disappointment

i was up until 9:00pm last night trying to get ready. my wife thought it was cute that i was packing everything, trying my shorts on, etc. she knows im excited when i put that much preparation into the day. she came to me later that evening and tried to persuade me not to run because of the smoke. i guess she was prophetic in that sense. when i awoke at 4am this morning, i received the email below. yeah, im a little disappointed. i cant say that i was completely ready for this marathon. as mentioned previously, it's been hard finding time to train once Nolan arrived. i dont feel that bad though, as my thoughts are with those that have lost their homes due to the fire. to put things into perspective,

i cant imagine what it's like to lost your house. i just pray that people are safe and that through all of this, God's love will shine through.
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Event Organizers Cancel Race Due To Poor Air Quality

We regret to inform you that we have been compelled to cancel today's Kaiser Permanente Pasadena Marathon as a result of the significant wildfires in the Los Angeles area and resulting unsafe air quality. Pasadena Forward's decision was made in consultation with the Kaiser Permanente Medical Team and the City of Pasadena.

Please know that it was extremely difficult to arrive at this decision, and we know that this is a disappointing outcome for all of us who have worked so hard for this inaugural event. However, the only appropriate response to this emergent situation, given that the safety and well-being of our participants is at the forefront of our concerns, was to cancel.

Over the next several days, we will hold discussions to determine appropriate next steps. Once concrete plans have been developed, updates will be posted at www.pasadenamarathon.org. All registered participants will also be notified via email of all important updates.

Thank you for your support and patience as we work through this challenge. We hope you are safe and well.

pasadena marathon

so it's been pretty tough training for this weekend's marathon. Not only am i too tired after work to go on some weekly runs, i feel guilty for not spending enough time with Nolan. It's a part of parenthood, sacrificing my needs for those of my son and family. It reminds me of how Jesus sacrificed his life so that ours could be saved.

im trying to put together a playlist on itunes for my run. im sure i wont go through all of it, but i'd like to have a bunch of songs that i like to choose from.

Past Present Future Part 1 (Mixed By John Digweed) 1:14:15 VA Bedrock 10: Past Present Future House
Past Present Future Part 2 (Mixed By John Digweed) 1:12:14 VA Bedrock 10: Past Present Future House
Berlin 3:11 Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Baby 81
Lien on Your Dreams 4:37 Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Baby 81
Stop 4:38 black rebel motorcycle club Take them on, on your own Rock
We´re all in love 3:38 black rebel motorcycle club Take them on, on your own Rock
I Might Be Wrong 4:54 Radiohead Amnesiac Rock
Backdrifts 5:32 Radiohead Hail to the Thief Other
Bodysnatchers 4:02 Radiohead In Rainbows
Karma Police 4:22 Radiohead OK Computer Rock
Kelly Watch The Stars 3:45 Air Moon Safari Blues
La Femme d'Argent 7:10 Air Moon Safari [US/UK] Electronica & Dance
Neighborhood #2 (Laika) 3:32 The Arcade Fire Funeral Indie Rock
I Want to Touch You 4:41 Catherine Wheel Ferment Rock/Pop
Genesis 3:56 Chaim Renaissance: Transitions, Vol. 3 Disc 1 Electronica
Murder She Wrote 4:06 Chaka Demus & Pliers The Story Of Jamaican Music: Dancehall Good To We 1982-1993 [Disc 4] Reggae
White Riot 1:57 The Clash The Clash U.K. Other
Should I Stay or Should I Go 3:09 The Clash Combat Rock Other
The Magnificent Seven 4:29 The Clash The Singles Other
Almada 4:47 Clorofila Tijuana Sessions Vol. 3 General Electronic
Brimful of Asha 3:59 Cornershop (Fatboy Slim Remix)
Phoenix 4:57 Daft Punk Homework Electronic
Bohemian Like You 3:32 The Dandy Warhols Thirteen Tales From Urban Bohemia Power Pop
Amazing Grace 2:39 Dropkick Murphys The Gang's All Here Pop
far behind 2:15 eddie vedder into the wild Rock
hard sun 5:22 eddie vedder into the wild Rock
Jesus of Suburbia 9:08 Green Day American Idiot Alternative 6
Holiday / Boulevard of Broken Dreams 8:13 Green Day American Idiot Alternative 10
Karmacoma 5:14 Massive Attack Collected - The Best Of [CD1] Alternative
Akai 47 - Discovery Download 3:36 Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich + Fussible Akai 47 - Discovery Download Alternativo 9
The Clap 2:44 Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich + Fussible Tijuana Sound Machine Alternativo 7
Rosarito 3:09 Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich + Fussible Tijuana Sound Machine Alternativo 3
Can Can 4:44 The Orb Okie Dokie Its The Orb On Komp Electronic
Captain Korma 4:13 The Orb Okie Dokie Its The Orb On Komp Electronic
Daughter 3:56 Pearl Jam Rearviewmirror: Greatest Hits Rock
Voodoo People 6:27 Prodigy Music For The Jilted Generatio Alternative
There There (REAL STUDIO) 5:25 Radiohead Hail to the Thief
No Surprises 3:49 Radiohead OK Computer Rock
I Can See Clearly 2:19 Screeching Weasel Kill The Musicians Punk
Incinerate 4:56 Sonic Youth Rather Ripped Rock
Rusty Cage 4:26 Soundgarden Badmotorfinger rock
Tall Cans In The Air 3:44 Transplants Transplants
calido - el cator [chillhouse mix] 5:12 VA Ibiza Chillhouse Vol.3 CDS House

Veteran's day

Today is Veteran's day. Nolan is three months old now. It's amazing to watch him grow up! He recognizes us by sight and by our voices now. His smile also lights up my day. When we place him in his crib, and turn on his bedside toy, he giggles and talks to it. I really like singing to him as well. He especially likes "the itsy bitsy spider" along with the hand gestures.

It's difficult for me sometimes because by the time i get home at night from work, he's already asleep. I've been thinking a lot about my priorities as well. We're always very busy with different things. Nolan's growing up so fast, i just need to take the time to prioritize what's important in his life, like spending time with him, carrying him, etc.

I often times think about my grandfather, who served in WW2. Im sure that he would be very happy to see Nolan.