The weather was perfect for enjoying some hot air balloons today.
This was the only cloud in the sky, but it kept the sun from blinding us for the entire evening.
Just stuck in traffic with everyone fleeing the hurricane. Tried to leave before too much traffic.
It’s been a long two years of grocery shopping, but today we finally got to experience the Market Street United again, and while it was one of the busiest grocery stores I’ve been in, it was still great to be back in a United.
We spent last night with my brother and his wife enjoying some Alfredo Pizza, Queso, and a little lighting experiment. I love what it did to the hair.
I’ve just picked my next race, and now it’s time to start up the training again. Here’s a shot of my training schedule just in case any of you want to join me in Dallas. RunTheRock.com
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Dallas White Rock Half Marathon |
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Sunday, December 14, 2008 |
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Sun |
Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thur |
Fri |
Sat |
Total |
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Aug 31 - Sep 6 |
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3 |
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3 |
3 |
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4 |
13 |
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Sep 7 - Sep 13 |
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3 |
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4 |
3 |
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5 |
15 |
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Sep 14 - Sep 20 |
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3 |
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4 |
3 |
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6 |
16 |
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Sep 21 - Sep 27 |
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3 |
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5 |
3 |
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8 |
19 |
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Sep 28 - Oct 4 |
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3 |
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5 |
3 |
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8 |
19 |
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Oct 5 - Oct 11 |
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3 |
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5 |
3 |
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9 |
20 |
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Oct 12 - Oct 18 |
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3 |
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5 |
3 |
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9 |
20 |
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Oct 19 - Oct 25 |
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3 |
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5 |
4 |
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10 |
22 |
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Oct 26 - Nov 1 |
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3 |
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5 |
4 |
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10 |
22 |
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Nov 2 - Nov 8 |
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3 |
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5 |
4 |
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11 |
23 |
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Nov 9 - Nov 15 |
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4 |
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5 |
4 |
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11 |
24 |
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Nov 16 - Nov 22 |
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4 |
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6 |
4 |
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12 |
26 |
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Nov 23 - Nov 29 |
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4 |
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5 |
4 |
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9 |
22 |
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Nov 30 - Dec 6 |
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3 |
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4 |
3 |
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8 |
18 |
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Dec 7 - Dec 13 |
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4 |
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3 |
2 |
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9 |
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Dec 14 - Dec 20 |
13.1 |
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13.1 |
Here are a few shots from the race.
This first picture shows how dense the roads were. With over 30,000 runners, the roads really didn’t clear up the entire time.
I did it! I survived and finished the Country Music Half Marathon. It was an exhilarating experience that was definitely worth the effort. I’ve been training for this 13.1 mile race every since I set the goal back in January.
Here are a few of the details of what it took to cross the finish line.
That’s about it. For those of you I couldn’t talk into running the race with me, that’s what you missed out on—plus the experience.
My official race time was 1 hour, 53 minutes, and 39 seconds.
Just out running 11 miles—only 4 weeks away from the big race!
In case you missed the Lunar Eclipse last night…
Taken in the freezing cold from right outside our front door.
I just registered for the Country Music Half Marathon. Prompted by the fear and rumor that the 22,500 participant limit was already full, I went ahead and signed up today! I officially have to run the half now.
I started training January 7, and I’ve already run just over 75 total miles. My farthest run was this last Saturday totaling 6.5 miles. That’s half of the total distance I’ll have to run on race day.
My grandpa came across this picture in an old newspaper with me and my brothers at Floydada’s Pumpkin Day. I’m the one on my knees at the first bucket. I can still remember the sheer number of pumpkins - everywhere - and the largest pumpkin contest with small-sized-car pumpkins.
An “It just keeps on going” Birthday Gift
Thanks Drew and Sam
After her funeral, I went by Mamarie’s house one last time and found this very used garden hoe that has been filed down over and over again having survived so many uses. I definitely don’t work hard in her terms.
Today my great grandmother passed away. Born in 1908, having lived nearly a century, she has seen and been through plenty.
I have some very fond memories of her and the stories she told—working in the fields, half-court-dirt-floor basketball, and more. I remember visiting her house for Thanksgivings when she would cook a feast in her small kitchen as we played football across the street. She left a few jewels with me that I’d like to remember throughout my life. Read More
