And... We're back!

Well, the "royal we" are back. I suppose it's more accurate to say that I'm Back, hoping to not waste your time, or mine, with further musings on an upcoming NYC Marathon, in which I expect to be a factor and finish in the top 10,000. This iteration portends to be something more than a blog of dreary runs in oppressive heat (of which there have been several so far- we'll get to that in a moment), but instead an exercise in conscience. Things left begun but unfinished, half done, almost there, and not quite, a log of which could, and may in fact someday, fill a book.

If only I could learn to use a comma appropriately!

Anyway, the runs have begun. I did Week 1 twice, a decision of necessity, as I'm in brutally incapable shape. We're only going to chart the past week, though, as in my old age my long term memory is fading. Not to fear, dear readers. We'll get there, individually, but as a group.

The plan:

16-Week Marathon Training Schedule

Week	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun	Total
1	3	Rest	4	3	Rest	5	Rest	15
2	3	Rest	4	3	Rest	6	Rest	16
3	3	Rest	4	3	Rest	7	Rest	17
4	3	Rest	5	3	Rest	8	Rest	19
5	3	Rest	5	3	Rest	10	Rest	21
6	4	Rest	5	4	Rest	11	Rest	24
7	4	Rest	6	4	Rest	12	Rest	26
8	4	Rest	6	4	Rest	14	Rest	28
9	4	Rest	7	4	Rest	16	Rest	31
10	5	Rest	8	5	Rest	16	Rest	34
11	5	Rest	8	5	Rest	17	Rest	35
12	5	Rest	8	5	Rest	18	Rest	36
13	5	Rest	8	5	Rest	20	Rest	38
14	5	Rest	8	5	Rest	9	Rest	27
15	3	Rest	5	3	Rest	8	Rest	19
16	3	Rest	3	Walk 2	Rest	26.2	Rest	34.2

The reality:
July 17-24
Sunday: 4 miles, 1 beer
Monday: Boxing, 1 beer
Tuesday: 3 miles, 0 beers
Wednesday: 4 miles, 1 beer
Thursday: 3 miles, 1 beer
Friday: Heavy Drinking (TM), 12 beers
Saturday: 5 terrible, terrible miles, 2 drinks (Hair of Dog corollary)

Miles Run: 19*
BoozeCount: 18

*Out-of-shape Matuskas running in 90-degree heat at 90% humidity sometimes need to walk

I should get some credit for boxing on Monday, right? So it's not that close. Week 1 is a win!

Overall record: 1-0

Soon, we'll have some actual content. In the meantime, check out my In Memoriam for Lou Brown below. Have a pleasant week!