This week the forecast is for low 80s and sun at TRY time.
Nothing to do with running, but everything to do with time. Somehow, a simple coincidence of life has aligned itself that two TRYers have lost grandmothers this past week. A-jax and Malinda lost grandmothers just three days apart. I do not read anything into this unfortunate coincidence, but it does serve as a reminder that life is fleeting, our peak years pass all too quickly and that time remains undefeated. Surround yourself with people and activities that bring energy and joy into your life and shed those people and things that do not.
The official race photos are getting less and less fun to screen capture, so I'm just going to include the free to share Team Beef finish area photos from the Boilermaker.
A lot going on here...strollers? With something other than just kids in them? (Anyone have any insight into that?)
A veteran.
A veteran.
A rookie. (Who is such a dedicated mother that she expressed milk along the way and carried it with her to take home for the afternoon feeding. Impressive!)
The last of our TRY herd.
And I was stopped randomly while throwing away some trash at the after party. Not sure where this was posted but Team Beef found it.
If I happen to pass away on the Boilermaker course on Sunday morning and you read this post posthumously, know that I loved you all. Well, except you, you, and you. And especially YOU. But with those few exceptions, I did love all of you.
This weeks only important topic is the post Boilermaker gathering on Tuesday night, meaning there is no TRY (at the park). You should all have been invited to through the FB event. If not and you want to know details, get a hold of me.
For those that can come, please read the details in the Flushing The BM Away event and then use the comment section to coordinate what you are bringing for side dishes or desserts. There is no need for everyone to bring something (no need for a feast), so especially for those of you coming directly from work - I would rather have you there on time to enjoy the evening then have you have to stop and buy food right during rush hour and be delayed substantially doing so. We will make sure that there is enough to go around.
Despite no TRY, there is big goings on this week at the park. There is a "Onondaga Lake Fest" at the Willow Bay end on Saturday. Here is some reference material I've read:
A description of the worlds largest rubber duck was written back in June. (Where is Ernie when you need him? I challenge anyone to listen to this entire song and NOT get it stuck in there head for hours.)
Seems really interesting! Not sure that I will make it but will at least attempt to get within viewing distance of the duck with the boys. (Could be an interesting view of it from near the Amphitheater at that elevated viewing point almost directly across from our weekly meetup area?)
...do de rubber duck...
That song is so catchy! (But in a good way?)
In my final attempt to cram Caroline Kole down your throats...well, for now, anyway, and to get the rubber duck song out of your head, I'll share three videos of partial songs from Friday night's show. (With apologies for my poor quality video and audio versions.) Caroline did an excellent job, I expressed my love for her in front of a hundred witnesses (true story...Malinda can confirm) and did not get a restraining order, and it was an awesome concert again. I highly recommend catching her if she comes back through the area again.
...do de rubber duck...
One of her own songs, that works well for TRY - Ready, Set, Run:
...duck, rubber duck, duck, rubber duck...
A song for the non-country folks - her cover of Billy Jean:
...do de rubber duck...
And a country cover that is almost as old as Caroline is (somehow this song is 16 years old?!) - Goodbye Earl:
[Finally, that one forced it out...cause the duck had to die]
Next week is the traditional post Boilermaker party and we will NOT meet at Onondaga Lake Park. Details to come - but for now just know that the Bermans will once again be hosting on the hill.
This week - mid 80s at TRY time. So a simmering afternoon to prep for the mighty BM. Plan your sweat glands accordingly.
Sue "I break everything" W is in town but is too good to join us for TRY. She is, however, willing to grace the Liverpool area with her presence at about 7. She is "up for anything" (except for running at TRY, apparently) so we just need to let her know where the gang ends up going out after the run.
New to the Boilermaker (BM)? Or new to how TRY does the BM? Or just have lingering questions about a past BM that you are afraid to ask? Please consult the official TRY guide to the BM. (It explains EVERYTHING...but if you have questions - you can discretely get them to me.)
Did you see the FB event that I put together for the Caroline Kole concert in Pulaski Friday night? They are offering a deal on tickets through Wednesday (ask me how) (so it is 2 for $10...or basically FREE to see an amazingly talented 19 year old singer that may or may not be super famous one day. Like "The Voice"? Or "American Idol"? Those singers have nothing on this young woman - so stop ignoring me and come on out and have a great night in the presence of greatness.
Saturday night, another night, and another great concert opportunity! This time it is a "Tribute to Billy Joel" at a very BM friendly time. (As in, you could pick up your race packet, stall a bit (eat dinner?) and then catch the show and still be back home in time for your early bed time.
Details here:
Note that a very special person to TRY is involved...none other than the most interesting man in the world! Also, a close second most interesting man...our very own Ronnie Z!
Just a couple weeks after our first "Tri-TRY-tri" we had a "Quad-TRY-great race" on Sunday. Congratulations to Team "Beauties and the Beasts" for a division win in the "Bay Day Great Race in St. Albans, Vermont"!
It would seem Malinda ran, Drew biked and the LaRocque's rowed-rowed-rowed their boat? And it would also seem that three-way, four-way...you name it-way...it doesn't matter cause Drew is up for any sort of group action. Way to be flexible, Drew!
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