Day 263

The boy has been coughing since before hockey tryouts last weekend. It's gotten worse and worse, and frankly, it's grossing me out. Plus, he needed a physical for his Scout trek in a few weeks. So, we hit the Doc-in-the-Box and got him checked out. He doesn't really feel this pathetic - it's just that he takes every opportunity to lay down. He is 15 after all!!

Day 262

Marathon training starts in six days. This is the race of a lifetime, even though it will be marathon #9* for me. I've waited four years for this opportunity, and I am going to soak in every step and enjoy the ride. To be able to do so means I am going to have to work like a dog this summer and really, really hit all my training runs so I can reap the benefits of that work on November 7. Bring it!

*I originally posted that this would be #8 for me, but I had to stop and think about it before I remembered that I've done the full at Cowtown twice. Both were nightmares, so I guess I blocked them out of my consciousness!! But, this will be #9!

Day 261

Hockey tryouts, part deux. Because he didn't get a contract with Dallas Stars Selects for the fall, we had to find an alternate team for Sandro to play with. Luckily, we have some connections and were able to get a one-on-one tryout with one of the Mansfield coaches, so he will be playing high school JV hockey this year.

Day 260

Sunday is long run day, and I had the chance to meet up with one of my running buddies, Kris, out at White Rock Lake. It was not as hot as last week's run, what with the breezes blowing off the lake, and we had a lot more shade. We ran about nine miles, and ended the morning with pancakes, every runner's favorite post-run treat (if it's not, it should be!!). It was a great way to start off the day!

Day 259

Rodger was the inspiration for my 365 project, and he is days away from finishing his year in photos. So I thought it was only fitting tonight that I take a photo of him taking a photo. Recursive much?

Day 258

Much like Thursday nights are reserved for speedskating practice, Friday nights have become gymnastics nights. Boys Gold class is on Friday night, and Ben's group works on the same type of things that the boys' competitive team works on. He's almost ready to move up to Team, which means our lives and schedules are about to get all kinds of crazy!

Day 257

Thursdays are speedskating days. Go fast, turn left. Rinse, repeat.