10 Days Left

I will be running the Yonkers Marathon in 10 days. The last 2 weeks of training for a marathon is a switch in routine for me. For the past several week now I've been doing long training runs and bicycle rides. Now I'm in the process of decreasing my miles leading up to the race. It's a matter of storing up my energy and toning my body with some weights & stretching exercises. I did run 7 miles today just to keep tuned up. I feel like I've studied for the test. Now it's time to take it.

Issac's Last Stand

It is raining outside and this what's left of the storm known as Issac. I managed to run 7 miles this morning before the rains came. I knew there was  a window of possibility of not getting caught in the rain when I saw the weather forecast this morning and I just made it. I work later today so now I'll take the down time.

9/3/12 Set List

Here are the songs I practiced yesterday:

Set 1
THE FRONT DESK (Entire Rock Opera)

Set 2
The Blue Spruce
Molly
Jacques La Rock
Boom Boom Mancini
Statue Punks
Vegan Deli
My Boston Girl
Mary Carroll
Aluminum Bat
Action Painting
On The Hudson
Chinese Rocks
Shattered
Badges
On A Death Tour
Thurston
Kissing Christine

Labor Day Workout

I went and ran 8 miles this morning. The route I took is what I call my SUNDAY RUN. But since this is a holiday I ran it today. This was my first run in 3 days and it felt good. The Yonkers Marathon is 13 days away and I wore my Saucony A4 running shoes. They are the lightest sneakers I've ever worn. It was my Labor Day Workout.

Labor Day

I'm not working today so if I do anything I'll be laboring around the house.

Gig Poster

I'll be drawing a poster for my gig at the Black Swan Pub in Tivoli, New York on September 29th. Since I'm performing my rock opera THE FRONT DESK the poster will have an animated picture of me at the front desk of a hotel and then all the information about the concert. I'll mail several copies to the pub where they can put it around for patrons to see. It's just good old fashion advertising.

No Post

Yesterday was the first day in a very long time where I didn't give you a DEAR DIARY on my blog. I went for a late afternoon bicycle ride when I ended up getting stung by a bee. It hit me at the top of my ear. Wow that hurt! Took some medicine and went to sleep. it does feel better this morning. I can only describe it as a steady burn. That's my medical excuse for not posting on my blog yesterday.