Ted's Running Journal/Logbook: OMG !!!

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

OMG !!!

9:36 AM |

Posted by Ted |

OMG !!! I cannot believe its April 1st already. I have no idea how time flies ???? Don't you realized that I only posted one thing last month. WTF ??? What was I thinking??? I had to whip my butt and get started on my blog. I apologized for not getting back to you and keep you in the loop with my "running" life.

I have terrific new for you to share with.... I think this is going to make your day. I have received a call from a representative who have read my blog. He has explained to me that his company is starting up a new company that is in the process of manufacturing top of the line running shoes. At first, I'd thought he was giving me all kind of BS over the phone. First of all, I have no clue to how he got my phone number. This kind of freak me out. In order for him to prove to me of his legality, he emailed me the pictures of the first five new running shoes that will be out in the public this July 1, 2009. I was kind of reluctant to look into it. However, he has convinced me to put this up on my blog. The first 20 to respond my blog will get a new running kicks and have to write up a review on your own blog before it goes public on July 1st. The first twenty responder will receive $5oo signing bonus. Your review will be published in the running magazine in June. I know this is hard to pass up. Under one condition, I cannot release the name of the new running company and the product. I was sold so I did signed the clause not to reveal the name. Once you respond to my post, I will need your email address so I can have the representative ship you the running shoes plus the $500 check. You have every right to like it or hate it. No obligation. Good Luck!

Now, I am here to give you "bullet-style" update about my running and myself...

I have signed up for Asbury Park Half Marathon for April 18th. Psst... Flyers26, Progman2000, ShoreTurtle.. hint hint !!! (and for anyone out there who lives near NJ, sign up!!!)
I cannot believe Vermont Marathon is next month already.
I have no training for the Vermont Marathon since I am maintaining my low mileage running schedule. I have no goal other than to complete the run. If it's four or five hours, so be it. I just want to have fun.
I had the opportunity to run with a new blogger, BommaMama, last March 15th. Read the post.
I need to catch up with other bloggers.
Many THANKS to Ms. Running Down a Dream and 2nd Chances for on-going support.
My beautiful princess, Erin, turned 8 yesterday. I cannot believe she is growing up so fast.
My beautiful angel, Sarah, is making nice progress. She had a small ear infection last week and now on different antibiotic. I've been on the edge this week but she seemed to be fine. I am a firm believer that your prayer is working well.
Now, it's time for me to crank up my mileage in order to get ready for Vermont Marathon.
Hope all of you are doing well and cannot wait to read your updates.

Now, this is how I am going to prepare for my run just like this for Vermont Marathon.

28 comments:

Ted said...: Now this is so cruel of me. Speaking of the new running kicks by a new upstart running company and $500 dollars signing bonus is not for real.

APRIL'S FOOOOOOLLLLL !!!!; April 1, 2009 10:10 AM
Marcy said...: I would have been duped but I just came from Carly's fake pregnancy scare blog post soooo Pppffffttt Ted :P ;-)

Dang Ted! An 8 year old! Man before you it they'll be teens HAHA! Ooohh Ted fun times with 2 girls in their teen years :P; April 1, 2009 10:20 AM
Marlene said...: Sneaky!!!

I wish I had thought of that. ;)

Glad to hear the running is coming along well!; April 1, 2009 10:31 AM
kara said...: I like "bullet-style" posts -
they're quick ; )
And April Fools pranks!

Now get your shoes on and get running!; April 1, 2009 11:06 AM
Progman2000 said...: I am seriously thinking about the Asbury Park HM - if I do it I am doing it as a MP run, not racing it since it's 2 weeks before the NJM.

If I sign up to run it you are officially committed to the Asbury Park Marathon Relay in October - just sayin'.; April 1, 2009 11:16 AM
Melanie said...: LOL.... I thought it sounded too good to be true! Sneaky bugger :) Happy belated birthday to Erin, and hope Sarah is starting to feel better! Get running, we've got a marathon to run next month! YIKES!!! :D; April 1, 2009 11:28 AM
Spartan7 said...: You're so crazy! Good one, dude. Good to here that things are going good for you.

Now get to work ... don't you have a tempo or something to run?!?; April 1, 2009 11:59 AM
Kelly said...: You need to start posting more often! Get on that!; April 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Chad in the AZ Desert said...: You would have had me if you hadn't put the $500 dollar part in. Still, nice to have you back.; April 1, 2009 12:13 PM
X-Country2 said...: Yeah, you can't compete with the "I'm pregnant!" posts out there. :o); April 1, 2009 12:20 PM
Jess said...: Meanie!; April 1, 2009 12:27 PM
Topher said...: I second Chad's comment. I totally bought in until the $500 part. Close, but no cigar, buddy. Happy spring, though :); April 1, 2009 1:41 PM
Gotta Run said...: We are ALL onto you!! Nice try though.; April 1, 2009 2:13 PM
Gotta Run said...: btw - love the picture. Some races make you feel that way.... lol!!

get to running....; April 1, 2009 2:14 PM
Lily on the Road said...: You crack me up!! I had a feeling something was fishy...

glad to see you back in blogland...; April 1, 2009 2:29 PM
Sunshine said...: Spooky company mailing $500 to e-mail addresses sounded tricky.
But hey, good to have you back.

Here's to spring.. and hope we all can run in it soon.; April 1, 2009 3:01 PM
Sneaker Sister said...: Ted, Ted, Ted.

I'm glad you're posting again. I've missed your ramblings.; April 1, 2009 4:20 PM
joyRuN said...: Oh man! I was going to rejoice about being #18!

I just fell for Vanilla's crap over at his blog too.

I'm insanely gullible.

Happy Birthday to Erin, & so glad to hear Sarah's doing well :); April 1, 2009 5:48 PM
FLYERS26 said...: OK. I am in for the Long Branch 1/2 marathon, part of the NJ Marathon... AND I am also signed up for the Asbury Park Relay Marathon (Team of One).; April 1, 2009 6:52 PM
Sonia said...: hahaha I was just going to post rapidly and be number 20 but I got some jokes played on me today.... so yeah good one ;-); April 1, 2009 8:20 PM
Xenia said...: Haha! Good to have you back, Ted. Good luck with Vermont! And that Indiana Jones marathon pic was priceless! :); April 2, 2009 5:47 AM
Irish Blue said...: Dang...I really need some shoes. Oh yeah, and money!

I like the bullet list too. I'm going to use that approach with my next post.

Good luck with Vermont!! Glad your fam is doing well btw.; April 2, 2009 6:31 AM
BommaMama said...: Ha you got us Ted. Good one - very elaborate build-up for a prank!!

I HAD AN AWESOME TIME running with you last month. When is our big April training run?? Would you consider doing the NJRRC Marathon training run on Easter Sunday (4/12)?

So glad to hear your daughter is feeling better. Maybe I'll sign up for that run in Asbury Park you mentioned.

Talk to you soon!; April 2, 2009 9:26 AM
Ali said...: Very funny ... but I would love a shoe sponsorship, that would be seriously great.

Good luck in Vermont.; April 2, 2009 3:41 PM
Michelle said...: DUDE, you had me fooled!! I was all excited to try to get new kicks and $500!!!

WOO!!! Terrific!!

And your welcome, my friend!! I am here for you anytime!!!; April 2, 2009 10:58 PM
Michelle said...: AND good luck in your upcoming half and Vermont!!!; April 2, 2009 10:59 PM
SuperDave said...: You almost had me hook, line , and sinker. I'm so darn gullable.
You are in great shape. I doubt that you will have any problem getting ready for this marathon.; April 5, 2009 11:51 PM
sRod said...: Man...I almost feel for it if I hadn't just read another april fool's blog. Nice work.; April 7, 2009 1:42 PM