Other than my failure to brew beer, I have had the honorable chance to do the infamous pond skim at Beaver Mountain Ski Area. Near the end I managed to attempt a daffy into the pond while wearing spandex. This last weekend I ran my first 5K in seven years for “Aggies for Common Ground”. My time was 20:24, and I mysteriously placed first place for my age group (I think it was 18-25). This was a surprise considering my record number of races and the fact that it was a University-ish event. Mandy and I went to Maple Grove hot springs and warmed up to the soothing noises of the river and the drizzling warm spring (RV generators, children, dogs, etc.). It was very pleasant though regardless of the negative externalities.
For the next three weeks I have six exams, a research paper with its presentation, work work work, a few class blogs to catch-up with, and then graduation. This Saturday I will attempt to run another 5K for “Run for Your Life! Striding for a Healthy Lifestyle 5K Fun Run”. A good cause, but I really just want to run more marathons and what not. My goal is to get under 20:00. I also have a 1.5 mile run for my conditioning class on Thursday. My goal is to get roughly 9:30 (previously I ran 10:09). I think my legs will fall off shortly thereafter.
