Running, Life, And A Little Physics

Finally, it’s here. Possibly my last ever “spring break” in the true sense of the phrase. It is likely that starting next year, I’ll be doing so much research that I will just work right through spring break, and it will only continue until I finish my program. Sounds kind of ominous when put that way, eh? Anyway, since this is my last real spring break, I’m going to do my best to enjoy it!

This was one of two “recruiting weekends” for our physics department’s incoming grad class. Somehow I managed to assume a pretty significant role in this weekend, so I was really busy doing things for the recruits. Yesterday I brought about half of them (~10 or so) up hiking with some other grads. It was a great time. And talk about Boulder weather… it was about 45 and sunny when we started up the trail. When we were about a quarter mile from the parking lot on the way down, it started snowing! I thought it was actually kind of a nice touch for the visitors. Then, I went to an awesome Vietnamese restaurant for dinner with some friends, too (leftovers being eaten at this very moment).

I just got in a “short” long run this afternoon, 9 miles. It’s beautiful outside, and though it was a little windy, a gorgeous day for running. I think I need to pick up some new shoes, though. I’ve noticed over the last couple of weeks that my shins are a little more sore then normal. Better safe than sorry on that front. Some random muscles in my legs have been kind of tired for the past couple of days, but I think it’s from the hiking. Not used to that sort of motion. But, no big deal.

In the interest of enjoying my spring break (see above), I’m out. I’m gonna hit up REI and get some gear for my trip this week! A few of my friends and I are going to Nevada to rock climb for a few days. Two of them are already out there, and two more of us are driving out on Wednesday. Should be a blast! Updates will follow, obviously (afterward, though). Time to get out and enjoy the sunshine