Here is my new entrance song wherever I go.
I feel like I have so much to say and so much info to share, yet no idea where to begin. and 90% of what I want to say will not be said.
I guess on the personal front, my wife and I were offered jobs in Colorado Springs, Colorado, which we accepted if they can meet our needs for moving dates and whatnot. We are also waiting to hear back from Larimer County, Colorado (Fort Collins) where we would love to live and work, but it has been a while so we are not holding our breath anymore. So…it is looking like we may be moving in the near future (keeping fingers crossed).
In running related news…I did a good amount of running while up in Sedona. For whatever reason that place re-energizes me like no other. The weather was cool, often cold if the clouds were out, and the altitude hasn’t changed. If I were some type of elite runner I would live and train there, but the housing is crazy, even with the recent housing value crash, plus Flag is right up the road and much more suited for elites. I would still choose Sedona if I could. Here are some pictures taken right off of the trails I ran, most were posted as they happened on Facebook. Click on the picture for a larger image.
Then while running I came across the hill that has always killed me. It is very steep (I know I should have measured the incline by now, but I have not) and this time I had my phone with me so I did a video of it. Ignore the huffing and puffing, this was done after 4 miles of already hilly running, which for me sapped my strength.
Here is part of where I did a lot of running.
Here is a video of the Rhodesian Ridgeback ,I took Miles for a 4.2 mile run yesterday, these dogs are amazing. He trotted along with me the entire way like it was no big deal, and after we got home he was still itching to go for more. I guess 30 miles is a decent run for these dogs.
I have not added many local races lately, so here are a few from get set AZ.
| 3/20/10 8:00 AM |
The Nun Run Run |
4 Peaks Racing 623-330-0913 |
Victory Lane Sports Park Glendale, AZ |
| 3/20/10 8:00 AM |
Faith and Family 5K Run/Walk Run |
Mike Campbell 480-899-1990 ext 129 |
Tumbleweed Park Chandler, AZ |
| 3/21/10 8:00 AM |
CAAFA 5K Race for Safety Run |
Constance Halonen 480-982-0205 |
Prospector Park Apache Junction, AZ |
| 3/21/10 8:00 AM |
5K Walk-N-Run for Success 5K Run, 5K Walk  Info  Register  Entry Form  Website |
Chris Coffman 602-796-7875  Email Contact |
ASU, West Campus Glendale, AZ  Directions |
| 3/21/10 8:30 AM |
C.A.N.T.E.R.–Gallop Run |
Zia Bischoff 480-488-1053 |
At the CANTER facility–Chief Joseph/ Mosen Rd. Sierra Vista, AZ |
| 3/27/10 8:00 AM |
Measure of Love 10K Trail Run, 4.5 Mile Hike, and 1 Mile Kids Run Run |
Jessica Kleaver 602-955-4050 ext 118 |
McDowell Mountain Regional Park Fountain Hills, AZ |
| 3/27/10 9:00 AM |
Laura’s 5K Run/Walk 5K Run, 1.5 mile Walk, Kids Dash Specialty Info  Register Entry Form Website |
Harvey Beller 480-220-2019 Email Contact |
Scottsdale Sports Complex, Corner of Bell & Hayden Scottsdale, AZ Directions |
| 3/27/10 9:00 AM |
Tia Foundation 5k Race for Health Run |
Kate Denney 707-235-4724 |
Thunderbird School of Global Management Glendale, AZ |
| 3/27/10 12:00 PM |
Urban Dare Phoenix Run |
Kevin Keefe 202-285-4510 |
Jackson’s on 3rd Phoenix, AZ |
| 3/28/10 8:00 AM |
3rd Annual Alport Syndrome 5K for Healthy Kidneys Run |
Sharon Lagas 480-460-0621 |
Kiwanis Community Park (next to north pkg lot) Tempe, AZ |
| 4/3/10 7:00 AM |
Cave Creek Trail Run Fun Run/Walk |
Korina Riggin 415-606-1946 |
North of Spur Cross Ranch Parking Lot Cave Creek, AZ |
| 4/3/10 8:30 AM |
9th Annual Hunter’s Runners Run |
Jennifer Ensley 480-759-5298 |
All Saints’ Episcopal Church Phoenix, AZ |
| 4/10/10 7:00 AM |
Skull Valley 10K Run |
Ron or Ida 928-442-2314 |
10K RUN. Start at Tonto Rd and Woolsey Wash Rd Skull Valley, AZ |
| 4/10/10 7:30 AM |
Havasu Half Marathon & 5k Run Register |
Karen Opperud 928-855-4887 |
London Bridge Beach Lake Havasu City, AZ |
| 4/10/10 7:30 AM |
Everyone Runs Catalina State Park 5.2 & 10.35 Mile Trail Run 10.35 Mile Trail Run, 5.20 Mile Trail Run Info Register Entry Form Website |
Steve Landau 520-797-7867 Email Contact |
Catalina State Park (Oracle Rd south of Tangerine) Tucson, AZ Directions |
| 4/10/10 8:00 AM |
Peoria Pioneer Days 5K and 1 Mile Walk Run |
Fred Moore 602-954-4605 |
Johnny E. Osuna Park Peoria, AZ |
| 4/10/10 8:00 AM |
Hope for Haiti 5k run/walk, 1 mi fun run Run |
Steven Fink 602-954-8341 |
Kiwanis Park in Tempe Tempe, AZ |
| 4/17/10 7:00 AM |
6th Annual Pat’s Run 4.2 Mile Run, .42 Mile Kid’s Run Specialty, 4.2 Mile Wheelchair Specialty Info Register Entry Form Website |
Shannon Williams 480-621-4074 Email Contact |
Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ Directions |
| 4/18/10 9:00 AM |
Phoenix Pride 5K Fun Run & 3K Walk, Hosted by Arizona Frontrunners & Walkers Run |
Ken DeWald 602-740-8150 |
Moeur Park, Tempe, AZ S.E. corner of Mill & Curry Tempe, AZ |
| 4/24/10 6:30 AM |
Desert Dash Half Marathon & 5K Fun Run/Walk Half Marathon Run, 5K Fun Run/Walk Info Register Entry Form Website |
Lori Taylor 520-290-8910 Email Contact |
Lew Sorensen Community Center Tucson, AZ Directions |
| 4/24/10 8:00 AM |
Phoenix First 5K “The Dream Run” Run, Walk Info Register Entry Form Website |
Arthur Le 602-867-7117 ext 1344 Email Contact |
Phoenix First Assembly Phoenix, AZ Directions |
| 4/24/10 8:00 AM |
New Balance Girls on the Run 5K 5K Fun Run/Walk, 5K Run Info Register Entry Form Website |
Meagan Kukowski 602-795-6572 Email Contact |
Kiwanis Park Tempe, AZ Directions |
| 4/24/10 8:00 AM |
Ahwatukee Foothills Family YMCA 5K Run/Walk & Betsy Rodiles One Mile Family Fun 5K Run, 5K Walk, 1 mile Fun Run/Walk Info Register Entry Form Website |
Craig & Tobi McCarthy 602-538-9017 Email Contact |
Ahwatukee YMCA Phoenix, AZ Directions |
| 4/24/10 9:00 AM |
Las Palomas Triathlon S1000m, B24.5 mi, R6.2 mi Olympic Triathlon, S500m, B16 mi, R3.1 mi Sprint Triathlon, Olympic and Sprint Relay Triathlon, 10K and 5K Run Info Register Entry Form Website |
Casey Brown 717-475-8899 Email Contact |
Las Palomas Seaside Golf Community Puerto Penasco, MEX Directions |
| 4/24/10 9:00 AM |
Dirty 6 – 6 mile “Mud Run” 6 Mile Run Info Register Entry Form Website |
DCB Extreme Adventures 480-460-5052 Email Contact |
Rawhide Wild West Town at Wild Horse Pass Chandler, AZ Directions |
| 4/25/10 6:30 AM |
6th Annual Run for the Cheetah 5K Run, 1 Mile Run, 100 yard Kids Cheetah Dash Specialty Info Register Entry Form Website |
Claudia Whitehead 480-518-7267 Email Contact |
Papago Park Ramadas 9 & 10 next to Phoenix Zoo Phoenix, AZ Directions |
| 4/30/10 5:30 PM |
Tempe Parks & Recreation Arbor Day 5K 5K Run, 5K Walk, 1 mile fun run/walk Fun Run/Walk Info Register Entry Form Website |
Denise Rentschler 480-350-5200 ext 5209 Email Contact |
Giuliano Park at Tempe Town Lake Tempe, AZ Directions |
| 5/1/10 6:00 AM |
Prescott YMCA Whiskey Row Marathon Run |
Laura Winniford 928-445-7221 |
Courthouse Square and surrounding Streets Prescott, AZ |
| 5/1/10 8:00 AM |
WellCare Fit Family Run Run |
Ann Gill 602-263-7619 |
Kiwanis Park in Tempe, Arizona Tempe, AZ |
| 5/1/10 9:00 AM |
Mad Mud Run Phoenix 4 mile obstacle course with mud pit finish Run Info Register Entry Form Website |
Jill Kyle 602-751-3403 Email Contact |
MacDonald’s Ranch Scottsdale, AZ Directions |
| 5/2/10 7:15 AM |
Run for the Gecko 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run Run |
AZ Roadracers 602-954-8341 |
Westgate Glendale, AZ |
| 5/8/10 7:30 AM |
Arizona Road Racers Rio Vista Luck Of The Draw 8K Run, 8K Walk, 2 Miles Fun Run/Walk Info Register Entry Form Website |
steven finkelstein 602-954-8341 Email Contact |
Rio Vista Park Peoria, AZ Directions |
| 5/15/10 6:30 PM |
Twilight Town Treks Run |
Christy 602-793-4482 |
Downtown Phoenix Phoenix, AZ |
| 5/22/10 8:00 AM |
Spring Fest 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run Run Register |
Marc Metz 480-220-5085 |
Chino Valley Aquatic Center Chino Valley, AZ |
| 5/29/10 7:30 AM |
Arizona Road Racers Summer Series #1 5K Handicapped by age and gender Run Info Register Entry Form Website |
steven finkelstein 602-954-8341 Email Contact |
Papago Park Phoenix, AZ Directions |
| 6/5/10 6:30 PM |
Meet Me Downtown 5k Night Run/Walk 5K Run, 5K Walk Info Register Entry Form Website |
Randy Accetta, SAR 520-991-0733 Email Contact |
Downtown Tucson, La Placita Village near the TCC Tucson, AZ Directions |
| 6/13/10 6:30 AM |
Arizona Road Racers Summer Series #2 5K Run, 5K Walk Info Register Entry Form Website |
steven finkelstein 602-954-8341 Email Contact |
Reach 11 Horse Lover’s Park Phoenix, AZ Directions |
Lyndsey goes under the knife for surgery to remove her lateral sesamoid bone on Wednesday (St. Patrick’s day). Hopefully this will be the end to her foot problems as she has not been able to run or really enjoy life for the last 4-5 months. When we went hiking she soldiered up to finish it with the kids and I as it was very challenging at times, but she doesnt want to miss anything. I can honestly say that she is way tougher than I am. I mean who can have their wisdom teeth removed with no sedatives and walk out saying “where do you want to go?”
We had short notice, but we are ready to get it done. Hopefully no jobs will call for in person interviews anytime soon. God, I really want to move to the heaven on earth known as Colorado. I will work for free for 6 months if someone who pays decent will hire me or us.
BTW, KCSU is a good station for a Mountain West University.
Here is my Flavors page, I love flavors. It keeps all of your online personalities in one place. Pretty cool.
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