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3.75 miles

Wed, 07/04/2012 - 12:45pm

I didn't finish my run again! It is just too hot! Okay... I am a little out of shape. But expect for the earlier end, the run went pretty well and I felt stronger than during my previous runs.

In the first few hundred yards I felt my knees, a residue from the early morning run on Monday.

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4 miles
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Slightly sore knees after a cold start

Mon, 07/02/2012 - 7:45am

Nora woke up at 6.00 am today. She ate a little bit and fell back asleep, but I was wide awake and decided to go for a run. It was a great run, but I didn't warm up sufficiently and my knees felt a little sore. Have to be careful with that.

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4 miles
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42 minutes
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Jaap going back home

Sun, 07/01/2012 - 11:35am

My father stayed with us for five weeks, and we had a wonderful time together.

My favorite moment of the day was to put Nora in her chair next to him: she started smiling as soon as she saw him -- and Jaap too.

It was great to spend some relaxed time with my father. The good news is that Jaap and Mieke will be here again in three weeks!

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A run and a cab fare dispute

Sun, 07/01/2012 - 11:19am

I felt pretty strong yesterday, and the run went well even though it was hot. Twenty minutes into the run I saw two people arguing and I helped resolve the situation. That took perhaps 15 minutes, and I ran around for ATMs, so my rhythm and timing were kind of messed up.

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4 miles
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Flaring tempers

Sat, 06/30/2012 - 12:50pm

"You owe me a hundred sixty five dollars!"
"No! It's one fourty five! The extra twenty bucks were a tip for your 'pleasant behavior'!"

A cab driver and a female customer were pulling at a suitcase and yelling at each other when I ran by this morning. The power was out in many places after last night's storm, and it was a hot and busy morning. The cab had stopped on Wilson Boulevard near the Ballston Mall, just when I ran by.

I asked what was going on, and together with another passer-by we managed to calm them down. They had clearly been angry with each other for a while.

The passenger, very upset, had arrived at BWI airport and her credit card was declined in the cab. They had pulled over at several ATMs in the area but since the phone lines are dead she couldn't get any cash. The cab driver wasn't happy either and said that the passenger had tried running away -- which is why he grabbed her luggage.

We tried calling 911 but there was no connection. I ran around the block, looking for a working ATM but there was nothing. When I came back I waved down a passing ambulance who called the police. The officer who arrived thanked us and sent us on our way, so I could continue my run.

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Big storm over Arlington

Fri, 06/29/2012 - 11:49pm

A big storm hit Arlington 30 minutes ago. There were very strong wind gushes and we even had to take our balcony furniture inside.

We live in an apartment building that overlooks Lyon Village. Here's a short video of the lightning.

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Completed the course again

Tue, 06/26/2012 - 11:31pm

Sunday I couldn't complete my usual course but today I finished it. 42 minutes is not very fast but it was warm outside. I chatted with a bicyclist for a second, and saw the remnants of a bicycle crash a few minutes later. Scary stuff -- the U.S. is not exactly bicycle friendly (yet!)

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4 miles
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42 minutes
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Four month check-up

Tue, 06/26/2012 - 6:20pm

This morning we brought Nora to the pediatrician for her four month check-up. She is healthy and growing well. She's now 14.4 lbs (6.5 kg).

When she was two months old she got her first series of shots and today she received the follow-up injections. Nora took it well -- she cried for a few minutes but after a big hug she recovered.

Her next appointment is in two months.

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Only 3 miles

Sun, 06/24/2012 - 11:02am

It was either too hot or I'm really getting out of shape -- I couldn't finish the 4 miles I usually run and I walked 25% of the time. Probably both. I don't seem to find the time to run during the week, which is annoying. But it was also a very hot day, and I ran at 1.00 pm.

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3 miles
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4 months old

Mon, 06/18/2012 - 10:10pm

Nora is four months old today!

Incredible.

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