First: how could Oregon look like a high school team after being so awesome last year. I owe someone a can of bread... Made some split pea and ham soup yesterday while taking care of house chores. It was pretty amazing stuff and it will be nice this winter when I can just get some from the pantry. It was breezy and cool, perfect for cooking and cleaning.
I had to make something for the pot luck tonight. I happened to have about 5 pounds of apples so I made a crumb pie and am bringing tri-tip as well. I'm so hungry while I write this I might just help myself. I will can the rest of the apples tomorrow evening.
Today was Pikes Peak day... up top it was 34 degrees, wind chill of 22, and I felt over dressed. The top the trail has a lot of run-off so it was a little dangerous slipping on the ice but you have to go slow there anyhow with large rocks to climb around/over. I brow beat 2 friends to run with me and while they may never speak to me again but we had a good time and they finished something they didn't think they could ever do. I'll send them some motrin and ice packs.
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| 8am and me without my kilt. Opted for track shorts, sounded fast. |
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| 265 pounds 2 years ago, I'll take this screwing around photo and frame it. |
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| Colorado Springs. My car is down there, 15 miles or so. |
The last few miles of the trail intersects with a popular hiking spot, the Incline. Once you hit this spot, you are surrounded by people who don't get out of the way, are wearing headphones, or yes... smoking. I had a blister that I had to stop and take care and my anti-social personality was starting to make an appearance. I'm patient but with the holiday weekend I felt like I was herding sheep.
There were times when I wanted to slow down or stop but I just kept telling myself to push through and be mentally tough. When I finally looked at my watch when I stopped at the car I was really excited. I dropped 17 minutes off my record time, didn't run out of water and felt like a million bucks. I also smelled really bad but knowing it was from hard work and pushing myself... well who am I to complain. I have been working really hard the last month on my running, it's paying off like all hard work does. 6 days running this past week, 50 miles completed and tomorrow is my no running day so I'm going to volunteer at a marathon and surround myself with people who are better so I can stay motivated.
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Since I'm a nice guy I drove up and picked up my friends, since they were in no shape to finish the last couple of miles to the car.
I think someone needs to be introduced to the SEC. And yes, we won with defense and special teams, but we always win with defense and special teams. I was very surprised they didn't fake any punts or field goals. Les Miles went one 5 for 5 one game on 4th down conversions, and not 4th and inches, but mainly 4th and 6.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to clear my weekend schedule so I can meet up for the Denver trip for next weekend.
Les is the only coach I have ever seen just get magic/luck all the time. Like they say during every single game, it seems to part of the game plan. I just want a tight competitive game, that's all!
ReplyDeleteIf you can make it for the trip up that's cool. I think a friend of mine is going as my arm candy, have to find out for sure. 2 seats still open. I won't be able to spend all day there but a couple of hours will be good as long as we get there around 10 or earlier.