Just like the Cubs

Next year. Just like the Cubs and their World Series quest, the things I meant to do this year, I'll do them next year. Like run the Chicago Marathon and do the stair climb at the Sears Tower. I had thought I might do them this year, as those events would be an awfully darn good incentive to get in shape, but I didn't get in shape, I'm not running any marathons, I'm not climbing 104 stories worth of stairs. Next year. Maybe. Ok, I really don't have any great desire to run a marathon. I get tired driving a car for 26 miles, much less running that far. But the stair climb? Possibly. Next year.

And possibly next year I'll do the annual 16,726 Yard Run, which benefits the Walter Payton Cancer Fund. It's only nine miles. Only? I get winded running nine feet. My shins begin to hurt after about a mile and it's a couple of days before they feel better. But in addition to the 16,726 Yard Run there is also a 5k run/walk. I could do that. It's for a good cause and the event is held in Arlington Heights, not far from my home. Yep, I'll do the 5k. Next year. Maybe.