This is a personal blog. The contents are a reflection of my life and thoughts. It is not reflection of anything else. Lots of swimming, cycling, running, and some archaic posts including comments on reading, some ranting and raving, and plain old dribble...
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% |
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% |
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 | |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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 |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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 |
I listened to the Daily Source Code during this run. My big news of the day is that I bought an iPhone with the hoard of others. Although, I did not stand in line for longer than 1 1/2 hours. I like the iPhone's convergence of browser, phone, iPod (audio and video), and email. But, it is not without it woes. The headphone jack has a different signature than standard headphones. I had to buy a $10 adapter. The email interface doesn't rotate and I am finding that gmail on the iPod via Safari is better than the built-in client. I was pleased to discover that both my personal and work mail are readily accessible and readable. You can only delete 1 email at a time in the built in client. It wasn't long that I started regretting that, if there was much spam. So, for reading at least, I am sticking with gMail. I haven't needed to compose one yet. I may discover that the email client is better for that. The sync of the iPhone hiccupped a couple of times. So, I learned quickly to only leave it connected long to successfully sync. I am disappointed that not all applications support the rotation feature. I find that I frequently want to switch to a wider, shorter view. But, all-in-all, I like the iPhone and I am pleased. The iPod was not without irritants too. I haven't tried to blog from it yet...
Data
| Distance: | 3 Miles |
| Time: | 28:32 |
| Heart Rate: | 143 |
| Pace: | 9:30 |
| Weather: | Clear Temperature-73° Humidity-79% |
I listened to the Daily Source Code during this run. The bluetooth setup worked again, but cut-out some starting at about 45 minutes. So, next time I put it in a plastic bag. I do so wished tech stuff would just work.
Data
| Distance: | 6 Miles |
| Time: | 55:11 |
| Heart Rate: | 146 |
| Pace: | 9:11 |
| Weather: | Clear Temperature-71° Humidity-84% |
I listened to the Daily Source Code during this run. We are in the midst of a stage 3 drought, whatever that means. It does mean, accordingly to local ordinances, fines for using sprinklers to water yards and such. Yet, I saw plenty of evidence that my neighbors are simply ignoring the rules. And, I took a bath on Sunday after my long run. Now, I am feeling guilty. After reading Jared Diamond's books (Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed
Data
| Distance: | 3 Miles |
| Time: | 27:32 |
| Heart Rate: | 147 |
| Pace: | 9:10 |
| Weather: | Clear Temperature-74° Humidity-74% |
Judy is traveling, so it was just me. It was the first long run with the bluetooth enabled iPod. It did really well for the first hour. But, it did cut out some for the last 35 minutes. Not sure if it was electronic interference or environmental (sweat). Next time, I will try enclosing it in a sandwich bag. I am all caught up on podcasts I will listen to while running, so I put the music collection on shuffle. It was a enjoyable and steady run.
I fixed a number of bugs and added some informative columns (e.g., day of the week) to the running log spreadsheet and updated the Mercedes 2008 training log as well.
Data
| Distance: | 10.5 Miles |
| Time: | 1:35:56 |
| Heart Rate: | 158 |
| Pace: | 9:08 |
| Weather: | Clear Temperature-81° Humidity-49% |
| Route: | 10.5 Mile Loop |
Data
| Distance: | 3 |
| Time: | 25:30 |
| Heart Rate: | 156 |
| Pace: | 8:30 |
| Weather: | Clear Temperature-71° Humidity-57% |
I listened to C C Chapman's Accident Hash episode labeled Wedding Mixed Tape 1. It was a great mix and I thoroughly enjoyed running to the selection. I watched Adam Curry's video documenting his flight to Cannes on my iPod later. This is the first time I watched a video on the iPod. It was cool.
Well, the Motorola Bluetooth Active Headphones S9
Data
| Distance: | 5 |
| Time: | 45:42 |
| Heart Rate: | 148 |
| Pace: | 9:08 |
| Weather: | Few Cloudy Temperature-71° Humidity-90% |
I got a Motorola Bluetooth Active Headphones S9
Data
| Distance: | 3 |
| Time: | 27:38 |
| Heart Rate: | 146 |
| Pace: | 9:12 |
| Weather: | Cloudy Temperature-74° Humidity-87% |
I have been traveling all around the south this week; some for work and some for pleasure. I started off in Greensboro, GA at the Ritz-Carlton. I ran a 3 and 6 miler while there along the Linger Longer jogging/biking trail while listening to the latest Daily Source Code episodes. It was peaceful, hilly, and pretty. The Timex Time and Distance system died on the return route (I ran an out and back). The time indicated I ran for 1 hour, but I don't believe I ran only 6 miles if that it is accurate as I felt I was running strong, not slow. Damn technology.
This resort was beautiful, but thanks to work I had little time to explore it. Mighty expensive through. And, even with a $300 + room rate they still charged extra for Internet connections. Why is that the likelihood of paying extra for Internet grows with the room rate? This resort seemed well suited to golfing and all things lake related. It was also quite peaceful.
After Greensboro, GA, I was off to Elkmont, TN in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park to see the synchronized fireflys. We went here last year and I missed the fireflys because my young son and I got too tired. My older son met my in-laws (mother, father, and brother -inlaws) at the Elkmont camp ground. We swam, hiked, eat, and played. It was a lot of fun and I got 1 run in. I did not get in my 8.5 miler as I slept too late and trying to get it in would have offset everyone else's plans. I did get in a vigorous hike and some minor swimming during the day, so it wasn't and exercise free day anyway. We visited Laurel Falls and some trails around the Sugarlands Visitor Center on Saturday. On Sunday, some of us hiked to Catarack Falls and we all hung out at the Sinks for a bit before heading home. My brother-in-law and his family stayed at the campground for 3 more days.
Data
| Distance: | 3.069 Miles |
| Time: | 29:01 |
| Heart Rate: | Not measured |
| Pace: | 9:27 |
| Weather: | Clear Temperature-61° Humidity-94% |
06/14/07: Greensboro, GA
| Distance: | 6 Miles |
| Time: | 1:00:10 |
| Heart Rate: | Not measured |
| Pace: | 10.01 |
| Weather: | Overcast Temperature-63° Humidity-94% |
06/16/07: Elkmont,TN
| Distance: | 3 Miles |
| Time: | 28:51 |
| Heart Rate: | Not measured |
| Pace: | 9:37 |
| Weather: | Clear Temperature-60° Humidity-94% |
Judy met me at 6:30 am and off we went. The temperature was just cool enough for a comfortable start. I started off ranting about receiving a notice of a citation for parking in Auburn, Alabama. I got bit carried away, but there you go. The violation happened last October. I wasn't there. I sold the Jeep I had 2 years ago. The ticket is against the license plate number I had on the Jeep when I owned it. So, I am not sure how this will get straightened out yet. It was a good run and I had a good chat with some of the local runners after the run. Then, it was off to get behind the lawn mower.
Data
| Distance: | 10.5 Miles |
| Time: | 1:38:52 |
| Heart Rate: | 154 |
| Pace: | 9:24 |
| Weather: | Clear Temperature-73° Humidity-64% |
| Route: | 10.5 Mile Loop |
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