This blog of mine must really be catching on. I went from hundreds of dedicated readers to a whole county of people that are now honoring my hard work. That's right, I served this area tirelessly for years on a city a board without as much as thank you. When I was finally replaced the powers to be never even contacted me to let me know that my seat had been filled. I actually had to call the city planning dept. and asked why I was no longer receiving my quarterly packet for board meetings. The nice lady said, "I thought you knew that your time limit for serving was up and we have replaced you". Funny!!! I served over ten years on this board that has term limits of eight years. So, after the first eight I made mention at every meeting for the next two years that my terms were up and if it was O.K. that I was still serving. Never an answer. So, imagine my dismay when I wasn't even given the courtesy of a phone call to let me know that I no longer needed to show up. However, all has know been forgiven.
The highly elected officials of Sarasota obviously read this blog and have been following my training. It seems that they have put together a small running event this weekend in my honor. I understand the name of the event as of now is, the "ABC 7 Sarasota Grouper Marathon". From what I hear "The Thank You Jason Bennett for Over a Decade of Service Marathon" had lots of support, but was shot down at the last minute due some legal issues with another race in a small town in Kashikstan with a similar sounding name. The name recognition means little to me Sarasota. Just knowing that you all care and are proud of my accomplishments is enough for me. Let me just say from the bottom of my heart, I accept this honor bestowed upon me and will run "MY" event with pride knowing that this town is filled with such love.
Upon crossing the finish line I want all "MY" fellow runners to know that they are indeed lucky to run with such greatness, no matter how much slower you run than yours truly. To the ones that may finish ahead of me in Sunday's race, it's only because I got a cramp, stomach ache, stopped to pee, or your just faster. Don't be surprised if you happen to disqualified. "MY" race can have only one true winner and during "MY" victory speech I will praise all who decided to join "MY" run. A fellow runner once said, " In running, it doesn't matter whether you come in first, in the middle of the pack, or last. You can say 'I have finished.' There is a lot of satisfaction in that." I figured this may give all you loser's and middle of the packers some kind of inspiration.
Let me say in closing that I take great pride in what Sarasota is doing for me. I mean, "MY" own freaking race, "Holy Shit". Let me leave you with one more quote. "You cannot propel yourself forward by patting yourself on the back." I have no idea what that quote means, but somehow I know I'm awesome for ending with it. Peace Out!!!
Thursday: 3 miles Friday: 3 miles Sunday: Marathon in "MY" honor.
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good luck today.
stomp some bitches into the ground.
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