Monthly Archives: June 2016

Start of Summer 2016

Posted on June 20, 2016 by larry

Still not working out, but would like to recognize the Summer Solstice and the start of summer. It was an overcast day and it ended with a thunderstorm in the area. Pretty interesting.  But I do have a lot of … Continue reading →

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Fathers Day 2016

Posted on June 19, 2016 by larry

I got to chill for the day.  Of course I am still hurting from yesterday, I think I will do some simple pushups and situps today. During the day I was able to hobble around and look  up some stuff. … Continue reading →

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Post Race 2016

Posted on June 18, 2016 by larry

Good news is I finished, But I PR (Personal Record) in a negative way, this was my worst time doing this series. In 2014, I did it in 3:57:25, so 20 seconds slower. I think if I didn’t miss these … Continue reading →

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Pre Race 2016

Posted on June 18, 2016 by larry

So here it is, my 7th Rock and Roll Half Marathon, and success is in doubt. Not sure I can finish, but I will sure try.  Today I will figure out if I am mentally and physically tough. Sleeping at … Continue reading →

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Somewhat Ready

Posted on June 17, 2016 by larry

I think this is the earliest that I been ready with my gear. I may not be mentally or physically ready, but I got my stuff ready. My son and I are also signed up for next year. I think … Continue reading →

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Much Better Day

Posted on June 16, 2016 by larry

What a long work day, but it was a good pace, I got a lot done. Was hoping to go to Century Link to pick up my packet today, but I think destiny has me picking it up tomorrow.  There … Continue reading →

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Downer Day

Posted on June 15, 2016 by larry

After such excitement yesterday with graduation, today seemed like a downer day.  Was pretty sad one.   To make things worse I was so tired.  To bottom things out, I lost money at the Casino. Tomorrow should be better.

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Graduation Day 2016

Posted on June 14, 2016 by larry

Today my oldest son graduated from Renton High School. It was a good day, kind of sad when the finale is reached.  When things end like this, it is good though. Just doing pushups and situps, tomorrow I will try … Continue reading →

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Foot Sore Again on Race Week

Posted on June 13, 2016 by larry

Dunno why but my foot is acting up again.  I am hitting the gym today though.  Aerobic stuff, just bench and situps. I like the gym, feel like I am getting a real workout.  Maybe on Wednesday I will go … Continue reading →

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Countdown 7 segment

Posted on June 12, 2016 by larry

I been messing around with the TM1678 and having it countdown. I wanted to use it to limit my son for time he is allowed on the Internet. I got it talking over wifi to an MQTT server, and I … Continue reading →

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