Jupiterian aggression

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Since my 17 miler was cut short by the monsoon yesterday morning, I had to go this morning. Hil brought her kids over at 7:30, and we set off. It was HOT, and very humid. Almost made me miss the lightening from yesterday. After bailing on Hil after 12 miles (she’s just too darn fast), I settled into a slower pace for the last 5 miles and made it home in just under 2 hours and 30 minutes. It was so hot that I stopped to refill my camelback in the state park, and then after I’d drained it again I headed into a convenience store for a big powerade (32 ounces) which I downed before my last 2 miles.
After making it home, stretching, showering and consuming the requisite chocolate milk (it’s a recovery drink - really. Has the perfect ratio of carbs and protein), I tried to rest a bit, but Brian reminded me that I still had to proofread his essay for the week... for his masters class in Joint Planning. Yes, it is as sleep inducing as it sounds. For example, here’s an excerpt...
When directed, USPEGASASCOM will conduct joint operations to uphold the U.N. mandated border of York and deter Jupiterian and Saturnian aggression. If deterrence fails, defend Mercury and allies, destroy possible WMD, protect U.S. personnel and interests, and destroy Jupiter’s and Saturn’s ability to attack, thereby creating a better state of peace.

After I actually think it’s impressive that I stayed awake as long as I did.