Run run run

So i completed the Columbus half marathon today. I didn't win. But I wasn't dead last. I don't think I'll be doing the full anytime soon. 13.1 miles is plenty for me. I probably didn't train as much as I should have but still did better than I expected.

I knew my dad was a cross country coach but apparently the Szczepanik legacy in distance running ran this deep

Dear Dad,

Three years since you've been gone. Still seems strange. The holidays are still weird. The armchair in the family room still seems empty. It's even odd going to Indians games without you - although they stink this year. I'm sure we would've gone to some of the promotional games.

We all still wish we had your help with the seemingly endless to-do list. We wish we had your decisiveness. I wish I still had you to call when I need advice. I wish you were here for car shopping and haggling. I wish you were here for Mom.

Mariella and I have been married for more than a year now. I'm continually inspired by Mom. The girls seem to be doing well - making you proud. The grandkids are fun as per usual. I'm taking the boys fishing this weekend - Henry kept asking. I just hope no one gets hooked.

I still run into people that knew you. You had such a huge impact on so many people. It's pretty amazing. So many people miss you - me especially.

We love you always.

Love,
Mark

New fantasy football logo

Whimper, you cowards!

I know what i'm doing aug 10-16

The hole my sisters made

Indiana Henry

Henry was at great grandma's for a bit on saturday. He took the opportunity to put on a hat and buckskin leather vest. I told him he looked like indiana jones. So he started marching around and singing the theme song. I should've told him he looked like davy crockett b/c I bet he doesn't know that song.

Lambcake kiss you

Seen in Parma