Review of Garmin Forerunner 305

Major Update: June 25th, 2009(I’ve completely revamped and updated this review (my most popular) to add in a ton of information about accessories, updated software and additional thoughts about the device itself now that I’ve had it nearly two years.  … Read More Here →

Gobble Gobble…and more Gobble Gobble

I’m stuffed.  No seriously, I’ve been eating nonstop for days now.  Combining my annual two week ‘rest period’ with Thanksgiving was officially a bad-bad idea.  The good news though is that since I left home (DC) Tuesday night, I haven’t … Read More Here →

Upcoming local DC running races (plus one in Cali)

I got an e-mail from Pacers a few days ago with a list of a few major/minor upcoming running races in the DC area.  These are the ‘official’ dates, now that the event dates are confirmed.  So mark your calendars! … Read More Here →

Philly Half Marathon – Top 10 in AG – Woot!

For future athletic reference – 13.1 miles is a long way to run at a 6:20 pace. Which is why my body made the decision this morning it was going to run it at a more ‘gentlemanly’ 6:36 pace. My … Read More Here →

T minus 24 hours until Philly

We’re in the home stretch now.  Down to just a few hours before the last meaningful race of my season (actually, that might be a lie, we’ll see).  This is the one I signed up for a month ago after … Read More Here →

Photographic Proof – iWon

Per Jeanne’s request, I present you with photograph ‘proof’ of the iWon race.  Well, proof as far as someone taking a few photos of me.  I also have a pre-race group shot, but I don’t feel comfy publishing other people’s … Read More Here →

How far would you go?

A few weeks ago when I resumed my interval training I was reminded that I hate running in circles around the track.  It’s about as enjoyable as running out of TP at a gas station restroom in the middle of … Read More Here →

Ironman Rhode Island 70.3

This new IM branded race was announced a few weeks back, and looks like a pretty cool one.  Given all my family is up in the Connecticut/Rhode Island area, I decided to swap it out in place of the Vineman … Read More Here →

National Ski Show & Warren Miller movie

I wandered out yesterday to the Dulles Expo center to check out the National Ski Show.  Coming from Seattle, I’m accustomed to convention centers FILLED with ski companies, resort booths, and tons of local retailers as well.  These are huge … Read More Here →

Going strong at 90

Yesterday, my Grandfather (who we call Papa) turned 90! I’ve been sitting here for a good half an hour trying to figure out how to write a post about someone that’s done so many things in 90 years – and … Read More Here →

iWon

Ok, never mind the fact that it was a tiny little 5K ‘race’. There was no special timing chips or start waves or even web page.  Never mind that it only had 20-25 people in it.   That’s all besides da … Read More Here →

A written invitation

Funny, I got this postcard in the mail the other day from my employer (which btw is not Premera).  I’m not quite sure they knew the irony of it when they sent it. “Stressed?  Tired?  Burned out?  Try exercise.” Hmm…I’m … Read More Here →

Army 10 Miler Discussion/Survey Group

I got called out of the blue a few days back and asked to participate in a two hour discussion group being conducted by a 3rd party survey company on behalf of the Army 10 Miler race organization.  In exchange … Read More Here →

Brickervals

I’m tired. I started off the day with a 22 mile ride down to a river/park south of DC to watch some friends in a rowing (crew?) competition.  It’s a bit of an interesting sport in theory.  Very similar I … Read More Here →

Sorry Mr. Pigeon

You know how when you were a kid you’d chase the birds around in the park – but of course you’d never catch them.  I always assumed it was an impossibility to catch a bird – kinda like a cat … Read More Here →

Forced Vacation

“You need to take your vacation” So I was told today I need to find a way to take 120 hours of vacation time before the end of the calendar year.  Further, that doesn’t include 48 hours of holidays that … Read More Here →

Nearly Arrested!

The good news here is that I can outrun a police officer.  For about three miles anyway’s.  The bad news is that when you want to find one – they’re nearly impossible to find. Last night was costume night at … Read More Here →

Ouch! The pain train has arrived!

Ok, it’s not fair.  I haven’t even begun my 16 day hard push prior to the Philly Half – and I’m already sore.  Well actually, still sore.  Still feeling Sunday’s 26.2 miles of fun.  Although it’s not bad at all … Read More Here →

The 2008 Marine Corps Marathon Race Report

7:56AM – Sitting in the port-a-potty losing a pound or so.  The race starts in 4 minutes, about a quarter of a mile away.  Uhh…yeah. But, we manage to make it to our spot near the 3:30ish marker just as … Read More Here →

Ready to rumble..or tumble and bumble…

Boy has this been a fun 12 hours.  Took the redeye from Seattle last night and landed around 7:15AM into Dulles this morning.  That picture is on arrival.  it looks like crap outside, and I felt like crap after landing.  … Read More Here →

Pushing through a 95MPH Headwind

I’m sitting here at 36,000 feet and cruising across over endless farmland with a solid 100+MPH headwind, working our way towards Seattle for a quick 48 hour set of meetings. I’ve traded a very wet (and warm) Washington DC, for … Read More Here →

Drafting – My 2008 Race Schedule

It is with great fanfare (ok, so perhaps no fanfare) that I present my 2008 schedule.  Well a draft of it anyway’s.  I started with a list of some 32 ‘potential events’.  Many of them collected from various sources over … Read More Here →

Half-Mary here I come

In my random driving around today I decided on which half I’m going to do.  After looking at my options (all two of them: Philly and Outer Banks), I’m going with Philly’s Half.  It will be a shorter drive, and … Read More Here →

Things I don’t understand

I should be sleeping.  But I can’t sleep.  I should be sleeping because I have to wake up in less than 6 hours to meet up with some tri folks for a swim.  Swimming of course not being my strong … Read More Here →

Cycling in the middle of nowhere

I had to make a quick trip down to North Carolina, to a town just about 20 miles south of the Virginia border for some meetings yesterday.  Given I had my usual bike workout planned for Tuesday I figured it … Read More Here →