Couch to Beacon: Redemption
Shannon Bryan still can't run, but she believes in second chances. She's giving the Beach to Beacon 10K another shot (you know, after last year's tragic failure. But let's not bring that up).
A couch is born - and maybe a runner
IT'S A COUCH!
Cocoa Microfiber, Jr.
Born 1:37 p.m. EST
150 lbs, 87 inches
I feel like a proud mother, who after months (i.e., two weeks) of waiting and hours (i.e. 5 minutes) of pushing (by the movers) I finally have my baby in my arms (i.e., I'm sitting on it).
And love it I do, but that didn't stop me from saying a temporary goodbye for a 2-mile jaunt around the Back Bay with the training group. And to the 9 people who yesterday voted for me to ditch the run and break in the new couch - my apologies.
The run itself went well. Something about the first 50-degree day in what seems like eternity gets me inspired. Not inspiring, though, was the view of Back Bay - it looked more like the aftermath of Woodstock '94 and smelled, well, a little like the aftermath of Woodstock '94. That storm tide sure had it's way with the running path.
But I'm hardcore, remember, so I plugged along. And you know, it felt great.
Comments
He's beuatiful, he looks just like you ... all cushy and supple ...
Posted by MonicaApril 20, 2007 02:38 PM
He's got your eyes!
Keep pushing, you hardcore machine, you. Inspire us all!
Posted by The Native TouristApril 21, 2007 07:54 AM
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This is good. If you can keep the couch healthy for six months, you know you're ready for more responsibility.
Posted by CarlApril 20, 2007 12:43 PM