Jared Johnson’s Lifestream

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Just finished another beautiful run up and around the Colorado State Capitol building. #Denver #fb

I didn't bring my good camera, so I can't capture the views, but the mountain views from the top of the Capitol hill are spectacular. I also found a great running path along a creek in the middle of the city. It is a good example of green space within an urban setting.

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Michael Scott and Dwight Schrute would totally fit in on this dance floor #BlackboardParty #Educause09

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Westin: Green Rewards

Westin now gives you the incentive to "make a green choice" by declining housekeeping during your stay. All you have to do is hang the pictured door hangar on your door the night before, and they will give you a $5 gift card to participating food outlets within the hotel.

I think this is a really creative idea. The Westin saves money on housekeepers, cleaning supplies, and utilities, and the guest is rewarded for making the decision.

I have always thought it was silly to clean a hotel room so often. I don't wash my own towels and sheets every single day at home, why do I need that while on the road?

I will take them up on this tomorrow.

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More Photos from Marathon Day

       
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My Marine Corps Marathon 10K time was 57:45. #mcm10k

My official 10K (6.2 miles) time for Sunday's race was 57:45. I finished number 1580 out of 5110 finishers, and I was the 922nd male out of 1999. I am really pleased with the time and the pace (approx 9:19 min miles), especially since I only trained for the race for eight weeks. When I started the training, the maximum I could run at a time was around three miles. 

My goal is to run a full marathon before next Thanksgiving (November 2010). Thanksgiving 2010 is significant to me, because it will be the 10-year anniversary of a very serious accident I had, in which I broke shattered both of my legs and my back. After reconstructing both of my ankles, some of my doctors were doubtful that I would ever be able to run and play sports again. It has taken a lot of physical therapy, a follow-up surgery, and a lot of running through pain to get to this point where I can run pain-free.

My younger sister ran the full marathon on Sunday, and finished just under 4:20.  That was an awesome time for her first marathon! 

Filed under  //   10k   dc   family   mcm   mcm10k   race   running   washington  

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I am happy to see the Marine Corps Marathon 10K course on Sunday is relatively flat! #mcm10k

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Great brunch with @jessicakj and my cousin at my favorite breakfast place - Egg'lectic Cafe in downtown Wheaton.

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Filed under  //   2009   homecoming   illinois   reunion   wheaton  

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Our view from the steps of the BGC as we took the Class of 2004 photo

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Wow, it's cold here in Chicagoland. @jessicakj and I are bundled in blankets watching the @WheatonCollege Thunder #fb

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Favorite Metrodome Moment: '91 WS, Gm 6: Kirby Puckett's HR Forces Game 7 http://bit.ly/kirbyp #Twins

The Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals today to force a one-game playoff with the Detroit Tigers for the 2009 American League Central Title. This means the Twins will play at least one more game in the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. They will open Target Field at the beginning of the 2010 MLB Season.

My favorite Metrodome moment will always be when Centerfielder Kirby Puckett hit an 11th-inning walk-off homerun in Game 6 of the 1991 World Series against the Atlanta Braves. That run forced a game seven, and the Twins ended up winning the series. Kirby Puckett and Michael Jordan were my two childhood sports heroes.

I love Jack Buck's call on this play -- "And we'll see you tomorrow night!"

Video of Kirby Puckett's homerun

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