Big Day Today

OK, I had two runs - one yesterday and one today, but today's big news is Sam has returned home from the vet. I went into the Sam and Cheney Memorial wing of the vet's office and picked him up. He was pretty happy to see me and I was happy to see him. He is still "draining" according to the vet, but that is what is expected. There are still stitches in his chest, but the ones on his head and leg are all out.

Of course once I got him home he slipped off of the leash and went for a neighborhood romp, because he only has three good legs and has been lounging around the vets, I was able to chase him down. Goofball Cheney was happy to see him, now she has someone to bitch at and play with.

Also today, I jumped out of an airplane while in flight, we had an Airborne operation. Because my job is still considered a Special Forces job I have to maintain my Airborne status. It was a pretty standard jump, CASA 212 was the aircraft on St. Mere Drop Zone. Nice and soft landing, no bumps, bruises or broken bones on my part, so it was a good jump.

OK, now for the running . . . .

Yesterday was a tempo run, 10 miles total with an 8 mile tempo run. The run started off at the HQs building and went out to Chicken Road to McRidge, we (Gordon and I) hit the hills. My tempo time was 6:43, which was about 15 seconds faster than last week for a longer tempo distance. something must be working for me.

Today was just a 6 mile run, no particular pace. VERY COLD. I had to wear my hat and gloves.

I got a check in the mail from Don, that brings my donated total up to 490 bucks. Both my sisters kicked in, Leroy, Haywood and George from work have also donated. My older sisters company matched her donation which was pretty cool. Keep the donations coming, drop me a line at unl1988@yahoo.com if your interested. THANKS!