I added a flickr 'badge' to the page. It will show thumbnails of the most recent pictures that we upload to our Flickr account.

I reverted to the original page template due to problems getting comments to work correctly. I updated the title with some javascript from Spell with Flickr instead of html code. The code went from about 20 lines to 1 line using javascript. As a bonus, the letters now change with every reload. Click refresh! Pretty cool.

Check out Google Labs for more good stuff.

The Training Begins

Yesterday, after dinner, we decided to head to the Rec Center for the evening. While we were getting ready, I told Karri that I was going to run to the Korte Rec Center. The rec. center is about three miles from our house. She looked at me like I had gone mad. So we packed the kids up, put them in their car seats, and I set off to start my training. I ran to the end of our street, about 6 houses, and decided that was enough running for one day. I put up my thumb for a ride when Karri and the kids drove up. Thankfully they stopped! Lauren called me an old man. She also said I was silly for running in the street because I could get hit by a car. It's hard to argue with simple logic. So instead of running to the rec. I hydrated with a bottled water and enjoyed the ride. It was, of course, the safe thing to do.

When we arrived, Karri walked with Jessalyn, and Lauren and I headed straight for the pool. Once Karri and Jessalyn came into the water, I took Jessalyn and walked against the current in the Lazy River for about 15 minutes. It seems to be a good, low impact, aerobic activity. Just what I need as I get started.

Today I weighed 196 pounds. I fluctuate between 190 and 199. I have yet to hit 200. Hopefully I will be able to stay below 200. My gutters need to be cleaned and my ladder has a 200 pound weight limit!

Getting in shape!

I've decided to start working on getting in shape. This will require
quite a bit of determination on my part to change my couch potato
habits. Nevertheless, it must be done. I will start with the ambitious
goal to run the Chicago Marathon on October 22, 2006. I will be blogging
my progress toward this goal on a regular basis through this blog.