Hit the ground running

Just got back a few days ago from a pretty awsome trip to the Oregon coast with Kayla's family. It was part of a big reunion they do every year where we all pitch-in to rent a big house or two someplace cool and just kind of hang out for a few days. We were a bit worried about taking Susie on such a long drive but with a little help from Elmo and Barrney she did prety well.

Once at the coast good times were had by all for sure. Susie loved playing on the beach and had a blast playing with our kite. It's a little one and she was just barely strong enough to hang on to the handle as it towed her down the beach and she said "Weeeeeeeeeee" over and over. Pure awsomeness.

Another day we headed down to the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport.

Then for our last full day there on Saturday Kayla and I went out for a 13 mile run (she went 15) on some nice trails in Newport and ended on the beach. Why in the world was I running so far?... Well it turns out Kayla has finaly gotten her way and I've decided to run a marathon with her. I came up with the idea because we were each floundering in our individual sports since we had no one to train with. Of course us both racing bikes would be cool, but we've tried her on a bike and (sorry love, as great as you are I have to say it) she's not real good with bikes.

Training with my wife has been great and very rewarding. We're both getting into pretty good shape and feeling good. About a month ago we ran a fun-run together and for the first time ever I beat her in a 10k. Some people may not think it's a big deal to beat a girl, but you have to understand, in a distance running race she's a really fast girl. This weekend we're gonna be doing the Melba 10k and I think she might want some revenge. She smashed me in this race last year, so we'll see how it pans out.