ET Midnight Marathon in August??

This one looks interesting, a marathon in Nevada near area 51... hmmm



According to the website

WOW! We're gonna have fun with this one! On the fringes of the mysterious Area 51, Highway 375 has one of the highest number of reported UFO sightings. Enough so, that in 1996 the federal government officially named the 98 mile stretch of highway the "Extraterrestrial Highway". The ET Highway has become a gathering place for UFO enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. With elevations ranging from roughly 4000-5600 feet, the high desert will enchant you with gorgeous vegetation, surrounding mountains, and stunning vistas. An additional treat is the cooler temperatures. Rachel, NV is generally 15 degrees cooler than the Las Vegas Valley; coupled with a midnight run, temperatures should be in the 60's in August!

* The Extraterrestrial Full Moon Midnight Marathon, 1/2, 10K & 51K are run on the weekend closest to the full moon, starting at midnight for the marathon.

** All runners are REQUIRED to wear reflective clothing; carry a handheld flashlight or wear a headlamp; glow-necklaces will be provided.

*** All runners MUST exercise extreme caution as this highway is open range- meaning cows and other animals may be on the roadway! You may not provoke or approach these animals. Mind your own business and they should leave you alone.

The marathon starts at 12am from the "Black Mailbox" (which is ironically white). Runners will run on the shoulder of the road against traffic. Marathoners will climb to the Coyote Summit at 5591 feet and then descend into the town of Rachel at 4970 feet. From the start, the town of Rachel is roughly 20 miles. Marathoners will PASS by the Little A'le'Inn restaurant (the finish line) and go another roughly 3.1 miles. At roughly mile 23.1 marathoners will turn around and run the remaining 3.1 miles back to the Little A'le'Inn Restaurant and finish line where the BREAKFAST SPREAD awaits! 8 hour course cut-off.

PF Chang Pictures

Finish line

To view more pictures check out this link
http://picasaweb.google.com/runandcycle/PFChang_PhoenixMarathon2009#

PF Chang Rock n Roll Marathon update

Here are my stats for the marathon. Not ot bad, it looks like I stopped for a total of 2 minutes or so. I remember stopping twice, once to stretch my hip flexor that other time, to take my right shoe off and massage my little toe. It ended up being a blood blister on my toe that bothered me on the second half. If you notice my first half was much faster, but second half a lot slower due to sharp little pains on my left ankle and the blood blister. Overall not to bad.
The weather was perfect and TNT was Awesome

Summary

lap per miles
Elevation

PF Chang Map

Phoenix - Part 2 - Superstition mountain and Ghost town

Superstition mountain

Goldfield Ghost town

Saturday, Heather, little Hana and Fang, we all drove to the Superstition mountain and Goldfield Ghost town where we went on a Gold mine tour, a train tour and panned for gold. It was so much fun. We also went to Canyon lake which was very beautiful. Got back just in time for our Pasta dinner and turned in early for the marathon the next day.

More later

In Phoenix, Tomorrow Marathon day

I got rented PT Cruiser convertible.. ugh what a rough life...ehehehe

Hello all
In Phoenix and feeling good and confident about my marathon tomorrow sunday. So far so good.
I think I am going to be ok. We will see. More stories later

Off to Phoenix for Marathon #13

So, I am off to Phoenix for Marathon #13 and wondering how I will do and how I will feel. It is interesting that even doing so many marathon, I still feel butterflies and a bit nervous, probably because the anticipation of how I will actually feel. You never know until you start running if you are going to have a good run or not. Since, I had such a difficult time with Honolulu, especially being sick and struggling with my fuel belt and my jacket and not to mention the pouring rain. This time.. I am leaving the fuel belt at home and trying the a small camel back.. that way my hips are free from anything. I am hoping this will be a PR.
We will see... since I twisted my left ankle and it is a bit swollen, it will be a challenge. I am anticipating it will hurt. Hey, there will always be another one.

Looking forward to escaping....

Danny

Wishing I was here

In Honolulu


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May my search through Nature bring me to myself......

Danny on the Na Pali coast Trail in Kauai

As I look back at 2008... I can't help to think what I have accomplished or have not accomplished. Everything I have done seem not to be enough. I believe I have failed in some areas and gain in other areas. I have definitely have gain great success physically, but financially, mentally and spiritually, I have not gain anything.
So this year.. I am giving myself reachable goals.
1. Save to buy a house near my parents home
2. Keep searching for myself at a deeper spiritual level.
3. Pick up painting and drawing again. I have not done it in years and I used to be so good, in fact that was my major in College the first year. I need to Jump start my creative juices...So I am thinking of paining or drawing one piece a month.
4. Save more money and stop spending like a crazy man
5. Attempt to run 1 marathon a month if it is not that expensive.
6. Keep and maintain my fitness level

Life is short, no matter what.. do what your heart tells you. You dont want to have regrets later in life.
Understand people better... not everyone will be like you or believe in the same philosphy as you. Understand that we are all different. To each thier own and we all have to accept that. We can agree to disagree.

To me life is an adventure and your life is an accumlation of memories and journey that you undertake your life.
As I always say.. what do you want people to say about you when you turn 80? what can they say?
I hope people will say... man.. he looks good, he has lived his life to the fullest and experienced a lot. What an inspiration. He has done it all. I want to be like that....

Think and reflect back at your life, now think ahead of your life and contemplate, as to what you want out of this life. You only have one chance, one life.... make it count. How will you leave your mark in this world when you leave?

Danny