THE COUNTDOWN IS ON...

Hill Sprints Are The Devil....

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This entry was posted on 2/15/2007 12:41 AM and is filed under uncategorized.


I believe that I have turned a corner (in much the same fashion that a 18-wheeler would take a hairpin turn at 50 mph).

I am no longer afraid to run in public!

I absolutely HATED venturing outside during the daylight (mainly due to all the slack-jawed onlookers).  It is clear that they don't believe I'm running for my own health.  As a matter of fact, I'm surprised the cops haven't been alerted yet as somebody of my "stature" has probably stolen something and is trying to make a slow getaway.

Last night, I attacked a very-public incline that resembles Heartbreak Hill during the Boston Marathon.

Before this journey started, I tried walking up the hill and had to turn back about 1/2 up.  Flat out thought I was going to die.

But this time, I destroyed the hill.  I didn't stop once.  It didn't even matter that it was about 8 degrees outside.

I've found it is a lot easier to pick an object, run to it, and then picking another object and trying not to die getting there.  I just keep chipping away.

And I'll let you in on a little secret...

There's a bright neon sign about 3/4 of the way up the hill that reads "DELI" like a picturesque vision from the Gods above.


And I'll let you in on another secret...

I've never been closer to shoving somebody into oncoming traffic. 

I was running with this guy and he kept on shouting at me with what he thought was encouragement.   WRONG.  Oh what crazy impulses run through your mind when you're breaking out of your comfort zone.  Pretty amazing stuff.

A few more miles down and a couple hundred left to go...















 

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    • 2/15/2007 3:33 PM couple o 4's wrote:
      i love it bizz. if u want i will run with you and encourage yout o push me into oncoming traffic, hell if u dont do it fast enough, i might just jump. keep pushing on to that magical deli in the sky. fyi, i changed the background on my comp to some pic of you passed out on the couch in college, somewhat distracting, very arousing. keep it going man

      p.s. lovereso's hot
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    • 2/15/2007 3:34 PM couple o 4's wrote:
      i love it bizz. if u want i will run with you and encourage yout o push me into oncoming traffic, hell if u dont do it fast enough, i might just jump. keep pushing on to that magical deli in the sky. fyi, i changed the background on my comp to some pic of you passed out on the couch in college, somewhat distracting, very arousing. keep it going man youll get there i have faith

      p.s. lovereso's hot
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    • 2/15/2007 5:59 PM Sharon wrote:
      Hello Jacob. We, at The Bikini Body Diet wishes you a good run during the marathon. It is such an incredible feat that you are doing.
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    • 2/15/2007 6:07 PM Bop Bop Bop wrote:
      I can attest that the aforementioned photo Chris is talking about does in fact grace his computer as the background. I am starting a grassroots campaign to make Marathon Monday a national holiday and have been in contact with Stephen A. Smith to see if ESPN will air it...
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    • 2/19/2007 8:13 AM mainja wrote:
      I totally know the feeling of not wanting to exercise in public. I also know the sudden feeling of empowerment once you suddenly don't give a shit what the people around you think 'cause you're doing it for you. It's a nice transition.
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    • 2/23/2007 11:20 AM Robbin wrote:
      Jacob,
      I think that you are very lucky to have someone to run with. I think that person is just taking your mind off of other things (like the pain you are feeling going up that hill!) I can also see that you are loosing a lot of weight. Go you! I, too, have been struggling with my weight gain and you have given me insperation to get up and get running (that and RW said to me the other day that he noticed I was getting pretty fat what a great brother!). Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that I'm proud of you and you're in my prayers.
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    • 4/18/2007 8:16 PM Andy wrote:
      Jacob, A friend pointed out your website shortly before the race. I ran it for my daughter who had cancer (she's great now ... see her story at www.firstgiving.com/afriedmann, but please don't donate cause I'd feel guilty). Anyway, I was hoping to see you at the race and give you a big thumbs up. I'm really impressed by your sense of humor and dedication. You running the marathon is a much bigger achievement than all the arrogant runners who feel the race is just for them. The nasty comments you got makes me a bit ashamed of being a human. But I guess not everyone's mother taught them how to be polite.

      Like you said, it's a miserable experience. Took me almost 5 hours, so we're almost like brothers. People tease me for being so slow, but none of them ran the thing. You going to run next year?

      Andy (in MA)
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    • 7/18/2007 11:40 AM Ro wrote:
      I followed your efforts toward Boston and wondered how you were doing. It's so hard to lose weight and especially keep going after a huge milestone like Boston. At least that's been my experience with prior big goals. You get lots of attention and it's good motivation. Then, people resume their lives and you are on your own.
      So, I just thought I'd shout out a GO JACOB! from Baltimore.
      Rob.
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