New Experience!

I've finally broke out of my running world of 5k, 8k, and 10k's. I'm currently training for the Grand Rapids River Bank 25k (15.5miles). For a good tune up I was informed of a 10 mile race that is on a challenging (hilly) course. My goal for the 25k is a 6 min mile pace (1:33.00), so I wanted to first see if I can hold that pace for the 10 miler. My finishing time for the 10 miler was 1:00.42 (6.04 pace) and finished in 8th place overall. I actually felt comfortable the whole race and in the last two miles I held a 5.30 pace! So I feel confident that I can reach my goal for the 25k. Here is are some photos from the 10 miler.

Babysitting Cody...

For a week Jimmy and I will be babysitting Cody, my parents' dog while they are on spring break with my brother. Yesterday Jimmy and I took Cody and Dodger to the beach since Spring is finally here.

Digging for "kittys"

We also had to rearrange the furniture in the living room for Cody since he is quite large! Here is a picture of the new wreath for my mom...

Dodger aka Little "D"

Jimmy and I adopted Dodger in January 2006 from an animal hospital when he was 3 months old. He is a lab/cattle dog mix with other possible breeds mixed in as well. His mother was rescued in Arizona and brought up to Michigan. Soon after she had her puppies October 17, 2005.

Dodger is a wonderful dog who is very spoiled. He is the baby and he knows it! Here are some pictures of him...

First time we met:) 2.5 months old

Spring 2006...laying in the sun
getting bigger
at the beach for his 1st birthday
He loves the couch (2 years old)