Lake Norman 15k 10/20/07

Yes the Grand Prix running series is over! I get to have the honor of saying I ran all 10 races. This photo was taken from the final one, which happens to be the longest one of the series (15k, or 9.3 miles). I came in 10 minutes slower than last year but my goal was to run a strong race and not fast since I am trying to get ready for two half marathons. One is in two weeks and the other 4 weeks after that.
You can see the standings here: http://www.runforyourlife.com/gpps.html

They haven't posted the latest points from the 15k but I feel good having ran all ten. My goal this year was to run the series and go over 600 miles. I am just over 560 miles now so once I get over that 600 mark both of the goals will be met.

Rocktoberfest!

So it has been a while...to long for me for sure...but my bud from College, Joe, and I went to Ashville, NC last week for his birthday to catch the UK band Porcupine Tree and let me tell you it was freaking awesome!

They played a 2 hour set and it was just as last time...mind blowing. I do have to say that this is the first time I went to Ashville and hit up the actual city. Lots and lots of hippies, it reminded me of my college days at Oneonta State in NY. And I did not try the muffin at the local coffee store, called the Dripolater. We walked in to get that coffee shot in the morning and there on the rack was the Secret Ingredient Bran Muffin...Yeah...Like I am going to try that...

I've logged over 540 miles now and gearing up for a 15k this weekend, two half marathons are coming up as well in the following 2 months so this should be fun (for me...I didn't say for you).

The cooler weather is finally here which is awesome. And you might have noticed the new World Of El Dude logo up top...I think it's close but not quite there. So have fun and go out and get a pint...if it's to early in the morning go for a walk or a run. Just go out and enjoy the cooler weather. Oh and one last thing...lets all pause for a moment and wish to the Gods that rain comes to Charlotte. The creek dried up and the grass is like walking on straw. Later on Boys and Girls!

Come On Fall...Show Yourself!

So many of the public radios are doing their fall pledge drives, the TV shows are starting their fall schedules, fall is officially here, but why do I get that feeling that it's just not right yet? It probably is due to several reasons...How about that it was 92 degrees yesterday in the south? How about that the creek behind my house is now dry from the total lack of rainfall? Yeah...that could be it. Oh and last night my home laptop crashed...if you scroll down you'll see that about a little more than a month ago my work laptop crashed. It's a trend man!

Have you seen the new Bionic Woman? We'll see as time passes how it goes. I did enjoy the comedy shows that started up again this week such as How I Met Your Mother, The Office, and My Name Is Earl. And let us not forget Heroes! Now those help make the lack of water...nah...they don't help...they just make us forget. So to hope for cooler weather since it's supposed to drop to 50 degree tomorrow morning, fingers crossed, while I run the 2nd to last of the Race Series I've been trying (It's called the Hit The Brixx 10k)...I have done this little picture practicing my PEN skills on photoshop. A hot, ice blue sprite! Cheers!

Alas poor Summer I will not miss you...

So it seems we can't beat the heat in the southern states. I was listening to wubr out of Boston yesterday and they were talking highs in the 70's...meanwhile those of us in the south are having to deal with a drought, and temps in the 90's. I've got a 10k in about 2 weeks and the farthest I have ran is 4 miles to date due to the heat. Time to push through it I guess. So in the meanwhile...here is a riddle that I've always enjoyed. Give it a shot and I promise I will be putting some sketches on soon...

The Riddle:

What is the beginning of eternity,
The end of time and space,
The beginning of the end,
And the and of every race...

Do you know the answer? It's a nice one for sure...Can't wait to hear any responses...til then my friends...Later and cheers!

Frak this Heat...Come on Fall!

So I had a UTI last week that ticked me off. It seems every summer when the temperatures get hot I get one. I tweaked Betty a little. I was blind to the bumps photoshop left with the background until it was brought to my attention by someone on the Drawing Board. I mean I must really have been blind to that!

Had dinner with a person I haven't seen in 19 years since I graduated high school. What a time I had. It was a eye opening experience as it made me realize there were some good times at high school and not all bad as I thought. I could go on like I did Friday night but you all would be blind from reading it. No really...like talking your ears off but instead eyes...hence the blind note. Get it? Okay maybe not the greatest way of explaining it but am I a teacher? Nope...leave that to my brother. Stay cool...start doing some rain dances for Charlotte. Not to much...just enough that the plants, trees, and all the wild life can breath again. I ran last week in the park after work, not much just 2.5 miles. Foolish! Some times during the run the wind would disappear living only stagnant swamp air. Lesson was drilled into my head by the finish. Cheers!

Betty...the babe with the guns...

After so much time not putting a post on, here I am cranking them out this week. And after a time without a sketch here I am with the final of Betty! I think I originally came up with her as a way to test 3D skills, which I still lack but have improved on. Though I am not 100% happy with her several flaws, I am happy with the outcome. Enjoy her as I go from start to finish...Cheer!

Over 100 Degrees but hey...I'm Superman!

Did this quiz again after I saw it on my pal Derek over on http://thoughtsoncomicsoveracupoftea.blogspot.com/ , but this time took my time with it.

Superman 85%
Green Lantern 75%
Robin 70%
The Flash 70%
Spider-Man 65%
Batman 65%
Hulk 60%
Supergirl 55%
Iron Man 50%
Wonder Woman 45%
Catwoman 30%

And of course...The dark side...

Apocalypse 68%
Venom 65%
Mr. Freeze 65%
The Joker 61%
Dr. Doom 58%
Mystique 58%
Magneto 56%
Juggernaut 50%
Lex Luthor 48%
Riddler 48%
Dark Phoenix 46%
Green Goblin 38%
Two-Face 38%
Poison Ivy 36%
Kingpin 32%
Catwoman 30%