Running

I've decided to start keeping a blog about running. The reason is because I've recently started running and have experiences a lot of up's and down's. Mostly down's, but I'm determined to stick with it. Eric got me a Nike sensor for my Ipod back in December. It come with a little chip that goes in your shoe and a receiver that plugs into your Ipod. It then records the distance you run, the calories you burn, and an average pace. It is a very cool and motivating thing to have. It links you to the Nike website and allows you to track progress.

So, back in December I started a run/walk program. This was great because I was on winter break and really didn't have much going on. I felt like I progressed fairly well and was able to run a mile without stopping for the first time in my life. I was feeling fairly positive about this running business. From the beginning I was excited about the idea of participating in the Boulder Marathon in September.

Then school started. It has been very difficult to continue running three or four times a week, climb, work, go to school and do clinicals. I've been able to run once a week. Sometimes twice for the last few weeks. Time is a major issue, as is energy. I figure keeping a blog when I'm frustrated or feeling particularly good might help my motivation. So this will be my first entry. The following will be training reports.

MacBook PhotoBooth

These photos are from PhotoBooth on my new Mac. I guess it's not technically new anymore, but at the time of this photo it was. My computer died last November and I became the proud new owner of the new MacBook.