Speed Bumps

I ran the Rock N Roll Seattle 1/2 Marathon last year, and my time was not very impressive.  I had a really messed up ankle from a work injury, so I was just proud that I finished.  When I signed up for the 2012 race I said, "I can totally beat last year's time...I was injured".  So, in the past 6 months, I have set about training to increase my speed.  I also bought a copy of "Racing Weight" by Matt Fitzgerald.  I'm not going to lie, I mostly skimmed it.  But, I think that I got the gist.  The speed bumps that I consistently encounter on my way to my new PR are the deposits of fat around my stomach.  Lose weight, run faster.  I've read a lot of articles, with scientific backing and all, which corroborate that very point.  I just like Skittles too much to really care.  Science is overrated.  Skittles, on the other hand, are always delicious.

An Open Letter To Jason Segel

Dear Mr. Segel,

I enjoy your films. But I have one particular film on my mind today. I just want to thank you for "The Muppets". I watched it the other night and it was awesome. I totally dorked out. Watching Kermit and Gonzo and Fozzie felt like being reunited with dear childhood friends. I didn't know how much I missed the Muppets until you brought them back into my life. You filled the Kermit-sized hole in my heart. I don't even think it is weird how much time you spend making films in which you play with puppets. I cannot say the same thing for Jeff Dunham, that guy is a creeper. So, in short, thank you. You're the man.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Davies