My second weekend predictions were a little better. I called the NY and DC victories (like they were hard), as well as the Chivas victory over RSL. I guess that one is a given, too.
Chicago Fire at San Jose Earthquakes
I can give you two certainties about this game: 1. Chicago will wipe the floor with San Jose. Sorry, San Jose. 2. Blanco will fall down a lot. Stupid Blanco.
Chivas USA at Columbus Crew
I think that even though Chivas will be at Columbus, they’ll take the three points. Columbus won their first game, but it was against Toronto. They’re back to old form after losing to New York last weekend. They’re good, but not great. Chivas, quite simply, is great.
Colorado Rapids at New England Revolution
I am worried about New England. Twellman and Ralston are going to be out for the greater part of two months. They won their first game against Houston. They lost their second game against Chicago. Then on Wednesday they beat Kansas City (which Gabby said was the sloppiest game ever). It’s all over the place for them right now. I’m hoping they beat Colorado. I think the home field advantage will be beneficial.
Houston Dynamo at Kansas City Wizards
Kansas City was quick to get six points, but then lost to New England. Houston lost to New England and was only able to manage a tie against Dallas. They have both been taken down a few pegs. Houston is a good team, but don’t seem too keen on proving it, lately. I’m having a really hard time calling this one. Let’s give it to the home team.
New York Red Bulls at FC Dallas
Dallas almost beat Houston on Sunday, but lost their lead. It was a pretty amazing game, anyway. New York had a great game against Columbus last weekend. Angel has not scored yet, but I’m sure he’s eager to; and lead New York to victory.
DC United at Real Salt Lake
I guess being mad at RSL is not really justified. I said at the beginning of the season they need time to get going. Not to mention, they aren’t historically a team of victories. Every time I think they will win, they lose. And often, when I think they might lose, they win. I’m expecting a Real loss. (Maybe then they will win.)
Toronto FC at LA Galaxy
I have a feeling this game is going to be very boring. The bulk of the time will be spent commenting on Beckham and all the fans that are out to see Beckham and all the celebrities in LA watching Beckham. (Look, Kobe Bryant!) This will be an LA victory, but like all their playing of late, I’d wager it will be unremarkable.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Thursday, April 10, 2008
What's to come
I’m a pretty big failure when it comes to the blogging this week. In my defense, I’ve been really busy at work and at home. I have a huge registration due next week and I, of course, couldn’t get any of it finished until this week. I’m very smart.
Not that there’s anything to report on. It’s business as usual.
I’m very excited for this upcoming weekend/week. We have a lot of stuff going on in the next nine days. First off, we have the excitement of the weekend. I love the weekend. This Saturday we have a soccer game, and that is the last home game we have until the last day of the month. We better make it count.
The following Monday, we are going to the Jimmy Eat World concert! I am so excited. They are one of my top three bands, and the only one of them I have yet to see.
The weather is improving, so I’m excited for the warm weekend.
Next week is Spring Break for Alpine School District and my family will be gone. Secretly, I like it when they are away and I have the house to myself (or mostly to myself).
Then next Saturday we will be running in the SLC 5k. Gabby is back to health and I’m sure pounding the pavement (or treadmill because of the bad weather). I think we’re going to kill ourselves trying to beat one another. We’ll probably run at a normal pace for the first 2.9 miles and then get into a crazy sprint for the last 0.2 miles. She will win, if that’s the case. She can run faster than me at an all out sprint.
So, I’m sure you’ll hear all about all that’s coming up. Sorry there isn’t anything that has already happened to talk about.
Not that there’s anything to report on. It’s business as usual.
I’m very excited for this upcoming weekend/week. We have a lot of stuff going on in the next nine days. First off, we have the excitement of the weekend. I love the weekend. This Saturday we have a soccer game, and that is the last home game we have until the last day of the month. We better make it count.
The following Monday, we are going to the Jimmy Eat World concert! I am so excited. They are one of my top three bands, and the only one of them I have yet to see.
The weather is improving, so I’m excited for the warm weekend.
Next week is Spring Break for Alpine School District and my family will be gone. Secretly, I like it when they are away and I have the house to myself (or mostly to myself).
Then next Saturday we will be running in the SLC 5k. Gabby is back to health and I’m sure pounding the pavement (or treadmill because of the bad weather). I think we’re going to kill ourselves trying to beat one another. We’ll probably run at a normal pace for the first 2.9 miles and then get into a crazy sprint for the last 0.2 miles. She will win, if that’s the case. She can run faster than me at an all out sprint.
So, I’m sure you’ll hear all about all that’s coming up. Sorry there isn’t anything that has already happened to talk about.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Run for your life
And I totally did.
Friday night I could not sleep. I was afraid that I would oversleep and then Gabby would be waiting for me at the meeting place and I would not show up. And after I paid $20 to run in the Provo City 5k, I was not about to be late.
So, I woke up at about 5:40 Saturday morning, got myself ready and ate some fruit. We met at the appointed time and headed over to the race area.
The race started at 8:30 so we had a lot of time. The website said that it would start at 8:15 (which kind of made me angry when it did not). Anyway, just after 8:30 the cannon fired and off we went. Gabby and I set a comfortable pace. For some crazy reason I run faster than her outside. Inside, I cannot keep up with her, but outside I have to hold back to run with her.
So we completed the first mile easily. We seemed to be right about the middle area of the runners. I was feeling good. I wasn't breathing too heavily. The second mile, they decided it would be funny to throw a hill in the run. Now I understand that a little challenge is good, but man. So we start up the hill and I notice I'm pulling ahead of Gabby. It was at that point I realized, I had to speed up to make it up the hill or I would end up walking. I quickly burst the rest of the way up the hill and slowed myself down to wait for Gabby to catch up.
She didn't. We had completed the second mile and I was waiting for her to come along, but she did not. I knew that I had less than a mile to go, so I decided to just break off. I ran from that point at my pace. The race ended with a lap around three sides of Tabernacle Park in Provo. When I was on the second side, I challenged myself to pick up the pace and see how many people I could pass. When I came in the finish line, I looked at the clock, but it did not occur to me to look at the clock.
I walked around and tried to get the feeling back into my legs. They felt like Jell-O for a while. Then what seemed like no time at all, Gabby came through the finish line. She actually looked at the clock and said she had made it in thirty minutes. I was shocked.
Never in my life have I been able to run less than a ten minute mile. Even when we were in elementary school, I was not fast. When we were able to see our times a while later I was shocked. I ran the 5k in 29 minutes and 5 seconds. To see our results, click here: http://www.run13.com and go to the results section.
I am exceedingly proud of myself. I am also very excited for the Salt Lake City 5k that we will be participating in on April 19th. I am hoping to be able to beat my time of this weekend. Until then, I am sure I will keep training and hoping for the best.
Friday night I could not sleep. I was afraid that I would oversleep and then Gabby would be waiting for me at the meeting place and I would not show up. And after I paid $20 to run in the Provo City 5k, I was not about to be late.
So, I woke up at about 5:40 Saturday morning, got myself ready and ate some fruit. We met at the appointed time and headed over to the race area.
The race started at 8:30 so we had a lot of time. The website said that it would start at 8:15 (which kind of made me angry when it did not). Anyway, just after 8:30 the cannon fired and off we went. Gabby and I set a comfortable pace. For some crazy reason I run faster than her outside. Inside, I cannot keep up with her, but outside I have to hold back to run with her.
So we completed the first mile easily. We seemed to be right about the middle area of the runners. I was feeling good. I wasn't breathing too heavily. The second mile, they decided it would be funny to throw a hill in the run. Now I understand that a little challenge is good, but man. So we start up the hill and I notice I'm pulling ahead of Gabby. It was at that point I realized, I had to speed up to make it up the hill or I would end up walking. I quickly burst the rest of the way up the hill and slowed myself down to wait for Gabby to catch up.
She didn't. We had completed the second mile and I was waiting for her to come along, but she did not. I knew that I had less than a mile to go, so I decided to just break off. I ran from that point at my pace. The race ended with a lap around three sides of Tabernacle Park in Provo. When I was on the second side, I challenged myself to pick up the pace and see how many people I could pass. When I came in the finish line, I looked at the clock, but it did not occur to me to look at the clock.
I walked around and tried to get the feeling back into my legs. They felt like Jell-O for a while. Then what seemed like no time at all, Gabby came through the finish line. She actually looked at the clock and said she had made it in thirty minutes. I was shocked.
Never in my life have I been able to run less than a ten minute mile. Even when we were in elementary school, I was not fast. When we were able to see our times a while later I was shocked. I ran the 5k in 29 minutes and 5 seconds. To see our results, click here: http://www.run13.com and go to the results section.
I am exceedingly proud of myself. I am also very excited for the Salt Lake City 5k that we will be participating in on April 19th. I am hoping to be able to beat my time of this weekend. Until then, I am sure I will keep training and hoping for the best.
Friday, April 4, 2008
MLS Week 2
I think it’s kind of official. I cannot pick teams. Both of the teams I gave the win to yesterday lost. How’s that for accuracy? I’m really disappointed in you, New England. San Jose…you probably don’t need me to reprimand you.
My awful stats so far will not stop me. So, I present the weekend games:
Columbus Crew at New York Red Bulls
This is not only the Red Bulls home opener; it’s their first game of the season. I’m sure that they are eager to come out of the gate running. They now have Juan Carlos Osorio as their coach, and we all saw what he did in Chicago last season. Columbus is coming off a victory, but it’s against Toronto (which isn’t saying much). I say NY wins.
Toronto FC at DC United
DC lost last weekend to Kansas City, but they did the same thing last year. They are still the more impressive team of these two. Toronto is going to have to work really hard to get anyone to take them seriously. DC victory.
Colorado Rapids at Kansas City Wizards
Both teams won at home last weekend. Colorado beat the Galaxy 4-0 and Kansas City beat DC 2-0. I’m having a really tough time picking a winner between these two. So, let’s call a tie and give them each a point.
Real Salt Lake at Chivas USA
Our lovely RSL are playing at Chivas. They have never had a victory against Chivas at the Home Depot Center. That being said, they are playing remarkably well (if one game is a determining factor) and Chivas don’t look quite as impressive as they should. They were only able to come from behind and hold Dallas to a tie last weekend. I’m of course voting for a Real victory, but I think Chivas might take it. I really hope we don’t end in another tie.
FC Dallas at Houston Dynamo
Again the lone Sunday game; this time it’s the Lone Star State Rivalry. Dallas lost their edge to Chivas last weekend. Houston will be angry about their New England loss. I think Houston wins.
My awful stats so far will not stop me. So, I present the weekend games:
Columbus Crew at New York Red Bulls
This is not only the Red Bulls home opener; it’s their first game of the season. I’m sure that they are eager to come out of the gate running. They now have Juan Carlos Osorio as their coach, and we all saw what he did in Chicago last season. Columbus is coming off a victory, but it’s against Toronto (which isn’t saying much). I say NY wins.
Toronto FC at DC United
DC lost last weekend to Kansas City, but they did the same thing last year. They are still the more impressive team of these two. Toronto is going to have to work really hard to get anyone to take them seriously. DC victory.
Colorado Rapids at Kansas City Wizards
Both teams won at home last weekend. Colorado beat the Galaxy 4-0 and Kansas City beat DC 2-0. I’m having a really tough time picking a winner between these two. So, let’s call a tie and give them each a point.
Real Salt Lake at Chivas USA
Our lovely RSL are playing at Chivas. They have never had a victory against Chivas at the Home Depot Center. That being said, they are playing remarkably well (if one game is a determining factor) and Chivas don’t look quite as impressive as they should. They were only able to come from behind and hold Dallas to a tie last weekend. I’m of course voting for a Real victory, but I think Chivas might take it. I really hope we don’t end in another tie.
FC Dallas at Houston Dynamo
Again the lone Sunday game; this time it’s the Lone Star State Rivalry. Dallas lost their edge to Chivas last weekend. Houston will be angry about their New England loss. I think Houston wins.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
I am addicted to sugar...
... and in the grand tradition of children who can’t take responsibility for their own actions; I blame my parents. We grew up in a very sugar-saturated household. Our breakfast cereals were never Raisin Bran or Corn Flakes. No, we had Cocoa Puffs, Trix, Froot Loops, etc.
Mom had a candy drawer and there was always candy in it. Every major holiday we celebrated with candy. My friends used to love to come to my house because we had the best cereal and the candy dish always had something in it. We also had a ready supply of soda.
At the beginning of this week, I decided I was going to go the entire week leading up to Saturday’s race without chocolate. That may not sound like much to you people out there, but it is a lot for me. I have chocolate pretty much every single day. We still have a ready supply at home from Easter. I have a bag of M&M’s in my desk drawer. Chocolate is an essential part of my life. I also tried to extend this to sugar. It’s difficult to do.
Last night I could tell my body is going through severe detox. I got home and I felt extremely tired. The last thing I wanted to do was run. And those chocolate chip cookies my sister made the other night; they were looking so delicious.
I am trying so hard to be strong. And now I wonder, should I try and go longer without chocolate? Should I try and make it to the SLC Marathon on April 19th? Should I eat chocolate after this race and then give it up again the week before the SLCM? Am I strong enough to make it to Saturday?
All questions that will be answered Saturday morning, right now all I can tell you is; I would really love a cookie.
Mom had a candy drawer and there was always candy in it. Every major holiday we celebrated with candy. My friends used to love to come to my house because we had the best cereal and the candy dish always had something in it. We also had a ready supply of soda.
At the beginning of this week, I decided I was going to go the entire week leading up to Saturday’s race without chocolate. That may not sound like much to you people out there, but it is a lot for me. I have chocolate pretty much every single day. We still have a ready supply at home from Easter. I have a bag of M&M’s in my desk drawer. Chocolate is an essential part of my life. I also tried to extend this to sugar. It’s difficult to do.
Last night I could tell my body is going through severe detox. I got home and I felt extremely tired. The last thing I wanted to do was run. And those chocolate chip cookies my sister made the other night; they were looking so delicious.
I am trying so hard to be strong. And now I wonder, should I try and go longer without chocolate? Should I try and make it to the SLC Marathon on April 19th? Should I eat chocolate after this race and then give it up again the week before the SLCM? Am I strong enough to make it to Saturday?
All questions that will be answered Saturday morning, right now all I can tell you is; I would really love a cookie.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
MLS Report
I didn’t report at all on the games on Saturday. Gabby’s blog on the subject is more than sufficient. I will satisfy myself with saying that we have excellent seats. Most of the people around us are very vocal and it seems like we’ll be having a good time.
Well, my first weekend predictions weren’t very good. I got the Colorado win and the Columbus win, but I was off on the rest.
That’s alright. Real came out with a tie instead of a loss, which is good. New England beat Houston, not a bad thing.
Thursday night is a double header on ESPN2. I’m hoping to leave work a little early to try and get home and catch some of these games. I love to run while watching the Thursday night games.
New England Revolution at Chicago Fire
The Revs win at home on Saturday was a pleasant surprise. I think that they are a very solid team who definitely worked hard enough last year to win the Cup. Even though Chicago is at home, I think New England is a better looking team right now—even without Taylor Twellman and Steve Ralston. I saw Chicago’s play last weekend up close and personal. They were not looking up to form. Blanco spent most of his time whining and the ref ignored him. He’s going to have to learn that in the MLS, dives are very rarely rewarded. I’m giving the win to the Revolution.
San Jose Earthquakes at Los Angeles Galaxy
San Jose is back, but I’m afraid they may not be quite the team they were before they were transferred to Houston. I’m hoping they can overcome the first year curse of expansion teams and not end up in the bottom of their conference. Something tells me a win over the Galaxy would be an easy one. After watching the Galaxy’s humiliating loss on Saturday, I’m feeling that the Quakes may take this game. LA has no depth. Even with only sixteen men on their roster, I have a feeling the Earthquakes can give them a run for their money. Here’s hoping it won’t be the last win they get this season.
Go. Fight. Kill.
Well, my first weekend predictions weren’t very good. I got the Colorado win and the Columbus win, but I was off on the rest.
That’s alright. Real came out with a tie instead of a loss, which is good. New England beat Houston, not a bad thing.
Thursday night is a double header on ESPN2. I’m hoping to leave work a little early to try and get home and catch some of these games. I love to run while watching the Thursday night games.
New England Revolution at Chicago Fire
The Revs win at home on Saturday was a pleasant surprise. I think that they are a very solid team who definitely worked hard enough last year to win the Cup. Even though Chicago is at home, I think New England is a better looking team right now—even without Taylor Twellman and Steve Ralston. I saw Chicago’s play last weekend up close and personal. They were not looking up to form. Blanco spent most of his time whining and the ref ignored him. He’s going to have to learn that in the MLS, dives are very rarely rewarded. I’m giving the win to the Revolution.
San Jose Earthquakes at Los Angeles Galaxy
San Jose is back, but I’m afraid they may not be quite the team they were before they were transferred to Houston. I’m hoping they can overcome the first year curse of expansion teams and not end up in the bottom of their conference. Something tells me a win over the Galaxy would be an easy one. After watching the Galaxy’s humiliating loss on Saturday, I’m feeling that the Quakes may take this game. LA has no depth. Even with only sixteen men on their roster, I have a feeling the Earthquakes can give them a run for their money. Here’s hoping it won’t be the last win they get this season.
Go. Fight. Kill.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
No touch-backs!
Gabby, this will die here. You’re my only real bloggity-blog friend.
You're feeling: Good. I just finished breakfast and I’m taking a break from reading my e-mails to do this.
To your left: My plant.
On your mind: Soccer and work.
Last meal included: Breakfast-oatmeal with cinnamon coffee creamer (it’s so good, Gabby!)
You sometimes find it hard to: Apologize.
The weather: It’s really cold out, but I have put my coats away and refuse to wear them anymore.
Something you have a collection of: Snowglobes. Yeah, I’m a nerd.
A smell that cheers you up: Sagebrush.
A smell that can ruin your mood: Stitch’s ears.
How long since you last shaved: I shaved one leg this morning. He he.
Yesterday, The current state of your hair: Down, it’s straight and the ends are curled.
The largest item on your desk/workspace (not computer): Papers. I have stacks of documents that need to be submitted.
Your skill with chopsticks: I’m excellent. We learned how to use them in 9th Grade World Geography.
Which section you head for first in a bookstore: Usually fiction. I don’t like to read much else.
Something you’re craving: I’m so excited for the carb loading and for the meat loading that I will be doing for the race. I am making myself a steak tomorrow and we’re having pasta on Friday.
Your general thoughts on the presidential race: Why is this still going on? What does it even matter? Our personal votes don’t count and our system of electing a president is completely flawed. Whether I vote or not, doesn’t matter. I still will, though, because I want to get assigned jury duty.
How many times you've been hospitalized this year: Zero.
Favorite place to go for a quiet moment: Usually I go for a walk. I can think and I get a little exercise.
You've always secretly thought you'd be a good: Writer.
Something that freaks you out a little: Open sewer grates.
Something you've eaten too much of lately: Sugar.
You have never: Broken a bone.
You never want to: Go to jail.
You're feeling: Good. I just finished breakfast and I’m taking a break from reading my e-mails to do this.
To your left: My plant.
On your mind: Soccer and work.
Last meal included: Breakfast-oatmeal with cinnamon coffee creamer (it’s so good, Gabby!)
You sometimes find it hard to: Apologize.
The weather: It’s really cold out, but I have put my coats away and refuse to wear them anymore.
Something you have a collection of: Snowglobes. Yeah, I’m a nerd.
A smell that cheers you up: Sagebrush.
A smell that can ruin your mood: Stitch’s ears.
How long since you last shaved: I shaved one leg this morning. He he.
Yesterday, The current state of your hair: Down, it’s straight and the ends are curled.
The largest item on your desk/workspace (not computer): Papers. I have stacks of documents that need to be submitted.
Your skill with chopsticks: I’m excellent. We learned how to use them in 9th Grade World Geography.
Which section you head for first in a bookstore: Usually fiction. I don’t like to read much else.
Something you’re craving: I’m so excited for the carb loading and for the meat loading that I will be doing for the race. I am making myself a steak tomorrow and we’re having pasta on Friday.
Your general thoughts on the presidential race: Why is this still going on? What does it even matter? Our personal votes don’t count and our system of electing a president is completely flawed. Whether I vote or not, doesn’t matter. I still will, though, because I want to get assigned jury duty.
How many times you've been hospitalized this year: Zero.
Favorite place to go for a quiet moment: Usually I go for a walk. I can think and I get a little exercise.
You've always secretly thought you'd be a good: Writer.
Something that freaks you out a little: Open sewer grates.
Something you've eaten too much of lately: Sugar.
You have never: Broken a bone.
You never want to: Go to jail.
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