Make Me a Harry Monster Day 44
“Run Forest. Run”
I ran a 5k today. The Ball’n chain said it was more like a 3.3k. Anyway, I ran today. At first it felt like I was carrying a 100# punching bag on my back.
Running with 100# Punching Bag
My knees felt a little achy and I realized that my quads and hips were tight from squatting the day before. That was inhibiting proper glute action during the run. I stopped and hit a monkey lunges and did a few quad stretches and SHAZAM, my knees felt great.
There is nothing like a good run to clear the cobwebs from my brain.
After the run, I took a walk with the family and Super Dave. Pleasanton’s newest Park (number 42 I believe) opened across the field from where we live. About four years ago the city had a winning plan for the development of this portion of the park at about 4 million dollars. After lots of squawking from the peanut gallery, the city had a park design competition. The original architect won. So they built the same park 4 years late. Except now the price tag is 8 million dollars (2x). The rest of the 50 acre park is looking at a 160 million dollar price tag for completion.
Seeing that the unemployment rate is near 11%, I think the city should post some help wanted ads on Craigslist and get the park done for 50%.
Save 50% on the park
As it is, we look forward to having the rest of the Park done by the time my 3 year old girls finish college.
But since the newest part of the park is just across the street, we will get our money’s worth out it. We’d like to thank the rest of the Pleasanton’s tax payers.