Flying South For The Winter
Posted: February 14, 2012 Filed under: City Running | Tags: miami beach 10 Comments »
RunKeeper told me that I just set a new record for avg. pace (9:05). I didn’t feel like I was working that hard – I just happened to be (a) at sea level and (b) in a warm place. Let me repeat (b) – I’m in a warm place. For the next two weeks. I’m officially sick and tired of winter.
Yup – that’s my wife’s car (the red one) stuck on the road leading up to our house. This is the second time she’s pulled this magic trick and it resulted in yet another 10 mile run to the office for me on Monday. Ok – I like the 10 mile run to the office so I’m mostly just giving my awesome wife a little bit of virtual shit. But I love her, think she’s super cute, and am glad we are spending Valentine’s Day together in a warm place. Plus, she’s a much better driver than me – I wouldn’t have even dared to try to get up the driveway.
During my run today I spent most of it thinking about a friend of mine who is having surgery today. He was recently diagnosed with testicular cancer and is having – well – one of his precious jewels removed. While I ran I sent him as much good karma as I could – I just kept repeating his name over and over again in my head. I haven’t heard how the surgery went, but as I ran along the beach in Miami I remembered that we are all mortal and should appreciate every minute of this thing called life.
Last year Amy and I spent Superbowl weekend here. This year it’s two weeks as I finish off my Startup Communities book. Maybe this will turn into an annual winter tradition. It sure is nice to be warm right now.
I was there for a week in December and did a few runs. I recommend heading South at least once while you’re there for a run around the South Pointe Park. Nice views, fewer cars.
Don’t forget to eat at Joe’s!
Joe’s. And Jerry’s Deli. Yum.
If your a fan of burgers, check out the Burger & Beer Joint while your down there. Delicious.
Miami is magical place. Be sure to take a few hours to look at the architecture inside and out of the hotels (national raleigh etc.) between 17 and 35th and Collins.
Best wishes for your friend in his recovery!
As an advanced stage testicular cancer survivor… tell your friend to be patient and to stay strong!! He will win this battle.
Feel free to send him my email.
Are you running the A1A marathon on the 19th?
I didn’t even know about it. I just looked – I don’t think I will – I’d rather do a double long weekend in preparation for my 50 miler.
You should try the Rickenbacker bridge and a loop around Key Biscayne – it’s a great run. Hope you enjoy your time here in Miami.
Superconf kicks off next Friday at the convention center if you’ll be in town.
Good suggestion on Rickenbacker. I just got an invite to Superconf and am looking into it.