Monthly Archives: February 2008

Karate 30

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 … Continue reading

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Run 21, 2008

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 … Continue reading

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Karate 29

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 … Continue reading

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Running history…

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.

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Run 20, 2008

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 … Continue reading

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I was going to start a rumor about Steve Fossett…

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 … Continue reading

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Run 19, 2008

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 … Continue reading

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