My First Raven Run, by "Quick Study"

I got in a few hours of quiet work in the office on Monday (it was closed for MLK Day), then headed over to the beach to run with "the Raven," born Robert Kraft.   The Raven has run 8 miles on the beach every day since January 1, 1975, rain or shine or worse, that is over 38 years.  If you complete the run, you get a nickname by him.

I met the group at the lifeguard stand on 5th street, and there were about 15 or so runners, including 3 other first timers. 

I was running along chatting with the Raven, when somebody dropped out early.  In the process of looking up where and when to go for the run I had read the materials posted on his website:  www.ravenrun.net, and noticed that he obsessively tracks full and partial runs, and 1/3 mile swims (which he does after every run).  So when the guy dropped out, I said "so, he gets a partial right?"  The Raven said, "listen to you, your first run and you know all the lingo!"  To which I replied "I am a quick study!"  Then he said that was my nickname.

I think it fits.  I am a lawyer and former intelligence officer, and I always like to learn as much as I can before entering a new situation.  So I now go forth with the running name - Quick Study.

And the 8.5 miles easy on the beach was a good marathon week workout.  Took yesterday off and I am running 5 or so easy with short pickups today. 

Cheers.  It's Marathon minus Four!