View from the Bar/Finish

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I run to nom and drink beer.

I hardly ever win but I do enjoy the excuse to dri

I hardly ever win but I do enjoy the excuse to drink and boo people/numbers

Five years of running LA and I still get nervous t

Five years of running LA and I still get nervous the night before. Always difficult to turn off my brain so I can sleep well. Always feel a rush of nervousness as I wait in my corral for the starting signal. And as always, none of it would be possible without the support of the Pasadena pacers, friends, and family. Meghann surprised me with this awesome shirt that I'll proudly wear from dodgers stadium to the sea. Cheers to another year I get to run the city I love 🍻

And of course we ate at Nick's. Not shown: side of

And of course we ate at Nick's. Not shown: side of biscuits and gravy & Meghann's 🖕

Signed up for the 15k but since I was still a bit

Signed up for the 15k but since I was still a bit stiff from yesterday, made the choice to stick to the 5k. Finished in about 9:45/mi. Felt good, not very sore just tired. Time to put my feet up for the rest of the weekend.

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!

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