Photo Finish

With 2008 coming to a close, I just couldn't help but post this famous photograph of me getting edged out by the great Michael Phelps. What a close race and a disappointment, but kudos to Michael.

Bush In Iraq

Last Sunday, I was in Iraq visiting the troops. I heard President Bush was going to be making an appearance so I stopped by to listen in. I am sure many of you have seen the video multiple times and noticed me in the background catching the shoe. What the video doesn't show is after I caught it, I threw it back at the journalist, which knocked him out, allowing Secret Service members to contain him.

Checking Out

Today I was released from the hospital and given permission to exercise lightly. I don't think the doctors appreciated me popping wheelies down the hallway. Thanks to my good friends Jim Harris and Joe Novicky for lending a helping hand.

Serious Fall

This past weekend I ran in the NEO Trail Club event URINEO held at Mill Creek Park. You can run as many 8.3 mile loops around the park as you wish. I started at 5 AM, without a light, and only the full moon to guide me. Unfortunately during the first loop, I tripped on a rock and went down hard. After examining my hand, I was surprised to see that a nail on the trail pierced through my right index finger. I knew I would need surgery, so I finished my 50K then ran over to St. Elizabeth's to get it removed!

Ouch!

These doctors were great! I didn't feel anything!!

Tailgating in Baltimore

Sorry for the long delay since my last post on here. Not too long ago I took a new job in Baltimore and have been pretty busy drinking.... ah hem.... errr... I mean working. I've done my fair share of partying though lately. The picture up above shows me tailgating with this random Ravens fan. I never did get his name but he gave me a ton of free food and beer. As you can see I've put on some weight but I'm planning on doing more running soon.

I'll Make Him An Offer He Can't Refuse

I was watching one of my favorite movies, The Godfather, the other night and it made me laugh when I saw the scene that I appeared shortly in. Some of you may have seen me in it, but I am only visible for a couple of seconds. They needed an extra in the movie so I gladly volunteered. Here's a photo clip of the scene in the movie.

Forest Fire

I haven't been posting very often on my blog because I've been in some very dangerous situations lately and haven't had time. Last week, I was on a run and as I was heading back to my car, the forest erupted into an intense inferno. I had to make some quick decisions and do a stream crossing on the way back. Luckily, I made it back to my car safe and sound! Below is a picture of me haulin' it back to the car. I hope to post more often now that everything has settled down.