The course was good: soft, but good. Lots of twists, turns, ups and downs. This week did not feature the infamous "Stairs of Death", but it did feature an uphill barrier-->180-->reverse 180-->uphill that killed me every lap. I was actually good until we got through the start/finish area. The network of twists and turns featured extremely soft ground, which drained the battery power out of my legs as each lap card fell.
More pre-killer 180 hill craze pics. I really began losing spots in laps 4-6 or so, but made a little come back. This is my second worse finish of the year, but I don't like soft ground or hills, so back off!
I finally got my legs back, but they continued to tire each lap. Not even the cowbells could resuscitate me.
So, here I am sitting in my compression hoes trying to recover from the brutal rape and pillage my body received today. I am calling JASON OZENBERGER out to come race next weekend. It is supposed to be warmer, and you and Alicia will have more baby sitters than you could imagine. So, rum and coke...do it, DO IT!
On another note, have you ever noticed that every other country in the world dies from diseases of deficiency... lack of good quality food, good water, poor healthcare, and lack of understanding. Why is it that every disease in our country is a disease of excess? Diabetes, heart disease, renal failure, alcoholism, emphysema and others. Seems a bit unbalanced, huh? Of course, if we just tried to balance out the world's health by sending them more food, our health care (or illness care), and what we believe we understand, the planet would go to hell in a hand basket. Sorry, not hating on our country, just the bone-head people in it that eat, smoke, and drink themselves to death... literally. "Oh, heart disease runs in my family...ohh, my mom and dad were both Type II diabetics...my entire family is fat; I guess those are the cards I was dealt." In the words of Adam Sandler in Mr. Deeds... "bu bu bu bullshit!" Get off your duff, begin eating better, decrease --> eliminate the toxic substances you cram down your pie hole and quit doing things known and proven to kill you! It is sad that we have to make caskets the size of a 77 Cadillac to accommodate some of the fat-asses that pass away from choking on a chicken bone, when our "brothers from another mother" in a less developed country gasp their last breath of air hungry, dehydrated, and desperate.
I do not lack empathy, I just absolutely despise helpless people...sorry if I offended anyone. K made me watch this episode on the tv about the fattest people in the world...bet you can't guess where they were from:)
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To all of Curt's friends. This is his Mom, I am not FAT. and I don't have diabetes. My diet is crap (I like junk food) and yes you all know I smoke (I know, I should quit) Just wanted the ones that don't know me I'm not as bad off as my darling son made me out. Love ya Curt.
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Mom -
The write up I did was by no means a direct attack against you and Dad this example was not about you, but rather a conversation I conjured up in my head that a typical American may say on a given day "Oh, heart disease runs in my family...ohh, my mom and dad were both Type II diabetics...my entire family is fat; I guess those are the cards I was dealt However, I certainly did hope you would read it, but I am not trying to call you out on my Web-life. I would like more than anything for you two to quit smoking, begin eating better, and taking responsibility for your own health; I know this is not an easy task. I am also not claiming to be a perfect example of health. I still have nights where I go out and binge on booze, stay up late, eat pizza and have dairy queen the same night. I was merely making the point that many many people are not ignorant of health, they just simply ignore it! It is one thing to be ignorant regarding a particular subject (Ie, I have no clue where to begin when diagnosing a car w/ an engine problem) but when people are aware they are harming themselves, and they do it anyway... I am sorry, but the choice made is simply not smart (again, I am guilty, just as everyone is: the last perfect being to walk this earth no longer walks among us, but rather with us).
The main stimulus for my little soap box was the TV show we watched the other night on TLC. I understand some people have immense difficulty losing weight, but there are so many more resources out there than just your standard visit to XYZ doctor, chiropractor, exorcist, and so on. A lot of people blame their state of being on the "cards they were dealt"... last time I played cards, one hand didn't dictate who took the most money home that night. If you weigh over 1000 pounds, I am sure there are underlying issues as to why that person is overweight... to weigh a half-ton is simply ridiculous. It is the same thing with a homeless 40 year old male: there are many resources that provide free food, free clothes, and a place to clean up. What stops them from going to get fed, wash their face, put on some decent clothes and go get a job at a factory, or a fast food joint, or where ever???? Laziness, lack of will, and the perpetual "cruise control on life". People blame everyone but themselves for their own problems! I am pretty certain that no one born after 1990 has a sense of self responsibility, and unfortunately it is rubbing off on the remaining people who do have it.
Most people fall into a downward spiral of health. There aren't many things on this earth that you can invest less into and get more out of. If you want to make money in the stock market, you take risks, invest appropriately, and hope for returns. If you own property, you don't buy homes in the ghetto and expect a high yield on them when you flip and sell the home. Health is the same way... people can't expect to get healthier by putting junk into your body. There isn't a magical formula, and it is impossible to eliminate everything bad (especially all at once). It is acceptable to botch up every-so often, but the day in day out onslaught of environmental, psychological, emotional, and biochemical toxins/stressors are seemingly welcomed in our society... not only are they welcomed, but most people in our society see you as a "weirdo" if you do not participate in such activities. Example: how much crap do I get from our extended family for eating the way I do? With health, you limit those factors you can not change, modify the things you can, and keep a cool head about your place in life.
The message I hoped would touch most of the people who read my little blurb was the fact that we have been complaining so much in this country about our economic hardship we are going through. We are the richest country in the world, yet more people starve and live in poverty here than anywhere else in the world. As a whole, our country dies from disease of excess, meaning we consume more than our bodies can physically handle, while someone across the globe dies of starvation or because they didn't receive the proper medical treatment in time to save their life. How inconsiderate are we? People piss and moan because they can't afford to buy a Wii or an Iphone for Christmas, when many people in this world couldn't afford a gallon of gas in the united states from an entire weeks salary. I guess I am a bit upset because there is absolutely no awareness of what happens outside our little bubble, and I really don't think many people even care.
So, on one hand I am sorry if I offended you; on the other, I was hoping to offend you (and anyone else who may have came across my writing) as sometimes the best defense is a good offense. I care a lot for you and Dad, and though I may present it as "tough love", I still love and appreciate you two more than I could ever explain. You two have to be partially responsible for my thought processes, moral beliefs, and radical suggestions: probably more than any of us realize (and by no means am I blaming you two for my thoughts and beliefs).
I love and respect you both,
I am fat now. That is what these damn kids have done to me. And beyond that...I now have a mom haircut. How is THAT for every else's fault!?
Don't forget my moustache...
I have a beard now...my mustache is coming soon!
Somehow, the most memorable post from your blog was the one where you said you did not appreciate people who expressed their opinions (a paraphrase of your words).
I think it's pretty cool that you're expressing your opinions...and shit. You're finally saying something interesting.
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