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  • Photo Dump – Grand Teton Relay

    Photo Dump – Grand Teton Relay

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    I never got around to posting the pictures from the Grand Teton Relay we did in August. There are a lot of them, so have fun! [slideshow]

  • Belated Video – Grand Teton Relay Recap

    Belated Video – Grand Teton Relay Recap

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    I never did post the video I made for the Grand Teton Relay on here, so here it is. Enjoy!

  • Something New

    Something New

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    Jess and I recently traded in our Pontiac for a 2012 Subaru Outback. If you know anything about me, you probably know that I love the Subaru brand. I found a great deal on one in Idaho Falls, Idaho. “Why Idaho?” some of you may ask. It has to do with the fact that Subaru’s…

  • Supporting a Marathoner

    Supporting a Marathoner

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    I ran a marathon once, and once is all that there is, at least for now. Jess on the other hand, ran her third marathon last month at the Nike Women’s Marathon in San Francisco. It was my first time to visit the area and we stayed with some good friends just outside the city.…

  • Lentil & Tomato Stew (Ethiopian Dish)

    Lentil & Tomato Stew (Ethiopian Dish)

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    We are finally had another “Around the World” night with our friends. We haven’t done one since we did the Filipino food months ago. This time we decided to tackle African. I chose this Ethiopian dish. It was delicious, but definitely something new and from a different culture. I love experiencing what different cultures have to offer.…

  • Let it Snow!

    Let it Snow!

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    In the last few days we have seen a fair amount of the seasonal precipitation that comes more often in a solid, crystalline form. Jess isn’t quite ready for it, or at least what it means for running (miserable, thats what it means). But I am ready! I love summer, but summer is always so…

  • Gas Buydown

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    Venture church held their second gas buydown and rather than explain everything to you, I’ve put together a quick video for you to enjoy!

  • Living with it

    Living with it

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    Last night, Jess and I needed to get outside and do something, regardless of how smokey it is. While we would most certainly have clear skies if we could, that is just not a possibility at this time, or for the near future. Here’s to hoping that we get some rain soon. Enjoy the pictures!…

  • 5,000 Feet Per Mile

    5,000 Feet Per Mile

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    The weather forecast looked a little ominous, scattered rain showers dotting the weather map. We had been getting a fair amount of lightning in the evening, which made me rethink our weekend plans. I didn’t want to miss out on this hike, regardless of the weather. We had been planning to go up to Pine…

  • Passage Falls (Brent’s View)

    Passage Falls (Brent’s View)

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    Once again, another catch up photo-blog post, this time with pictures from our Passage falls hike. It was an easy, relatively flat hike that took us through a forest that was recovering after a fire. Truly a beautiful place. Enjoy! [slideshow]

  • Corbly Gulch (Brent’s View)

    Corbly Gulch (Brent’s View)

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    I’m playing a bit of catch-up here with some photos, so here are my pictures from Corbly Gulch. It was a beautiful hike that we did in July. Enjoy the pictures! [slideshow]

  • STP Day Two!

    STP Day Two!

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    The day started early. I awoke mildly uncomfortably damp in the enclosed atmosphere of the tent, condensation running down the walls. At least I had padding in the form of grass, which meant my rest was more satisfactory than the night previous. I don’t like waking up, especially when uncomfortable. My stubborn desire for sleep…