Jacpot goes out for a snack

No not really. The pic is of Jacpot and a chihuahua having a nice visit at the vet. The people had just rescued him from a shelter and they were taking him for a checkup. Jacpot was there because unfortunately, he got a big gash on his foot on Wednesday and had to have to have surgery. We went back to have his bandages replaced. At least we met a new friend. 

Jacpot Visits Patches Again

After an attempt with a faulty harness I got an official GoPro Harness and it works much better.

Jacpot Looks For a pot of gold

And We're Back

After quite an absence, a new purchase has me interested in uploading content again. Below is my first attempt at the "Jacpot Cam" which is me trying to attach my new GoPro camera to an old harness. 

Jacpot Wants To Make A Video Like Daves

Good buddy Dave put a video on his new running Facebook page.  Jacpot saw the video and thought it was really cool and I could see he wanted to make one also so we took some video on our run the next morning.

Here is Dave's video.



And is here is Jacpots

Jacpot Is Still Going Strong

Over the last few months there have been no posts but Jacpot continues to enjoy traveling to the mountains, beach, and running in the hills with me on the weekends.  During the work week things have been a little slow, but we always try to get out for a walk or some play time at the park.  Here are a few pictures from the past few months.

Taking a drive up to Pinecrest Peak in the Jeep.

Arriving at the top, along with Cindy's brother David.

At home playing Where's Orange Monkey.

Enjoying some time at the lake.

 

 Some more play time of Where's Orange Monkey.



Posing for a picture with friends

Hanging out with my favorite neice Emma.

In shock from all the Christmas presents. 

Having fun playing sharades with Frank.

 Runs in the hills on the weekends are always a blast!

 Nap time after runs in the hills are fun too.

Anybody want some extra fur?



Jacpot Hangs Out With Me While My Foot Recovers

Running in the San Diege 100 Mile Endurance Run was a great time

The run did not go as I pictured.  My time was slower than I had hoped, but the unexpected and challenging experiences are what we all are really seeking, and I had plenty.

I had hoped to run under 26 hours, but due to my feet and ankle having a lot of trouble I had to walk in the last 20 miles.  My pacer Teresa started running with me at about mile 72, around midnight.  I have to give Teresa a lot of credit putting up with a struggling and slow person for the last 8 to 10 hours, she never lost her enthusiasm.

 Below are a few pictures taken by wife Cindy who was once again awesome to help support  me before, during, and after this run.  Thanks also to the third person of my crew Steve.

A final thank you to the Lenaway Family, who opened up their home on our way down to San Diego.  We got a good nights sleep and had a blast hanging out with their whole awesome family.  To my surprise the Lenaway Family showed up at the finish line to see me putter in.

  

Jacpot hangs out with me while I ice my feet for a few days after the race.

Cindy, had plenty of down time to go around taking some pictures.

Ready to go at the start of the race.

I think I'm starting to wonder what I am getting myself into.

This is where I got to go running.

This is my favorite picture.  I think it captures how I felt just before the race - calm, but focused.

Arriving at the second Aid Station... I was ahead of my goal time.

Arriving in Aid Station #7 - Feeling tired and hurt feet but still okay.  My time is still pretty good.

I needed a change of socks at #7 (mile 44).  I wore too thin of socks and the blister on my foot was a couple inches in diameter.

Even though I had already run 44 miles and was pretty tired, this is what I enjoy, and was having a good time.

At aid station #10 (mile 72) I still feel pretty good while I have a cup of coffee, and I am still happy with my time.  The struggles begin to really kick in about mile 80. 

My good friend Teresa the pacer did a great job. 

The Lenaways chat with Steve before my arrival.

Arriving at the finish line.

Being congratulated by the race director as I cross the finish line.  193 people started.  131 finished.  I came in 66th.

The Lenaways made this awesome sign.

Jacpot Has Prepared Me The Best He Can For My Run

This Friday I will be leaving  and saying goodbye to Jacpot for the weekend, and I will be running without him.  Jacpot has gone on many runs with me this last year keeping me company as I he motivated me with his enthusiasm (and constant nagging me that he needs exercise) to help me prepare for my 100 mile race.  Unfortunately the race does not allow dogs (Jacpot doesn't get it) and he has to stay home. 

The race is the San Diego 100 Mile Endurance Run and I found out this week that they may be putting live updates of the runners, (or close to live) on their website.  If interested in following my progress (assuming they are able to post it) on the web, on go to:  http://www.sandiego100.com/

The race starts this Saturday June 9th at 7:00 A.M. and they may start posting the runner updates an hour or two after the start.  The link is right below the picture and says "Live Cast Runner Tracking."  I expect the run to take me about 26 hours, but the ultimate goal is to just finish, as you never know what can happen over 100 miles.  A week ago Monday, I injured my foot, therefore I have not run for 2 weeks (YIKES!)  after plenty of rest it is feeling better.  All  I can do is  keep my fingers crossed it will be okay by this Saturday.
After looking at Aid Station times from last year's runners, I have come up with my aid station goal times based on my middle of the pack level, but due to cell phone coverage in the mountains they may not update from all stations.    The rows highlighted in yellow are stations accessible by the crews.  My wife Cindy, and friends Steve and Teresa will be my support crew.  Teresa is going to run part of the course with me as my pacer starting at Aid Staion #11.

I am #99 if they list by bib #

	Aid Station	Miles
#1	Meadows	7.4	No Est.
#2	Red Tail	13.8	9:30	A.M.
#3	Todd's	18.6	10:30	A.M.
#4	Penny Pines #1	23.6	11:35	A.M.
#5	Pine Creek #1	?	No Est.
#6	Pine Creek #2	?	No Est.
#7	Pioneer Mail #1	44	5:30	P.M.
#8	Sunrise #1	51.3	7:00	P.M.
#9	Stonewall Mine	58.9	8:50	P.M.
#10	Paso Picacho	64.2	10:40	P.M.
#11	Sweetwater	72.3	12:40	A.M.
#12	Sunrise #2	80.3	2:45	A.M.
#13	Pioneer Mail #2	87.5	4:55	A.M.
#14	Penny Pines #2	91.5	6:20	A.M.
#15	Rat Hole	96.3	7:40	A.M.
	Finish	100	8:50	A.M.

Jacpot Has a Super Morning during a Super Moon

Even though I headed out for a run in the hills this morning around 4:30 I didn't need my headlamp much with the bright Super Moon. 

Recently on weekends, after I get in some good miles in the dark, Cindy drops off Jacpot around 6:00 a.m. at a point along my run. Jacpot and I then run along the ridges, and watch the sunrise together.  This morning I thought I would try taking a little video.  Sorry about the shaky filming, apparently I need to practice more often with my iPhone.

Jacpot Plays With Snakes

It's been quite a while since I have posted about Jacpot's adventures and now all of a sudden he is playing with snakes?!!!  Perhaps, play is not accurate.  Today Cindy, myself, and Jacpot went to snake avoidance class.  Since Jacpot and I do a fair amount of running in the hills, rattlesnakes is always a concern.  Granted we run in the mornings when snakes are usually not out, but it never hurts to be safe. Jacpot receives a shot each year that acts as a vaccine if he were to ever be bit, but it is not 100% foolproof. 

At this clinic, they start out by putting a shock collar on Jacpot in order to give him an adverse reaction when he sees a snake.  At first, the handler walked Jacpot over to an  area where a rattlesnake that has been milked of all venom and wears a muzzle.  Cindy and I watched from about 100 yards away as we saw Jacpot pointing his muzzle down to get a smell of the snake.  The next thing we see is Jacpot launching himself into the air about 6 feet straight up.  You would have thought I too was standing next to the snake, because I immediately let out a scream like a 12 year old girl. 

The folks at the training were very thorough, taking him from station to station working on sight, sound, and smell avoidance.  Jacpot learned very quickly that he is to have nothing to do with snakes.  Later, they had me get involved with Jacpot and work with him as well around the snakes... this time I didn't scream like a girl, I promise.


 Jacpot is learning
 that he wants
 nothing to do
with snakes.



It looks like I am
 dragging Jacpot but
as I walk
 past the snake he is
putting on the brakes
 and saying no...
 I soon after turned
around and returned
to safety and praised him.