Werewolf Run

Ever make plans and then life interrupts them? Thought so. Tuesday being my day off (yes, I actually have two days off, but Sunday’s way in the past now), I decided to loll in bed extra yesterday. When I finally got up and moving I decided to do errands, which included a visit to the office. After lunch it was time for a short nap (had to let that calzone settle) before a long-overdue run. 

Just to show I was indeed out at night.

Then a friend called in need of, well, a friend. Family and friends first. So I spent my afternoon in good company and enjoyed being there for a friend in need. Then it was family time: D3 came for dinner and a few episodes of “The Walking Dead.” Before I knew it, it was 9:15 and I hadn’t hit the pavement. I was gonna stall and put it off til morning. Then I got some prodding.

I think it was a better idea to run last night when it was 40 degrees and not very windy than to wait until this morning. Even now, at 11 a.m., it’s only 32 degrees, according to trusty ol’ Galesburg.com. Wise choice.

I donned some basic grey sweatpants, a running shirt, my awesome Monster Dash running jacket, gloves and a reflective vest and headed toward Walmart. I needed a good, long run. Five miles would be just the thing. Under the light of the waning full moon, it was a lovely evening. Can’t say nighttime running is conducive to finding stuff on the ground, even with the moonlight, but it allows the mind to wander.

I thought of my friend and helping her talk out some hard times. I thought of work and family and relaxation. Then I thought of Halloween and werewolves and monsters of all sorts. Not enough to scare myself, which has been known to happen, but enough to have a little fun. I think the idea of a zombie run like the recent “Run forYour Lives” is a cool concept. Maybe I’ll do one of those next year.

Today’s Stats Oct. 30

Temp: 40

Time: 9:30 p.m.

Distance: 5 miles

iPod Playlist (Shuffle)

Teenage Dream (Kaskade Club Mix) - Katy Perry

The Stranger - Billy Joel

Piano Man - Billy Joel

Never Surrender - Corey Hart

The Promise – When in Rome

Mad Season – Matchbox 20

State of Shock – The Jacksons (With Mick Jagger)

I Guess that’s Why They Call it the Blues - Elton John

The Stoning – John Debney ("Passion of the Christ" soundtrack)

You’re the Storm – The Cardigans

Half of My Mistakes – Jace Everett

Long Day – Matchbox 20

The Fuse – Bruce Springsteen

Today’s Stats (Oct. 26)

Temp: 30 degrees F

Distance: 3.5 miles?

iPod Shuffle

Wide Boy – Nik Kershaw

One Lonely Night – REO Speedwagon

Sleepwalking – Lyle Lovett

Three Women – Rachel Portman (Chocolat soundtrack)

A Dios – Santana

Mr. Pitiful – The Commitments

Dirty Life &Times – Warren Zevon

By My Side – JJ Grey & Mofro

Jack and Diane – John Mellencamp

In the Dark – Billy Squier

Lately – Greg Brown

The Trial – Pink Floyd

Three Miles Short

It seems my calculations have been a bit off. Recent runs I thought were about 3 miles were likely more in the 2.5-mile range. Oops.

Today's Stats (Oct. 24)

Temp: 62 degrees F

Distance: 3 miles

Treasure: Nothing seen today and I didn’t take a bag anyway.

iPod Playlist (On Shuffle):

A Life Uncommon – Jewel

Don’t Let It End – Styx

Don’t Stop – Fleetwood Mac

I’m Afraid of Americans – David Bowie

Nowhere to Run – Santana

Smooth – Santana (featuring Rob Thomas)

Everything is Comin’ Down – Bo Ramsey