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Nike 2006

I finally crossed the finish line on October 22, 2006.. yay!! My time was less than stellar but I'm really proud of being able to achieve my goal of running a marathon after more than 3 years! It's been a journey of pain, frustration, discovery, and excitement.

I haven't yet thought of my next venture. I'm eyeing another marathon or a triathlon. It will depend on how much time I can spare now that I'm married :-)

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Just Do It

I didn't run Napa, again due to a last minute injury! But that didn't stop me to train for yet another marathon! I'm training for Nike / Chicago Marathon. While it's too early to say whether I will actually run the marathon, I am absolutely enjoying the running so far.

Skydiving Video

Hey it is my first dive so you can expect me to be scared up there! Look at the guy in blue (he is the first to jump off the plane); it is his 42nd dive and he is still scared!! I start enjoying when I'm off the plane and in the air :-) Enjoy!

I'm back!!

I know I know.. even if you were reading my blog before, you are not reading it anymore :-) I took a long break off blogging :) Well there was a lot going on.

So what's new on my end? Mentoring and training for Napa Marathon. I've got some fabulous mentees. And you know, when I'm with Team in Training, I put all other sports on the back burner.

I'll post an update shortly.

Ten Healthiest Sports

No wonder Squash made it to the top of Frobes Healthiest Sports List!! I only wish there was more awareness about the sport here in the US.

I was kind of surprised to see Rowing at # 2. I guess low injury factor gave it a big boost. Rock Climbing is already on my agenda not too far in the future. Cross Country Skiing, no thank you. I’d rather do downhill skiing. Cycling and running came as no surprise either. Triathlon is on my agenda anyways... swimming sucks. But it won't for long :-)

Talking of the healthiest sport, I just made a team to play in Peninsula Squash League. I’ll be the captain of team of 6. We will play at different clubs ranging from San Francisco Bay Club (North Beach) to Decathlon in Santa Clara. It will give us a good opportunity to improve our game and have fun at the same time. Will keep you posted on that.

Well, we did beat #1 team last week in Volleyball. Don’t think we can make it to playoffs still due to lack of attendance in the first few matches. But had lots of fun.

Sand Volleyball

I'm playing in a Sand Volleyball League. So far we have played Greg, Shirphone, Helen, John, Patricia, Greg and myself on our team. Chances to playoffs are not so great. Main reason being very low attendance. We had to forfeit a match because only 2 people showed up (we need a minimum of 3) and played two matches with only 3 players against 4. That is good for workout but not so good for points :) We have a tough game tonight but I think we can win if we have a full roster.

I don't have any pictures to post but will try to get some.

I love red!!

Tune up ride before the Lake Tahoe Century. All reds are posing for a picture on Pioneer Trail. Starring Mike, Kyla, Shelly, Saad & Barbara.