Archives For November 30, 1999

Today, I sorta look like a character from a mid-80’s re-make of a 1970s French comedy film…


Training Journal – 7/27/12:

  • Current plan: Half-marathon program – TAPER WEEK
  • Today’s session: Pre-race rest & carb load
  • Comments: Pre-race rest & carb load – oh, I said that already

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July 26, 2012 — Leave a comment

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[slow news day. the post above is the “blank slate” i start with each day. today, it’s staying blank.]


Training Journal – 7/26/12:

  • Current plan: Half-marathon program – TAPER WEEK
  • Today’s session: 3 mile run
  • Comments: I did 3 miles @ 8:39

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.

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.

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…

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.

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


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!

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

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