Entries from October 2007

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

More training yesterday…HOT!

I decided to go out on a short 2 mile run yesterday even though it was pretty hot. In the 50’s. The dogs did excellent, ran well, and listened. In only 2 short weeks I will be headed up to La Pine Oregon for Karen Yeargain’s Mushing Weekend with Kathy Miyoshi (mushing mentor), so I [...]

Wednesday, October 10th, 2007

Trainin’ In the Rain

Today I decided to take the dogs on a run in the pouring rain, and it was a blast. We only did 2.5 miles, but that was because my brother was also riding along on the cart with me. So altogether we had a combined total weight (rig included), of around 400 lbs. So each [...]

Monday, October 8th, 2007

Sewing Machine Madness

This past week my Mom brought home a brand new computerized sewing machine, and I just can’t wait to use it for booties, harnesses, collars, etc…yes, I know I can be made fun of because I am a male, but who cares! I am excited to learn how to make all of these things, as [...]

Friday, October 5th, 2007

Lots of Rain, and lots of Cold Weather

There has been an incredibly amount of coolness wafting around our area the past couple of days. We actually saw temperatures last night that were in the 30’s. Just a second, let me go and check the thermometer real quick…
…10 seconds later…
Okay, I am back. The thermometer says it’s 42 degrees (Fahrenheit) outside! Hopefully this [...]

Friday, October 5th, 2007

Running a 10k (6.2 miles)

On Wednesday I decided to run another 10k, and this time I pushed myself really hard to get a better time. I did a lot better, but at the cost of my body….I am terribly sore. Still!!!
After all of my pain and anguish while training, I am looking forward to the reward that will follow. [...]