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"Constitutional Hunt"

November 12, 2013 (Night)

Exercise Type: Run

Weather: 55, surface fog but clear skies!

Comments:
Strikes-N-Gutters run. Eric led, and we were running too damn fast. Yet it wasn't that fast. BUT, after like a fucking 40+ mile Sat/Sun, then lifting weights on both Monday and today, it was too fast, too early. Felt a little uncomfortable on the flats heading toward ridgeline, with some R heel stiffness from my crap stride on Sunday.

Once going up headwaters, I completely fell off the back - there's NO way this was even remotely "aerobic" for anyone (save Ian Dobson, a '08? 5K Olympian), so I shuffled my way up. Felt tired and stiff.

Wound up running about 2mi alone, which was fine, before a few guys - including new Tall Guy Nathan, aka "Mr Endicott" (and old tall guy Mr Madson) waited for me. Fell back again going up Baldy...then was stuck behind a slow-ass train going down the back side.

I was a little annoyed...specifically about the logic of driving a HR to 170+ on a climb, only to let it drop to 110 on a descent...but in general about how frustrating this type of training (and ultimately, racing) is going to be. But I know it's for the best for my body.

Pretty easy road rollers back to Lewis', and I felt a ton better by then and rolled along up front without issue.

What a weird week so far! The Chelsea shit yesterday, then ongoing zero comm from Teresa. I was fed up and sent her this message just before the run:

"Hey Teresa-

Just wanted to touch base, since it's been nearly a week since we've had any real communication. It appears to me that you're no longer interested in spending time with me; I'm disappointed in that, and - should you be interested - would like the opportunity to talk about that decision. If not, then I'd like to let you know how much I enjoyed getting to know you, and the fun I had (despite getting my ass kicked at...everything we did). I think you're a great person and wish you nothing but the best going forward. Good luck with the new place!"

Translation: "Your teenage girl passive-aggressive communication since last week is getting old, and I'm not going to put up with it. So, either communicate with me like an adult, or we can just be done."

Her response: Thank you! I'm sorry if I've been a jerk and haven't really responded much. I didn't really know what to say at the time. I think you're a good person, we are just too different to be a good fit. I hope we can remain friends though and wish you the best as well.

T"

My desired response: Bullshit. She's afraid of something. We had an awesome Sat night, and a more awesome "get real" talk on Sunday that was earnest about feeling, history and "orientation/motivation", then she went into anxiety mode. This not about personality...but now it is. I can't be with a person like this - or how she is right now. Too bad.

I'm bummed because, you don't always have to "play for keeps". I was hoping we could just "date", NOT be cray-cray serious, but have an authentic experience. Guess she can't handle that.

As for Melissa? Been quiet since Saturday night...not sure if I want to pursue. Damn, this dating crap is exhausting...