Running on the Road

Travel is a necessary evil of my job.  It means time away from my family and countless hours wasted sitting on airplanes and airports.

It also can impact my running, mostly in a negative way.  Odd hours, downtown hotels and a northeastern-US-heavy schedule often means cold, dark runs on strange streets.

Sometimes, however, it works out.  My recent road trip through Memphis, Charlotte and New Orleans is a perfect example.  Enjoy!

More Running Over the Weekend

Some more opportunities to run on my beloved American River Parkway.  Both runs this weekend were on the horse trails that (usually) meander between the bike path and the river.

On Saturday, Kim and I were joined by our friends Jo and Mike.

On Sunday, it was just Kim and I.  I thoroughly enjoy running with my beautiful wife.  I wish we could do it more often!

Green Bay: NOT a Paradise for Runners

In stark contrast to the video I posted to show off how perfect my fair city is for running, I give you this:

Cold as it was, it still beats the treadmill!

How old is Daddy?

I just thought this was cute :o)

Sacramento: Runners' Paradise

I often call the American River Parkway the jewel of Sacramento.  Most of my daily runs incorporate some part of the parkway, whether it's the Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail, the horse trails, the levee crest or a combination of all of those.

Here are clips from three recent runs on the parkway:

I feel fortunate to live where I do.

Awesome Christmas Lights

We bundled up Karly and headed out to Orangevale's Dovewood Court to check out the spectacular light show.  I stuck a GoPro on the roof of the car for all of you who can't make it in person.

A New Challenge

I have accepted a new challenge and a huge career opportunity.  Following the NBA All-Star break (mid February), I'll be taking over as producer for the Sacramento Kings TV broadcasts.

For all but a small handful of shows since I started in TV 25 years ago, I've either directed or TDed.  I've never produced.  Nor, frankly, have I ever wanted to.  But when the possibility arose, I saw an opportunity for growth and threw my hat in the ring.

I produced two quarters of a Kings home game last week.  It's been a long time since I felt so new at something.  Thanks to a quick decision by Kings management, I have two and a half months to learn from the outgoing producer.  I couldn't ask for a better recipe for success.

I've spent every spare moment of the last two weeks immersed in everything Kings & NBA and I have two more months before I take the reins.  I'll be ready.  I'm all in.