Kicks Came In, T-Shirt Picked Up, New Running Pants Ready to Go, But I Don't Need Herman Coming After Both Hendrick and Henry

It kills me, but I know I won't be able to run this morning, although I'm still giving my support to the Vicki Soto 5K - one of my favorite races each year. I will walk it; in fact, I probably can walk it 5 or 6 times. My worry is for the pounding, and re-tearing the tissue wall where my intestines want to emancipate themselves. Even if I was cleared to start running, I know from the few attempts I've made that it's not the wisest idea. 

We'll see how I feel. I've gone a few blocks with Karal here and there and usually stop and say, "Okay. That's enough for today."

In truth, it's the spirit of the race: 1,000s of runners, all the blow-up palm trees and flamingos, the bagpipes to begin the race, the National Anthem, the pinks and green, the beautiful shoreline, the marching bands and cheerleaders - it's just a fantastic way to spend a morning! 

It's also the first year I didn't organize a crowd to run with me. Sad, but okay. We'll get there again.

On a better note, jury duty was canceled by the court. I was thawing the car when the message arrived. That allowed me a day in my office simply getting things caught up. 

Happy Saturday, World. Hope you're finding a way to give back in positive and productive ways.