It being the first Thursday of a month, I speak in code only to myself.
At the Dunkin Donuts at 31st & Ninth Ave there was catering for a film. It's disgusting. There are people starving across the street and I hope the caterers hook them up. One quick left on to Ninth and I see a bunch of muffins, bagels and donuts on the street, picked at pigeons near the bus parking. Hopefully people had first crack at them.
I had to cross at 24th today again and the right headphone is shorting out too frequently for my liking. I bought it via amazon in January and it's convenient and it folds but I suppose i just wear it out.
Last nite was a ride back in the rain. The key to riding in the rain is to do it smartly and not quickly. I feel that's the best plan since no one else rides with a brain in the precipitation. The second a drop hits them they decide to move at double-time with tunnel-vision and they'll take the shortest route possible, rather than the best. How many idiots on bikes did I pass going south on 6th last nite? At least 3. I made it a point to cross after Park Row last nite to avoid the bus depot on Church Street and, having fresh memories of the recent chain-snafu, didn't want to go all-out. The morning ride is easier because the terrain is flatter, newer and more predictable. I realize that on beautiful mornings like this, when I can just put on the "Mars" disc of Stadium Arcadium and hit the road.
I move pretty quickly in the morning these days. I'm not consciously trying to move faster but I am more able and capable. Had I not just missed the light at Albany Street, I probably would've been finished a couple of minutes earlier.
Ran a 21:31 5k yesterday and will give my legs a rest for the business week.
I might crush them on Saturday.
Thank you for reading.
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