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Either way I figured I start taking running seriously and I purchased a Nike+ Sportwatch GPS. I used it yesterday on a run and it worked really well.



Distance: 4.08 Miles
Duration: 35:10
Average Pace: 8:37/ mile
Fastest Mile: 7:25
Elevation Gained: 439 feet

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Val’s the Boss!


Downtown Alhambra from top of parking structure.


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Earlier this week I was invited to Karina’s birthday potluck by Oscar and I’ve been looking forward to this all week. Since I needed to go to bed earlier I made sure I was there right when it started so I can head home a bit earlier, but still have enough time to hang out with Karina. I figured that I would be the few that arrive on time, but when I got there i noticed that there was very few cars parked outside. As I walked towards the door I also noticed Oscar in the kitchen prepping for dinner, but no one else. I rang the door bell. No one came. I gave it about a minute and rang again. Oscar answers the door and give me a surprised and awkward look. This was when I realized that something was awry. Quickly I realized that I was there the wrong day. I was two weeks early One of the most awkward and embracing moments in my life has just taken place. Luckily Oscar was very kind and gracious. He invited me in and we chat some before Karina came down stairs and learned of the funny mistake I made. Karina and Oscar made dinner for me and we enjoyed a healthy and delicious dinner. I’ll be back in two weeks.


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Dinner with Victor Gee, Kenny Suh, Ramesh Elam, Eloy Herrera, Hiroko and Ernie Leal

The next day we woke up with the general plan to head south and meet up with Ernest Quiambao. We started the morning slow. We make a stop at Mad Rock to catch up with friends and then headed to the world first McDonalds. It was not too special, but it is where production line fast food began. Hiroko and I enjoyed some not so healthy burgers.


What happened to the other arch?


Hiroko inside the McDonald Museum.


Cheeseburger and a hamburger please.


Yum!

After MaDonald we headed down to the great park to walk Teddy and Toffee and hopefully ride the world’s largest helium balloon. The balloon was all booked up by the time we got there, but we still had a good time check out the vegetable garden/farm. Toffee even made friends with the local chickens.



Teddy and I waiting for Hiroko.


Toffee and chickens.

The drive to San Diego was enjoyable. The weather was great and the pace leisurely. We hung out with Ernest and his family. Then we headed to the Fish Market to grab some clam chowder. 1 quart and a loaf of bread for 8 bucks. What a deal! Hiroko, Ernest and I were full and happy. Next morning we visited the local farmer’s market which was more like a flea market, but it was still a great time with my wife and friend.


We took the clam chowder to go and had it on a bench overlooking the beach.


Getting the dogs ready for the Farmer’s Market.

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Cars are lined up on the great park air strips



Refinement and performance = 2 performance courses


There was two courses set up. One to test performance and the other for refinement. After the first few laps they both became performance tests. After some rubber burning maneuvers and reaction testing turns I can attest that the CX-5 is not only better in terms of handling, but also in ride quality. We all left the test track with a smile on our faces.



Getting ready on the performance course.


Results of course are smiles.


Pure adrenaline!


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