just a shade...

Did just a bit or a shade over 6 today. It was the first time running in the rain this year that I can recall, at least before 6am that is... Today is Ari's b-day party, even though he turned 1 on this past tuesday. We got a pony keg of Widmer Bros Hefe. I am stoked about that, for some reason, that makes the whole thing funner! It should be a fun day.

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Easy Trotting

Did an easy 6.5 today with mike. It took just about an hour and felt really good. Mikes family recently blew up a local tri. It was pretty amazing. His twin daughters took first and second in their age group and his oldest daughter (by 2 minutes) got 7th overall women. Pretty awesome.

Tonight starts the BP fun run series, every thurs in aug. I am not gonna make it there tonight, but will do at least one before Aug ends. Hopefully I do better than I did last year.

Gotta jet off to Albany to take my motorcycle endorsement driving exam. Then I will be scooting legal.

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hills, glorious hills

Did hills with mike and a new guy today, it was good. we started doing 400's, did 2 of those, then did 2 800's. I was trying to hustle home to get some extra sleep and we did 1 200. I got home, showered up, etc... and crawled into bed and then the kiddo woke up! I got up with him and let Jess sleep in. Today is Ari's first birthday!! It will be a fun day with everyone.

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good stuff

Did a nice 5+ with Mike today, we are planning on a 10+ miler tomorrow. Should be doable. I didnt get that job I wanted... but alas, better things must be out there. I am a little down about it, and that kinda zaps my motivation. Its a good thing there are friends to run with! Also, I started watching the show Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia, that show is awesome!! I highly recommend it.

To all you readers out there, send me a comment about what motivates or encourages you!!

Seatbelts (aka be safe and take care of yourselves - the sign-off from the podcast "uhh yeah dude" PEACE)

Hill Sprints...

Did some hill sprints today with Mike and Bill. It was good. we did about a 1.5 mile warm up, then I did 4 400s with a decent uphill about 1/2 way through, with a 400 recovery run. Those hills are brutal. My heart hasnt really been in it lately. I had a second interview last Friday and I was supposed to hear about it this past Monday. I still havent heard anything! It is very distracting. Anyway, Ive been listening to alot of Lyle Lovett lately. He is awesome. I suggest his music to anyone.

Keep it classy...

Seatbelts.

Holy Smokes!

Okay, so yesterday.... I ran 8 miles with mike with a couple of 1/2 mile pickups towards the end. It was a good run. So then, after that, I went to the Oregon Brew Festival in the afternoon. It was AWESOME!! I had so much fun. I really enjoyed the darker beers but they were all good. I had a blast with my friend Andrew Jones who I took with me as a thank you for helping me with the scooter so much. I was really glad Jess was there too, she made an excellent DD. Otherwise I totally wouldve needed to stay the night up in Portland or just take a cab back to Salem! Im glad I dont drink that much that often. I enjoyed it to a point, but couldnt do it every day/week/weekend like some people do.
PEACE!

hills glorious hills

Did hill sprints today with Mike. We did 12 200's up Derby Hill at Bush Park. It went good. Started slow, and got faster as the running went on. My best one was :39, and it was my last one! It sure didnt feel that fast. Anyway, Hopefully we will run on Friday and Saturday again. I really enjoyed the back to back run last weekend.

I have a second interview this Friday for the Bicycle Recreation Coordinator position in Salem for the State Parks and Rec Dept. I really hope it goes well.

Peace, Love, and SOUL!