Monthly Archives: October 2008

I wish I could find what I wanted…

…which is some way to separate my running blog from my other posts without having to have two or more blogs. I want to write about other stuff like geology, physics, and the evangelical creationists attitude toward science. They are … Continue reading

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Karate 64

Today’s class was easy which is just great since I couldn’t kick my way out of a paper bag anyways. I am still too sore from yesterday’s half marathon. I’m as tired as can be, I am one tired puppy…yah, … Continue reading

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Run 86, 2008 Devon Turkey Chase

(The results are in and my time was 2:30:57 for a 7:10 pace) In spite of feeling pretty run down I ran this half marathon in 2:31:07 according to my stopwatch which I forgot to stop immediately after the finish … Continue reading

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Karate 63 Last day with Tsumura Shihan

Thank god that’s over. In a way. I am soooo sore! So I’m glad I get a rest after three solid days of karate. I get to rest all day Sunday, then Monday morning it is a half-marathon. I just … Continue reading

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Karate 62

Tonight’s lesson with Tsumura Shihan was hard work but fun. It was still a little too crowded for my taste. We practiced kicking and sparring again followed by some Bo techniques. The pace was pretty intense. I forgot my belt … Continue reading

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Karate 61 with Tsumura Shihan

I had a hard time understanding some of the Shihan’s instructions partly because I’m a little deaf, but mostly because of the unfamiliar Japanese – English mix of commands he was using and also the dojo was jam-packed with students … Continue reading

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Crater Lake, Oregon

Before I left Edmonton, it occurred to me that it would be really cool if I were to collect some volcanic ash that originally came from the eruption of Mt. Mazama in Oregon about 7500 years ago. In this eruption … Continue reading

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