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There are some great philosophical questions that have vexed mankind for generations. These questions have been pondered by the greatest minds ever known: Socrates, Plato, Casey Stengal, all have tried to answer those essential questions that can't be answered.

Why is there something rather than nothing? - Think about that. Isn't nothing more likely?

Do we have free will? - How do you know? Maybe your decision to make a decision on that issue was written before you made up your mind?

Is there life after death? - You need to go and come back to know for sure and that's almost as rare as pitching a perfect game. So far, no video evidence.

And even more vexing, The chicken or the egg? - Say no more.

I propose a new addition to these most difficult questions. It's this: Do I wear my Newtons or my Brooks in IM AZ?

I am going back and forth on which shoes I am going to wear. It's not as easy to answer as it sounds. The Brooks are honestly more comfy. They have a bigger toebox, they are softer, and I used them last time and didn't have any problems. Logically, that is the best choice. But, I think I am faster in the Newtons. I have no empirical evidence of this of course. They just seem to be a bit faster. And, I have trained in the Newtons for the past two months.

What would Casey Stengal do?

I was watching the Seattle Sounders on tv tonight, there is this guy with a design shaved into his head. First questions, how did he do that? It had to be super hard to do. I shaved my dog and it didn't look nearly that good. I can really appreciate a great head or fur shaving artist. Second, why did he do that? I mean, he's already on TV. What's the point?

I plan on getting a tattoo. I was thinking of getting the girl with the hula skirt that bumps her hips every time you flex your muscle. I just need to identify a muscle that has sufficient deflection when flexed to make the effect visible. Plan two is the standard IM logo. I had a great location picked out to have that baby installed, but my wife said I can't tattoo my private parts. Working on plan three, stay tuned.