The 5k Winning Soccer Shopping Surprise Experience

Alrighty, so I got a lot to update you on. First of all. I am 40. Yeah, you read that right, I turned 40. So what? Who cares? Well… it was actually pretty cool turning 40. Many of you are now raising an eyebrow and others are saying “wtf?”. Well, it’s simple… I started off being 40 by running. Something I have never really liked doing but I have found it to be a valid and semi-sustainable form of exercise. I have started to actually enjoy it. I ran a 5k. Yeah, you read that right. Get up off the floor and continue reading. If you are concussed… please call 911. Reading my blog while you are in need of medical care is NOT recommended. So anyway… I ran with a goal of “less than 30:00″. I have done that on a treadmill, but not in the elements… not in the wind, the road… with hills and such. I was a bit fearful but I went within. In some of my pre-race shots, I had my game on. I took off and fought my urge to keep up with the guy in front of me. I talked to myself in an inner-secret-ninja way. I just started running at my pace. I kept telling myself “Save it for the trip back”. I got to the turn around in about 14 minutes. I knew that was “hot” … I was going well, but why? I was about to find out. It seems that the way back was much more uphill. I was glad I had some more gas for the return trip. I kept it going, I ran the whole thing and for that I was happy. My time was about 28:48. Keeping in mind that in January I couldn’t run 1 mile, I was pleased, satisfied and happy with my result. Yes, a good job.

The suplementary highlight of the morning for me was trying to keep up with my son for 1 mile. Not an easy task. NOBODY could do it that morning! NOBODY! Derek ran a 1 mile race and WON! It was against older kids, adults, parents, everything…. Derek WON! Great job, Budro Johnson!

Next came the Mexican food. Mexican food is the devil and I danced with the devil! Cha-Cha-Cha! Wow… that was the best plate of food I have had in a while. Incredible. Soccer came next… that was good. Derek’s team lacked that cohesive bond they needed, but they played hard and had fun! Oddly, Max and I went shopping in the afternoon. We shared a cookie, read a book, walked around the shopping center, enjoyed massage chairs and pet a dinosaur. It was fun…

At this point, the unexpected happened. My wife planned a party for me. A surprise party. I could tell something was up, but I couldn’t put my finger on it. She disappeared for 4 hours and then FINALLY called while I was quite worried… well, I got to our club house to find tons of people. My parents, my sister and her husband, my in-laws, co-workers, friends from around the neighborhood, people from all over the place. I was a great party. I am getting choked up writing about it. Sarah did tons of stuff and it was all perfect! Yeah, I am 40… but you know what, I packed more into that day than most people do into a weekend. I do that on a regular basis. I am up first, got to bed last, work out 5+ times a week, am in better shape than I was when I was 38 or 39… I play with my kids, I have fun… 40 isn’t so bad…. the alternative sucks, so I will deal with it!

Princess, thank you! I love you! Thank you! To all that came to visit and share that night, I will never forget it! To those that couldn’t make it… that’s okay too! I appreciate the cards, well wishes, IM’s and all that. Tell you what… In 10 years we are gonna party like it’s 1999! You are all invited!

Scott

ps. I love the photo on here… I look really skinny!