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Stairs are evil. After a marathon, stairs are simply evil.

Public apologies to the woman in front of me at the base of the Queensboro bridge. When I said, “I’m going to beat you this time, you b%tch,” I was talking to the BRIDGE. Not to you. I swear. I wasn’t even LOOKING at you. I was looking down at the bridge, which kicked my ass two years ago. Not this time, though. This time, I TORCHED that bridge’s ass.

To prove that the only easy day was yesterday (SEALs motto,) today I was back to pitching, landing placements for clients in the Toronto Star, and Good Day New York, a Forbes meeting, and a radio interview for AirTroductions. Although, it was easier than you’d think. I sat on my ass and pitched. And every conversation had the fact that I ran a marathon yesterday worked into it, you can bet your bottom dollar.

I want to know who media trained Lance Armstrong. They did an amazing job. Read the article in USA today? Wow – he totally knows the right things to say.

We’ll be back to PR and such tomorrow morning. I’m off to get another night of sleep.

One thought – Ever notice how if you create terms and say them strongly enough, they become real and part of the lexicon? My term for the week? “Caloric Negative.” Ex: Doesn’t matter that I had that Pizza and Ben and Jerry’s this week. I’m running a Marathon on Sunday, so no matter how much I eat, I’m still Caloric Negative for the week.

Use it. Spread it far. Last word I spread was when I was at AOL and the Web was just starting out: Updation. “Oh, are you kidding me? That site sucks – they’ve got NO updation. I’m still reading things from last week.”

And below? Me at mile 19. I’m smiling because I just passed my team’s gathering point, and it was a total energy boost to see them, cheering me on from in front of the White Castle at 1st Avenue and 103rd St. Mmm… White Castle.

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  • Ella Rucker says:

    Merry Christmas, Peter! Sounds like more awe inspiring and just inspiring things from you. Can’t wait to see it, and maybe help. You really rock, and maybe one day I’ll be able to tell you the tales. (P.S. I’m working tonight as a freelancer and I LOVE it.)

  • Ella Rucker says:

    Merry Christmas, Peter! Sounds like more awe inspiring and just inspiring things from you. Can’t wait to see it, and maybe help. You really rock, and maybe one day I’ll be able to tell you the tales. (P.S. I’m working tonight as a freelancer and I LOVE it.)

  • Cameron Brotherston says:

    Very cool idea.

  • Cameron Brotherston says:

    Very cool idea.

  • Cool, and very cool. Happy Holidays, Peter!

  • Cool, and very cool. Happy Holidays, Peter!

  • Peter Shankman says:

    Hi this is Barb Foy, I just shared a very long comment and now I cannot find it??? Anyhow out there to help?? Does anyone know why it keeps showing up as me posting as Peter??

  • Peter Shankman says:

    Hi this is Barb Foy, I just shared a very long comment and now I cannot find it??? Anyhow out there to help?? Does anyone know why it keeps showing up as me posting as Peter??

  • Nice piece Peter. Kind of reminds me of one of my favorite Zig Ziglar quotes: “You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want.” Happy Holidays and thanks for sharing.

  • Nice piece Peter. Kind of reminds me of one of my favorite Zig Ziglar quotes: “You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want.” Happy Holidays and thanks for sharing.

  • Peter Shankman says:

    Oh no, maybe it is some where in the Internet Black hole????!!!! Peter?? Anyone??? This is Barb Foy and I signed my name as such, where else can I look to see where it got POSTED TO???

    PLEASE I am serious, it was a lengthy mini life story……I would appreciate it if you could contact me PM on FB or here PLEASE???!!! Thank you Barb Foy, Paradise. Calif.

  • Peter Shankman says:

    Oh no, maybe it is some where in the Internet Black hole????!!!! Peter?? Anyone??? This is Barb Foy and I signed my name as such, where else can I look to see where it got POSTED TO???

    PLEASE I am serious, it was a lengthy mini life story……I would appreciate it if you could contact me PM on FB or here PLEASE???!!! Thank you Barb Foy, Paradise. Calif.

  • Freda Gore says:

    Love it Peter count us in. Thanks for inspiring us. Wishing you and your family happy holidays

  • Freda Gore says:

    Love it Peter count us in. Thanks for inspiring us. Wishing you and your family happy holidays

  • Lisa Jo Barr says:

    Peter–I have yet to meet you off-line but I am glad to be a part of the community you have built. You really know how to bring people together. You have a very positive giving spirit and it really shows that you love to bring a smile to a person’s face. Thank you for bringing fun to life through your writing and your actions. I look forward to the cup of coffee I will buy you in Denver someday!

  • Lisa Jo Barr says:

    Peter–I have yet to meet you off-line but I am glad to be a part of the community you have built. You really know how to bring people together. You have a very positive giving spirit and it really shows that you love to bring a smile to a person’s face. Thank you for bringing fun to life through your writing and your actions. I look forward to the cup of coffee I will buy you in Denver someday!

  • Amy Schmittauer says:

    Can’t wait to see what you come up with next. You really are so inspiring to many and that’s why it’s so easy to want to contribute to your ideas! Can’t wait for my first opportunity. Merry Christmas, Peter!

  • Amy Schmittauer says:

    Can’t wait to see what you come up with next. You really are so inspiring to many and that’s why it’s so easy to want to contribute to your ideas! Can’t wait for my first opportunity. Merry Christmas, Peter!

  • peter, as ALWAYS, love you, love your show. so happy to read your thoughts on being generous of spirit. thanks for that, tricia

  • peter, as ALWAYS, love you, love your show. so happy to read your thoughts on being generous of spirit. thanks for that, tricia

  • PK says:

    You continue to inspire me, Peter. Happy Boxing Day and Happy New Year!

  • PK says:

    You continue to inspire me, Peter. Happy Boxing Day and Happy New Year!

  • mas says:

    woowww!

  • mas says:

    woowww!

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