running and biking
Hey Simpson family bloggers!
I wanted to share with you my latest feat: The Paris Marathon.
I'm no expert runner but I managed my first 26 mile race in 4h15, about twice the time it took the top 20 runners (all Kenyan or Ethiopian). It was kinda fun.
Here's a little video near the finish so you can see me in action:
Just wait a little while for it to load in a new window. I emerge from the right in a blue T shirt at about "35 seconds to go".
As a reward, I offered myself a Brompton folder. Combined with the train it's the perfect solution for urban mobility. It weighs about 20 lbs and takes about 20 seconds to fold and unfold. It is surprisingly maneuverable, quick and solid.
Hope all's well in stink bug land. To come: more shots from photographer Francois.
Jake
posted by Jake at 4/23/2010 04:17:00 PM
8 Comments:
Jake,
Great pics of your bike...are you in your jammies? And CONGRATS on running that marathon! What an accomplishment! What was your training schedule like? I always get the itch around this time of year (Boston Marathon, last Monday) to want to do that some day. You've inspired me. Now, if only I could find the time. Miss you.
Jacob,
Great pics but I clicked on the link & could only get an ad for ASICS?
Your legs are looking muscular. . . must be the running.
U could take that bike & perform in the circus, too.
xoxoxoxo mum
cool bike bro. how much?
congrats on the long run; i'd prefer self-immolation to running that far, but then, i'm more of a plodder, not exactly lite on my 190 lb. feet.
found you the vid. blue shirt. looking very happy. nice job!
Jake,
I think your marathon run is a great accomplishment, and your time is amazing. I've been running almost daily for 35 years and I still can't run much past 12 miles on a good day. You could qualify for Boston and come over here and run the big one.
Chuck
Wow Jake, good for you, you look very casual as you run along. I love the bike , although it looks slightly reptilian to me but maybe I am watching too much V. I'm not sure about a circus act, maybe you could get shot out of a cannon riding it.
Hey Sara Yeah I was jammy'in it on Friday night when F shot those photos. The marathon didnt require any special training, I just run once or twice a week. If you're up for the Boston marathon next year I'd gladly join you. Do you think we could get Davie to join in? Id like to do a new run each year.
Hey Bill. This particular model sells for about a grand, in euros. 2000 for titanium, but that's only 10% lighter so I don't see the point. I usually have a hard time splurging but this time the hefty price tag was worth it.
THanks Charlie, thanks Marg. Is V still on tv?
Its a new V but its the same old nasty lizards underneath.
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