John and I rounded up all of the old computers and peripherals around the basement and my electronic junk closet and headed to Staples. Staples will recycle electronics safely. Note the picture of a very old IBM portable computer next to a MacBook and an iPad. What a hoot!
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Saturday, November 06, 2010
2010 Vulcan Run
It was a cold start, but a beautiful day. Keith Abercrombie, a friend of mine, indicated that unlike the last 3 years he wanted to beat me this year. So, I talked trash to him over the last few weeks while knowing full well he would slaughter me this year. Optimistically, I thought I should give beating him a real effort. Well, I followed him for the first 1/2 mile and could tell that I would not hold the pace. So, I got into a pace I knew I could hold with the intent of a negative split. I think I pulled that off, but he did not fade or didn't fade enough for me to catch him. He ran a 46:29 which was way faster that I did.
I am actually quite please really. I ran a good time for my fitness level. My pace is picking up after all of the triathlon training that seemed to slow my running pace. And, I am happy to see Keith doing so well.
The Route:
I am actually quite please really. I ran a good time for my fitness level. My pace is picking up after all of the triathlon training that seemed to slow my running pace. And, I am happy to see Keith doing so well.
 November 6, 2010: Birmingham, ALVulcan Run | ||
|---|---|---|
 | Distance: | 6.2 Miles |
| Time: | 50:05 | |
| Heart Rate: | 164 | |
| Pace: | 8:01 | |
| Weather: | Clear Temperature-33° Humidity-89% | |
Sunday, October 03, 2010
2010 Ironman 70.3 Augusta
I completed the Ironman 70.3 Augusta. Yeppee! It rained most of the day which is great. It kept the temperature down and made for a pretty comfortable ride and run. I ran as a member of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team In Training. All of us on Team In Training are raise funds to help stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma from taking more lives. I raised $1,800 of my $3000 goal. Please visit my fundraising site and donate to help save lives and contribute to reducing the suffering caused by blood cancers. Donations can continue towards my goal for another 3 weeks.
Back to the race. The swim was surprisingly fast. I expected it be faster than normal, but I was surprised to see 33:56. I had no trouble on the swim. I spotted every 6th stroke and simply swam steady. The bike was was fast for me. But, I got passed by a lot of folks on aero bikes. Hum... do I need one ... hum.... Then, came the run. I was tired, but not excessively so. I ran steady, but walked the water stops. The whole route was fairly well covered with spectators and well-wishers. It was awesome. I finished the race and had to immediately catch a shuttle back to transition, ride with my stuff back to my car, drive to the hotel, shower, and high-tail it to Atlanta to catch a flight for San Francisco. I missed celebrating with all my fellow TNTr's at the victory party. :(
Geoffrey Gartman, my coach, earned so much gratitude from me. I simply did what he told me to do in training and it worked. I was prepared and had no real trouble. Now, to break 6:00 next time!
Some pictures
Back to the race. The swim was surprisingly fast. I expected it be faster than normal, but I was surprised to see 33:56. I had no trouble on the swim. I spotted every 6th stroke and simply swam steady. The bike was was fast for me. But, I got passed by a lot of folks on aero bikes. Hum... do I need one ... hum.... Then, came the run. I was tired, but not excessively so. I ran steady, but walked the water stops. The whole route was fairly well covered with spectators and well-wishers. It was awesome. I finished the race and had to immediately catch a shuttle back to transition, ride with my stuff back to my car, drive to the hotel, shower, and high-tail it to Atlanta to catch a flight for San Francisco. I missed celebrating with all my fellow TNTr's at the victory party. :(
Geoffrey Gartman, my coach, earned so much gratitude from me. I simply did what he told me to do in training and it worked. I was prepared and had no real trouble. Now, to break 6:00 next time!
  September 26, 2010: Augusta, GAIronman 70.3 Augusta Time: 6:25:45 | ||
|---|---|---|
 | Swim | Distance: 1.2 Miles Time: 33:56 |
| Transition | Time: 4:36 | |
 Cycle | Distance: 56 Miles Time: 3:03:48 Rate: 18.28 | |
| Transition | Time: 6:50 | |
 Run | Distance: 13.1 Miles Time: 2:36:37 Pace: 11:57 | |
| Weather | Rain Temperature-72° Humidity-87% | |
Sunday, August 15, 2010
2010 Mountain Lakes Tri Race Report
This was my fourth triathlon and second Mountain Lake Tri. I was 1.5 minutes faster than last year and my run was 6 minutes slower. My runs continue to be slower than last year. The swim was over 6 minutes faster this year. I am still exercising at least 6 days a week, but on a schedule for a September Triathlon, the Ironman 70.3 Augusta.
I'm training to participate in the Ironman 70.3 Augusta as a member of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team In Training. All of us on Team In Training are raising funds to help stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma from taking more lives. I am completing this event in honor of all individuals who are battling blood cancers. But, most especially for Katie Whatley, a daughter of a dear friend of mine. I have raised $1,060, 35% of my $3000 goal. So, I need your help! Please visit my fundraising site and donate to help save lives and contribute to reducing the suffering caused by blood cancers.
Mountain Lakes Triathlon information
I'm training to participate in the Ironman 70.3 Augusta as a member of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team In Training. All of us on Team In Training are raising funds to help stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma from taking more lives. I am completing this event in honor of all individuals who are battling blood cancers. But, most especially for Katie Whatley, a daughter of a dear friend of mine. I have raised $1,060, 35% of my $3000 goal. So, I need your help! Please visit my fundraising site and donate to help save lives and contribute to reducing the suffering caused by blood cancers.
Mountain Lakes Triathlon information
| August 14, 2010: Guntersville, AL Mountain Lake Triathlon Time: 1:34:59 | ||
|---|---|---|
 |  Swim | Distance: 600 Yards Time: 12:23 |
| Transition | Time: 2:08 | |
| Cycle | Distance: 16.2 Time: 48:58 Rate: 19.9 | |
| Transition | Time: 2:58 | |
| Run | Distance: 3 Miles Time: 31:32 Pace: 10:21 | |
| Weather | Mostly cloudy Temperature-80° Humidity-94% | |
Sunday, June 13, 2010
2010 Buster Britton Tri
This was my third triathlon and second Buster Britton. Remarkably, I was 6 minutes slower this year and my run, specifically, was 6 minutes slower. I am a bit surprised by this, but I could feel that my run was slow while I was running it. In fact, all of my runs have been slow lately. My legs feel heavy and I don't seem to be able to crank it out. I don't know if this is because I am running less. I am still exercising at least 6 days a week, but on a schedule for a September Triathlon, the Ironman 70.3 Augusta. I reckon I just need to hang in there and keep training and hope the pace comes back.
By the way, I'm training to participate in the Ironman 70.3 Augusta as a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team In Training. All of us on Team In Training are raising funds to help stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma from taking more lives. I am completing this event in honor of all individuals who are battling blood cancers. But, most especially for Katie Whatley, a daughter of a dear friend of mine. I have raised $400, 13% of my $3000 goal. So, I need your help! Please visit my fundraising site and donate to help save lives and contribute to reducing the suffering caused by blood cancers.
Buster Britton Memorial Triathlon information
Pictures from the event:
By the way, I'm training to participate in the Ironman 70.3 Augusta as a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team In Training. All of us on Team In Training are raising funds to help stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma from taking more lives. I am completing this event in honor of all individuals who are battling blood cancers. But, most especially for Katie Whatley, a daughter of a dear friend of mine. I have raised $400, 13% of my $3000 goal. So, I need your help! Please visit my fundraising site and donate to help save lives and contribute to reducing the suffering caused by blood cancers.
Buster Britton Memorial Triathlon information
| June 12, 2010: Birmingham, AL Buster Britton Memorial Triathlon Time: 1:32:10 | ||
|---|---|---|
 | Swim | Distance: 400 Yards Time: 11:53 |
| Transition | Time: 3:10 | |
| Cycle | Distance: 13.1 Time: 43:48 Rate: 17.95 | |
| Transition | Time: 2:10 | |
| Run | Distance: 3.1 Miles Time: 31:11 Pace: 10:03 | |
| Weather | Clear Temperature-81° Humidity-79% | |
Pictures from the event:
2010 Zoo Run
Another good year for this run. John ran what must have been a mile and came in with the lead pack of older children. I was very proud of him for his effort and results.
The Route:
| May 15, 2010: Birmingham, AL Zoo Run | ||
|---|---|---|
 | Distance: | 3.1 Miles |
| Time: | 25:54 | |
| Heart Rate: | 168 | |
| Pace: | 8:27 | |
| Weather: | Clear Temperature-75° Humidity-79% | |
Saturday, April 17, 2010
2010 Statue-To-Statue Run
A hard, but fun run. I only walked one of the big hills. This makes for the second year in a row that I have managed to do only walk on the steepest of the 2 steep hills. Yeppee! I love this challenging, but good run. I do always pack my own water because I find the space between water stops just too long for me.
The Route:
| April 17, 2010: Birmingham, AL Statue-to-Statue Run | ||
|---|---|---|
 | Distance: | 9.3 Miles |
| Time: | 1:23:23 | |
| Heart Rate: | 169 | |
| Pace: | 8:51 | |
| Weather: | Partly Cloudy Temperature-64° Humidity-65% | |
Saturday, March 27, 2010
2010 Cooper River Bridge Run
I haven't blogged in awhile and I find myself looking here for past race results and such. So, I thought I should at least get in here and update my recent race results.
I had a good run for the Cooper River Bridge Run this year although it was a minute slower than last year. I can not complain about these results:
The Route:
I had a good run for the Cooper River Bridge Run this year although it was a minute slower than last year. I can not complain about these results:
| March 27, 2010: Charleston, SC Cooper River Bridge Run | ||
|---|---|---|
 | Distance: | 6.2 Miles |
| Time: | 49:28 | |
| Heart Rate: | 167 | |
| Pace: | 7:51 | |
| Weather: | Overcast Temperature-48° Humidity-82% | |
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Printing to HP Deskjet 722C from Mac via Windows Server 2008
I got a MacBook late last year. I am running Mac OS X 10.6.2. I learned how to use the network to connect to printers connected to Windows' machines, but the Mac doesn't have a driver for my ancient, but very well working HP Deskjet 722C printer. I was printing to my wife's more modern printer, but she disconnects her machine too frequently and I have to walk over with the Mac and physically connect. Yuk! I had given up when I found a gem on the Internet, How to Use a Printer Attached to a Windows XP Computer in Mac OS X, that led me to a solution.
Now, the instructions did work exactly as written for me, but contained everything I needed to resolve. Here are the key points that vary from the instructions in the article that led to my success:
Do exactly as instructed for items 1-3. Except, choose to share "Ghostscript722C"; you will see why in a moment.
I selected "HP Color LaserJet 2500 PS" for the Print Driver instead of "Apple Color LW 12/660 PS" which was not installed on my system. I just looked for something with "PS" and went with HP for obvious reasons (the printer is an HP, but I don't think it matters as long as it supports postscript).
I did have to make the registry change suggested in the instructions:
And, this note (also in the main article referenced above), led me to the final conclusion which worked:
And, walla, I am printing.
Now, the instructions did work exactly as written for me, but contained everything I needed to resolve. Here are the key points that vary from the instructions in the article that led to my success:
Do exactly as instructed for items 1-3. Except, choose to share "Ghostscript722C"; you will see why in a moment.
I selected "HP Color LaserJet 2500 PS" for the Print Driver instead of "Apple Color LW 12/660 PS" which was not installed on my system. I just looked for something with "PS" and went with HP for obvious reasons (the printer is an HP, but I don't think it matters as long as it supports postscript).
I did have to make the registry change suggested in the instructions:
My String value was "LPT1:", not "FILE:" though.
After googling the error I found the following solution on redmons homepage: http://pages.cs.wisc.edu/~ghost/redmon/ "gsprint can't find any printers because RedMon runs as the default user which doesn't have any printers. Copy the printer configuration in the registry from the current user to the default user. This problem is related to using mswinpr2 on Windows NT." And the solution is found here: http://pages.cs.wisc.edu/~ghost/redmon/muir.htm Copying the stringvalue with *the name of the real, working printer* (as phrased in part3) found in the registry location. Using Start->Run->Regedit (be careful, because it can cause severe damage to windows if something wrong is done with regedit): HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Devices f.ex. (I suppose in your case, if it was on windows 2000): String name: "HP DeskJet 722C" (The printername) String value: "winspool,FILE:" To the registry location: HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Devices String name: "HP DeskJet 722C" (The printername) String value: "winspool,FILE:"
And, this note (also in the main article referenced above), led me to the final conclusion which worked:
However, I used the Add Printer, Advanced Tab
I'd like to contribute one note for the instructions that other multi-computer switchers might find useful: With 10.3 Panther, one has the option to just share the redirected printer as a standard Windows share instead of using Unix print services. I basically just followed your instructions up to step 3, but then just turned on sharing. I was then able to find the printer from the Printer Setup Utility using the Windows Printing menu item.
- Type: Windows
- Device: Another Device
- URL: smb://IBMServer/Ghostscript722C (Note: "IBMServer is server name where printer is connected)
- Name: IBMServer
- Location:
- Print Using: Generic PostScript Printer
And, walla, I am printing.
2010 Mercedes Marathon Finish: Run Your Real Pace Fool ;)
I ran the Mercedes Marathon on Valentines day at 4:25:52. As the chart below shows, I died in the 7.6 miles. I should have ran to what I knew was my fitness level by aiming at something like a 4:15 or a 9:43 pace. I shot for 9:09 and ran with the 4:00 hour pace group. I am just not at that fitness level. I was close to that fitness level last year. I was running to improve last year's time, instead of to what I really knew my ability was. I'm OK with my overall time, but I hate finishing this spent. I walked A LOT in the end. I hate that. I don't mind being slow. I do mind walking. Lesson learned. The times listed for the 15K and 25K must be wrong. I suspect the 15K was wrong and the rest are correct. It is as if the measurement of the 15K was more like 10 miles or something. Anyway, I was spent, I ran way ahead of my ability and it hurt. But, no injury. I was just WAY tired.
* There is no way that I was running a 11:53 pace between 6.2 and 9.3. So, the posted data from the results is wrong.
** There is no way that I was running 7:16 pace between 9.3 and 15.5. So, the posted data from the results is wrong.
| Distance | Time | Pace | Leg Distance | Leg Time | Leg Pace |
| 6.2 | 54:43 | 8:50 | 6.2 | 54:43 | 8:50 |
| 9.3* | 1:31:34 | 8:49 | 3.1 | 36:51 | 11:53* |
| 15.5** | 2:16:35 | 8:49 | 6.2 | 45:01 | 7:16** |
| 18.6 | 2:43:04 | 8:46 | 3.1 | 27:59 | 9.03 |
| 26.2 | 4:25:52 | 10:09 | 7.6 | 1:42:48 | 13:53 |
* There is no way that I was running a 11:53 pace between 6.2 and 9.3. So, the posted data from the results is wrong.
** There is no way that I was running 7:16 pace between 9.3 and 15.5. So, the posted data from the results is wrong.
Sunday, January 03, 2010
Dec 18 - Jan 3: Working, Listening, and Exercising
Another year done gone. Man, where did the time go. I continue to spend more time working and exercising. I hear "get a life" more and more from folks around me. Hum.... Maybe, I should work less, but exercising is something I definitely enjoy.
My family and I had a great Christmas and New Years season. We had time together and with friends. That was great. John and Betsy had lots of vacation time together. Me, well, I was working, of course. No time for fun: Work! Work! Work! Deadlines to make and money to make. Go Go Go. I do like what I do, so that helps. The stress does stay high, but I guess that is modern life. Here just a few pictures from our family celebration:
Updated Cholesterol figures I forgot to post from November 20, 2009:
Accident Hash
Phedippidations
Cranky Geeks
My family and I had a great Christmas and New Years season. We had time together and with friends. That was great. John and Betsy had lots of vacation time together. Me, well, I was working, of course. No time for fun: Work! Work! Work! Deadlines to make and money to make. Go Go Go. I do like what I do, so that helps. The stress does stay high, but I guess that is modern life. Here just a few pictures from our family celebration:
Updated Cholesterol figures I forgot to post from November 20, 2009:
Total: 176 (goal < 200)I am missing riding my bike! It has been cold and I have been cranking out the miles for the Mercedes Marathon. But, I feel the need to ride.
HDL: 49.8 (goal > 40)
Podcast Listening
Accident Hash
Phedippidations
- Fdip218: The 2009 Phedippidations Holiday PodCast Variety Show Special
- Fdip219: A Year in Motion and Review
- Marco Barulli - JavaScript improvements
- Perry Evans - Will the Promise of Location Based Ad Models Ever Get Off the Ground?
- Dirk Hohndel - Intel and Open Source: Netbooks
- Mark Roettgering - The Economics of Mobility: The Communications Value-System at the Dawn of a New Era
- Roger Magoulas - Facebook Apps: Big Picture Stats and Trends
- Christopher Allen - iPhone News
- David Bankston - Issues with Software as Service for Social Networking
Cranky Geeks
- Episode 197: Europe Drops IE Browser Case, An AOL Renaissance?, The Google Phone is Real, and more...
- Episode 198: Florida Lawyers Must Unfriend, Office 2010's Future, Oracle Plays Hardball, Windows 7's Prospects, and more...
- New Beginnings a new site at http://science2health.org/ because apparently if you mention global warming or evolution you get attacked if you show is title "Fitness Rocks". Gee Whiz. Everything has to be treated in a polarizing way, eh? If you disagree with someone, bash 'em, yell at 'em, hate 'em, bitch at 'em, etc.
Religion, politics, and Science are blending to the point where reason has no chance of prevailing.
Exercise Data
| January 3, 2010: Birmingham, AL Mercedes Course Running | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 13.14 Miles |
| Time: | 2:05:57 |
| Heart Rate: | 145 |
| Pace: | 9:35 |
| Weather: | Clear Temperature-21° Humidity-63% |
| Route | |
| January 1, 2010: Birmingham, AL Neighborhood Running | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 3 Miles |
| Time: | 29:12 |
| Heart Rate: | 145 |
| Pace: | 9:43 |
| Weather: | Clear Temperature-42° Humidity-49% |
| December 31, 2009: Birmingham, AL Neighborhood Running | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 5 Miles |
| Time: | 45:52 |
| Heart Rate: | 148 |
| Pace: | 9:10 |
| Weather: | Overcast Temperature-50° Humidity-93% |
| December 30, 2009: Birmingham, AL Neighborhood Running | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 10.03 Miles |
| Time: | 1:37:30 |
| Heart Rate: | 138 |
| Pace: | 9:43 |
| Weather: | Overcast Temperature-43° Humidity-47% |
| December 29, 2009: Birmingham, AL Neighborhood Running | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 7 Miles |
| Time: | 1:07:51 |
| Heart Rate: | 137 |
| Pace: | 9:41 |
| Weather: | Clear Temperature-25° Humidity-85% |
| YMCA, Birmingham, AL Swim | |
| Distance: | 1000 Yards |
| Workout: | 4 X 50 yards even laps-sprint odd laps-smooth, work on stroke 200 yards kick, with or without board 200 yards free, easy! 4 X 50 yards even laps-work on arms, odd laps-work on legs 100 yards sprint 100 yards easy |
| December 27, 2009: Birmingham, AL Brownell - Shades Creek-Crestline Running | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 17.01 Miles |
| Time: | 2:47:40 |
| Heart Rate: | 138 |
| Pace: | 9:51 |
| Weather: | Clear Temperature-34° Humidity-75% |
| Route | |
| December 26, 2009: Birmingham, AL Neighborhood Running | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 7 Miles |
| Time: | 1:06:25 |
| Heart Rate: | 135 |
| Pace: | 9:29 |
| Weather: | Clear Temperature-30° Humidity-88% |
| YMCA, Birmingham, AL Swim | |
| Distance: | 600 Yards |
| Time: | 15:19 |
| December 24, 2009: Birmingham, AL Neighborhood Running | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 8.04 Miles |
| Time: | 1:16:18 |
| Heart Rate: | 138 |
| Pace: | 9:29 |
| Weather: | Scattered clouds Temperature-48° Humidity-77% |
| December 23, 2009: Birmingham, AL Neighborhood Running | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 10.02 Miles |
| Time: | 1:32:19 |
| Heart Rate: | 144 |
| Pace: | 9:12 |
| Weather: | Mostly cloudy Temperature-48° Humidity-63% |
| December 22, 2009: Birmingham, AL Neighborhood Running | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 6.16 Miles |
| Time: | 59:00 |
| Heart Rate: | 139 |
| Pace: | 9:34 |
| Weather: | Clear Temperature-33° Humidity-92% |
| YMCA, Birmingham, AL Swim | |
| Distance: | 1000 Yards |
| Workout: | 4 X 50 yards even laps-sprint odd laps-smooth, work on stroke 200 yards kick, with or without board 200 yards free, easy! 4 X 50 yards even laps-work on arms, odd laps-work on legs 100 yards sprint 100 yards easy |
| December 20, 2009: Demopolis, AL Running | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 15.03 Miles |
| Time: | 2:21:33 |
| Heart Rate: | 140 |
| Pace: | 9:25 |
| Weather: | Scatttered clouds Temperature-39° Humidity-61% |
| Route | |
| December 19, 2009: Birmingham, AL Neighborhood Running | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 5 Miles |
| Time: | 49:57 |
| Heart Rate: | 148 |
| Pace: | 9:59 |
| Weather: | OvercastTemperature-39° Humidity-87% |
| December 18, 2009: Birmingham, AL Neighborhood Running | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 6.23 Miles |
| Time: | 59:27 |
| Heart Rate: | Not measured |
| Pace: | 9:32 |
| Weather: | Light rain Temperature-39° Humidity-96% |
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