August 2011
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An extra 40 pounds
This morning a coworker needed to retrieve a box of maps from storage upstairs (box was on 3rd floor, her office is on ground floor). Wanting to be helpful, I offered to go get it for her. Then I got the response “those boxes weigh 40 pounds!” No big - I said I’d get it anyway. Turns out the 40 pounds didn’t really feel all that heavy to lift, but I did have to hold it a...
Did I say changing that tire made me sore?
I think that was an understatement. Rather than just feeling “sore”, I feel like someone beat me up. Muscles I didn’t even know I HAD hurt. I think a soak in a hot bath and an early bedtime is in order.
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Saturday's race
Last Saturday I completed a 5k in my hometown with several friends from high school. Michael was there, and though we started the race together, I’m still no where near finishing with him. Maybe by next year though!
The course was challenging - so far I’ve only been training in flat space, with very gentle changes in elevation that I would not go so far as to call a...
It's official
I just completed my registration for my FIRST half marathon. I’ll be completing the (don’t laugh) Inaugural Tinkerbell Half in Anaheim in late Jan 2012. So excited!!
