Activities since I last posted

So I've been pretty terrible at informing the world of what man in nature activities I've been doing. So here's a quick list:

During the winter I worked part-time for Mission Ridge in Wenatchee. I got some good skiing in during that time. After my bar exam at the end of February, I headed up to Big White in Canada for two days of skiing with Andrew and Stephanie. I managed to make a few winter hikes, mostly up Horse Heaven Hills or around a nature reserve in Kennewick. I also ran quite a bit more during the Winter and Spring than I have in a number of years, probably at least 3 times per week. After Mission closed, I came back for a day of snowshoeing to the top with my Uncle and skiing back down. Oh, I also bought a bike. I was doing 60-80 mile days this spring once or twice per week. I've been working in Seattle the past four weeks and have a 7-mile bike commute each morning.

I competed in two races, a 50-mile bike race in Prosser and the 8K Beat the Bridge Run. My 50-mile race went well, although I went backwards, got a little lost, rode about 10 extra miles, and still managed to come in just a minute behind the first finishers. The Beat the Bridge also went well. I ran the first two miles with my sister to make sure she beat the bridge, which we did barely at an abismal pace of 9 minute miles, then I took off, running at 6:17 or so pace. Not too bad for someone who hasn't raced in 8 years and had to weave through thousands of slower runners.

I converted to vegetarianism (but with fish) this spring, so I'm still learning to balance my nutritional needs with my physical exertion regimens. At times my body completely wears out. So I've started taking supplements and I try to be better about eating more protein. It's a life in progress.

I am hopeful to start taking up new adventures. I had a goal of climbing the four tallest Washington mountains. That goal seems unlikely now. I'm hoping for at least one though. I also continue to run. I have my eyes set on the Leavenworth marathon. My kayak remains in Prosser despite the fact I live in Greenwood now. My three Greenwood roommates are adventerous sorts, so I'm hoping to build-in some a weekend warrior activities. Our landlord says he wants to get us all on a climb of Hood or Baker. That would be great!

My fly-fishing is lagging. I've gone once this spring, to Rocky Flat Creek, but those fish are extremely patient and well-adjusted to the abundance of fly-fishermen. Hopefully I can do more during the second week of August, when I'm on vacation at Loon Lake for a family reunion.