With Spring weather making its way into our Wyoming winter (much to the chagrin of WY downhill skiers due to the lack of snowfall), the idea of race season is not far off. Registration has already commenced for three “big” races – Prickly Pear Land Trust 30K, Big Horn Mountain Trail Run 30K, & Leading Ladies Half-Marathon. I’m planning on these races:
March 14(?): Jaycee’s “Run Til Your Green” 10K
May 2: Beaver Creek Slide Half-Marathon
May 9: Prickly Pear Land Trust “Don’t Fence Me In” 30K
June 20: Big Horn Mountain Wild & Scenic 30K
Mid-July(?): Mystic Mountain Run (Black Hills)
Aug. 16: Leading Ladies Half-Marathon
Other than the “official” three mentioned above, this schedule may change. At the same time, a few races I have not placed on the schedule because they’re informal & I have yet to find out dates (Diabetes Dirt Duathlon, Paradise Ranch-HF Bar Ranch run, Peaks to Prairie Triathlon/Duathlon…which would require me to find a partner to do the bike part…).
I’m incredibly excited for the upcoming race season. I took the plunge & decided to use myself as a guinea pig to test out a new training program - Crossfit & Crossfit Endurance. More on these programs to come later…
Monday, February 16, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Update
A few pictures for your enjoyment...
Brewer looks great in a white sparkly boa
Mom with Gidget
Mi novio
Cute picture of Bud & Linds
Papa with Guinness & Brewer
Gidget loves snow
Gidget & I during Thanksgiving
Mi novio
Cute picture of Bud & Linds 
Papa with Guinness & Brewer
Gidget loves snow
Gidget & I during ThanksgivingTuesday, November 18, 2008
I'm back!
*Shhh, don't tell anyone, I'm blogging at work...
To be honest, I have no good excuse for my absence from blogging. I'm making an early New Year's resolution to change my ways & blog regularly - although I hope to stick with the resolution, unlike many high hope resolutions that quickly fade away within the first month.
First on the agenda: I’ve already completed some of my Christmas gift shopping! Today, I received a few packages containing part of the Christmas presents for my parents, brother & sister-in-law, and Bob & Jean Lipetzky. The gifts are fantastic & I cannot wait to give them out. Of course I can’t divulge the identity of these fabulous gifts, as the few people who read this blog are the people receiving the gifts & I’m not about to spoil the surprise. I don’t want to toot my own horn, but wow, it is very unlike me to purchase Christmas gifts early enough I don’t have to pay for overnight shipping. I must be butta’, ‘cause I’m on a roll! (*snicker*) Now if I can keep this up & complete all shopping, I’ll be in great shape…
Time to wrap up my post; I need to finish up work & get out of here. I have many pictures to post, but that will have to wait until I’m home on my personal computer. It’s good to be back!
To be honest, I have no good excuse for my absence from blogging. I'm making an early New Year's resolution to change my ways & blog regularly - although I hope to stick with the resolution, unlike many high hope resolutions that quickly fade away within the first month.
First on the agenda: I’ve already completed some of my Christmas gift shopping! Today, I received a few packages containing part of the Christmas presents for my parents, brother & sister-in-law, and Bob & Jean Lipetzky. The gifts are fantastic & I cannot wait to give them out. Of course I can’t divulge the identity of these fabulous gifts, as the few people who read this blog are the people receiving the gifts & I’m not about to spoil the surprise. I don’t want to toot my own horn, but wow, it is very unlike me to purchase Christmas gifts early enough I don’t have to pay for overnight shipping. I must be butta’, ‘cause I’m on a roll! (*snicker*) Now if I can keep this up & complete all shopping, I’ll be in great shape…
Time to wrap up my post; I need to finish up work & get out of here. I have many pictures to post, but that will have to wait until I’m home on my personal computer. It’s good to be back!
Friday, May 23, 2008
Recent shtuff
An amalgamation of recent activity pics:
Steve and I relaxing on the couch after the Prickly Pear Land Trust 30K trail run in Helena
A picture from Tongue River Canyon - went up to the canyon last weekend for a trail run and took this picture with my work phone during the run
Post trail run (~5 miles) - check out my awesome new shades!
We recently took the pups to a reservoir near Sheridan to fish and hang out. I managed to catch this great pictures of Brewer (far right) & Gidget (next to Brewer) running out of the water with two of their friends, Sarge (white dog) & Zeus (far left)
Steve and I relaxing on the couch after the Prickly Pear Land Trust 30K trail run in Helena
A picture from Tongue River Canyon - went up to the canyon last weekend for a trail run and took this picture with my work phone during the run
Post trail run (~5 miles) - check out my awesome new shades!
We recently took the pups to a reservoir near Sheridan to fish and hang out. I managed to catch this great pictures of Brewer (far right) & Gidget (next to Brewer) running out of the water with two of their friends, Sarge (white dog) & Zeus (far left) 
My favorite picture! Gidget (left), Brewer (middle), & Guinness (right) passed out in the back of Steve's vehicle after their busy day of running and swimming.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Peaks to Prairie
Congrats to Steve and Shawn for completing the Peaks to Prairie race this past Sunday in Red, Lodge, MT! www.peakstoprairie.org Steve stepped in at the last minute to participate in the running portion after Shawn's partner sprained her ankle. He ran the 8.8 miles in under an hour and Shawn biked the 43 miles in two hours. We had a great time and the race was fun to watch, especially with the beautiful weather. Sadly, we forgot a camera and were unable to document the weekend.
However... We made time to visit Sam's Tap Room, a fun and unique brewery in Red Lodge that is a must stop for any visit. Obviously popular with the locals, the hangout allows patrons to bring in their dogs. Steve and I decided to bring our pups along and they had a great time vacuuming the popcorn off the floor. The last time we visited the tap room, an enormous Great Dane was hanging out. A very gentle dog, we couldn't get over his size. Without fail, he showed up and I caught a picture of Brewer checking him out. Check out this pup, he's a horse! His looks may be deceiving, but he's incredibly gentle and verging on shy. Brewer is on the left and he's actually a very tall lab - as you can see, the Great Dane's head reaches the top of a tall table. I've never been a big fan of Great Danes, but this guy is super cute.
However... We made time to visit Sam's Tap Room, a fun and unique brewery in Red Lodge that is a must stop for any visit. Obviously popular with the locals, the hangout allows patrons to bring in their dogs. Steve and I decided to bring our pups along and they had a great time vacuuming the popcorn off the floor. The last time we visited the tap room, an enormous Great Dane was hanging out. A very gentle dog, we couldn't get over his size. Without fail, he showed up and I caught a picture of Brewer checking him out. Check out this pup, he's a horse! His looks may be deceiving, but he's incredibly gentle and verging on shy. Brewer is on the left and he's actually a very tall lab - as you can see, the Great Dane's head reaches the top of a tall table. I've never been a big fan of Great Danes, but this guy is super cute.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Sheridan Running Club, Glenn Miller Orchestra, and hogs
What do the above three have to do with each other? Absolutely nothing. Let me explain...
I've never been part of a running club, but Steve has talked about his experiences with one and it sounded like great fun. We always see other runners around Sheridan and think it would be nice to meet the other runners around town. So I started a running club! http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/sheridanrunningclub/ We had our first run yesterday - while it was only one lady and I, it was fun to meet someone else that loves running. I'm very excited to keep this club going.
On to the second subject...the world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra came into town this past Wednesday! I managed to get tickets before it sold out and we had an absolute blast. The music was phenomenal! If they play in your area, I highly recommend you see them.
Last but not least... Steve and I now have a motorcyle to ride!! One of our friends had a 1980 400CC Honda and was selling it for an unbeatable price. Other than a few minimal things that need updating (seat needs to be re-upholstered and a few cables need replacing), the bike is in fantastic condition. It's a perfect bike to run around town and as the weather gets warmer, Steve and I have been taking it out for rides (individually...neither of us has become comfortable enough to drive someone on the back). I'll post pictures as soon as a take a few.
Have a wonderful Sunday!
I've never been part of a running club, but Steve has talked about his experiences with one and it sounded like great fun. We always see other runners around Sheridan and think it would be nice to meet the other runners around town. So I started a running club! http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/sheridanrunningclub/ We had our first run yesterday - while it was only one lady and I, it was fun to meet someone else that loves running. I'm very excited to keep this club going.
On to the second subject...the world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra came into town this past Wednesday! I managed to get tickets before it sold out and we had an absolute blast. The music was phenomenal! If they play in your area, I highly recommend you see them.
Last but not least... Steve and I now have a motorcyle to ride!! One of our friends had a 1980 400CC Honda and was selling it for an unbeatable price. Other than a few minimal things that need updating (seat needs to be re-upholstered and a few cables need replacing), the bike is in fantastic condition. It's a perfect bike to run around town and as the weather gets warmer, Steve and I have been taking it out for rides (individually...neither of us has become comfortable enough to drive someone on the back). I'll post pictures as soon as a take a few.
Have a wonderful Sunday!
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