Time to get back at it

Well, I believe I have suffered the aftermath of the marathon long enough.  My body has been rebelling for awhile, so now it is time for my brain to take over.  Not sure how that is going to go, because my brain has never been the strong one in the relationship.  Don't get me wrong, the brain is quick.  Always on the move.  Always thinking.  But when push comes to shove, it does some stupid stuff.  In this case my body is asking my brain to get back to basics.  Forget about the long stuff.  Go back to running shorter distances.  Rebuild the strength.  Lose some weight.  Bust my ass on strength training again.  That's part of the problem right there, though.  See what my brain just did?  It said it wants to bust my ass.  My ass is like, "no, I want to ease back into the running and stuff", but my brain is like, "no, I'm going to bust your ass, ass!"  Then my stomach chimes in and says, "please don't stop eating like a pig.  Keep pretending that you are training for a marathon and bring me boxes of HoHo's for sustenance."  Then my feet start yelling, "do not let this guy get any heavier!  We ache all the time as it is.  No Hoho's, mofo."  Then my knees are all like, "oh God, here we go again."  It is very confusing to wake up to this, and can be agitating.  Sometimes I wish my body would just shut up. 

In addition to all this, I came to the realization yesterday that I don't need a break from running.  I need a break from work.  I am on my feet all day, every day.  I have a very physical career.  I don't get opportunities to rest.  People say I should take a break from running to rest up.  I figured out that, no, I'm not going to take a break from running.  I'm taking a break from work.  With this in mind, I would like all my friends to take up a collection for me, so I can pursue this line of thinking.  Due to the fact that if I ain't working then I ain't got no money.  So, send lots of money to my PayPal account.  And some gift certificates to McDonald's would be good.

On a side note, I have kicked around getting out of my business.  Only if the right opportunity came up, which is unlikely.  I have been working very long hours for a very long time.  You remember that book, Do What You Love and the Money Will Follow?  Well, it could also be called, Do What You Love and it Could Run You Into the Ground, Plus the Money Doesn't Follow.  Not that this is always the case, but it can be very up and down and sometimes frustrating.  Very frustrating.  The other day, I was encouraged to fill out an online application for a Maintenance Manager job at a local university.  I did, and got a response the next day that they were pursuing other applicants who were more qualified.  This was my response to their response...

Dear Mr. .....,

Thank you for your reply.  While I respect your decision, I don't see how you can make one without seeing someone in person and actually speaking with them.  There is probably no one more qualified when it comes to work ethic, knowledge and skills.  It probably comes down to the fact that on paper I just look too old.  I am used to working 14 to 18 hour days, working with people of all backgrounds and problem solving on many different levels.  I have a degree in business and history, have banking and mortgage experience(15 years) and have run my own business for 14 years.  I run Tough Mudders, marathons, half marathons and other endurance events and keep myself in better shape than most 20 year olds.  I eat stress for breakfast.  You may not read this, but it feels good to say.  Good luck with your search.

Thank you,

Robert Nourse

I actually did send that and it felt good.  I also believe that I will remain in my business and keep busting my ass in my workouts.  It is what I do, plus I don't think I work well with others.  Now my stomach is saying, "get your ass and your knees and that stupid brain over to Dunkin Donuts."  I really love the way my stomach thinks.