Getting this one done so I can get out for another Killer Tuesday workout. We’re doing two long runs a week. Long on Sunday nice and easy followed by the same distance on Tuesday with some intensity. Headed to the soft dirt roads at Two Rivers State Park for this effort. Those and the dirt/gravel roads on the Scenic Sarpy/Douglas route have provided the legs with just the surface to absorb the high mileage we’ve been doing. I can’t imagine doing them on the Keystone Sidewalk or a treadmill.
Caught up with an old friend on Sunday’s run. He was marveling that there was time enough in the day to get this workload in. And I do feel fortunate that being a stay at home dad affords me the necessary minutes and hours every day. I cook, clean, run, do laundry, nap, cook and clean again, take care of Miles, Allison, & Katie, clean some more and then off to bed. Repeat. It is really a rather spartan lifestyle but suits my simple approach to living. I do manage to squeeze in just a wee bit of volunteer work somewhere in there. Not sure that an 8 hour a day job would be any less difficult. What would you do if your schedule was similar?
Want to give some extra credit to the Leprechaun Chase. They do pay out gift certificates to the top 3 men & women, $100, $75, and $50. Plus I believe the top finishers get a free entry into next year’s race. Not sure where the gift certificates are to but a nice touch nonetheless.
Still time to register for the Dash For Diamonds. Some description of the festivities from Alan Higley and Precision Race Results:
The Dubliner Pub will have drink and food specials starting at 7:00 AM! The Irish Dancers will start dancing outside of the Dubliner Pub at 7:30 AM. The Irish Band Shenanigans will be playing at the Dubliner Pub at 8:30 AM. Free Guinness Beer while supplies last! Pleasebe prepared to show your ID!
Roja Mexican Grille will open their outdoor firepits and bar to race participants at 8:00 AM. After your run, you’ll be treated to free chips and salsa from Roja Mexican Grille, bagels from Bruegger’s Bagels and coffee, fruit smoothies and fresh fruit from Scooter’s Coffeehouse.
The 2012 Omaha Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will begin at 10 AM at 15th and Howard. All runners & walkers of the Dash For Diamonds are welcome to attend the Parade Post Party at the Tip Top. Dicey Riley’s Irish Band will be playing music, $3.00 pints, Irish coffee, Bushmills, corn beef, soda, performance drinks and so much more. Please be prepared to show your ID!
Sounds like Saturday is going to be fun for all, no matter where you get your green on!
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