Tag Archives: running

Ironman Against Cancer

Posted on September 22, 2009 by admin

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I’m a geek. S’OK, I’m down with my geekiness. I’m *kinda* a programmer, so I’ll wear that badge with pride. I’m also a geek when it comes to my toys. I try to embrace just about anything that makes training … Continue reading →

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Hittin’ the Road

Posted on August 18, 2009 by admin

Training for Ironman AZ has been going really well, while I’ve been working out pretty hard I still have been a little cautious in building my mileage back up. It feels very strange to say “building my mileage back up” … Continue reading →

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“you better be awake…”

Posted on August 4, 2009 by admin

8/4/09 6:00am. Ironman Training Day #1. My iPhone buzzes, Jase (@jason_warner) starts with an innocent enough text message: “swim?” and before I can answer, the follow up text pops in: “you better be awake”. Let me fill you in about … Continue reading →

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…just stick your head in an oven.

Posted on July 27, 2009 by admin

Today I am typing this report from a rather bizarre location, the middle rack of a 1987 Magic Chef oven. My trustworthy assistant has turned the oven to 400º, and it is starting to warm up. Today, we will be … Continue reading →

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Vibram Five Fingers… Getting the right size is VERY tricky!

Posted on July 23, 2009 by admin

Update 7/15/09: I know I was REALLY hard on the Vibram Five Fingers (below) and rightfully so – the entire experience was a severe pain in the ass. I stand by my STRONG assertion that buying these “shoes” online is … Continue reading →

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Injinji Tetrasok – Liberate your Toes!

Posted on May 9, 2009 by admin

I’ve been looking forward to getting my toes into a pair of these socks for almost 2 years. When training for the ’07 OBX Marathon, a buddy of mine sent me an article on these socks and we both vowed … Continue reading →

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Vibram Five Fingers – First Look

Posted on May 1, 2009 by admin

UPDATE: The newest review after I sorted out all my Vibram Five Finger issues (I got a pair of KSO’s and put the customer service issues I talk about below behind me) is right here: Vibram Five Finger Real-World Review. … Continue reading →

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