Email he sent to our "running group" (comprised of me, my sister, my college roommate, her boyfriend, her dad, her sister, and her sister's boyfriend... we're all in it to finish it for Boston 2012)
Captain's Log 20110801:
Captain Naugler, Dad reported to starfleet command today for his first voyage. He was a little disappointed to discover that he had been classified as an Air Craft Carrier. It is his hope that by the time the official mission is run in April of 2012 that he will be in a smaller battle ship or perhaps even a PT Cruiser classification. With that being said, though, he felt the initial voyage was a success. He reported for duty with first officer 'Heat' and medical specialist 'Humidity'. Together his senior officers created an environment primed for a good workout. The mission led to several key pieces of intelligence:
- Captain Don has a lot to learn about running
- The route was just slightly more than 3 miles as prescribed by coach Jim and logistics officer Danielle
- A good job was done hydrating throughout the day, so there were no issues of overheating
- In contrast, however, the fuel consumption was not nearly as efficient. I was too quick out of the gate and had no concept of pace. As a result, the mission was a mix of jogging and walking. Even with the walking mixed in, the pace was too quick. We will work on that.
- Finally, to inaccurately paraphrase the notoriously quotable Yogi Bera, I discovered that jogging is 40% physical and 90% mental. Clearly I was lacking in the mental department.
Until next time, Captain Naugler, Dad. ;-)
Captain Naugler, Dad reported to starfleet command today for his first voyage. He was a little disappointed to discover that he had been classified as an Air Craft Carrier. It is his hope that by the time the official mission is run in April of 2012 that he will be in a smaller battle ship or perhaps even a PT Cruiser classification. With that being said, though, he felt the initial voyage was a success. He reported for duty with first officer 'Heat' and medical specialist 'Humidity'. Together his senior officers created an environment primed for a good workout. The mission led to several key pieces of intelligence:
- Captain Don has a lot to learn about running
- The route was just slightly more than 3 miles as prescribed by coach Jim and logistics officer Danielle
- A good job was done hydrating throughout the day, so there were no issues of overheating
- In contrast, however, the fuel consumption was not nearly as efficient. I was too quick out of the gate and had no concept of pace. As a result, the mission was a mix of jogging and walking. Even with the walking mixed in, the pace was too quick. We will work on that.
- Finally, to inaccurately paraphrase the notoriously quotable Yogi Bera, I discovered that jogging is 40% physical and 90% mental. Clearly I was lacking in the mental department.
Until next time, Captain Naugler, Dad. ;-)
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