Had a fun day in the jury lounge but I did not get called to go to a courtroom so no deliberation room for me! Interesting video I found from the Designing Women show that could be titled "One Angry Woman" Enjoy...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tikaHHRIWM
I ran after I got home from my day downtown around Lake Murray. As usual, I ran way too fast, 6.57 miles in 57 minutes & 19 seconds. I must have had a rough lunch as my stomach is not feeling great. Still made it over to see my friend John Philpott & Steve Castagnola for a bit.
My left knee is getting stiff when I sit too long but usually gets warm when I run and doesn't bug me then which is good. I'll just keep icing and moving forward!
I also watched a bad documentary on the Mayan 2012 prophecy. The only thing good I got out of it is that instead of being "the end", it might mark a complete transformation & the beginning of a new historical cycle. Who knows, Dec. 21st will most-likely be just one more day on the calendar... and with any luck, I will be finished with my running by then!!!!!
Total Miles: 578.05 Pace Runner: 555.22 + 22.83
Love you Mom & Dad! <3
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Wednesday, April 11, 2012
April 9th, Monday
I woke up early to get a good run in before we returned from Las Vegas. I just ran around the neighborhood which had some pretty nice houses. (If you know Vegas it was south of Sahara and east of Tenaya) I managed to get in 10.1 miles zigzagging through the neighborhood in 94 minutes and 20 seconds. I needed a long run to help make up for my 3 days of not running over the weekend.
We had a great weekend with my parents. They are both such troopers and I am always inspired by their strength and perseverance! I hope to get out to Vegas to see you again very soon!
We made it back to San Diego without much trouble or traffic and I now have jury duty to get through tomorrow. Many school tasks to get done as well this week. At least I have some time to get some things done.
Today also marks the 100th day of the year in case you are interested. In some ways it has gone fast & in some it has crawled along. The year will be 1/3 of the way done in no time. Pretty amazing the way you look at the year when you are keeping track of each day. Enjoy the day and do something great for someone!
Total miles: 571.48 Pace Runner: 549.73 + 21.75
Love you Mom & Dad! <3
We had a great weekend with my parents. They are both such troopers and I am always inspired by their strength and perseverance! I hope to get out to Vegas to see you again very soon!
We made it back to San Diego without much trouble or traffic and I now have jury duty to get through tomorrow. Many school tasks to get done as well this week. At least I have some time to get some things done.
Today also marks the 100th day of the year in case you are interested. In some ways it has gone fast & in some it has crawled along. The year will be 1/3 of the way done in no time. Pretty amazing the way you look at the year when you are keeping track of each day. Enjoy the day and do something great for someone!
Total miles: 571.48 Pace Runner: 549.73 + 21.75
Love you Mom & Dad! <3
Sunday, April 8, 2012
April 7, Saturday
I can tell you one thing after today's run: The Red Rock Canyon loop is not flat!!!!! For some reason, most-likely the fact that I drove this before & never ran it, I was thinking this route was relatively flat, BUT IT ISN"T!!!!!! Ran most of my 6.51 miles today uphill! My niece, Lelia, joined me and she was not too happy about it either but she was a real trooper about it! (She is the one who made the awesome flyers for me!) From what I have read, we climbed about 1600 feet up to an elevation of about 4,800 ft. Not what I am looking for in a mileage run!
It was a beautiful day for a run but it just wasn't an easy one by any stretch of the imagination! Didn't run the last 2 days as traveling and family time were more important. The longer I am here on this crazy spinning globe, the more I realize how important family is to me. Whether it is the passing of family members, (Uncle Ben, Uncle Jack, Godfather Clem O'Neill) the passing and struggles of our former students, (Natalie, Amanda, & Derek) or just experiencing the struggles my parents continue to go through, I feel the need to shout from the highest mountains that no matter what, you need to cherish the relationships with your family and friends. Time is so short here and we don't realize it until it is too late many times. Take, no better yet MAKE, the time to be with your family. They may drive you crazy at times, they may not be your best friends, but they are your ONLY family and should not be taken for granted! My brother Brian and his wife Jetsy have shown this over and over again and I thank them for the great example!
I wish you all a happy Easter & I hope you have a great week!
Total Miles: 561.38 Pace Runner: 538.73 + 22.65
Love you Mom and Dad! <3
Here is one last picture with my buddy Mohave Max. Being a member of the Tortoise Patrol, I hope you all take care of our desert areas and don't touch any tortoises in their natural habitat!
Week 14 Statistics
Week 14 Miles : 36.90 Total Miles: 561.38
Week 14 Time: 5:59:59 Total Time: 88:54:19
Week 14 Pace: 9:45/mi Total Pace: 9:30/mi
Week 14 Calories: 4,805 Total Calories burned: 69,675
Total Miles: 561.38 Pace Runner: 538.73 + 22.65
Love you Mom and Dad! <3
Here is one last picture with my buddy Mohave Max. Being a member of the Tortoise Patrol, I hope you all take care of our desert areas and don't touch any tortoises in their natural habitat!
Week 14 Statistics
Week 14 Miles : 36.90 Total Miles: 561.38
Week 14 Time: 5:59:59 Total Time: 88:54:19
Week 14 Pace: 9:45/mi Total Pace: 9:30/mi
Week 14 Calories: 4,805 Total Calories burned: 69,675
Saturday, April 7, 2012
April 4, Wednesday
Today was the last day of school before we have our Easter break. A very long short week due to having to get my Ambassadors selected for next year which is, by far, the most difficult job I have all year! I would say 98% of the students who apply are great kids and I have to cut 1/2 - 2/3 of them every year. Brutal is the only word I have for it.
Today I did the east/west combo run on the 56 for 8.6 miles in 83 minutes & 56 seconds in my 6th straight running day. A little slow on the pace but that is fine with me.
Today, I'm going to take you back to 1982 and a song that is on my run mix for obvious reasons.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_Pq0xYr3L4
Going to Vegas to see my folks for Easter as I think I said last time so will try to check in from there. Hope you all have a great Easter with your families. I know I will enjoy every minute I get to spend with my parents, nieces & nephews, & my brother Brian & Jetsy, his wife, too!
Love you Mom & Dad! <3
Total miles: 554.87 Pace runner: 522.23 +32.64 miles (biggest lead to date)
Today I did the east/west combo run on the 56 for 8.6 miles in 83 minutes & 56 seconds in my 6th straight running day. A little slow on the pace but that is fine with me.
Today, I'm going to take you back to 1982 and a song that is on my run mix for obvious reasons.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_Pq0xYr3L4
Going to Vegas to see my folks for Easter as I think I said last time so will try to check in from there. Hope you all have a great Easter with your families. I know I will enjoy every minute I get to spend with my parents, nieces & nephews, & my brother Brian & Jetsy, his wife, too!
Love you Mom & Dad! <3
Total miles: 554.87 Pace runner: 522.23 +32.64 miles (biggest lead to date)
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
April 3, Tuesday
Ran the east 56 today with extensions to get to 7.08 miles in 68 minutes & change. My left knee was really barking at me today. I iced down well but really hope this isn't a sign of things to come!
I am so tired, trying to get the Ambassadors picked, stayed at school until 10:30 and almost got it squared away but need to get some letters out by the end of school tomorrow. Always tough to make these choices but I guess someone has to do it!
Here is a picture or two from my run on Sunday when my brother and nephew joined me.
I will be heading to Las Vegas for the Easter weekend to spend it with my parents so I'm not sure how many posts I will get in but I know that I will be doing some running in Red Rock canyon. I'll try to get some pictures as well during sunrise.
I wish everyone a great Easter and I will be in touch as soon as possible! Take care and I hope you will all enjoy the time with your families & friends.
Total miles: 546.27 Pace Runner: 516.74 + 29.53
Love ya Mom & Dad! <3
I am so tired, trying to get the Ambassadors picked, stayed at school until 10:30 and almost got it squared away but need to get some letters out by the end of school tomorrow. Always tough to make these choices but I guess someone has to do it!
Here is a picture or two from my run on Sunday when my brother and nephew joined me.
I wish everyone a great Easter and I will be in touch as soon as possible! Take care and I hope you will all enjoy the time with your families & friends.
Total miles: 546.27 Pace Runner: 516.74 + 29.53
Love ya Mom & Dad! <3
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
April 2, Monday
Crazy times at school trying to get things together after our lost day on Friday. Please keep Courtney and her family in your thoughts and prayers!
I also apologize for the April Fools joke yesterday. Some people thought I was hurt and I am sorry for that but if you scrolled down, you would have seen Sponge Bob!
Now, down to business, I ran 7.6 miles on the west 56 route and it was a pretty good run, no issues just quite a few bikes out & sometimes they can buzz pretty close to you! Took about 73 minutes. Looking forward to seeing my folks for Easter but have a couple days of school and Ambassador decisions to make as well.
I did have time to do my monthly totals:
Jan: 168.64 miles
Feb: 172.4 miles
March: 183.44 miles!
Time to get to work! Thanks for all of your support! Keep the comments & encouragement coming!
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Total miles: 539.19 Pace Runner: 511.25 +27.94 miles!
Love you Mom & Dad! <3
I also apologize for the April Fools joke yesterday. Some people thought I was hurt and I am sorry for that but if you scrolled down, you would have seen Sponge Bob!
Now, down to business, I ran 7.6 miles on the west 56 route and it was a pretty good run, no issues just quite a few bikes out & sometimes they can buzz pretty close to you! Took about 73 minutes. Looking forward to seeing my folks for Easter but have a couple days of school and Ambassador decisions to make as well.
I did have time to do my monthly totals:
Jan: 168.64 miles
Feb: 172.4 miles
March: 183.44 miles!
Time to get to work! Thanks for all of your support! Keep the comments & encouragement coming!
SHARE! COMMENT! DONATE!
Total miles: 539.19 Pace Runner: 511.25 +27.94 miles!
Love you Mom & Dad! <3
Sunday, April 1, 2012
April 1, Sunday
Today is Palm Sunday, and it was a cool day for a run. I am running this weekend with my old shoes and old inserts that are pretty used up & I normally wouldn't run with them but I had no choice as my school was shut down all weekend and my current shoes & inserts were in my classroom! I really had no choice!!!
Unfortunately, my old thin shoes may have caused a problem today. I may have a stress fracture in my left foot. I have iced it three times today and hope that it is just a bruise or strain, but I'm not very hopeful!
I managed to squeak out 7.11 miles in 64 minutes and 30 seconds. Hopefully, all will turn out OK and I will have to see how things are going tomorrow. In the meantime, stay positive & all will turn out as it is supposed to turn out.
Total miles: 531.59 Pace Runner: 505.75 +25.84 miles!
Love you Mom & Dad! <3
Unfortunately, my old thin shoes may have caused a problem today. I may have a stress fracture in my left foot. I have iced it three times today and hope that it is just a bruise or strain, but I'm not very hopeful!
I managed to squeak out 7.11 miles in 64 minutes and 30 seconds. Hopefully, all will turn out OK and I will have to see how things are going tomorrow. In the meantime, stay positive & all will turn out as it is supposed to turn out.
Total miles: 531.59 Pace Runner: 505.75 +25.84 miles!
Love you Mom & Dad! <3
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