Every Race is an Adventure!

I didn't run this morning. I'm letting my ankle heal a bit.

After 16+ years, today was my last day at Novell. It was a little bittersweet. I'm really going to miss all the good people I got to know there over the years. On the other hand, I'm looking forward to new opportunities in my new job working for the LDS Church in the Family History division. I start next Monday. I'll be working in the old WordPerfect buildings in Orem, where my running buddies Kerry Southworth and Kevin Jessop also work a couple of days a week. Since it's only about a mile from my house, Larry and Wayne have also talked about maybe joining me for a noon run, especially during the cold and dark winter months. I hope it all works out.

This morning I went into work and chatted with a few friends then filled out the exit papers and turned in my office and work badge. A dozen or so of us had an informal farewell lunch at Winger's. It was also Dave Steck's last day. While chatting with my coworker Lee Lowry, he mentioned that his sister-in-law had taken 2nd place in the St. George marathon. That's when I first made the connection between Michelle Lowry and Lee Lowry. Michelle is married to Lee's brother Paul. Not too long ago I also learned that Jack Tobiasson, who also used to work for this team as a tech writer, is Josse Tobiasson's father-in-law. What a small world.

I decided to test the ankle this morning. The odd thing was that while walking down the stairs I noticed that my right ankle (I rolled the left one) was more sore than the left.

Larry and Wayne weren't at the corner so I walked towards Larry's house. I noticed Wayne's truck in front of Larry's house and walked up. We waited a bit, but Larry's house looked dark so we headed out and wandered the streets for about 4.6 miles in a light sprinkle/rain. My ankles felt pretty good.

I ran 3 easy miles alone in the snow this morning. The roads were clear when I started and snow covered when I finished as I ran through the falling snow. I could have done with a little less wind, but it was an enjoyable run.

I ran some easy miles with Larry and Wayne this morning. We went out a little later at 8:00am. It was beautiful...sunny and cool.

My ankles are feeling good, but my left Achilles is still a little sore.

I start my new job on Monday. I'm going to focus on getting settled in and may not do too much running next week. Once I get my new work schedule figured out I'll focus on a new running schedule.