I run, therefore I am…919 kilometers farther than I was Dec 31 2007
We had a very small class yesterday. For the first time I was the fourth highest rank there - that’s a laugh! Sensei Pat Buhrs and Sensei Kerri Trotman was there and also Chris, a brown belt.
After our usual warm we again practiced kicks and kata. Our teachers emphasized proper form for [...]
I ran on a nice day today with the temps hovering a notch below zero in warm fuzzy sunshine. I did a trail loop again, losing a few minutes on some treacherous ice on the well packed trail. I ran a total of 14 km in 1:46:48 for a 7:37 pace which is [...]
It was a very active lesson today. Some intense warm up and basic practice of blocks, kicks, and punches occurred in the first hour. The second hour had us practicing katas and kumite. Actually we just did Pinan Nidan which is the highest kata a yellow belt needs to grade to orange. [...]
I was wondering how long I have been running in a more or less serious and consistent way so I went through my records and my blog and determined that I have been running for about 2.5 years.
I ran a glorious 7 km in glorious sunshine and warmth today. Did I mention that it was glorious? The sunshine was yellow. The roads were dry. I did not use my yaktrax. I ran it in an easy 50:51 for a 7:15 pace.
Spring. It’s coming to a theater [...]
I heard the other day that this man was finally declared legally dead and that inspired me to start a rumor about Steve Fossett, the rich adventurer who disappeared during a solo flight in Nevada. I was going to post this note and say that I would deliberately start a rumor that Steve did [...]
I ran 31 laps (7 km is 30.8 laps) around the indoor track today in 44:46 for a 6:23 pace. After that, I stretched and went for a nice swim and a soak in the hot tub. I lead a tough life. Sucks to be me. Right now I am watching [...]
