{"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":"97268264","content_html":"🛜 Can’t believe we lost internet again in less than a week. I guess the good thing is it was in the evening and “should” be back online by now 5am… 🫠","summary":"","url":"https://ericmwalk.status.lol/6aa21ed03d24a","date_published":"2026-09-10T03:06:56+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":"03:06","date_timestamp":1789009616,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"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":"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":"97243333","content_html":"<p>Short <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/20104850193\">run</a> today and much nice out. Granted it felt warm with the sun but started to feel more like fall days today.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F09%2FIMG_0672.jpeg\" alt=\"A sunny marsh landscape shows a field of tall reeds framed by trees, with a distant house visible under a clear blue sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/09/09/short-run-today-and-much","date_published":"2026-09-09T15:50:00+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":"2026-09-09 15:50","date_timestamp":1788969000,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"97223762","content_html":"<p>Found some time today to get a <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/20075688256\">run</a> in. It rained last night and some this morning so I was hopeful the weather was going to be a little cooler out but still pretty humid.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F09%2FIMG_0646.jpeg\" alt=\"A wide view of a lake with a tree-lined shore and houses under an overcast sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/09/08/found-some-time-today-to","date_published":"2026-09-08T23:04:00+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":"2026-09-08 23:04","date_timestamp":1788908640,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"97128645","content_html":"<p>After <a href=\"https://runs.lol/2026/09/07/april-and-i-got-up\">golfing</a> 9 holes this morning with my wife and son I decided to pile on the steps this morning by getting a <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/20075688256\">run</a> in. Overall not bad but I am wondering if my new blue shoes are not great for me as my feet seemed to hurt. I will say it is due to the walking 9 holes right before running this but not sure...</p> <a href=\"https://runs.lol/2026/09/07/after-golfing-9-holes-this\">runs.lol</a>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/09/07/after-golfing-9-holes-this","date_published":"2026-09-07T15:01:00+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":"2026-09-07 15:01","date_timestamp":1788793260,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"97126540","content_html":"<p>After <a href=\"https://runs.lol/2026/09/07/april-and-i-got-up\">golfing</a> 9 holes this morning with my wife and son I decided to pile on the steps this morning by getting a <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/20075688256\">run</a> in. Overall not bad but I am wondering if my new blue shoes are not great for me as my feet seemed to hurt. I will say it is due to the walking 9 holes right before running this but not sure...</p> <a href=\"https://runs.lol/2026/09/07/after-20260907aprilandigotupgolfing-9-holes-this\">runs.lol</a>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/09/07/after-20260907aprilandigotupgolfing-9-holes-this","date_published":"2026-09-07T15:01:00+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":"2026-09-07 15:01","date_timestamp":1788793260,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"97126543","content_html":"<p>April and I got up early today to play a short round with our oldest. Not a bad morning out and being an executive part three it made me feel good getting a number of pars today. 😆⛳️🏌️‍♂️</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F09%2FIMG_0625.jpeg\" alt=\"Morning picture taken on the golf course shot from the green back to the tee boxn\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>\n<p>📍<a href=\"https://maps.apple.com/?q=Halla%20Greens%20Executive%20Golf%20Course%20and%20Driving%20Range%0A495%20Pioneer%20Trail%0AChanhassen%20MN%2055317%0AUnited%20States&amp;ll=44.825491,-93.534432\">Halla Greens Executive Golf Course and Driving Range, 495 Pioneer Trail, Chanhassen</a></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/09/07/april-and-i-got-up","date_published":"2026-09-07T12:52:00+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":"2026-09-07 12:52","date_timestamp":1788785520,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"97126544","content_html":"<p>The whole family went out golfing tonight! ⛳️</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F09%2FIMG_0618-Edited.jpeg\" alt=\"Family of five pose together on a golf course with a blue and white checkered flag visible on the right.\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/09/06/the-whole-family-went-out","date_published":"2026-09-06T22:33:00+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":"2026-09-06 22:33","date_timestamp":1788733980,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"97061306","content_html":"<p>Time to do some digging to see why my NAS backup has been failing for the last 4 days 🫣</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F09%2FIMG_0595.jpeg\" alt=\"A mobile app displays a log of NAS backup messages, showing multiple recent failures due to the NAS being unreachable, preceded by one successful backup on September 2nd.\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>\n<p>I am guessing it will be something simple in my <a href=\"https://paste.runs.lol/nas_backup.sh\">script</a> because of a password or IP change but we will see.</p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/09/06/time-to-do-some-digging","date_published":"2026-09-06T14:16:00+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":"2026-09-06 14:16","date_timestamp":1788704160,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"97020598","content_html":"<p>This is probably the worst part of the <a href=\"https://runs.lol/2026/09/05/this-run-despite-the-humidity\">run</a> today is that during a sidewalk construction area I had to jump through some mud and now my “<a href=\"https://runs.lol/2026/08/12/glow-shoes-i-mean-how\">Nightlife Glow</a>” shoes are dirty. 🥺</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F09%2FIMG_0580.jpeg\" alt=\"A person's bright yellow running shoes stand on wet concrete, with mud splattered across the toe of the right shoe.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<em>Poor glow shoes got ruined…😭</em></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/09/05/this-is-probably-the-worst","date_published":"2026-09-05T16:26:00+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":"2026-09-05 16:26","date_timestamp":1788625560,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"97019841","content_html":"<p>This <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/20048111728\">run</a> despite the humidity felt great. I decided to force water on myself for the first half till I hit the area where there were water fountains. Stopped to fill up and drink one bottle of water and continued on my way. Amazing that getting back home I actually feel really good despite the conditions...</p> <a href=\"https://runs.lol/2026/09/05/this-run-despite-the-humidity\">runs.lol</a>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/09/05/this-run-despite-the-humidity","date_published":"2026-09-05T12:14:00+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":"2026-09-05 12:14","date_timestamp":1788610440,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"97008998","content_html":"🏃‍♂️ Up early today as my son had to work and we had a relative that was heading to a his first [Backyard Ultra](https://www.sisuprojectmn.com/). So I figured I might as well do something productive at this early hour and get a run in myself. Maybe another cup of coffee first.. 😆","summary":"","url":"https://ericmwalk.status.lol/6a9c03390f910","date_published":"2026-09-05T11:55:37+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":"2026-09-05 11:55","date_timestamp":1788609337,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"97019842","content_html":"<p>Got back from my youngest cross country meet earlier than planned so I decided to get a short <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/20035931411\">run</a> in.  It was pretty humid with no airflow but thankfully it was overcast now but the app still got it right just like this water. 🤢</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F09%2FIMG_0574.jpeg\" alt=\"A pond completely covered in vibrant green algae or duckweed is surrounded by dense green trees.\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/09/04/got-back-from-my-youngest","date_published":"2026-09-04T16:28:00+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":"2026-09-04 16:28","date_timestamp":1788539280,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"96956946","content_html":"🏃‍♀️ Early morning cross country meet for our youngest. Her first for Middle School, let’s see how this goes!","summary":"","url":"https://ericmwalk.status.lol/6a9ad2e660025","date_published":"2026-09-04T14:17:10+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":"2026-09-04 14:17","date_timestamp":1788531430,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"96924282","content_html":"🏈 Drafting....","summary":"","url":"https://ericmwalk.status.lol/6a9a1acc61e3e","date_published":"2026-09-04T01:11:40+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":"2026-09-04 01:11","date_timestamp":1788484300,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"96845199","content_html":"🛜 Kind of a struggle to get some work done this afternoon when the Internet is out. Glad I can hotspot to complete a couple tasks or start odd projects as well. 😆","summary":"","url":"https://ericmwalk.status.lol/6a9873ffb487b","date_published":"2026-09-02T19:07:43+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":"2026-09-02 19:07","date_timestamp":1788376063,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"96866089","content_html":"<p>Of course there was swim practice during the day for the youngest because who works? Oh well, I am just kidding as times like this give me the hour to do something for me as I have found it is hard to work from a car or anything unless there is a big deadline which today… There was not so I decided to find...</p> <a href=\"https://runs.lol/2026/09/02/of-course-there-was-swim\">runs.lol</a>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/09/02/of-course-there-was-swim","date_published":"2026-09-02T14:06:00+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":"2026-09-02 14:06","date_timestamp":1788357960,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"96804388","content_html":"<p>Lainey Lou the Doodle: <a href=\"https://runs.lol/2026/09/01/lainey-lou-the-doodle\">runs.lol</a></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/09/01/lainey-lou-the-doodle","date_published":"2026-09-02T02:59:00+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":"2026-09-02 02:59","date_timestamp":1788317940,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"96791843","content_html":"<p>Morning <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/19990504550\">run</a> today before work. Legs were a little tired as I ran later in the evening last night so less recover. That is ok, it is a new day of a new month so lets get after it!</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F09%2FIMG_0513.jpeg\" alt=\"A scenic view of the sun glowing over a calm, lily pad-filled lake surrounded by dense green trees.\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/09/01/morning-run-today-before-work","date_published":"2026-09-01T12:04:00+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":"2026-09-01 12:04","date_timestamp":1788264240,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"96743559","content_html":"<p>While my oldest daughter was at a hockey practice tonight I decided to make the most of it and get a <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/19984312923\">run</a> in.  Since I had run some of the Tahpah to Scenic Heights Drainage Way Trail before it seemed like a good time to run the full thing out and back. </p>\n<p>It was actually a nice trail and good on the city for...</p> <a href=\"https://runs.lol/2026/08/31/while-my-oldest-daughter-was\">runs.lol</a>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/08/31/while-my-oldest-daughter-was","date_published":"2026-08-31T23:50:00+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":"2026-08-31 23:50","date_timestamp":1788220200,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"96610544","content_html":"<p>Didn’t realize I had run out of coffee today inside but was saved by this full bottle I remembered I put in the garage fridge last weekend. 🥳☕️</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F08%2FIMG_0290.jpeg\" alt=\"A STOK cold brew coffee bottle stands next to a container of sliced strawberries, a pan of baked goods, and a bagel on a speckled countertop.\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/08/29/didnt-realize-i-had-run","date_published":"2026-08-29T14:27:00+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":"2026-08-29 14:27","date_timestamp":1788013620,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"96605230","content_html":"<p>Legs and body were tired for this <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/19942451373\">run</a>. Not to mention more humid and hot out than I anticipated. I probably should have planned a water stop along the way to refill my bottle but I did find a sprinkler that was on and did the trick. 🫣</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F08%2FIMG_0278.jpeg\" alt=\"A winding dirt path leads through a verdant forest, with sunlight filtering through the tree canopy.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F08%2FIMG_0279.jpeg\" alt=\"Overhanging tree branches frame a calm lake with lily pads, a distant wooded shoreline, and several docks with boats.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F08%2FIMG_0280.jpeg\" alt=\"A sprinkler sprays water over a green lawn and bushes next to a paved road.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/08/28/legs-and-body-were-tired","date_published":"2026-08-28T22:24:00+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":"2026-08-28 22:24","date_timestamp":1787955840,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"96568813","content_html":"🏒 Who really wants to work on a Friday afternoon… I will be at a hockey rink so you know where to find me.. 🫠\n\nLet’s go Lakers! ⛵️","summary":"","url":"https://ericmwalk.status.lol/6a91e0dd96807","date_published":"2026-08-28T19:26:21+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":"2026-08-28 19:26","date_timestamp":1787945181,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"96467055","content_html":"<p>Short <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/19909782289\">run</a> today in between meetings and other things. </p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F08%2FIMG_0211.jpeg\" alt=\"A narrow dirt path winds into the distance, surrounded by dense, vibrant green foliage on both sides.\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/08/26/short-run-today-in-between","date_published":"2026-08-26T14:36:00+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":"2026-08-26 14:36","date_timestamp":1787754960,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"96402886","content_html":"<p>After getting the doodle settled this morning as my wife was hanging around before her workday started, I decided to head out for a <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/19894831593\">run</a>. I am sure with everything going on this week is making these runs so far feel much worse than they should but sometimes you just have to keep pushing though.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F08%2FIMG_0138.jpeg\" alt=\"A gravel path stretches into the distance, lined by dense green trees that form a natural canopy overhead.\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/08/25/after-getting-the-doodle-settled","date_published":"2026-08-25T12:27:00+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":"2026-08-25 12:27","date_timestamp":1787660820,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"96330546","content_html":"<p>Sometimes I do my best thinking and reflecting when I am on a <a href=\"https://www.strava.com/activities/19878897315\">run</a>. I would say this run was filled with lots of thoughts for what will unfold this week. 🥺</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.runs.lol%2Fmedia%2F2026%2F08%2FIMG_0093.jpeg\" alt=\"Paved path through dense trees, leading to a distant building.\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>","summary":"","url":"https://runs.lol/2026/08/24/sometimes-i-do-my-best","date_published":"2026-08-24T13:25:00+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":"2026-08-24 13:25","date_timestamp":1787577900,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"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}},{"id":"91233488","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/mroutley\">@mroutley</a> nice! Looks like a fun place.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/91233488","date_published":"2026-05-30T21:30:50+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":"2026-05-30 21:30","date_timestamp":1780176650,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"91230329","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/pip\">@pip</a> this is cool! 🏃‍♂️</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/91230329","date_published":"2026-05-30T20:15:37+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":"2026-05-30 20:15","date_timestamp":1780172137,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"91230195","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/patrickrhone\">@patrickrhone</a> this makes sense…. Enjoy!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/91230195","date_published":"2026-05-30T20:12:08+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":"2026-05-30 20:12","date_timestamp":1780171928,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"91079084","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/canion\">@canion</a> completely agree the newer Olympic medals are so heavy! This remind me of a post I started but have yet to finish 🤷‍♂️…. Maybe this is the sign that I should finish it. ha!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/ericmwalk/91079084","date_published":"2026-05-28T13:55:39+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":"2026-05-28 13:55","date_timestamp":1779976539,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}}]}