{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Micro.blog - Eric Walker","home_page_url":"https://micro.blog","feed_url":"https://micro.blog/posts/ericmwalk","_microblog":{"about":"https://micro.blog/about/api","id":"4061","username":"ericmwalk","bio":"Dad x3 | Runner | Backyard Rink Maintainer |  Kid's Activity Driver | Books | Podcasts | Dreaming of Mountains and Oceans","pronouns":"","is_following":false,"is_you":false,"following_count":175,"discover_count":0},"author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://avatars.micro.blog/avatars/2022/4061.jpg"},"items":[{"id":"99508873","content_html":"<p>Glad to get this <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/20650087414\">run</a> in between meeting today. Needed some time to think / zone out for a while. </p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F10%2FIMG_1201.jpeg\" alt=\"A vibrant autumn landscape features a calm lake reflecting the colorful fall foliage and a bright blue sky filled with wispy white clouds.\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/10/19/glad-to-get-this-run","date_published":"2026-10-19T15:26:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-19 15:26","date_timestamp":1792423560,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"99426783","content_html":"<p>Even with sleeping in today I was able to find some time to get a long <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/20625392331\">run</a> in this week. It was a really nice day out but I did realize halfway through I needed to get back home quicker than planned as we were threading to an event. Made it just in time and overall legs feel great again.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F10%2FIMG_1186.jpeg\" alt=\"A sunlit autumn trail winds through a forest of tall trees with orange and yellow leaves, running alongside a sparkling blue lake.\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/10/17/even-with-sleeping-in-today","date_published":"2026-10-17T16:28:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-17 16:28","date_timestamp":1792254480,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"99355062","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/jthingelstad\">@jthingelstad</a> this is so cool!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/99355062","date_published":"2026-10-16T19:08:59+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-16 19:08","date_timestamp":1792177739,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"99426784","content_html":"<p>Early morning <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/20609624082\">run</a> in Alexandria, MN today back on the old <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Lakes_State_Trail\">Burlington Northern Railroad</a> trail line. It was a really windy morning and not that protected on this trail but the sunrise made it worth it.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F10%2FIMG_1147.jpeg\" alt=\"A straight paved trail, strewn with autumn leaves, leads toward the horizon under a dramatic, sunset-lit sky, flanked by bare trees and a body of water to the right.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<em>Nothing like a sunrise run to start the day off right</em></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/10/16/early-morning-run-in-alexandra","date_published":"2026-10-16T12:35:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-16 12:35","date_timestamp":1792154100,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"99426785","content_html":"<p>Getting some more <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/20586812569\">miles</a> in this week even though the legs are still feeling a little heavy. We are heading up North late tonight so I felt like I needed to get this in not knowing what the rest of the week would bring.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F10%2FIMG_1126.jpeg\" alt=\"An overcast sky hangs over a grassy field with a few fallen logs and trees under a cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/10/14/getting-some-more-miles-in","date_published":"2026-10-14T18:07:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-14 18:07","date_timestamp":1792001220,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"99209044","content_html":"<p>Found some time for a short <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/20570146063\">run</a> today. It is wild how the past weekend the weather got up to 90°F and even yesterday was still in the 80°F but today it is only 54°F and might not even get to 65°F.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F10%2FIMG_1123.jpeg\" alt=\"IMG 1123\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/10/13/found-some-time-for-a","date_published":"2026-10-13T15:22:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-13 15:22","date_timestamp":1791904920,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"99118469","content_html":"<p>I wasn’t sure how this recovery <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/20557478397\">run</a> from my <a href=\"https://runs.lol/2026/10/10/2026-trout-brook-10-mile\">race</a> on Saturday was going to go, but overall, my legs loosened up and it felt good being out there. It’s a nice day here today and I tried not to push it and ran an easy pace.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F10%2FIMG_1114.jpeg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<em>Beautiful day running the streets of the Prairie.</em></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/10/12/i-wasnt-sure-how-this","date_published":"2026-10-12T14:47:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-12 14:47","date_timestamp":1791816420,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"99047053","content_html":"🏊‍♀️ Back at the pool again for the youngest in her more first official meet of the 2026-2027 season. Let’s go FoxJets 🦊","summary":"","url":"https://ericmwalk.status.lol/6acba64cc55c6","date_published":"2026-10-11T15:07:56+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-11 15:07","date_timestamp":1791731276,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"99106399","content_html":"<p>2026 Trout Brook 10 Mile Trail Run: <a href=\"https://runs.lol/2026/10/10/2026-trout-brook-10-mile\">runs.lol</a></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/10/10/2026-trout-brook-10-mile","date_published":"2026-10-10T13:00:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-10 13:00","date_timestamp":1791637200,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"98992043","content_html":"🏃‍♂️ Up early for another Trout Brook 10 mile run this year. I am shocked at how warm it is at 7am as normally I am freezing and sitting in my car until race time","summary":"","url":"https://ericmwalk.status.lol/6aca2fa710363","date_published":"2026-10-10T12:29:27+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-10 12:29","date_timestamp":1791635367,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"98943027","content_html":"<p>Decided to give these <a href=\"https://runs.lol/2026/10/08/i-have-been-hearing-about\">new shoes</a> a short <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/20514854656\">test</a> today before I guess tomorrow's trail run that I kind of put myself on the hook for. The shoes felt great today!</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F10%2FIMG_1080.jpg\" alt=\"A wooden boardwalk cuts through a grassy marshland toward a vibrant sunset in the distance.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<em>Really nice morning out and I timed it right to get in the trails as the sun was rising.</em></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/10/09/decided-to-give-these-new","date_published":"2026-10-09T12:16:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-09 12:16","date_timestamp":1791548160,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"98943029","content_html":"<p>I have been hearing about this brand of shoes for a while now and finally broke down and bought a pair of the Mount to Coast H1. This model I liked the tagline of being \"Road-to-Trail Running\" shoes. </p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F10%2FIMG_1076.jpg\" alt=\"A pair of new Mount to Coast running shoes, featuring white and rust-orange uppers and thick, gradient soles, rests inside a partially unpacked shoebox lined with white tissue paper.\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/10/08/i-have-been-hearing-about","date_published":"2026-10-09T03:07:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-09 03:07","date_timestamp":1791515220,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"98942782","content_html":"<p>Well as always I was late to try to register for the Trout Brook run Wednesday evening but I found out they closed the registration earlier than stated. I probably should have taken that as a sign as my runs have felt off this week but I sent the organizer a note anyways to see if there was any way I could...</p> <a href=\"https://runs.lol/2026/10/08/well-as-always-i-was\">runs.lol</a>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/10/08/well-as-always-i-was","date_published":"2026-10-08T12:54:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-08 12:54","date_timestamp":1791464040,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"98869500","content_html":"🥳 The new feature that built into some.pics now allow you to post to mastodon is such a great add. Finally found some time to integrate it in my Obsidian plugin and found out however @neatnik put this great feature together I can always share it later and doesn't have to be right at original posting. As... <a href=\"https://ericmwalk.status.lol/6ac687f8c602c\">ericmwalk.status.lol</a>","summary":"","url":"https://ericmwalk.status.lol/6ac687f8c602c","date_published":"2026-10-07T17:57:12+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-07 17:57","date_timestamp":1791395832,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"98941955","content_html":"<p>Trying to get some <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/20490913587\">miles</a> in still this week even though the legs are feeling tired.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F10%2FIMG_1062.jpeg\" alt=\"A sunlit, grassy dirt road winds through a sparse forest under a bright blue sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/10/07/trying-to-get-some-miles","date_published":"2026-10-07T14:39:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-07 14:39","date_timestamp":1791383940,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"98808252","content_html":"<p>Legs felt heavy today on this <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/20480121595\">run</a> but I got out there even with it feeling warmer than the last couple of days and got it done. </p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F10%2FIMG_1052.jpeg\" alt=\"A paved walking path curves through a dry, grassy marsh under a bright blue sky, with a large tree shading the foreground.\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/10/06/legs-felt-heavy-today-on","date_published":"2026-10-06T18:05:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-06 18:05","date_timestamp":1791309900,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"98808254","content_html":"<p>Ever <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/20467996671\">run</a> lately in the evening has feel like so much more work than necessary. However, it was a nice night out there besides me feeling sluggish.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F10%2FIMG_1044.jpeg\" alt=\"A narrow path cuts through a lush green and brown field, leading toward a dark treeline beneath a dramatic, cloudy sunset sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/10/05/ever-run-lately-in-the","date_published":"2026-10-05T23:32:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-05 23:32","date_timestamp":1791243120,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"98650300","content_html":"🏒 It’s Championship Sunday! Let’s go Lakers… Roll Boats. 🔄 🚢","summary":"","url":"https://ericmwalk.status.lol/6ac273178a8cb","date_published":"2026-10-04T15:39:03+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-04 15:39","date_timestamp":1791128343,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"98643110","content_html":"😴 Late night and early morning for the homecoming freshman group as they now need to get moving to go play hockey. Time for me to make some food for the sleepy crew.","summary":"","url":"https://ericmwalk.status.lol/6ac2478d8c320","date_published":"2026-10-04T12:33:17+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-04 12:33","date_timestamp":1791117197,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"98569581","content_html":"🏒 It’s game time! Let’s go Lakers… Roll Boats. 🔄 🚢","summary":"","url":"https://ericmwalk.status.lol/6ac039bdc9c2e","date_published":"2026-10-02T23:09:49+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-02 23:09","date_timestamp":1790982589,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"98598627","content_html":"<p>Going to be a long and busy Friday so I got up early to get this long <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/20420062781\">run</a> in to keep the streak   going.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F10%2FIMG_0974.jpeg\" alt=\"A winding dirt path, covered in fallen leaves, stretches through a thick green forest.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<em>Quiet on the trail this morning </em></p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F10%2FIMG_0977.jpeg\" alt=\"A buck with antlers stands in tall green and golden grass next to a narrow stream.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<em>Hi friend 👋🦌… just passing through</em></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/10/02/going-to-be-a-long","date_published":"2026-10-02T11:39:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-10-02 11:39","date_timestamp":1790941140,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"98598628","content_html":"<p>Got a short <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/20394057660\">run</a> in today between some meetings. Very foggy out and though the temps said it was cool there still seemed to be some humidity in the air.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F09%2FIMG_0954.jpeg\" alt=\"A foggy landscape features a bright green pond, two large weeping willow trees, and wild, overgrown vegetation.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<em>A lot of green in this picture here in places that maybe should be that green.</em></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/09/30/got-a-short-run-in","date_published":"2026-09-30T14:33:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-30 14:33","date_timestamp":1790778780,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"98959906","content_html":"<p>These new things showed up right before I was thinking of going for a <a href=\"https://runs.lol/2026/09/29/well-as-hazy-as-this\">run</a> today so I figured what better time to break them in than today. 👟 🤷‍♂️</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F09%2FIMG_0949.jpeg\" alt=\"A person's feet wearing blue Brooks running shoes stand on a pebbled asphalt surface.\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/09/29/these-new-things-showed-up","date_published":"2026-09-29T18:04:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-29 18:04","date_timestamp":1790705040,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"98380029","content_html":"<p>Well as hazy as this <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/20380747242\">run</a> felt in my head and legs, I guess I got it done just in time as it seems like it is going to just rain all afternoon. Still must have something lingering as I can tell I am not 100% but I figure a good run every now and then will help kick it... right?</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F09%2FIMG_0950.jpeg\" alt=\"A straight, unpaved path covered in fallen leaves stretches through a dense tunnel of green trees.\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/09/29/well-as-hazy-as-this","date_published":"2026-09-29T15:38:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-29 15:38","date_timestamp":1790696280,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"98329323","content_html":"<p>One thing to make you <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/20365956994\">run</a> a little quicker is right before you head out a meeting get scheduled less than 60 min later and you still want to get to the minimum millage you had set out for yourself for the day. 😄</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F09%2FIMG_0947.jpeg\" alt=\"A hazy, overcast sky hangs over a field of tall, brown and green grasses and reeds, with a line of trees in the background showing hints of autumn color.\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/09/28/one-thing-to-make-you","date_published":"2026-09-28T15:02:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-28 15:02","date_timestamp":1790607720,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"98215089","content_html":"🏊‍♀️ Good start to the season for our swimmer. She wishes she could’ve swam faster, however, I told her with her injury, she hadn’t really swam for the last week. The good news is no leg pain so next on the volleyball. 🏐","summary":"","url":"https://ericmwalk.status.lol/6ab7e397e2da8","date_published":"2026-09-26T15:24:07+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-26 15:24","date_timestamp":1790436247,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"97549745","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/paulw\">@paulw</a> such a great place to visit!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/97549745","date_published":"2026-09-15T02:51:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-15 02:51","date_timestamp":1789440660,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"97379954","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/jaheppler\">@jaheppler</a> looks like a great day!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/97379954","date_published":"2026-09-11T21:35:27+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-11 21:35","date_timestamp":1789162527,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"97379843","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/rscottjones\">@rscottjones</a> very interesting indeed. I guess reading that kind of makes sense and I was wondering as such. Just kind of felt all over the place 😆</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/97379843","date_published":"2026-09-11T21:31:12+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-11 21:31","date_timestamp":1789162272,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"97238920","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/mathyousee\">@mathyousee</a> good point but… now will they still glow 😆</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/97238920","date_published":"2026-09-09T17:33:09+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-09-09 17:33","date_timestamp":1788975189,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"95608914","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/ndreas\">@ndreas</a> 🤯</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/95608914","date_published":"2026-08-12T00:04:59+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-12 00:04","date_timestamp":1786493099,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"95608895","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/gregmoore\">@gregmoore</a> that looks amazing!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/95608895","date_published":"2026-08-12T00:04:11+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-12 00:04","date_timestamp":1786493051,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"95386119","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/davoh\">@davoh</a> looks like a great place to run! Enjoyed the photos.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/95386119","date_published":"2026-08-08T03:59:10+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-08 03:59","date_timestamp":1786161550,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"95214474","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/paulw\">@paulw</a> looks like a great trip and the views from your pictures are great too.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/95214474","date_published":"2026-08-05T04:18:53+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-05 04:18","date_timestamp":1785903533,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"95155707","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/patrickrhone\">@patrickrhone</a> did you pass? Even if not hopefully it was enjoyable. 😀</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/95155707","date_published":"2026-08-04T03:38:47+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-04 03:38","date_timestamp":1785814727,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"94984421","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/ningkantida\">@ningkantida</a> happy birthday and keep getting stronger! You are so true that sometimes you just have to let go of some to make room for the next.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/94984421","date_published":"2026-07-31T17:23:37+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-31 17:23","date_timestamp":1785518617,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"94948221","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/patrickrhone\">@patrickrhone</a> beautifully said, I really enjoyed the whole thing. She will 100% be ready for the next adventures…. You too 😀</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/94948221","date_published":"2026-07-31T03:01:52+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-31 03:01","date_timestamp":1785466912,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"94811229","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/rpmik\">@rpmik</a> I am waiting for that weather to come back but it is not right now….</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/94811229","date_published":"2026-07-28T20:04:39+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-28 20:04","date_timestamp":1785269079,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"94750270","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/gregmorris\">@gregmorris</a> nice work!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/94750270","date_published":"2026-07-27T19:01:45+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-27 19:01","date_timestamp":1785178905,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"93488540","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/jthingelstad\">@jthingelstad</a> awesome! Have fun and go USA 🇺🇸 ⚽️</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/93488540","date_published":"2026-07-05T19:21:30+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-05 19:21","date_timestamp":1783279290,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"93458491","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/mathyousee\">@mathyousee</a> nice work out there today and even in the heat. This is one of those runs I have on a list just the time never seems to stack up with other family commitments.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/93458491","date_published":"2026-07-05T04:57:55+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-05 04:57","date_timestamp":1783227475,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"93324994","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/jthingelstad\">@jthingelstad</a> Catching up on things and this is great! Just curious should I be able to log into the site? Maybe I am not subscribed anymore for some reason 🤔.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/93324994","date_published":"2026-07-02T18:12:49+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-02 18:12","date_timestamp":1783015969,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"91924468","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/davoh\">@davoh</a> this is really cool and love the sketch!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/91924468","date_published":"2026-06-10T19:16:53+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-10 19:16","date_timestamp":1781119013,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"91845901","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/patrickrhone\">@patrickrhone</a> nice! Looks like even a better night overall.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/91845901","date_published":"2026-06-09T17:28:09+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-09 17:28","date_timestamp":1781026089,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"91804162","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/patrickrhone\">@patrickrhone</a> well that just looks like a great night!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/91804162","date_published":"2026-06-09T03:20:14+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-09 03:20","date_timestamp":1780975214,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"91683393","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/canion\">@canion</a> wow… that is a great picture and shot of the city!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/91683393","date_published":"2026-06-07T05:29:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-07 05:29","date_timestamp":1780810140,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"91326873","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/lmika\">@lmika</a> this looks really good!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/91326873","date_published":"2026-06-01T13:57:12+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-01 13:57","date_timestamp":1780322232,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"91321580","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/tinyroofnail\">@tinyroofnail</a> this is a great picture!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/91321580","date_published":"2026-06-01T12:27:48+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-01 12:27","date_timestamp":1780316868,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"91315401","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/manton\">@manton</a> now this sounds awesome! Can’t wait to see what you come up with along the way and in the end. I think as a child this is what I always wanted.. ha!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/91315401","date_published":"2026-06-01T10:19:08+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-01 10:19","date_timestamp":1780309148,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"91315354","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/quinntchrest\">@quinntchrest</a> so fun! Makes me miss skiing out in Colorado as it has been years. I should change that 😅</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/91315354","date_published":"2026-06-01T10:18:01+00:00","author":{"name":"Eric Walker","url":"https://ericmwalk.blog","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2022%2F4061.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"ericmwalk"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-01 10:18","date_timestamp":1780309081,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}}]}