A mish mash

First - big news. I have a new jobby job. Yup. I sure do! And guess what? It is so close to my house I can walk or bike there. I never thought that would be possible living out in rural Ohio. But it IS possible, and I start living the dream next week. More details soon.

Second - for my "mom" readers - go check out my buddy D's blog about the pressures around training and parenthood. I totally understand her POV, but it's also hard to give a full on reaction to it when I don't have the same pressures. I am sure she would really love some blogger/mom/athlete support!!!

Third, Jason over at "Cook, Train, Eat, Race" posted a fantastic poem today. Jason, I hope you don't mind me sharing it:

It’s A Lonely Road…..

by Jason Bahamundi

It’s a lonely road filled with detours and pessimists to derail your progress

It’s a lonely road at 4am running by the light of the moon on your own

It’s a lonely road when all you can see is your breathe and hear the crunch of gravel under your feet

It’s a lonely road of sacrifice and humility

It’s a lonely road of doubt and guilt

It’s a lonely road…..

It’s a lonely road until race evening when it’s you and the butterflies

It’s a lonely road until race morning when it’s you and your goals

It’s a lonely road until the start gun goes off and the adrenaline rushes in

It’s a lonely road until the finish line is in sight

It’s a lonely road until you look back and realize you had all you ever needed with you every step of the way

It’s a lonely road…..