Been a busy week for work, exercise, and my younger brother died. We weren't close. Last time I was in any real contact with him, we simply had choosen paths in life that were incompatible with each other. No disputes, fights or anything, just different. I would say he fought demons for most the of the time I can recall. He could have used more help along the way I'm sure. I doubt he got it and wished that at the time I would have been in a better position to provide it. Not sure I could have regardless. I'm sad that he lost his battle at such a young age and feel for what his last few years must have been like. Rest in peace, brother.
I am learning what is wrong with my swimming, but I haven't really started improving it yet. I'm trying to, but it ain't happening yet. I need to kick better. I go backwards with a kickboard. Yeah, it is funny to watch. I will get it.l
I did the le Tour de Cahaba today. Almost 70 miles on my bike. I didn't know if I would be able to do it. But, I did. I was struggling a bit at the end and was extremely happy to see Homewood (where it ended). I burned 2800 calories, a day's worth! Despite a flat, I had a good time and there was good comraderie along the way.
Podcast Listening
- Cranky Geeks
- Episode 175:
Facebook Worth $6.5 Billion, Office 2010 Test, Apple's Tablet?, Intel's Battery Boasting, and more...
Can't get away from Adam Curry (he was on the show today). But, he was a good contributor since the show didn't go off on conspiracy crap and stuck to technical topics. The discussion on the futility of companies intentionally trying to thwart internet access via filtering and restrictions was dead on. I especially liked the noting that some folks simply pull out their smart phone and go where they need to go. You don't stop folks, you just make them find another way. They also had a good discussion on Google vs Microsoft in terms of competition. Bottom line, they compete on different grounds and all of the recent hoopla is just that.
Data
 July 19, 2009: Birmingham, ALle Tour de Cahaba Cycling | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 66.78 Miles |
| Time: | 4:12:49 |
| Heart Rate: | 134 |
| Speed: | 15.8 mph |
| Weather: | Clear Temperature-68° Humidity-76% |
| Route Info | |
 July 17, 2009: Birmingham, ALNeighborhood Running | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 3 Miles |
| Time: | 28:39 |
| Heart Rate: | 144 |
| Pace: | 9:32 |
| Weather: | Partly cloudy Temperature-86° Humidity-57% |
 YMCA, Birmingham, ALSwim | |
| Distance: | 600 Yards |
| Time: | 17:45 |
| July 16, 2009: Birmingham, AL Neighborhood Running | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 3 Miles |
| Time: | 28:26 |
| Heart Rate: | 138 |
| Pace: | 9:28 |
| Weather: | Clear Temperature-86° Humidity-97% |
| July 15, 2009: Birmingham, AL Neighborhood Running | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 6.2 Miles |
| Time: | 1:02:38 |
| Heart Rate: | 142 |
| Pace: | 10:06 I'm not sure what's happening with my pace slowing |
| Weather: | Clear Temperature-77° Humidity-79% |
| YMCA, Birmingham, AL Swim | |
| Distance: | 600 Yards |
| Time: | 16:30 This is getting faster! |
| July 14, 2009: Birmingham, AL Neighborhood Running | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 3 Miles |
| Time: | 30:43 |
| Heart Rate: | 137 |
| Pace: | 10:14 |
| Weather: | Clear Temperature-70° Humidity-97% |
| YMCA, Birmingham, AL Swim | |
| Distance: | 600 Yards |
| Time: | 17:30 |
| July 12, 2009: Birmingham, AL Brownell Running | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 13 Miles |
| Time: | 2:10:29 |
| Heart Rate: | 147 |
| Pace: | 10:02 |
| Weather: | Clear Temperature-80° Humidity-71% |
| Route | |
1 comment:
I'm so sorry to hear about your brother, Bob!
Good luck @ Mtn. Lakes and have a good time--that's all that really matters anyway. Will keep my eyes out for you guys!
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