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Not sure if it was because of all the smoke in the air today or because it was a long day or maybe the last two days with longer runs. However, this run felt like more work than it should have for being short. I actually had thought of going a little longer but decided against it.

A lush, green wetland landscape with dense grass and a small tree on the right. The sky is overcast, creating a hazy, serene atmosphere in the background. Yes that is smoke in the air, not fog… 😶‍🌫️

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The trail we wanted along the Minnesota river was washed out so we decided to take a tour around Shakopee and actually found a nice Greenway to run on after checking out Canterbury and an old Brick making site.

A paved path winds through a lush, green park with trees lining the sides. The sun sets in the background, casting a warm glow across the sky. Scenic Heights Park to Tahpah Park

Overgrown greenery partially conceals an old, crumbling brick wall with missing sections, suggesting decay and abandonment in a forest setting. Lime kiln from the Schroeder Brick & Lime

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We are supposed to have a heat advisory later today so not as early as I should have done this run but still got it done in the AM today. Didn’t feel to bad at all after a weekend of traveling and not running.

A tranquil forest scene featuring a small stream flowing through lush greenery. Sunlight filters through the trees, creating dappled shadows on the water. A fallen tree lies across the stream, and rocks are scattered along the bank.

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I love how determined this girl is about swimming! Not only has she had a banner year and will be swimming for Team Minnesota this week but she had to come on her own to do a practice from the coach and she didn’t complain at all. Not to mention as you can see she is smiling along the way.

A swimmer with a cap and goggles joyfully raises their arms in a pool, near a bottle of water on the deck.

A swimmer in a black swimsuit and swim cap smiles while resting at the edge of an indoor pool, holding a water bottle. Lane dividers stretch across the pool in the background.

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Had to take the hockey player to morning practice today so I figured I should get a run in as I will be in the car later today. I used ever minute I could not knowing if I will get another run in this week but the weather was already humid and the air quality was not great either.

A gravel path lined with lush, green trees on both sides, leading into the distance under a canopy of branches.

A narrow dirt path winding through a dense, green forest with tall trees and lush undergrowth, bathed in soft, dappled sunlight.

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I had exactly 30 min to get this run in done before I needed to head down to watch day two of State Swimming for our youngest. Probably not the most ideal time to run due to the heat but I had a long afternoon/evening ahead of sitting.

A path leads to a small, shady tunnel under a road, surrounded by lush green grass and dense foliage.

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Well I finally got around to creating my first POAP! I wasn’t really sure what it would involve so figured I would give it a go for the MN Age Group State that will happen at the Univerity of Minnesota. It seems to have worked and if anyone is in the area or looking for the code after the fact let me know I have a couple saved off to the side.

Event card for “2025 MN Age Group State Championships,” held July 23-27, 2025, in Minneapolis, USA. The image shows a colorful pool-themed logo with event details, including location at the University of Minnesota. There are options for POAPs, mints, and

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Always hard to get all of us together when outside of the hockey season where we see each other daily but it is always great to find the time when we can to catch up.

A cocktail garnished with a lime slice sits on a napkin on a wooden table, surrounded by other drinks and glasses in a bar setting.

📍 Flying Dutchman Spirits Distillery & Lounge , Eden Prairie

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I had to drop my Jeep off to get the screw pulled from the tire so I decided to just run home after. I am not sure I am glad I got this out of the way early today or not as it was pretty bad out even at 6:30am. I guess if anything I am thankful that I was “forced” to run as I needed to get home.

A serene wetland landscape with lush green vegetation and tall grasses bordering a narrow, algae-covered waterway under a cloudy sky. Distant treeline visible at the horizon.

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Felt really good today on this very wet run as it rained the whole time. If it wasn’t for a meeting and picking up a kid from practice I might have just extended the millage on this one. Even with the rain it wasn’t bad outside.

A white egret stands on a black metal railing beside a wet road, with lush green trees in the background on a cloudy day.

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My family keeps thinking I should take our younger but bigger dog for runs with me so I decided to give it a try again. About .4 miles in he just refused to go he was done. So we walked back to the house and then I went out and ran on my own. He was happy for a little bit of our run together.

A black dog with a short coat and a neon harness is being walked on a purple leash across a sunny, paved street. The grass and sidewalk are visible in the background.

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Seems like a pizza oven kind of night. 🍕

A wood-fired pizza oven with a partially cooked pizza inside, set outdoors on a table. Surrounding greenery and a house are visible in the background.

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Well this is just really sad news to discover… Poor Jeep 🦆

Close-up view of a rugged, all-terrain vehicle tire with a distinctive tread pattern, suitable for off-road driving.

Close-up of a rugged tire tread with a small rock lodged in one of the grooves.

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I have been working on a different Obsidian plugin for no good reason than to do it and I spent much more time than I would like to admit doing so. However, after a lot of trial and error I was able to figure out how to update posts using post_id vs just normal url. At some point I need to write this out in more detail but this is all for now.

If all goes well this should post from this plugin as well.

It did POST and now the update works successfully too! 🥳

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Felt good today running and extended it as much as I could before having to pick our youngest up. It wasn’t bad out either but started to get warm when the sun wasn’t behind clouds but I will take this over the heat earlier in the week.

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Someone got a haircut today… 🐶 A happy dog sits on a green blanket in the back seat of a car, wearing a colorful bandana with a “PetSmart” logo. I love his goofy eyes… 👀

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I had just enough time to get this run in before heading up to a swimming volunteer shift. It was really nice out tonight since it rained all day and was overcast for this run. I wish I could have gone longer but probably fine as the last block my ankle started to hurt slightly.

A serene lake with lily pads covering the water’s surface, surrounded by lush green trees under an overcast sky.

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About a half mile into this run these dark sky just dumped rain on me for the next 3.5 miles. I kept going as I figured it would let up soon and at a minimum I would have been soaked that much from the heat and humidity anyway. It finally let up with 1 mile left just to make me get warm.

A tranquil lakeside scene at dusk with dark clouds overhead casting shadows on the water and grassy shoreline.

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This was a warm one out today running around the streets and woods. Pretty much we tried to find some shade while out there today.

A dirt path winds through a lush, green forest with tall trees and dense foliage. Dappled sunlight filters through the canopy, creating a serene and inviting atmosphere.

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Since I was in Cedar Falls I decided to run around the University of Northern Iowa where I went to school in order to get a run in and see how things have changed. Such a blast to see again as it has been a while since I have been here.

Clock tower at the University of Northern Iowa, surrounded by green grass and trees under a clear blue sky.