Federal Friday!

Happy Friday Everyone!
My replacement phone came in and everything works minus the actually PHONE part, not that I actually talk on the phone much. Looks like I'm going to get a loaner today until my second replacement.

Yesterday evening I took my wife and daughter to Argyle Nights to meet up with +Erin A.M.G. and her family unity. To keep consistent with our luck, it began to rain even though it was a 0% chance of rain (do you even try anymore weather.com?) As I chased my tot back from running away, she stopped to blab and play with a young lady and a gentleman. Peekaboo, dancing, and sharing her pride flag started. The lady looked familiar, but I didn't say anything..But she did.. Declan?

Kelsey??

Yes, Mrs Fueling Strong was there. What are the chances? Why would my daughter pick her out of the crowd to randomly play with? Three times now in about three weeks. A mini blogger meet up. I got to meet Mr. Fueling Strong as well, both very nice people! I couldn't help but question the coincidence and my wife told me - (I think quoting Long Island Medium) there are no coincidences. With that I struck up another Lord of the Rings reference:  Even the very wise cannot see all ends. My heart tells me that Gollum she has some part to play yet, for good or ill, before this is over.

The evening wrapped up good, rain moved out. Although I could not fall asleep until after midnight. Awesome when you have want to wake up at 4:15 to get a longish run in. My stomach was a bit iffy (bahn mi and an egg roll don't make my list of the best fuel the night before a strong run). I got out the door and once I hit the path, I ran through many large families of gnats that I couldn't see in the dark that felt like someone throwing fine sand in my face.. so gross. Less gross, I ran into the Ruminator and did part of my run with her. Today was a tempo run day, but my stomach was borderline warning level, so I was happy to do a longer warm up distance. After she finished her run and ran home I was trying to figure out how far I should go back out and just picked Belmont. I did some tempo miles (a little slower so my stomach wouldn't explode) and ended up doing about 11.5 miles. I had to stop for water every water stop the last 3 miles. When I got home, I tried a gu recovery mix that you put in water.. kinda gross. Equally gross? Looked in the mirror and saw the cemetery of gnats on my neck and chest.. sigh.

(I was not paid by any Gu competitors to say that)

Here is a photo from the run:

Also, with this run I broke 1000 miles for the year running! Glad to hit it before July. Funny how sometimes the runners high hits you later. I felt a bit worn out on my last few miles today, half stomach issues, half not eating enough yesterday, but once got to work I felt like I transformed and was ready to go hard again.

Who is going to the Blackhawks parade today? (We'll obviously see each other in the crowd)

Do you ever think coincidences are a sign and not just random?

Name the movie:  Our little boy is all grows up tonight. You know what big boy? You’re grown up. You’re grown up! Yeaaaheyha! Dig that! Is this a fuckin’ production for ya? Cuz you’re growns up and you’re growns up and you’re growns up!

Happy Friday!

I make that blog come and go

Couldn't think of a title for today, so I decided to fashion it after the first song Pandora played. Please don't judge me too hard. (Can you name the song/singer?)

Keeping in line with my rest day blog posts..

Would you say you have a plethora of random information for me? 

Why yes, yes I do have a plethora of random jazz from you, let us strike the internet pinata  and see what stale candy falls out:

Saw this on reddit the other day from Louis CK's show:

Did someone cut an onion?

A few other quotes from his show here.

When I'm walking/running by myself I often think of conversations I want to have with my daughter when she gets older. Lessons that I can share with her, try to lessen the chances of a turbulent teenage relationship, try and be a good father. They grow up to fast, I hope I can grow up too.

Ever curious if you are using your foam roller right? Check here for videos!

Do you like Asian food/culture or just want to do something tonight? Why not check out Argyle Nights! I'll be there! Will you?

"A weekly Night Market on Argyle Street on Thursdays from 4:00pm – 8:00pm from June 27 through September 19 (except July 4). The Market will be held on Argyle Street (5000 N) from Sheridan Rd. on the east (1000 W) to Kenmore Ave.

Vendors will include farm stands and local Argyle area restaurants, live performance arts, and retail goods.

Confirmed vendors: Tank Noodle, Sun Wah BBQ, Tai Nam Market, Uptown Brownie, Phoenix Bean Tofu, Inspiration Kitchens, Hai Yen Restaurants, Uptown Arts Center, Ba Le Sandwich, Hoa Lan Hair Salon, Farmer Nick's, Beijo de Chocolat, Karl's Craft Soup, All Eyes on Art, and other farm vendors via the City of Chicago’s Farmers Markets.

Live performances will be held each week including performances of “Romeo Juliet” by The Hypocrites the first four weeks and Chinese Dancing Dragons at 5:30pm on Thursday, June 27."

Brokeback Burger- I'm surprised this hasn't popped up on more menus!

Ever wonder how elite runners train? Graph! (and link to comments here)

NBA Draft is tonight! Doesn't mean a lot to Bulls fans for the next season as Thibs doesn't even give you a few minutes until year two. Keep those hopes high! Butler and Gibson have been awesome late round picks.

I created a twitter account last night as one of my friends reactivated their account and didn't want to have like 1 follower. So I went ahead and added a lot of the running bloggers so far! Add me @StopRunningDad !

That should be enough for today! What are you up to today?
How much do you love the Three Amigos?