Running with Jack

Last night it was a pleasant 5C/41F as I left for my run. It was sunny, but there was a stiff wind blowing as I headed out over the fields. I felt good, energetic and it reflected in my pace, I ran the first 2K in 10:24 (5:12/K or 8:22/M). Oops, a little fast, I tried to slow down a little – I ran the next kilometre in 5:15/K (8:22/M). Luckily, about that time I left the asphalt and headed over a tractor path deep with mud and slosh (from melting snow) which slowed me down considerably. I slipped and spun my way around the fields and along the woodline of the nearby forest for about 4K/2.5M, eventually making my way back to an asphalt path. I ran altogether about 9K, at an average pace of 5:30/K (8:51/M). This was enough to warm up the muscles without working them too hard (or long).

Italiano per il principiante

I was surfing the internet last night and found an „Italian for Beginners“ site. I have already learned some important words:

Gradisco funzionare = “I like to run”
Dove posso funzioni? = “Where can I run?”
Gradirei una banana = “I would like a banana.”
Gradirei prego una certa pasta = “I would like some pasta please.”
Sono assetato = “I am thirsty.”
Ho fame = “I’m hungry”
Gradirei una parte della torta = “I would like a piece of cake.”
Dove è la toletta? = “Where is the bathroom?”

I mean that should be just about enough for me to get by, right? If not, I can always call the Black Knight to rescue me ;-)

So you think you’re a tough guy (gal) huh...

...then be sure to sign up for this race in January 2007. On Sunday a German TV show was interviewing a couple German runner’s who finished this race in 2006. They said this is a race that separates the men from the boys (or the women from the girls). Looking for a new challenge, sign up, I dare you!