Chat on the iPhone!

After using up my first month's 200 text messages, I decided there must be some kind of option. I found meebo. Safari seems to be at bit buggy with it since it has crashed a couple of times. But, I did get it to work and it looks promising. Getting chat in the iPhone would be cool.

07/29/07: 8.5 Mile Run: Brownell-Shades Creek Greenway

No Judy. So, I put on the bluetooth headset and turned on the iPod. Just me and music made the trek. I steady run, but I somehow managed to not stop the watch so I lost the data. Nothing special to say today and I gotta get going so that's all for now. Oh, I read my track club newletter in the bath tub via the iPhone. Too cool.

Data

Distance:	8.5 Miles
Time:	Unknown
Heart Rate:	Unknown
Pace:	Unknown
Weather:	Clear Temperature-78° Humidity-77%
Route:	The usual 8.5 Miler

07/27/07: 3 Mile Run: Neighborhood

I listened to Daily Source Code during the morning run. It it good to be back on the morning schedule. I started the day at 2:30 am due to 3 deliverables due at work today. I got one done before 5:30 am, so I decided I deserved a break. Off to run...

Data

Distance:	3 Miles
Time:	27:31
Heart Rate:	149
Pace:	9:10
Weather:	Clear Temperature-72° Humidity-90%

07/25/07: 6 Mile Run: Neighborhood

I listened to Daily Source Code. Adam has moved on to talking about his iPhone. He got brave and hacked it to put in a SIM from his existing cell phone based on his reading on the web (he didn't put the link in the show notes, so I think this is the right one). He likes his for the same reasons I like mine. He did find some of the same frustrations including the difficulty with moving pictures from the iPhone to the computer. His complaint helped motivate me to try a little more exploration. First, I discovered on the Apple Support forums that someone had noted that the iPhone had to be unlocked to be able to use the file systems capabilities to simply drag and drop files via the Windows' Explorer. However, I have never had any luck getting the iPhone's camera to show up in the Explorer. Well, I managed to get it done. Here's how:

• Reboot
• Unlock iPhone
• Put iPhone in cradle
• Set the default action to view and move files via Windows Explorer on the dialog box that comes up (I also set that as the default action for the Apple iPhone by clicking on the set options button on the dialog)

Now, it seems to work everytime. Yeppee!

This was another evening run during which I didn't notice that I was going so slow. In fact, I felt good. However, I didn't feel fast either.

Data

Distance:	6 Miles
Time:	57:37
Heart Rate:	149
Pace:	9:36
Weather:	Light rain Temperature-79° Humidity-79%

7/24/07: 3 Mile Run: Neighborhood

Just back from Newark, NJ after spending a night in a lovely hotel near the airport. OK, it was a hotel save the lovely bit. But, I did sleep good actually. I listened to Daily Source Code. Adam is still going on about the fall of big media and the BBC's woes. The fall of big media may not becoming and I am all for exposing what is really done to produce TV content. But, I am not ready to sign up the independent media is the vehicle to truth. Most of what I see is still someone putting something out there with the intent to get noticed or to convince me of the truth the other person thinks I should believe. That is not the same as simply telling me the truth. The point becomes the convincing, not the sharing of the truth and thus starts the slippery slope.

I completed this run in the evening, after supper due to a busy schedule including travel from New Jersey. The run felt fine, but the pace and time may reflect the impact of running just after dinner on a long day.

Data

Distance:	3 Miles
Time:	29:04
Heart Rate:	149
Pace:	9:41
Weather:	Cloudy Temperature-85° Humidity-44%

7/22/07: 10.5 Mile Run: Brownell-Shades Creek Loop

No Judy. So, I put the iPod on shuffle for music, turned on the bluetooth, and put on the headset. All technology worked well until the battery on the headset died about .25 miles before the finish. Not too bad really. But, it is sure irritating when things don't work on a run. Technology should just work, right? The left knee started to feel a bit funny towards the end of the run again (like last Sunday). In fact, I had to mow my yard immediately after the run since I am traveling next week. The knee was particularly troublesome when going down hill with the mower. I am a bit worried about this.

Data

Distance:	10.5 Miles
Time:	1:39:10
Heart Rate:	148
Pace:	9:26
Weather:	Clear Temperature-71° Humidity-61%
Route:	10.5 Mile Loop

07/21/07: 3 Mile Run: Neighborhood

I took the iPhone and listened to the Daily Source Code on this run. Adam is going off on the BBC's getting caught hacking up video to show the queen leaving, but in fact the video was of her arrival. It seems to me that most stories, big media and not, come packaged with the bias of the producers. Thus, truth continues to be elusive if your source is anything other than personal experience. TV, radio, YouTube, Podcast.... the lot generally have to be filtered with caution.

Data

Distance:	3 Miles
Time:	29:07
Heart Rate:	141
Pace:	9:42
Weather:	Cloudy Temperature-70° Humidity-93%

07/18/07: 5 Mile Run: Neighborhood

I took the iPod and bluetooth headset to listen to music in shuffle mode. I have changed the earpieces and the flapping noises are gone. So, I'm pleased with that. I also cover everything in plastic now. This was an afternoon run. So, I was surprised that I didn't really notice the 10 more degrees than my usual morning runs.

Data

Distance:	5 Miles
Time:	47:44
Heart Rate:	144
Pace:	9:32
Weather:	Partly Cloudy Temperature-85° Humidity-57%

07/17/07: 3 Mile Run: Neighborhood

I listened to the latest Daily Source Code during this run. I also started listening to a Accident Hash. I haven't heard one of those in a long while (well, not since June 28th....just seems longer). Welcome back C.C. We missed you for sure. No trouble out of the knee. So, that's good news. I was worried.

Data

Distance:	3 Miles
Time:	28:21
Heart Rate:	140
Pace:	9:27
Weather:	Cloudy Temperature-75° Humidity-82%

7/15/07: 10.5 Mile Run: Demopolis, AL

I ran with the iPod and bluetooth headset (Motorola S9). I had the same problem I have experienced before with the iPod and bluetooth attachment in the front. But, this time there was not heart rate monitor. But, I did have on the Timex/Garwin Time and Distance transceiver. So, I thought maybe that was causing interference. But, turning it off made no difference. Put the iPod in the back and all was well. Interesting.

I should have checked the schedule before I ran, because I was only due to run 8.5 miles. I left knee started acting a bit funny around 7 miles into the run. It was cutting up and laughing (just kidding). Seriously, it started to feel strange. I wasn't experiencing pain, but something is not quite right. I finished the run and I am experiencing a little sensitivity on the left knee still. It isn't painful, but it feels like it is just seconds away from pain. I am hoping that the next 2 days of rest will resolve it.

We are in Demopolis, AL. I built a computer for my mother-in-law who has been limping by with an ancient and slow boat anchor for some time.

Data

Distance:	10.5
Time:	1:39:04
Heart Rate:	Not measured
Pace:	9:26
Weather:	Cloudy Temperature-69° Humidity-90%
Route + 1 mile worth of out and backs tacked on near the lock and dam and another mile at the end

7/14/07: 3 Mile Run: Neighborhood

I listened to the latest Daily Source Code during this run. I cranked this one out before I took off to the gym for muscle works. We signed a contract for someone to fix our water damaged ceiling. Well, partially water and partially Bob. The contractor said that I didn't need to do much more than poke a hole in the sheetrock ceiling. I tore down any sheets that were thoroughly soaked.

Data

Distance:	3 Miles
Time:	28:24
Heart Rate:	141
Pace:	9:28
Weather:	Cloudy Temperature-71° Humidity-81%

07/12/07: 6 Mile Run: Neighborhood

I was caught up on the podcasts I normally listen to so I took the iPod with the bluetooth headset. It was a little irritating because I could hear the rubber on the ear piece flapping as I ran. This is very distracting. In fact, I am going to try different ear pieces in hopes that will resolve it.

Near the end of the run, a car approached me and the driver, an elderly male, raised his hand. I thought he was being friendly and responded accordingly. Then, I noticed that he was actually trying to direct me to get off of the pavement. So, naturally, I used my hands and arms to gesture more dramatically than he did. I wanted him to look in his rearview mirror and get the message. I have no idea if he did or not. But, gees, on a road with no traffic and lots of room, he is going to flip out because I am using 2 feet of road. He should just get over himself. I nearly look forward to the opportunity to conflict with him.

Data

Distance:	6 Miles
Time:	54:51
Heart Rate:	145
Pace:	9:08
Weather:	Clear Temperature-71° Humidity-87%

07/10/07: 3 Mile Run: Neighborhood

I put the iPod on Shuffle for this run. But, I meant to comment after listening to a recent Daily Source Code (630, I think) during which Adam Curry commented about his doubts about the veracity and causes of global warming from the apparent slew of experts brought in to comment during Life Earth. It just strikes me a bit funny that a guy, Adam, that will stop smoking after someone reads his palm, doubts the explanations of those that claim to be scientists and use reason and the results of studies to explain phenomenon. But, yes we should have a balanced view on such an important matter, global warming. My concern remains that in the current climate where we all seem to prefer polarization over truth is that we simply won't get it. Worse we may be the proverbial frogs in the warming water. Let's hope not. The truth can be so damn hard to get.

Data

Distance:	3 Miles
Time:	28:18
Heart Rate:	147
Pace:	9:05
Weather:	Cloudy Temperature-74° Humidity-82%

07/08/07: 10.5 Mile run: Brownell-Shades Creek Loop

Judy met me at 6:30 am, turned off at 4 miles. So, I did the last 6.5 alone listening to the Daily Source Code on the iPhone. It was show 630 which had another screwed up start like another show a few weeks back. Adam just puts 'em out as they are. It was a bit irritating and I nearly stopped several times thinking it was the iPhone that was screwing up. Which it has lately, by the way. I believe the iPhone's response to an application crash is a simple return to the home page of the iPhone. Safari does this fairly often. And, it seems to be associated with navigating down a long page. So, if you are really trying to get to a piece of information on a particular page, you may suffer 3-4 crashes first. Maps suffers similar woes. Very irritating. I am really looking forward to the updates that I pray are coming. And, I had to reboot it recently because it simply became unresponsive.

I did get a kick out of the IDon'tCare song by Tom Smith in the Daily Source Code Show 629. I know it will make my wife laugh as she thinks my iPhone hysteria was just that.

I signed up for Twitter, but I'm not totally sure what I will get out of it yet. I am not seeing me updating it frequently and that seems to be the idea. We'll see...

I listened to Phedippidations on the way home from the run and in the grocery store at which I normally stop and purchase some groceres from along the way. I love the show and Steve seems like a truly genuine and nice guy, but he sure can pour on the "thou shoulds". This show was about blogging, logging, and other venues for sharing the experience of running. Something, I obviously love to do given my posts here. But, I do it more for me and less out of obligation or obedience to some rules ascertained by "so greats" that have gone before me. That said, I think it is Steve's dedication and healthy respect for "thou shoulds" that makes me listen and dare I say "obey". I love his passion. Keep it up Steve!

Data

Distance:	10.5 Miles
Time:	1:41:54
Heart Rate:	146
Pace:	9:42 (I think I am still recovering from Peavine Falls)
Weather:	Cloudy Temperature-73° Humidity-84%
Route:	10.5 Mile Loop

07/06/07: 3 Mile Run: Neighborhood

I listened to the Daily Source Code on the iPhone during this run. Adam was was patriotic and played it up. He even had John Wayne doing the Pledge of Allegiance. Bordered on too much. Hey, is it just me or aren't you damn glad those UK terrorists never treated you? It's almost amusing to see how pathetic their attempt at terrorism was. Of course, since they really meant to do harm it isn't amusing at all. Idiots!

Data

Distance:	3 Miles
Time:	28:38
Heart Rate:	144
Pace:	9:32
Weather:	Cloudy Temperature-74° Humidity-82%

07/04/07: 8.2 Mile Run: Peavine Falls Run

I put the iPod on shuffle and took off with what seemed like about 400 runners up to Peavine Falls. I guess they were up there; I never saw them. I have always wanted to run this race and finally did. I found references that said this was the 26th and 28th running. But, it was my first. It was tough, but not as tough as the Statue-to-Statue. I am happy to see the time I ran it in. I used the Motorola bluetooth headset and was beginning to get frustrated because it was cutting out a lot. The belt I was wearing that held the iPod such that it was on my back instead of my stomach. Sure enough, that put an end to the cutting out. I had started the race with the player positioned in front. I thoroughly enjoyed this race and will do it again.

Data

Distance:	8.2 Miles
Time:	1:08:32
Heart Rate:	169
Pace:	8:21
Weather:	Cloudy Temperature-73° Humidity-76%

07/03/07: 3 Mile Run: Neighborhood

I listened to the Daily Source Code during this run. Since I am blogging this days after the run, I don't remember anything significant to say. So, here's the data:

Data

Distance:	3 Miles
Time:	28:04
Heart Rate:	148
Pace:	9:21
Weather:	Cloudy Temperature-73° Humidity-79%

07/01/07: 8.5 Mile Run: Shades Creek Greenway

Judy and I met at the usual 6:30 am for the first time in a bit. Last night was exciting. My 4 year old son got a very tightly compressed towel designed to be expanded in water. So, we ran a sink full of water, put the towel in it, and I instructed him to leave the faucet alone. Off I went to do something. He came down with the expanded towel which was a turtle. Then, we started preparing for a walk to the lake. We were in the basement when I heard my wife get up here quick. There was water coming through the ceiling of our living room. My son had turned the faucet on and left it on. I have posted pictures on Flickr. We will have to replace at least 2 walls and 1 ceiling's worth of white wall. Lesson: never assume a 4 year old will follow rules. If you feel the need to tell them not to do something, you probably already suspect they might. Well, he did.

Data

Distance:	8.5 Miles
Time:	1:17:25
Heart Rate:	154
Pace:	9:06
Weather:	Clear Temperature-81° Humidity-63%
Route:	The usual 8.5 Miler