Gil Can Run!A blog on Running and all the crap that runs through my head while doing it

Sep 2nd A nice Wednesday night run

OK, it wasn’t that nice, it was hot and humid and a little hard to breathe. But I had a good run. I’m feeling good, even if I am suffering a couple minor aches still. The New Haven Road Race is on Monday. Interesting fact, the NHRR is basically the same age as I am. It’s run every Labor Day and my birthday is always just after Labor Day, so essentially, it’s a week or so older than I am. Generally, that’s pretty cool. So as much as the past two years it’s been horrible conditions to run in, I find myself drawn to the race to run it. This year’s weather report is not looking too great either, but I’m holding out hope.
So my boss took my department out for lunch today to say goodbye to me. It was really nice, a lot of the people I work with in other departments signed a card for me. My boss also got me a Sikorsky mug and a HH-60M Medevac shirt. I’m pretty proud of the HH-60M and glad I got an opportunity to work on that program. You’re wondering what that is I’m sure. It’s basically the best flying ambulance ever created. When you see a “Blackhawk” without a gunners window and a giant red cross on the side, that’s the HH-60M.

I admitted to my boss he was in my top two favorite bosses. He was really great to work for. In many respects I’m very sad my contract is ending, but I’m also looking forward to a little break and some time to focus on finishing my family’s home, repairing the jeep and some other projects before re-entering the workforce. So the word I’d use it bittersweet.
Meanwhile, September will be a busy running month for me, I have three races, a 20k, a marathon, and a half marathon. Plus my birthday, my mom’s birthday, my niece’s birthday. September is always an interesting month.
So tomorrow night a nice run, and maybe one more after that before Monday’s race, we’ll see. Meanwhile, stay hydrated and have fun and keep running! Remember, if Gil can run then so can you!

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