Celebrate New Year with a Goat Kick

My invention... Doc D named it "Goat Kick"
... not full of sugar and needless calories

Citrus Vodka
Polar Diet Orange Dry
Seltzer water

Use a tall glass, throw in some ice cubes, add citrus vodka (amount per your preference) add seltzer water, leaving just a bit of room at top of glass for splash of Polar Diet Orange. Isn't Polar a sponsor for CMS?

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Marathon Anniversary

Look, green leaves and clear roads... here's a shot from the Clarence Demar Marathon, September 28th. It was extra special because it was my 20th marathon, the 10 year anniversary of running my first marathon, and Demar was also the location of my first marathon.

I like how this photo shows my leg and arm muscles... my form seems pretty good too, for just running 27 miles... yes, the day Doc D and I got misdirected... what can you expect? we're Goons!

Happy Holidays!

Today was winter weather advisory... freezing drizzle, 25 degrees (windchill 18)... snow covered roads... limited visibility... but we love our sport... so Lori and I went to the hills for some "surging" today... iffy footing and city plow trucks added to increase the challenge

Steph said last Friday she had coldest run of her life... underdressed, it was raining hard... she couldn't even get the gloves or shoes off when got back to the apt... Steph ended up wrapped in towels in front of space heater... I like how she rationalized that the run was basically an eighty minute ice bath.

My kind of women...

Photo is Manchester Library, a block from my law office

Who is Mike?

Should anyone actually follow my running log you see that noontime runs are often with Mike and/or Lori. My teammates know Lori from track workouts, she's a running powerhouse, but who is this Mike dude?

Mike works with Lori .3 mile from my office, he has run several New York Marathons and he is a well matched running partner. Mike is also like a little brother to me... we can tease each other or bounce ideas off each other. Mike is very bright... finances, computers, sports and a great family man to his wife and kids. Thanks, Mike for getting me out there and making runs fun.

Induction of "Spanky"

FROM THE HONORABLE JUDGE: Again, the nomination was easy, but the name required much deliberation. Goon Nation has unanimously reached a verdict for the name of our newest member, Henry (Hank) Wilder... it is with great pleasure that from henceforth, Henry aka Hank will be known as "Spanky"

Remember Spanky, when speaking to other Goons you must always refer to their proper name or face any penalty which may be imposed. You will now be copied in on all Goon communication and more importantly be able to vote upon any future applications.

Welcome aboard Spanky!

(photo from USATF New England 10K Championship, Bridge of Flowers. How many Goons can you spot in this photo? Hint, Taz was waaaay ahead and Warrior was probably helping Professor with summer coaching duties)

Goon Mascot - Bentley

His name is Bentley and Saturday after the Judge and Doc D got done running, Bentley asked to be the Goon Squad Mascot. Bentley has many Goon qualities... first, he can outrun the Warrior on short distance... also, he likes to pee in public... he has strong opinions about the pleasure of running... he believes "RUFF, RUFF, RUFF" which translates loosely to the firmly held Goon Squad motto "no whining" ... Judge & Warrior will try to keep him from biting the legs of people on bikes.

Induction of "Taz"

Trumpets sound as Goon Squad announces newest member! The exceptional and talented runner, Double J / Jimmy Johnson!

Double J spoke with Doc D and Judge at Feaster race and 'wanted in' to the illustrious Goon Squad... word spread immediately, votes were tallied and Jim was easily approved... but the truly challenging part came choosing his Goon name.

Deliberation went on for days... Goon members compared and tested names which could suit Jim... but one particularly drew votes... do you think it announces his personality? Henceforth, Double J's Goon name is: "TAZ." Like the Tazmanian Devil, Double J is a whirlwind of energy and enthusisam... he has such tremendous speed that you might miss him.

The Goon Squad's reputation and fame grows with the inclusion of Taz... Welcome, Taz, we are proud to have you as a member.

Official Members Dec 2, 2008

Mountain Goat, Sarah Prescott
Judge, Scott Masse
Warrior, Mike Masse
Taz, Jim Johnson
Hill "Checkherout" Man, Dan Hill
Doctor Death:-/ Chris Chetsas

Bentley, our mascot