And Now: Another Conversation w/Michael & Jim

The other day, everyone's friend Jason, of Cook Train Eat Race left this comment for my wife Michael, of Slowly Tri-ing after a post about running the Disney Marathon ...

"Are you taking any tips from Jim?

He's run a few marathons I think....you probably have heard about them...."

When I read that ... I fell out of my chair laughing!!!  ... tips from Jim??? ...... tips from Jim??? ... tips fr---

ahahahahahahahahah ... playa please!!!

There's a story that Jesus tells in the Bible that goes, "Only in his hometown, among family and friends, is a Prophet without honor". (paraphrased of course)  That is basically the story around our house on a daily basis when it comes to me, Michael, and running.  Now I'm obviously not an expert (Prophet), but I've been at this running stuff for a while, and at times have had some very minor success in the sport.  Plus, I friggin' study running & fitness religiously and try to get better at training and racing.  But if you think my hard headed woman wonderful love of my life is gonna listen to a thing I say ... you must be sipping the 3 day old egg nog my friend!  Here's how that conversation usually goes ...

Jim ... "Hi sweetie, wow you look even more beautiful than yesterday ... if that's even possible!"

Michael ... "Do you need something, I'm really busy reading about Triathlons ... THE superior sport!"

Jim ... "Oh, then I won't disturb you, I just thought I'd share a few things I've learned about long runs."

Michael ... "PAAALEEEEEEZZZZEEEE ... what do you know about running???"

Jim ... "Well, I've learned that it's really easy to run a little faster than you want at the beginning of a run, and usually if you don't adjust your pace, you might hit th---"

Michael ... "HIT THE WALL??? Is that what you were going to say??? Listen pal - I DON'T HIT THE WALL!!!  Didn't you read my last blog post ... I just "Kicked that 20 mile's A$$"!!!!!!"

Jim ... "I know - you are doing sooooo great with your training - I just thought if you needed any pointers, I would be honored to help you in any---."

Michael ... "HAHAHAHA ... that's cute!  I've seen the BQ's you've promised and didn't deliver, and all the times you had to stop and walk in marathons, and that STUPID PR BEARD??? No thanks, if I need advice from you - and I NEVER WILL - I'll ask for it!"

Jim ... "Whoa ... whoa ......................... whoa!  You can insult me all you want.  But please leave The PR Beard out of this."

Michael ... "Get lost loser - go find another 3 person race so you can win your age group again!  You're not as fast as you think you are!!!"

Jim ... "I'm sexy and you know it!"

Question of the day:

A. Should Michael listen to Jim when it comes to running?

or

B. Should Michael listen to Jim when it comes to EVERYTHING?

I wish Michael the best of luck with Disney!!!  But honestly, she doesn't need luck, or my help for that matter - she is gonna be awesome in Orlando!!!  And I'll be there to watch her cross the finish line victoriously ... I love you sweetie! You are soooo awesome!!! (But seriously, that's EXACTLY what she says)
... be great today!