View from the Bar/Finish

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I run to nom and drink beer.

While I didn't feel as great as Brandy Chastain, I

While I didn't feel as great as Brandy Chastain, I did feel very happy about getting back under two hours in a half marathon. Maybe not the best idea since it is quite a bit faster than my marathon pace but sometimes you just feel like pushing out of the comfort zone. Still, I feel great post race and already had a few celebratory pints. With tomorrow off, I might have a few more. 🍻

After spending a week in a hotel conference room,

After spending a week in a hotel conference room, I needed this. Such a beautiful morning. Now time to rest up and hit the mean streets of Pasadena tommorow.

Pin day! This time is to commemorate the final ope

Pin day! This time is to commemorate the final operations of one of the most impactful telescopes, Spitzer. So long Spitzer and thanks for the science!

Currently only a few chapters in but it does valid

Currently only a few chapters in but it does validate some of my training habits (picking Meghann over miles) and gives me hope that I can still set long term running goals without having to go pro.

Enjoying the last day in Bellingham. Got in plenty

Enjoying the last day in Bellingham. Got in plenty of walks and two runs. Always love running along the bay trail. You can get lost in the miles while taking in the gorgeous views and crisp air. Found plenty of good food, beer, and cider. Cheers to a great break 🍻

Pin and ornament day! The pin commemorates the 10t

Pin and ornament day! The pin commemorates the 10th anniversary launch of WISE (Wide field Infrared Survey Explorer). A mission that did such a great job that it was brought out of hibernation for a second mission: NEOWISE.
The ornament this year is a nod to the successful launch of InSight and MarCO I & II. The card says: Happy Holidays to those near... (Inside) And far.

Love these little bits of recognition to our past, present, and future work.

Cheers to another successful birthday run vacation

Cheers to another successful birthday run vacation. The torrential downpour the first 20 miles sucked and the 80+humidity for the last six was worse. Hit the wall early and hard. Still, finished and don't feel broken... Yet. Time to rest up and then turn to LA Marathon.

With my training behind me, pizza turning into fue

With my training behind me, pizza turning into fuel, and beer purged from my system, I'm now ready to rest up for the Marine Corps Marathon. 12 hours from now I'll have the privilege of running through the capitol with thousands of service men and women. Pray for 15780. USA! USA! USA!

Well, I guess we do have a trophy but really want

Well, I guess we do have a trophy but really want the MLS cup

Been awhile since I've posted about my running and

Been awhile since I've posted about my running and with the Marine Corps Marathon in a few weeks:
1 & 2 were training runs from this weekend. Friday was a miserable 80 even though I was on the road before 7. Today, much nicer and way more enjoyable
3 From the Santa Monica Classic 10k, I always love the views and run way faster than I wanted.
4 AFC this year had great weather and I killed that final climb! Also ran with the crew of Anchorman
5 Another training run but this was to Pasadena... And yet I ended up at Mt Lowe brewing for bingo.
6 how did I miss LA marathon? I found a few encouraging friends along the course and finished injury free. My time wasn't my best but considering how much pain I was in during the last half of 2018, I'm okay with that. Cheers to more miles! 🍻

The ultra rare Stamp Day! The USPS held a ceremony

The ultra rare Stamp Day! The USPS held a ceremony at JPL today for the stamp dedication of the 1969: First Moon Landing Forever Stamps. One shows the first humans to land on the moon and the second shows the landing site. Also picked up a sheet of the Sally Ride ones

Pin day! This time it is an awesome one commemorat

Pin day! This time it is an awesome one commemorating the DSN's role in the Apollo 11 mission. Next to it I've added the 50th Anniversary pin. The DSN is one of the more important roles that JPL operates and the reason we claim that our Space Flight Operations Facility is the "center of the universe".