Summer has really been flying by. I finished my summer courses at the University of Toledo a few weeks ago. I took introductory courses in Psychology and Macroeconomics so that I can stay ahead of things when I get back to Michigan Tech in the fall. After that, I went on PALM(Pedal Across Lower Michigan) which was, as usual in my experience, a great week except for the two rainy days. Immediately after returning home from PALM we left for a cousin's wedding in Virginia. Both the wedding and the trip there and back were very nice. I'm glad I had the chance to go. Now that all of that is over, I can relax a little for the rest of the summer, although I always seem to be able to find some project or other that keeps me busy when I'm not spending time with my girlfriend and her family.
Unfortunately, it's looking like I will not be able to make two of my favorite runs this summer. The Energy Run and the Run Thru Hell both fall during my family's vacation this year. Maybe I'll find other events. (Any suggestions?) On a higher note, I did meet my goal of finishing a half marathon this summer. I ran the Dexter-Ann Arbor run. I was very pleased with my time, although I now know that in the future I can improve by starting at a faster pace.
I'm sure that summer will end long before I'm ready, but I've done many things already this summer and hope to do as many more before it ends.
