Monthly Archives: January 2013

Tis the cold and flu season

Posted on January 29, 2013 by

I had planned to run the Green River Half Marathon on 1/26 but didn’t happen. Got a strong reminder that is it the cold and flu season. Last Tuesday, Will developed a tough, deep cough and a temperature (peaked at … Continue reading →

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Busy (airplane) Bee

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

Will continues to build his paper airplanes. Sometimes, he folds more than a half a dozen per day. Unfortunately, at this rate, he’ll burn through all his ‘special’ airplane paper in a few days, so we’ve implemented a rationing system. … Continue reading →

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Several firsts, for 2013

Posted on January 17, 2013 by

This week, my running reached several ‘firsts’ for the new year. First, I signed up for two races; one half and one full marathon. I’ll run the Green River Half next Saturday then Tacoma (full) the first weekend in May. … Continue reading →

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Beaver Creek Colorado

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

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Last week wasn’t about running but a quest for good times with friends and family, eating too much tasty food and perhaps finding some fresh powder. Mission accomplished. Here are a few pictures taken last week:

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Colorado Dreaming

Posted on January 14, 2013 by

Last week we flew to Colorado to visit some friends in Boulder and visit family and snowboard at Beaver Creek. Colorado’s natural beauty is stunning but from a runner’s perspective, Colorado is a blow to the ego. First Boulder. This … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2012 gallery

Posted on January 4, 2013 by

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Another Holiday has come and gone all too quickly. From the Day Care Holiday Concert, epic fresh powder at Steven’s Pass, to another Xmas dinner that couldn’t be beat with the Neely’s it truly was a very Happy Holiday. Naturally, … Continue reading →

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2012 Marathon training review and 2013 Goals

Posted on January 2, 2013 by

With the start of the new year, before I look forward, time to quickly look backward. My Goals for 2012 included: 1. stay healthy (injury free) 2. Run 2 or 3 marathons 3. Run sub 3:30 Marathon 4. swim once … Continue reading →

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