Well, today I did it. I ran (mostly walked) 5k. I didn’t really set out to do it, I just kind of happened. This past week or two I have been working out an hour each day instead of my normal 30-40min. So when I went to the bike trail today I decided I would walk/run for 30min out and 30min back. When I was all done, I realized I did over 3.3 miles in about 55min. (5k = 3.1 miles) I certainly did not set any land speed records, but I feel really great about it. I am still struggling with shin splints, that is the main thing holding me back right now. I certainly have the energy to run faster and longer, but the fear of injury keeps me from doing too much. Since I am also using my new Nike+, I can share my results with everyone. Here is today’s run:

This weekend we were in Chamberlain, South Dakota for the wedding of one of Nicole’s cousins. It was a nice outdoor wedding and the weather actually cooperated and was very nice. On our way back home we decided to stop at the Porter Sculpture Park again and get some new pictures of the goofy ‘art’. I posted a couple to my Flickr account.

The “Event” is coming together. I am currently waiting for the catering folks to get back to me. I don’t know what we will be having yet. I do have an actual invitation we will be emailing out, but I am waiting until I get more details before I send it. So I hope you can all come!

Nicole and I will be celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary this year. We have decided to have a party. But not just any party. I still have more details to work out and a few people know what I am doing. Until more info can be released, save the date: Saturday October 17th. Our anniversary is actually in September, but due to the event we are doing, it had to be done in October. More details soon.

A special event is coming up soon. I can’t say much about it now, but its in the planning stages and you will all be invited. Stay tuned.

On the running front, my shin splints came back a little bit last Wednesday. So I am back to biking and using the elliptical instead. Still getting a good workout, but there is something about running I really miss.