The Chinese New Year kicked off yesterday, Year of the Snake. Things are awfully quiet so far, I’m keeping my eyes and ears peeled though. They have a reputation as being quite sneaky after all.
Today is one of my favorite holidays, Fat Tuesday. I’ve regaled the masses with tales of Mardi Gras Runs on the Gulf Coast back in the 80s & 90s. As fun as the post race parties were it was the tough competition that made them part of my personal running lore.
In 1996 I was asked to design the USATF Women’s National 12K Championships course that was held as part of the Galveston Mardi Gras festivities. One of my first experiences working with a National Class field, I was star struck. But not anymore.
Two of my favorite bands will be playing at two of my favorite restaurant/bars tonight. The Prairie Gators will be at the Upstream Old Market location from 3:00-6:00 pm. Mark Weber will be at the Upstream Legacy location from 7:00-10:00 pm.
I turned down Sports Illustrated’s offer to become their first ever male cover for their Swimsuit Edition. Good to see that they are using healthy models these days, steering away from the image that emaciation is sexy.
I am entertaining a position at the Vatican though. Negotiating a 1K mondo track around St. Peter’s Square. I’ve promised to never say anything bad about or poke fun at anyone (including plaqueman) realizing hypocrisy wouldn’t fit the job description. And you get to wear that cool hat as a bonus.
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