The Effect of Music

July 25, 2012 — Leave a comment

I took this video on a recent visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium – mainly because I thought it was interesting how music can change even a jellyfish exhibit…

A totally different experience without the groovy music!!

Training Journal – 7/25/12:

  • Current plan: Half-marathon program – TAPER WEEK
  • Today’s session: 4 mile trail run
  • Comments: I did 4.16 miles up in Alum Rock Park, including 2 miles of 233′ hill intervals.
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BARK

July 24, 2012 — Leave a comment

Funny how a little bark can transform a yard – or, as my wife puts it, “make it POP!”

Training Journal – 7/24/12:

  • Current plan: Half-marathon program – TAPER WEEK
  • Today’s session: 4 mile run
  • Comments: I did 4.2 @ 8:14.
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Loaner Car

July 23, 2012 — Leave a comment

I had an oil change and another minor service thing done on my Saturn last Saturday and the dealer asked if I wanted a loaner car instead of waiting. SURE! Cadillac dealers don’t mess around…sweet.

Training Journal – 7/23/12:

  • Current plan: Half-marathon program
  • Today’s session: Bike ride
  • Comments: I did 15.3 miles at an avg of 13.3 mph. Starting my TAPER for Sunday’s race…
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Puffies

July 22, 2012 — Leave a comment

Training Journal – 7/22/12:

  • Current plan: Half-marathon program
  • Today’s session: 15 mile run @ 9:09 pace
  • Comments: I did 15.21 @ 8:48 pace. Taper starts tomorrow for next Sunday’s San Francisco First Half Marathon.
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Movie Night?

July 21, 2012 — Leave a comment

Got this in the mail today. When I asked Karen if she wanted to watch it tonight, she said, “pffffft!”

Training Journal – 7/21/12:

  • Current plan: Half-marathon program
  • Today’s session: Rest
  • Comments: Nada
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Pamphlets [good one]

July 20, 2012 — Leave a comment


via Tastefully Offensive.

Training Journal – 7/20/12:

  • Current plan: Half-marathon program
  • Today’s session: 5 mile run at pace
  • Comments: I did 5.25 @ 8:21 – which is the pace that I am shooting at for the SF First Half…there, I said it!
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Roadkill Experiment [video]

July 19, 2012 — Leave a comment

Ah Science!

via GIZMODO.

Training Journal – 7/19/12:

  • Current plan: Half-marathon program
  • Today’s session: 7 mile easy run
  • Comments: I did 7.14 @ 8:31
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Turkey Trot 2012

July 18, 2012 — Leave a comment

Today I registered for the race that got me “off the couch” last year: the 2012 Silicon Valley Turkey Trot! This year, the 10K distance.

Who’s with me?!?!

Training Journal – 7/18/12:

  • Current plan: Half-marathon program
  • Today’s session: 5 mile Run
  • Comments: I did 5.25 @ 8:09
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Guess what I did this afternoon?

July 17, 2012 — Leave a comment

Training Journal – 7/17/12:

  • Current plan: Half-marathon program
  • Today’s session: 6 mile Trail Run
  • Comments: I did 6.9 miles @ 11:00 pace (I know, .1 shy…I didn’t notice until I was home.) Interesting heat effect on my running: I’ve run the same route in Alum Rock 3 times now, each in different temperatures: #1 was in 60° range and at a 10:14 moving pace, #2 was in 90° range and at a 11:46 moving pace, #3 was in 80° range and at a 11:00 moving pace.
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His Word

July 16, 2012 — Leave a comment

You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.

Psalm 119:114

So appreciate that this verse doesn’t say:

“…I have put my hope in the warm, fuzzy feeling I have that is often as unpredictable as the wind.”

Training Journal – 7/16/12:

  • Current plan: Half-marathon program
  • Today’s session: Bike ride
  • Comments: A bit cool & breezy this morning. I did 15.29 miles at an avg of 12.7 mph with a nice headwind on the final 6 miles.
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