Giving Thanks

Saturday was my first half marathon since the January 2007 O.C. half in southern California. That’s just shy of two years. Dizzying how time flies.

The race was put on by Eugene Water & Electric Board and the proceeds will help cover heating cost for financially qualifying families in the area. And I can tell you, it can get pretty damn cold around here some nights.

I ran with my friend Deven, she loaned me that awesome bike for the Duathlon I did last month. I don’t think she was very happy with her time, but I was thankful just to keep up through all 31.1 miles regardless of my pace.

I finished, I had a great time, and I didn’t lose my breakfast. That’s a win win …win in my book.

You know you are hungry during a run when the chalk line arrows along the route begin to look a lot like graded parmesan cheese. It’s also a sign when the mantra repeating in your head changes to something like Captain Crunch, Captain Crunch, Captain Crunch.

Turkey day is just around the corner and I will be starting it off with the Turkey Stuffer 5k. I haven’t actually “raced” a 5k distance in a couple of years, unless you count one of my lags in the Hood to Coast relay last year. I’m thinking this will be a good chance to push myself and see if I’ve picked up any speed.

After the race I will be sharing Thanksgiving dinner and ample libations with friends from the running group. It’s sure to be ..magically delicious!  A little bird told them I was an orphan here in Eugene and they welcomed me aboard. 

Certainly friends to be thankful for.

-Todd

This is suppose to be a sort of art blog ..so here’s a shot of a sky box I recently developed.