Betsy took me to Sips and Strokes last night. It was my first time to paint something on a canvas. It was fun. Here's the pics I posted via TweetDeck to TwitPic (click on the photos to enlarge):
Getting ready to start.
Good wine: Broquel, Malbec, 2007
Intermediate version of mine
Intermediate version of Betsy's
My finished version which is not horrible.
Betsy's finished version which is better, but it wasn't her first time ;)
We went fishing at a catfish pond on July 4th. If you want to take a young one out and let them experience the thrill of catching a fish, a catfish pond works great. Put bait on the hook, throw it i the water near the aerator, watch the cork basically go down when it hits the water, and pull the fish in. 26 lbs worth. Here's the pictures I put on Flickr:
We also bought some fireworks and I blew up the kiddie pool. Here's the pictures from Flickr:
I have started some swimming lessons to see if I can dramatically improve my swimming times. So far, my overall time for 600 yards has not changed, but I think I am on the edge to making a major break through in technique. I don't breathe, kick, or use my arms right. So, a few lessons will likely make a big difference.
Podcast Listening Update
- Fdip191: Me Heart Takes a Beating
- Fdip192: Theseus’s Paradox and Other Thoughts
- Fdip193: Running with Ear Candy
- Fdip194: Athletic Arthritic?
This American Life
Data
 July 11, 2009: Birmingham, ALOak Mountain State Park Cycling | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 24 Miles |
| Time: | 1:19:30 |
| Heart Rate: | 145 |
| Speed: | 18.14 mph |
| Weather: | Clear Temperature-80° Humidity-69% |
| Route | |
 July 10, 2009: Birmingham, ALNeighborhood Running | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 3 Miles |
| Time: | 28:48 |
| Heart Rate: | 135 |
| Pace: | 9:50 |
| Weather: | Clear Temperature-86° Humidity-49% |
| July 9, 2009: Birmingham, AL Neighborhood Running | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 3 Miles |
| Time: | 29:30 |
| Heart Rate: | 135 |
| Pace: | 9:50 |
| Weather: | Clear Temperature-70° Humidity-84% |
 YMCA, Birmingham, ALSwim | |
| Distance: | 600 Yards |
| Time: | 17:45 |
| July 8, 2009: Birmingham, AL Neighborhood Running | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 6.21 Miles |
| Time: | 1:00:37 |
| Heart Rate: | 138 |
| Pace: | 9:45 |
| Weather: | Overcast Temperature-75° Humidity-73% |
| July 7, 2009: Birmingham, AL Neighborhood Running | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 3 Miles |
| Time: | 28:58 |
| Heart Rate: | 136 |
| Pace: | 9:39 |
| Weather: | Clear Temperature-68° Humidity-93% |
| YMCA, Birmingham, AL Swim | |
| Distance: | 600 Yards |
| Time: | 18:00 |
| July 6, 2009: Birmingham, AL YMCA Swim | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 600 Yards |
| Time: | 17:50 minutes |
| July 5, 2009: Demopolis, AL Running I experienced extreme digestive distress at 3 miles and I will not provide details. I was able to finish the run. So, either swimming in the river or eating too much fried food and too little vegetables on the 4th did me in. | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 11.09 Miles |
| Time: | 1:48:39 |
| Heart Rate: | 147 |
| Pace: | 9:47 |
| Weather: | Clear Temperature-82° Humidity-67% |
| Route | |
| July 4th, 2009: Demopolis, AL Cycling | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 25.1 Miles |
| Time: | 1:20:35 |
| Heart Rate: | 127 |
| Speed: | 18.69 mph |
| Weather: | Clear Temperature-71° Humidity-81% |
| Route | |
| July 3, 2009: Demopolis, AL Running | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 6.77 Miles |
| Time: | 1:03:03 |
| Heart Rate: | 140 |
| Pace: | 9:47 |
| Weather: | Clear Temperature-70° Humidity-78% |
| YMCA, Demopolis, AL Black Warrior River | |
| Distance: | 600 Yards (estimated) |
| Time: | 15:50 |
| July 2, 2009: Birmingham, AL Neighborhood Running | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 6.18 Miles |
| Time: | 1:01:38 |
| Heart Rate: | 136 |
| Pace: | 9:58 |
| Weather: | Partly cloudy Temperature-68° Humidity-81% |
| June 30, 2009: Birmingham, AL Neighborhood Running | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 3 Miles |
| Time: | 28:31 |
| Heart Rate: | 142 |
| Pace: | 9:30 |
| Weather: | Clear Temperature-69° Humidity-75% |
| YMCA, Birmingham, AL Swim | |
| Distance: | 600 Yards |
| Time: | 17:50 |
1 comment:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENgIRfj1l4c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYt8x_7uL48
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3McvmvTiQg
These are some videos that helped me out with my swim stroke. Glad you're in for Mountain Lakes! It's a fun course--and last year we had great weather (fingers crossed for the same).
Good luck with your swimming!
Post a Comment