Rocktober

[El Gordo]

Very touching stuff, thanks.

I don't have running companionship memories of Moyleman -- he was way too fast for me in the two races we did together. I knew him as a good-natured, humorous drinking partner in Almeria and at your barbecue. And helpful. The year we did Almeria was the year I did the 13K, sorry, the 10K, and was very unfit -- even by my impressive standards. I talked to him a lot on that trip about fitness and goals, and he basically told me to get my ass in gear and get on with it. He had a no-nonsense attitude towards running that we'd all do well to follow. Get out there and do it.

Memories of the TOM seem to weigh heavily on you. It's a race you will have to do again someday by the sound of it. It's tempting to say I'll do it with you. But these are easy words. The reality is that the distance is beyond me, especially given the savage cut-off time. But who knows? Perhaps if I can carry through my intent, and turn this determination into real results over 2010, including a decent marathon in the autumn, there may just be a possibility in 2011. But for now, it remains a remote hope, and I'll not dwell on it.

As for your the Pearl Jam lyrics, I'm still puzzling over "Gnashed his teeth and bit the recess ladys breast..."

What's that all about then?