30 days of Thanks: Day 27 + Cans for Comments Blogathon

Today I am thankful for:

One more day of vacation.

A hilly run with some amazing views of the Colorado Rockies.  I get to enjoy this view every day that I run if I just pay attention.

My wife left her laptop at home for me to take to Panera Bread for an Ice Tea Fest :)

30 days of Thanks has something planned as a follow up in December!

For this inspirational post about being thankful every day.

For the Reiki Creed:  I think this fits in very well with the 30 days of thanks.

I will give thanks for my many blessings



I will be happy and look at the positive


I will be worry-free and deal with anger appropriately


I will do my work honestly


I will be kind to my neighbor and every living thing.

Please leave a comment for the Cans for Comments Blogathon!  The more comments, the bigger the donation to Food Bank of the Rockies :)

"Be a blessing in someones life"-Sarah Ellen Stanley

30 days of 'Thanks: Day 26

Today I am thankful for:

Attending the children dedication ceremony at church this morning.

Going shopping with Laura for her first road bike. 

Having one more day of vacation.

The many blessings in my life.

Being able to raise money for a local food bank for every comment left
on my blog between now and December 2.

30 days of Thanks: Day 25 + Cans for Comments Blogathon

Today I am thankful for:

Being able to run in one of my favorite races:  Remembering Steve "Flagman" Muniz 5K.

Steve was a Vietnam veteran and a fixture for many years at all of the local running races.  Steve passed away at the two mile mark on Halloween in 2002 while running a 5K.

Steve always ran with two American flags long before it was fashionable to do so.  I look forward every year to be able to run in his memory and proudly carry on his tradition of running with the American flag.

Today Laura and I both ran with the American flags that Potts(Parenthia Jones) as she is affectionately called  provided to all of the runners at the start of the race.

I am so thankful for Potts for her support of the running community. After September 11, Potts immediately organized a 5K to benefit the first responders and provide an outlet for a community that was grieving. 

Potts was one of the runners selected to carry the Olympic Torch as it passed through Colorado in 2004!

Do you have someone that inspires you?

                                                  Laura, Potts and me at the finish line.

Please take a moment and leave a comment for the Cans for Comments Blogathon that is running through December 2.  The more comments, the more canned goods that I will donate to a local food bank.

30 days of Thanks: Day 24 + Cans for Comments Blogathon

Today I am thankful for:

Being Kelly's runner

Running with Laura

Bonus time with Laura and Adam

My life with my wife and best friend

Being able to focus on gratitude

For my Dad teaching me to work hard.                                                                               

For my kids to have a great relationship with my sister(The world's coolest Aunt)

For all of the things my Mother does to help us.

For all of the creative ways to provide support and hope to to others in our communities.

I am participating the the Cans for Comments Blogathon. 

For everyone that leaves a comment on my blog,  between November 27 and December 2, I will make a donation to a local food bank, so please help support this cause.

30 days of Thanks: Day 23

Today I am thankful for: 

Beautiful weather at the Turkey Trot!

For 9,000 runners coming out to support the Mile High United Way.

Being able to run for Cathy Collins Villarreal at the Turkey Trot today and support her in her battle with breast cancer.

A nice Thanksgiving dinner with Sue, Laura and Adam.

30 days of Thanks: Day 22

Today I am thankful for:

Getting a free breakfast this morning at Panera Bread from the staff!

The start of a 5 day weekend!

Running one of my favorite routes and feeling connected to Kelly!

Running towards the sunset :)

Special time with Sue!

30 days of Thanks: Day 21

Today I am thankful for:

Just one more day of work before a 5 day weekend!

The life I have with my family.

Squeezing in a short run before it got dark tonight. 


Trying new things and what that opens up for me.