Zach: Day 19 of 10,220 (Sunday recap)

     Happy Rosh Hashanah Dan Wain!!  Rosh Hasanah is observed on the first Day of Tishrei and is the first holiday of the Yasseret Yemei Teshuva which are 10 days set aside to focus on repentence which conclude with the holiday of Yom Kippur. 

   Yesterday was a very slow and lazy day for me.   I was exhausted from the weekends festivities and kept watching football and postponing my run.  I had to drive from Columbia back to Pawleys Island last night by way of Charleston.  I ended up stopping in Charleston for a couple of hours and watching more football, and eventually arrived at Pawleys Island around 9:00.  I hadn't eaten much all day so I called in a Jalepeno Cheddar burger which was waiting on me when I walked through the door.  I scarfed down the burger and hurried upstairs to prepare for my run.  I arrived at the church on Pawleys Island around 9:30 and immediately completed 25 push-ups and began my run to the south wearing a yellow Sam's Corner cutoff, khaki Columbia swim trunks and Nike tennis shoes. 

   As soon as I began my run I passed a bunch of drunk people who were stumbling around one of the beach houses after what appeared to be some sort of reception.  I gave them a big thumbs up and received some loud cheers of encouragement from all present.  This provided the motivation that I needed and I ended up running roughly 2.5 miles fueled only by the cheers of the drunken party I had just passed.  I couldn't let down the fans.  On the way back the Jalepeno Cheddar Burger began to announce its presence with authority so I had to hustle back to the car.  I got home banged out 25 push-ups, took a shower, and went to bed to catch up on some much needed zzzzz's. 

   I got to sleep in this morning and I'm feeling great about today's run which will probably come in the late afternoon.

Zach's quote for the Day: 

"We are such spendthrifts with our lives. The trick of living is to slip on and off the planet with the least fuss you can muster. I'm not running for sainthood. I just happen to think that in life we need to be a little like the farmer, who puts back into the soil what he takes out."  -Paul Newman

Kevin: Day 24/10220

Happy Birthday Pat Bateman!

Pat is a Washington DC area native having attended Gonzaga College High school and James Madison University. He also just completed a graduate program in Florence, Italy.

Today in History:

1789: The first U.S. Congress adjourns

1966: The Chevrolet Camaro, originally named Panther, is introduced.

Day 24. I woke up around 6:30 and decided to continue my slumber till about 8. Upon awaking I completed 30 push ups. At work I established another 21. I plan on switching it up and going for an evening jog. How about the Skins? Awesome.

I rambled down Wisconsin Avenue to Glover Park around 4:15. I ran about 3 miles. My right ankle has begun to bother me. Not too significant yet though.

Zach: Day 18 of 10,220(Saturday Recap)

   Congratulations Stephen Garcia for being named the starter for next weeks game after lasts night victory against UAB.

   I am at Chris Stacey's house watching football right now.  I'm getting ready to leave Columbia and take my pal John Brinson to Charleston.  We ran very hard this weekend.  The computer is about to die.  I ran down Rosewood yesterday and took a left on South Ott to go see my friend Clark Ellis.  Unfortunately he was not home.  It's ok I saw him later at tailgate.  I  then turned around and ran back to Stacey's house.  The run back was much easier and all down hill.  When I got back I saw Brandon sitting on the couch sweating profusely.  I learned that he to had just returned from a run.  Good job big guy.

   I'm very tired right now.  Today's run will be later this evening.

Zach's quote for the day:  "I hate you Jake Delhomme" -John Brinson, Sept. 28, 2008

Kevin: Day 23/10220

Happy Birthday Confucius!

Day 23. Not a good start, but hey, I'll get there. Go Skins! 10,197 days to go. Pheww, today was the hardest one yet, but the streak continues. 

This day in history:

48BC: Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt.
1941: Ted Williams finishes the regular season with a batting average of .406. The last major league player to have a batting average of .400 or better.



I woke up incredibly parched, possibly in need of an IV. Around 11:30 I hit the floor for 40 push ups. At 12:30 I took off out the door into Bethesda. About half way through today's jog I began to get a little light headed. Hey, I'm not perfect. I was thirsty last night. At the time, I was having fun with my friends. Just hanging out! Laughing out loud...

Anyways, it's days like these that make me thankful for the streak. Without it, I would not of exercised at all. I feel 10 times better after sweating it out. When I got home I did 25 more push ups. 

I saw 6 dogs today.

Kevin: Day 22/10220

Happy Birthday Lil Wayne!

Lil Wayne was born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. joined in New Orleans, Lousianna. At age 11 he met Bryan WIlliams, rapper and owner of Cash money records. Lil Wayne convinced Williams to sign him by leaving freestyle raps on his answering machine. He also accidently shot himself in the chest with a .44 caliber hand gun?

Today in History:

1540: The society Of Jesus receives its charter from Pope Paul III.

1908: The first production of the ford Model T automobile was built at the Piquette Plant in Detroit, Michigan.

Day 22. Happy World Tourism Day! What a nasty day. It is absolutely disgusting outside. It is supposed to rain all day, hopefully my football game isn't canceled. I have completed 60 push ups this morning. After blogging yesterday I established at least 150 throughout the day and went on another 1.5 mile or so jog, feeling it. What I'm not feeling is this debate. Teevo'd it, weak.

Time to get some jogging gear on and hit the road. I jogged a little over 3 miles to Glover Park where I enjoyed a few cold beverages with my friend Reid. I ended up drinking one or two more cold beverages than I probably should of, yet I still managed to make the 3+ mile trek home in the rain.

I saw a few dogs.

Zach Day 17 of 10,220

Congratulations Oregon State for knocking off top ranked Soutern Cal last night!  Who's #1 now?  I wonder.

Good Luck to cousin and room mate Barton Gerwig on your job interview in Charleston today.  We're all pulling for you!

Thank you Dianne for cooking my breakfast.  The great thing about living above a restaurant is that you can eat whenever you feel like it and there is no shortage of food.  In addition to hotdogs we also serve a full breakfast.  Its like living above a waffle house that sells liquor.  I Love it.  This morning I went with two eggs soft scrambled and two sausage patties drenched with maple syrup.  I love maple syrup.  The great thing about running a mile and half everyday is that you can eat mountains of food with no consequence.  While eating breakfast I read an article in the Sun News that said PETA has requested that Ben and Jerry's to stop using cow milk in their ice cream and start using human breast milk in an effort to stop the cruel practice of milking cows.  Sounds good to me.  Maybe I can get a job as a breast milk farmer! 

After breakfast I ran upstairs, changed clothes, and knocked out 25 push-ups.  I parked the Avenger at the Pawleys Island Police Station/Town Hall and began my trek north along the marsh wearing a blue Fripp Island t-shirt, black Nike shorts, and a white Nike headband.  It feels great outside and I love running in the middle of the day.  On my jog north I passed two sets of two women riding on beachcruisers.  They were all middle aged and having a great time.  Everyone of them said hello.  It never fails.  Middle aged women on bikes are always happy.  Instead of turning around today and running back down the marsh I continued my journey to the northern most point of Pawleys Island and ran back along the beach.  There was alot going on today at the beach.  I saw eight fisherman, multiple seashell hunters, and sandcastle architects.  It was low tide which caused sand bars to develop all over the place.  At low tide you can practically walk to Litchfield from Pawleys Island via a very shallow and narrow channel.  The island essentially becomes more of a penninsula for a few hours everyday.  On my journey south I was running directly into very heavy winds which made things slightly more difficult.  Once I reached the pier I stopped running and enjoyed walking around the beach for a few minutes.  I then made my way to the closest beach access and back to the Avenger.  I accidentally forgot my step counter today, but based on the Avenger's odometer I estimate that I ran roughly 1.8-2.0 miles.  When I arrived home I completed 29 push-ups.  My legs feel like rubber. 

    I'm headed to Columbia later tonight to watch the Cocks take on the UAB Blazers.  Hopefully Garcia will get the start tommorrow.  We need a confidence building blowout.  Check back tommorrow for further updates.  Go Cocks!!!

Zach's quote of the Day:   Greg Focker: You can milk just about anything with nipples.
Jack Byrnes: I have nipples, Greg, could you milk me? ("Meet the Parents", 2000)

Kevin: Day 21/10220

Happy Birthday St. Francis of Assisi!

- One of my favorites, Francis is the patron saint of animals, birds, the environment, and Italy. St. Francis was a real life Dr. Doolittle with countless stories of him communicating with animals. Born to a wealthy merchant Francis shunned his wealth and denounce his overzealous father choosing instead to live a life of service. Respect.

Today in History:

1908: Ed Reulbach became the first and only pitcher to throw two shut outs in one day against the Brooklyn Dodgers.

1960: In Chicago the first televised debate takes place between Richard M. Nixon and John F. Kennedy

1969: The Beatles release "Abbey Road"

Day 21. Happy Native American Day!... good sign for the Skins!!! I woke up at 6:30 today. My alarm was set for 5:15 but had not gone off. I turned on Spanky's light and got dressed. White micro-mesh nike shirt, ash-grey Gonzaga hoodie, black Nike shorts, and a red bandanna. It is nasty outside and I have a slightly clogged right nostril, but NOTHING can stop me. I laugh at a clogged nostril. 

I jog up Bradley and hang a left onto some back roads, prime-territory for dog spotting. I look up at one house and see a blanket getting flown into the air as someone makes their bed to start the day. I weave my way out to Connecticut and proceed to the circle passing a mom out for a early morning scamper. There's someone sleeping at the fountain. I run around the circle and again cut through some back streets towards home passing another momma getting in her aerobic activity in early.

Once I get home I fold my laundry and get ready. I'm about to shave when I think to myself, "Hey, it's Friday. Don't shave. Wear a t-shirt, throw on some jeans..." Thanks to this decision I am ready for work in about 5 minutes and out the door. I'm at my mom's by 7:30 to grab a cup of coffee and am in the office a little before 8. I gently shut the door to my office and do 50 push ups.

I saw four dogs today.

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