Dear Diary....

This entry was posted on 2/11/2007 8:10 PM and is filed under uncategorized.

Since I've dropped about 40 pounds so far, I decided to mix things up and actually go for a run today.  I've done it a few times but I'm trying to save the integrity of my knees for race day.  That's why the majority of my time belongs to that mythical creature "Savage Henry".  It allows me to keep most of my xxxl frame off my paws.

I was planning on going for a longer run but it was about 15 degrees and my lungs burned like there was no tomorrow.

I went for a run through an area named "Hobo Jungle" - notorious for it once-famed homeless population.  I saw an old man drive by with mouth wide-open and had to swerve to avoid a parking meter.  I'm guessing he couldn't believe his eyes when he saw this running down the street...




And as a matter of fact, I noticed several double and triple takes... as well as some intentional "don't look at him" looks.  I found it pretty amusing.  I ran by a daycare center and a woman in her early 30's turned her son so he couldn't see me run by (as if it were an actual car wreck or something like that).

I ran with a guy I know and found myself wanting to shove him into traffic everytime he got within swinging distance.  It was just an impulse and I obviously didn't act on it.

I think it's because I'm so angry with myself when I first start running...

It's half "I suck" and half "I can't believe I let myself get like this".  It's okay though because I'm fighting hard to make this happen.  And it feels good!

I'm going to try to post more often and record some of my training efforts as has been requested by dozens and dozens of people.

So as it goes for today...

I was on the road for 7 miles (amazing I know) and then hit the bike for about 45 minutes afterwards.



P.S.  Thank you to everybody who has chipped in with the charity!  It means a lot.  It makes me sleep better at night knowing that I'm doing more than wasting everybody's valuable time with this site.

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• 2/11/2007 9:17 PM BL wrote:
  Keep up the good work Bizzle...Big Bob is cheering for you
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• 2/11/2007 10:05 PM Marin wrote:
  40 lbs down and 7 mile run! You're doing wonderfully! Keep up the good work! Another exclamatory sentance! Hooray!
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• 2/12/2007 1:55 AM Patricia wrote:
  Bravo to you and I look forward to more info from you.
  
  I think it is excellent if you keep up alternating running with daily Savage Henry (do you use it a few times a day or once a day??). It is very important that you build up weight bearing leg strength and heart, which running will do. I am hopeing your SH has resistance levels on it and gets your heart going?
  
  Sorry that you get such reactions from people when you run. Perhaps some of the more intellegent observers grasp the whole picture and think: wow. Now there's someone who has courage and is making a change?
  
  It's really admirable what you are doing. More power to you.
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• 2/12/2007 9:37 AM duncy wrote:
  7 miles, very impressive. although i do think its a litle perverse
  
  You want a pinky toe? i can get you a pinky toe, give me an hour, i'll get you a pinky toe
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• 2/12/2007 4:21 PM Carina wrote:
  Well damn - GOOD for you!
  Woo hoo. I just subscribed to your blog, keep it up.
  Kudos from chilly Michigan.
  PS, my dogs love going for runs so if you want a Rottweiler to keep you company you can borrow one of mine. They are very friendly and charming but perhaps I can teach them to snarl at mean people for you.
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• 2/13/2007 9:26 AM Rhea wrote:
  I live in boston and am looking forward to seeing you at the race. By the way, I was wondering, how old are you?
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• 2/13/2007 5:43 PM ALison wrote:
  Wow- i just found your site and i am so happy for you! you are totally going to do this and i know why- because if i can - you can! i lost 130 lbs and in the last year have run 14 hlaf marathons and 2 full marathons (my next marathon to be the long island marathon on May 6th!) you are going to do just fine and dont let anyone tell you you wont finish because you WILL! you rock!!!
  Alison
  
  PS check out my site for before and after pics.
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  1. 2/14/2007 3:12 AM Patricia wrote:
     What before/after photos? Can you give a clue as to where to find them on your site?? :>)
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     1. 2/15/2007 8:51 AM ALison wrote:
        http://photo.xanga.com/alisonmshow/3/
        
        Patricia- cut and paste this in your the url bar. I cant get it to work as a link.
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• 2/14/2007 5:18 AM 56 wrote:
  Lets get a new video up. BL needs to get tough!
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• 2/14/2007 7:29 AM Patricia wrote:
  Dear Jacob,
  
  In a way, you have lots of 'valentines' here...so from one of them over here in Spain...Valentine Greetings to you on this special day!
  
  (bear hug and cuddle)
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• 2/14/2007 9:10 AM FourD fukin 4 wrote:
  That video is the greatest thing in my life. I actually wet myself, not becasue of the video, i was just to lazy to get up, but the video was funny regardless. This website/training/vision is the greatest thing ever. I love you man.......keep kicking ass and keep it coming
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• 2/14/2007 9:56 AM ThomasLB wrote:
  I just wanted to wish you luck and pass along this quote by Theodore Roosevelt: "It's not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or when the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions and spends himself in a worth cause; who at the best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement; and who at the worst if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory or defeat."
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• 2/14/2007 12:00 PM Marie wrote:
  Hi Jacob, I wanted to tell you that my post today was about you - hope you like it ok.
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• 2/14/2007 2:14 PM 6 teen wrote:
  I have a dozen or so maladjusted K-5 students watching your daily progress online. One, it keeps them from spitting and punching me, and two, it gives them hope that hard work conquers all. So thanks for inspiring future inmates of America...
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• 2/14/2007 3:03 PM Jessica wrote:
  GO Jacob!!!!!
  
  I'm heading out for my run in a few moments.
  
  You are such a breath of fresh air.
  
  I hope to read about your run in some sort of paper!
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• 2/14/2007 11:56 PM chris wrote:
  I think a good t-shirt would be a grizzle bear chasing a little skinny runner. Way to go on the wait loss. You have inspired me to start exercising again. It had been a long while and and i put on a lot of weight. after seeing your site i figure if you can lose the weight there is no excuse for me not to try and get myself back in shape. Thanks for the inspiration and good luck
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• 5/6/2007 10:10 PM Tim wrote:
  Jacob,
  
  Congratulations again on your Boston finish. I agree with many of your fans that a triathlon should be your next event. As a former runner bitten by the triathlon bug, I can testify that the variety is not only better for your joints but also better for you sanity. If you want to do it with fanfare then enter the Lifetime Fitness Triathlon in Minneapolis. It draws an international professional field as well as thousands of age group hacks like us that just want to get fit or stay fit. You can raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and get training at the same time. Or, I would be happy to set you up with a program (I've done dozens of sprints and one Ironman). My 7 year old niece is a leukemia survivor and I've been through the TNT program, it is wonderful. It's just across the border from God's Country (I'm a Cheesehead too). The event is July 14th, you have plenty of time to train and could easily raise the dough. Think about it!
  
  TT
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