Sometimes, when I don't write as often, I think it's because I'm unhappy or discontented. Other times, it's because I'm busy. Or, maybe, I'm taking the wonder of life for granted. I guess it could be some combination of all three.
Although I've run at least three miles or walked at least 30 minutes or more almost every day this month, I've had a difficult time getting any traction with my running this year. I had planned to run long more often or, at least, to run more mileage. Rather, I've found myself running three miles on most days that I run with a longer run on fairly rare occasions at Shelby Bottoms. Twice I've bonked while trying to run my 5-mile loop around Elmington Park and back. My mile pace has been good during my runs but the distance hasn't been there. Maybe I'm getting old.
As I've written before, it's been a bit of lost spring athletic season for the boys. JP's injury has slowed him down, literally, on the track. After missing the early track meets, he's been slower than he wanted or expected in the 800 and 1,600 at the meets in which he has run. Fortunately, he's been running pain-free, which is what we want. As his mileage has picked up, I think he's feeling more comfortable running. Hopefully, his times will pick up a bit at the MBA Senior Day track meet this afternoon and at the Regional Meet next week. I would love for him to qualify individually for an event or two at the State Meet but I think that's going to be a tall task for him.
Joe's school baseball season was, well, meh. He wasn't able to get any significant playing time on the infield. He began batting higher in the order late in the season, as he began hitting better. Maybe he can carry that over to the travel baseball season. Joe pitched a couple of games and did relatively well, although I'd like him to throw harder. Still, no windup or curve ball. I'm going to try to get him with a good hitting/pitching coach as school winds down.
Basketball has been a mixed bag, too. Last Sunday, for example, the Stars Gold played at Lebanon High School. Joe's squad rallied late, as they tend to do, but lost a close game to Chapel Hill. The Bucket Squad closed the game, as Joe, Cole ("Zeebo"), and Pike played most of the last 10 minutes of the game. Joe hit a big 3-pointer late but missed the front end of a 1-and-1, which hurt. I was surprised, as was he, because he's been knocking down free throws as of late.
Joe doesn't move particularly well laterally, so he's had a tough time staying in front of the man he guards, at times. His ball handling limitations have been apparent, too, as his team has begun to play against quicker and more athletic players. He can correct that somewhat, I think, if he works at it. His 3-point shot is still inconsistent, although he can improve there, too. He needs to become a knockdown 3-point shooter if he's going to continue to play in the coming years.
Work is, well, work. Draining. Busy as hell with clients and office stuff. On the one hand, my practice is thriving. Happy clients for the most part. Good reviews. New clients coming in and I'm able to be selective, as I refer cases out I don't want to handle for one reason or another. On the other hand, it's a lot. That's just the nature of the beast.
Speaking of work, time to get going.
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