the turning point in the process of growing up is when you discover the core of strength within you that survives all hurt.

we buried truth under playgrounds.

we buried truth under playgrounds

I recently discovered "A Softer World," and there's just something about it resonates with me (a lot of them are reeeeally messed up, though...) It's so absurd, and constantly one of those "oh my god... you did not just say that" moments. It's like "a weird sad clown that lives under your bed. except when he cries, the tears are blood. and when the clown coughs, the most adorable kitten in the world pops out of his mouth and loves you."

Thursday, June 24, 2010
Went for a morning swim with Tony and Sam. It was a really short swim, because I got bored after a short time... only did maybe 1100 yards. 400 fr, 300 drill/drill/swim, 300 kick, then worked on some pulling.

17.6 miles running, 1100 yards swimming.
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Saturday, June 26, 2010
8.75 miles, Lower Arroyo. Didn't time myself (somewhere between 80 and 90 minutes) - when I started out, I was unsure whether I would have the willpower to actually do the whole run, or whether I would turn back at Garfield, or end up doing a short jog before getting tired. So I was going at a very conservative pace. Weather was quite nice out - it's overcast, and I think that helped a lot. But I was running, and felt good. And as I was nearing the turn up to California out of the arroyo, I was considering doing full arroyo, but decided not to (didn't want to completely be stupid and trash the legs since I haven't really been running very much). I hit almost every red light on the way back up California, and my right knee was hurting a little (fatigue). Anyways, run all in all felt great, and I feel great, right now. So I am inspired to run and get fast, and am not put off from it. I feel like more often than not, the first attempt at running after not running for a while kind of puts me off, because I feel super out of shape and inclined to stop, turn around, walk (or any combination of those...) shameful..

Sunday, June 27, 2010
4 miles, Lacy the Long way. It's getting hot outside! (which made the run progressively more miserable as it progressed). Woke up late, after (too) many hours of karaoke and playing Bang! last night. Legs (quads specifically) are a bit sore, walking around, but they're pretty fine when running. Light abs and very light lifting in the gym afterward.

Monday, June 28, 2010
4.85 miles, Huntington with Ian Shapiro. Quads still a bit sore. I like getting up early.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Off. Decided to give the legs a break, catch up on sleep, and then spent a quality 13 hours in lab.

It's so beautiful it makes you want to cry.

Life is so sad, but so beautiful.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010
swam a little bit with Mom.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010
~3 miles - Twice around campus with Sally. Achilles were very tight when I started running, but it kind of went away. 2.5 miles in, my knees were starting to feel it.

Friday, June 18, 2010
19 miles bike, loop to top of Lake.

Was afraid that I would embarrass myself with Ian, Perrin, and this guy named Zane. But I think it turned out okay.. the hills didn't (completely) kill me. I found riding out of my saddle to be pretty okay, today!

First real day of SURF, didn't get enough sleep last night (late night convos and then finally decided to do some work), exercise in the form of an enjoyable bike ride and company, quite healthful food = a pretty okay day :).

Sunday, June 20, 2010
Biked with Julian and Caleb.. was heading towards echo park, but then Caleb got a flat, and I had to get back for dinner, so I turned around early. I'm not sure how far it was... not very far.

love is not a victory march, it's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah.



Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Short swim with Brian. I can't remember the whole workout.
400 fr
300 IM (kick/drill/swim)
200 kick
100 IM

3x100 50fr/50back
6x100 fr on the 1:40 (swim/pull) was holding about 1:25?
200 warm down