Marathon Training

The official start of my 'marathon training' was Monday September 24. When I'm running I like to catalogue the things I've seen. I guess it's something to keep my mind off what my body is trying to do.

So far this week I've seen.

2 chipmunks, a few cardinals, some really pretty wild flowers.. that's about it for 'nature'.

I do see some of the same people on my stretch of the trail all the time.. like..

-super fast speed walking, headphones wearing guy
-the lady in lavender
-dread lock dude on his bike
-creepy stalker bike riding dude with his hat on
-the jogging couple
-the rollerblading couple.. look out.. one of them is unsteady
-the speed walking group of ladies
-and the dog walkers....

I'll see you all on Saturday out there on the trail!

James River State Park

Matt and I went camping this weekend at James River State park in Virginia. OK, it wasn't REAL camping.. we stayed in this awesome cabin!

It's a pretty cool park.

We did some kayaking (really sinking and floating) down the river and had a great time playing Taboo.. with our friends.

http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/jam.shtml

Our American King

My father-in-law (well, soon to be) has a new book, Our American King will be released on September 11, 2007.

Check out a book signing event;

September 13, 7 P.M. David Lozell Martin reads from and signs his new post-apocalyptic novel, Our American King, at Olsson's Books-Dupont, 202-785-1133.

September 22, 4 P.M. David Lozell Martin reads from and signs his new novel, Our American King, at Busboys & Poets, 14th Street NW, 202-387-7638.

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Follow this link to the Washington Post Review: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/02/AR2007090201329.html