Dallas Marathon half 12/13/2015

Official hotel Omni.

Nice bathroom.

TV in mirror.

Expo to pick up packet.  $30 Sketchers.

Dress up.

Ritz.


Pancake art.
Good hotel coffee +  Clif.

Trash bag vest.
Long and slow walk to the start.
Gun.
11:00 pace first mile.
Greet Pinsukajanas.
Negative split.

Level headed librarian.
Diluted Coors.
Voon hug.
Good luck from Casey.

Waive to camera.
Free gels.

7:30 pace final mile.


Fireplace.

Laundry.
Yard work.
Edamame, fried pickles, jalapenos.
Hot tub.
Sushi, crab legs, fire pot.
“Snatch”

Isle du Bois 14mi trail run 12/05/2015

I spent 0 time preparing for this race.  I have three 50k runs scheduled in February.  It seemed like a good idea to do start running.



the lake was a little flooded from the rain.

It turned out to be a fun event.  Not too cold, not too long, not to muddy.

I struggled with direction and footing.  Others helped me by leading and conversation.

I didn't feel too tired, but kicked lots of the rocks during last couple miles.


Toes weren't too bruised, though left big toe nail separated a bit.

distance: 14 miles
time: 2:35:45.3

Casey got the full experience: crashed at mile 7; losing then recovering a shoe in mud; even split; finished 52k under 6 hours.  Very cool.  Very proud of him.