Capital City Half Marathon

This is number six on my goal of thirteen half marathons in 2013. I really liked the venue!

The course was nice, seemed like the stretch between mile 9 and mile 10 was one big hill. I wasn't focused on achieving a personal best for this run but I thought it was possible until then. My final time was 2 hours and 4 seconds.

Walking The Dogs With Brenda In Omaha

Enjoyed myself last weekend in Omaha visiting Brenda's family, here a are a few pictures from our dog walking adventure.

 

Fourth Half Marathon 2013 - Wennatchee WA

The finish line, first picture is Brenda and I. She wasn't able to do the half due to a foot injury but she didn't let that stop her from running. She toughed out a full 10K with a painful foot every step of the way. Also included are my work buddy Karl and his fiancee Brenda. We had a great weekend with them in Leavenworth.

Best time so far and finally cracked the 2 hour mark with a time of 1:57:53!

Puffing towards the finish line, I was completely spent.

A couple pictures including the new good looking goat at the Leavenworth bridge ... and ... Brenda & I on a morning walk.

First Half Marathon Of 2013 - The Rain Run!

First half marathon of the year, "The Rain Run" was aptly named! Course was flat as a pancake and one of my best times. Finished the 13 miles in 2:01:15 (just missing an under 2 hour goal) with a split time of 9:15 per mile.

I had it in the bag until mile 10, then the DW was moving on fumes. Thighs feel like rip watermelons today but well worth it!

 

Healdsburg Wine Country Half Marathon

At the starting line for the Healdsburg Wine Country Half Marathon. Besides the wine theme, you can probably notice a hint of Halloween flavor!

I didn't take enough pictures, was enjoying the race too much!

Success and look at the medal bling!

Touring The Dry Creek In Sonoma County

Here we are at a tasting at the Old Redwood Brewing Company. Might sound strange to be tasting beer while in Sonoma County but it was excellent! Even more strange, our server was a foreign exchange student from France with an extensive wine background. The owners of this brewery also own some wineries and this was a nice blending of the two!

Our hosts for the weekend, Rick and Sherry. Thanks again for a great time!

Dutcher Crossing- this winery was where we had some Awesome Cab- and we ate Chili and Corn Bread

Truett-Hurst Winery, this is the one where we liked all the wines but shared a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc by the River. The glasses were used to help us see the salmon that was running in the near by river.

Some not pictured ... Bella Vineyards had the perfect Pinot Noir and the music, we sat in the Cave and tasted.  Hawley Vineyards was in the town of Healdsberg at their Tasting Room and we enjoyed many tastes and Brenda joined the Wine Club all their wines are affordable and yummy.

At The Charles Schultz Museum In Santa Rosa