my pilgrimage... or something like that

This morning I went "rucksacking" for my first time with my friends Jason and Zach. What an experience. Thank you Jason for truly verifying the fact that I am indeed not cut out for the military.

Anyone that picks up rocks (like the size of your head) and puts them in a backpack to go for a run is obviously a masochist. However, I know I am made for running because I had an awesome time and can't wait to go again. We went to the park here and did the trails that go thru the woods.

I attempted to take a picture of my watch, its a little blurry tho. For you non-garmin users, we went 4.13 miles in 1 hr 30 min. Seems so slow, but when you've got an extra 30 pounds on your back it really makes a difference.

To say that I chose the wrong type of shoes, would quite possibly be the understatement of the century. It has rained stormed here for the past few nights and the trails are pretty muddy, to say the least..

I also could've used a different pair of pants..

but im absolutely not complaining!

(jeez, someone could benefit from some self tanner, or SOMETHING)

That was by far the best full body workout I've had since high school. So now I'm on a quest for new shoes. Would I be looking for hiking shoes? Trail shoes? I have no idea..

But I know this is my new favorite workout. For sure.

Oh and just for kicks and giggles, some of the quotes from the trip:

"Forty pounds doesn't seem that heavy"

3 miles later:

"I think Satan is riding in my backpack"

"My only choices here are the ice capades or thorn bushes"

"woah slip 'n slide!" followed by..

"haha crocodile mile!"

"I thought I was gonna get yelled at by a beaver back there"

"Busted out my ninja warrior skills just then"

"Thats not gay, its teamwork"

"dang i left my snorkel at home.."

Anyways, just wanted to share that experience. Im off to "do homework" (play guitar). Ive decided I want a new one for my birthday. Needy little thing, arent I?

I've had my eye on this one for a while.

Ovation Elite T 2078

and for anyone who cares, you can see/hear it being played here:

Ovation Video

 want to buy it for me? ill love you forever!!!

SHOES

Hello! I hope everyone had a happy turkey day! I didn't have internet at the lake house and completely forgot to even bring my computer, so I have been totally out of the loop. However, yesterday I bought new running shoes! (No, I did not go shopping on black friday. After working one at Old Navy a few years back, I vowed to never again take part in that tradition. I also don't believe in saving money, by spending money. So just count me out.) Anyways back to the NEW SHOES! I finally found some all black ones that I liked, and so I took the plunge:

They are Nike Reax Run IV and Im hoping they give me super powers! I've never actually ran in real "running shoes" so I'm excited to try these out. I have a good feeling I'll probably be eating pavement for lunch...

While I was at the store they announced they were having a buy one, get one half off sale, so of course I had to buy another pair. (I know I previously stated I didn't believe in "saving money by spending money", but my goal here really wasn't to save money, I just needed a legitimate excuse to leave the store with more than one pair of shoes. So it all works out, right?) Anyways, thats when I found these guys:

O. M. G.

I know. I don't skateboard anymore. I'm justifying these by saying that I will be in the X games in my next life. Also, I wakeboard and snowboard (26 days til Breckenridge!!!) so that makes it not so bad, right? No? Well, I'm considering busting out the skateboard (yes, its still in my garage) and showing up the little punks down the street. And by showing up I mean attempting to ollie and just praying I land in  someone's yard when i fall.

I'm off to work

*In my COOL NEW SHOES*

 Todays workout:

(still doing this whole PR program, just counting the days til its over)

1.75 m run

30 min XT

free weights- arms

medicine ball core

boot camp w/ the bride