a simple day of stuff done/mike mussina

finally a day to do almost normal things and try to relax a bit- it won't seem like it when i describe it, but nothing had to be done in a rush for a change-

got up early enough, but the heart rate was 50. something is up though i don't feel sick, but am tiring more quickly than normal for sure. went out to do a short run and go as slow as i could and stayed out touring the neighborhood while the dcrrc 20 miler went on along the trail. did about 6 miles by the time i was done. the legs were more sore than tired and the right inner quad was still very, very sore from the horrible cramp of two days ago.

back home i got on the indoor bike and rode 23 miles keeping the level down and the rpm's steady at 85, a bit lower than a normal ride. afterwards i did a few hours of yard work and gathering up stuff to toss out. we keep paring down things and will do much more of that when the workcrews are done, if ever. rained off and on, but got a lot done and then hit a few pitch shots and a little bit of chipping in the rain, which was pleasant enough.

did notice how early it got dark tonight. seems like it was just hot and now fall and winter are flying in. one day at a time i guess.

good luck to the movers in oregon!!!

after breakfast i went shopping and then headed off to the driving range where i got in some decent long chipping and lots of putting. then hit a decent bucket of short 30-100 yard shots and headed home for dinner, laundry and more trash collection. finally read some paper and folded clothes and put away groceries. a steady and easy enough day. right leg still very sore and i will give up the idea of riding some more. have bills to get ready to go in the mail and will put off emails until tomorrow. also have to go to work tomorrow at the golf course and gail will play stay at home and make decisions about the work construction.

so off i go to pay bills. good win for the skins and not a great day for sergio g. very busy week ahead and gail goes on travel later in the week. lots of reservations to make also.

how about a world record in the marathon at 2:03:59? way to go haille g. at 35 he is still amazingly fast. some people may remember when they doubted people would break 2:09. 53 minutes faster than my best. even at my pace that would be about 8miles plus probably. am not going to figure it out exactly. berlin must be a fast course for sure.

and a special shout out of congrats to mike mussina who won his 20th today. would have still been a really good pitcher if he had not won this one, but it must be a good feeling for him to get that first 20 game winning season. i do remember when the orioles blew two games for him and he was stuck on 19. wonder if he will stick around for 300 and a shot at the hall of fame. he has been a solid rock for many years. hope robin roberts is still out there somewhere doing and feeling well.