I ran my second ever (and second Des Moines) marathon on Sunday 10/19/08. Again we had a lovely day, although it got a bit windy at the end. I enjoyed being a slow runner since it allowed me to play tour guide to some of our out of town guests.
I was on track at the 13.1 mile mark to be a minute or two faster than last year. Taking into consideration that I had a negative split last year, I expected that to actually end up being more like 5 minutes. Unfortunately, it was not to be. When I hit Grays Lake at mile 22, I wouldn't say I hit a wall or even "THE WALL" but my legs did become really, really heavy. I kept going but the walking portions became more frequent and a bit longer. I was pooped. So, I ended up finishing slightly slower than last year, by about 30 seconds. How odd is that.
I thought I might have been making some progress with running speed, but in this endeavor it appears not. I'd better get back on that.
I will run another marathon next year. Perhaps I will venture out of the Des Moines area. I have an invitation to run the Lewis & Clark Marathon in 9/09.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Why do I work
Currently, I am working so that I have a house to live in, food to eat, and clothes to wear. I also work because my employer is funding my MPH degree. Aside from that, I see no good reason to venture into the pit of despair each and every weekday.
Really, at one time I loved what I did here. I remember working extra hours, giving 150% and smiling on my way to work. Of course, it wasn't like that every day, but it was like that most days. I've been here 11 years now and I think about the first 5 years were pretty decent, then the 20 months that I worked as a Social Security Consultant in my department, but that job got vendored out (went belly up) in August of 2007 and I landed right back in my old job. I say that I hate this job, but that doesn't really convey the depth or the breadth of how much I despise, loathe and am completely disgusted by this job. I don't enjoy it any more. . .at all. The only redeeming factor is that I like the majority of the people I work with quite well. I suppose that makes it tolerable most days.
I long for the day when I can have a job that makes me happy to get up in the morning. I hope I am able to find something here at my current employer to take me through my degree program, because having that mostly paid for is pretty sweet. It will probably take me about 3 more years to complete my degree. I wonder how long I can live with this unhealthy attitude about my job?
Really, at one time I loved what I did here. I remember working extra hours, giving 150% and smiling on my way to work. Of course, it wasn't like that every day, but it was like that most days. I've been here 11 years now and I think about the first 5 years were pretty decent, then the 20 months that I worked as a Social Security Consultant in my department, but that job got vendored out (went belly up) in August of 2007 and I landed right back in my old job. I say that I hate this job, but that doesn't really convey the depth or the breadth of how much I despise, loathe and am completely disgusted by this job. I don't enjoy it any more. . .at all. The only redeeming factor is that I like the majority of the people I work with quite well. I suppose that makes it tolerable most days.
I long for the day when I can have a job that makes me happy to get up in the morning. I hope I am able to find something here at my current employer to take me through my degree program, because having that mostly paid for is pretty sweet. It will probably take me about 3 more years to complete my degree. I wonder how long I can live with this unhealthy attitude about my job?
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