Pam's Birthday at Ozumo...

This past Thursday evening I attended a birthday celebration at Ozumo in SF for Pam, one of Uyen's best friends. I saw some familiar faces from the SG gang, and I made some new acquaintances, including the birthday girl and her friend Faye, who had flown up from San Diego. After 4 hours at "Oz", I walked down the street to Fluid to hang out with Joyce and her friends, who were celebrating a new start-up. I was out until 2:30 a.m., so I felt lethargic the next day. Oh well, it was worth it.

Faye (L) & Pam


Hanging outside Oz with Pam...


Uyen & Pam... Yes, we're all rosy, thanks to Geisha Moon martinis and peach schnapps + sho-chu...

Two heroes; Wharf to Wharf 2005

Lance Armstrong won his 7th consecutive Tour de France title today, his victory of margin 4:40. I wish he would go for the hour world record, but he really has nothing to prove. Next year I think I'll cheer for his friend and rival Ivan Basso, who came in second this year ahead of Jan Ullrich. Seven titles, in a row. I can't imagine seeing anything like that again in my lifetime.

Dean Karnazes, an ultramarathoner, recently became a new hero of mine after I read his book, Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner. I'm inspired to run a little bit faster and a little bit further every time I hit the road or trail. He has run 262 miles without stopping, and I think he's still on his quest to run over 300 miles non-stop. Check out his website: www.ultramarathonman.com

Today I ran the 33rd annual Wharf to Wharf 6-mile race with Pablo, Rachel, & Martin. I love that race because it's by the ocean, the starting temperature is in the 50s, the course is relatively flat, and there are live music performances on the side of the road. As usual, it was crowded most of the way, so I cruised to a 1:03:06. The temperature was so comfortable that I felt like I could go on for at least another 4-6 miles.

"Pre-race Pabs"


Whatever works to get rid of the pre-race jitters...


Cruising south from Santa Cruz to Capitola