glad you are here!
….later that ame day…and nearing my anniversary in April.
Hit my personal best today. 6 miles bf with no open sores on my feet. Kept my stride tight and maintained a focus on what my feet were telling me. Held my Vibrams the whole way just in case.
I am so motivated.
Now I can let my legs and knees recover for a a few days : )
Thanks for your fun and positive blog.
If things go well this Tuesday, you may be on your way to that radio show…
Runnerversary! I can’t believe I didn’t think of that.
Thanks for all the totally undeserved kind words, folks. You guys make it fun.
Happy anniversary! It’s taken me almost two years of running to reach your one year mileage. Holy crap, I need to step up my game.
You get way more beer if you conduct beer runs on your own. Good choice on the Yuengling, though I prefer the porter. I find it hysterical that you can get a beer made in the state next to mine in a store by you, whereas I actually have to go to Pennsylvania if I want some.
Oh, and thanks for the shout out. Congrats on the year.
Congrats! Given all the money you’ve saved on shoes, you ought to be swilling something high class like America’s Best Tasting Beer, Old Milkwaukee.
Viper: well, your name is Viper.
mr loser: crap! I should have given you a shout out too. Ah, well. The moment has passed. Next time.