Sparkie's rundiary

Nothing exciting to report on the running front. Stitches come out Friday afternoon, which I can't wait for, although I am not sure whether that will improve things much. Getting more utility back with my right arm - managed to cut a piece of veal last night, but still in a bit of pain most of the time. The drugs wear out by about 4 am, and I find that moving around makes things better - but this is not compatible with sleep. Starting to get work done, but my right hand is only good for about an hour or so, so not being hugely productive.

Have read a few running books, and have a schedule mapped out for when I get back into things, which I will talk about in a future post. Feeling positive about October, which is good.

Although it was over a week ago, apparently I was tagged, so I will begrudgingly maintain my link in the blog chain...

What was I doing 10 years ago?
I was an upstart software team leader at Macquarie Bank, causing my managers grey hairs with my visions of global domination. Probably loved my work more than at any other time, and living a fairly packed lifestyle. I was living by myself in a 2 bedroom unit in Artarmon, and going out a lot. Dating very unsuccessfully!

Running wise, I was at the end of my track 'career', missing the State 800m final by 1 place (following a 54 second first lap - big mistake). Took winter off, and then attempted a come-back only to twist my ankle playing basketball the day after my first training session (can you see a theme developing). Moved to longer distances when I got back into running, and did a nice 1:15 half marathon debut at the end of the year - still a PB, but hopefully not for long.

Five snacks I enjoy?
Lollies (esp. snakes) - although I don't eat them because they make me break out
Boost juice - Mango Magic!
Fruit (mangos, grapes and any stone fruit)
Pepsi/Vanilla Coke
Cashew nuts

Five songs I know all the words to:
I probably know all the words to hundreds...
Thunder Road - Bruce Springtsteen
Oliver's Army - Elvis Costello
Special-K - Placebo
The Shoop-Shoop song - Cher
The entire Wiggledance Concert video - The Wiggles

Five things I’d do as a millionaire:
Train 2-3 times a day
Eat out a lot
Do another Master degree
Support independant media like crikey.com.au
spend more time with Louis

Five things I like doing:
Playing with Louis,
running,
reading,
listening to music,
and what every man would put at the top of their list

Five favourite toys:
my favourite toy is in storage at the moment, but I like mucking round with:
My Garmin,
my computer,
my MP3 player,
Louis's "Little People",
"Rufus" - Louis's very large stuffed dog