A little writer's block - some Seinfeld Trivia and Tip 13

I have to admit to being a bit choppy on the blog as I've had a bit of writers block. So they say the best thing to do is just write. And so I am. Also, just want to say that if you're loving the look of this blog less, my apologies. Blogger changed the formatting a few days ago so it's very challenging to put in spacing (trust me, it's not for lack of trying!). After today, I'll poke around and see if I can adjust it. Actually, I may have been a bit intimidated after spending most of the the weekend in Concord, Mass. If you're not so familiar, Concord was home to great writers and thinkers like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Thoreau, Thomas Carlyle and Louisa May Alcott. So, it's definitely a challenge to hit the page after thumbing through Walden, Self-Reliance or Little Women. Do you think those guys would have blogged? No doubt Walden would have gotten a ton of likes on facebook. Imagine it - guy alone, living in a cabin, hanging out; the ultimate status update... Anyway, had a great time there just decompressing after some fairly intense weeks for myself and family. Great to just be there, run, look at old stuff and relax. Concord is also a runners (and bikers by the way) paradise - there are ton of both all over the street and there are nice mixes of street paths, real trail and grass all over the place. On a related note, did a really fun run on Friday; eight miles on Mamaroneck Avenue from White Plains to Mamaroneck and back - since I was able to survive that hill, I feel truly ready for this Sundays New Jersey Marathon. By the way, the mention of Carlyle gives me a little bit of legitimate license to throw in some sorely missed (yes?) Seinfeld Trivia. The writings of Thomas Carlyle were mentioned in one of the earlier seasons of Seinfeld. Can you name the episode, how his name comes up and the quote? And as a bonus, what unusual and somewhat embarrassing interaction takes place between Kramer and Elaine during the episode? And finally, Tip 13. I would put this one - warm up and cool down - as an unsung hero. No one realizes how important it is till you don't do it. So, it's really simple. DO IT! Yes, stretch, warm up with some easier running and wrap it up with some lighter. I truly believe your body will listen to your brain so, as the tip notes, tell it the direction it's headed and it will respond appropriately. Here's the info.... Beginner Running Tip 13 : Warm up and cool down By doing a warm up you are letting your body know that it will have to start working soon. It is important to do this so that your heart and legs can adjust properly. So don’t sprint out of the door, but start with a brisk walk, followed by very easy running for a couple of minutes. Then stretch. At the end of your workout take a couple of minutes to cool down. So run very slowly or walk the last minutes of your workout and end with some stretches. This will improve your recovery rate and reduce muscle pains.