"That Guy"

Who's going to do it today? Barcelona? Man U?

Did I mention I am now on a soccer team? Well, I am. There's a one day tourney in my town on the July 4 weekend, and I was recruited by one of the teams. Was I recruited because of my soccer prowess? No, I don't think so. I haven't played futbol since I was about seven years old. No, I think I was recruited because I'm "that guy".

One of the guys that talked to me about playing said something like, "You're always running and stuff so I figured you'd be in shape enough to play." Well, there are worse reputations to have. I hope he understands that just because I do it doesn't mean I'm great at it.

The only thing I worry about competing on an ironic adult soccer team is getting kicked in the leg by another adult. I'm not down with that.  I may have to invest in shin guards.

BTW, Google Blogger won't let me reply to comments. There's some glitch, at least when I try it from this PC. Thanks for reading. Now, I need to get out of the house and do something.

Crunch Time

Jimmy Fallon has an audience full of sailors and Marines. It's fleet week in NYC. I have fond memories of fleet week, but it seems like a million years ago. We didn't pay for one drink the whole time we were there. I'm sure the guys are receiving similar treatment this time around. Go Navy!

Crunch Time

Not that I do crunches much anymore. Rather I'm racing June 4th in the Sedalia Spring Into Summer Duathlon. That, then, begins my race season, and I don't feel at all ready. The funny thing is, however, I'm itching to race.

I have to hit the pool hard in June. I'm drowning in laziness, and my swim has hardly progressed. My favorite part about the upcoming duathlon? The part where you don't swim. I know why I'm so lazy about swimming; it's because Branson seems so far away, and I'm so sleepy in the mornings. But my wife and I made an agreement-she agrees to force me out of bed when the alarm goes off, and I agree to not drown.

The in-laws graciously took the kids this weekend for a while, so I hope to get in a long ride and maybe even a run tomorrow. I'd swim, but the pool isn't open for laps.

Until next time...