That was my theme song this morning as I stumbled into our office break room and fumbled for a cup of coffee. This was a 'cuppa joe' morning . . . don't care what it tastes like, just pour over my head.
But one should never sacrifice sharpness for the desperation of a caffeine boost, and this morning I did.
My friend and co-worker Clay, the near-professional triathlete and a REALLY nice guy, asked me, 'how's it going?' and I muttered (in a friendly sort of way) something like, 'same ol' same ol'.'
Never say 'same ol' same ol' to a triathlete . . . people who are focused enough and disciplined enough and have enough energy and enthusiasm and attitude and strength and the wherewithall to be a triathlete NEVER have a 'same ol' same ol' kind of day. In the running vernacular, every day should be a shot at a new PR (personal record).
I usually consider myself kind of Pollyanna-ish, but Clay is Pollyanna on . . . well, whatever combination of herbs and proper diet that makes people mega-Pollyannas (he's definitely not a steroids kind of guy). By the time I'm able to pour the coffee over my head, he's bounced out of the room, HUGE smile on his face and has moved on to whatever young, overachieving engineers do on Monday mornings.
And I'd like to say that Clay's energy and enthusiasm for life was infectious . . . but sometimes, when Uncle Joe's a movin' kind of slow, it's best to save that shot at a PR for another day.
By the way, here's Clay finishing his most recent triathlon in Florida. That nine hours on the clock is how long he's been swimming, bicycling and running.
7 comments:
I hate Clay.
You can't hate Clay. He's an engineer who laid out a pipeline route that could've required condemnation of a church . . . and then was accused of targeting a nunnery . . . but he's still loved by all.
Hi George, I found you through Happyone's blog. You are one funny, very readable guy...okay if I drop in every now and then?
...and I hate Clay, too!
Thanks for stopping and leaving a comment. :-)
Enjoyed reading a bit of your blog and will be back when I have more time.
I've read some of you other blog too. I've tried walking on a treadmill but just can't do it. I have to be outside. :-)
Thanks, Happyone and CC . . . look forward to hearing more from you.
I have some co-workers who have started this running thing. They are getting a little too carried away IMO. I don't mind running/jogging for exercise but I'm not about to go sign up for any marathons. I've done the MS150 from Houston to Austin which was ok. I think I prefer riding a bike to running.
texasgal . . . I did the MS150 from Houston to Austin a couple of times way back when (WAY back when . . . '88 and '89). Buescher (sp) State Park was a killer. The only thing worse the first year was the awful winds when we came out of the park onto the flatlands to Austin. What a small world.
And, yeah, a triathlete's commitment is a little much for me, too.
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