March 2010
35 posts
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My Twitter Unfollow Rules
I love Twitter. I surround myself with people who have like interests (generally running,) are insightful and humorous, and constantly provide me with great food for thought. However, I have found that in order to truly keep Twitter enjoyable, I have to occasionally weed out who I’m following. There is a simple reason. Twitter is filled with garbage!
So, I have a few flexible rules...
WatchDave Scott talks about proper running form
Watchpurns:
It’s out! “WEIRD: The Weird Al Yankovic Story”
Watch this, it is amazing. Eric Appel. Get used to it.
Feds Deem Pedestrians, Cyclists and Motorists... →
I’m really excited about this policy change. There is no valid reason why automobiles should have exclusive rights to roads and transportation money. Even bikers pay taxes.
Running Times Magazine: Do Weak Hips Cause... →
(via Instapaper)
WatchJon Stewart channels Glenn Beck
“Alright, enough twiddling with CSS. I don’t have the patience necessary...”
– me
Barefoot Running: Thoughts on My First Barefoot... →
This is my friend Pete’s recent adventures with real barefoot running. There is a big difference between true barefoot running and running in minimalist shoes like the Vibram Five Fingers.
Some Useful French Phrases (thanks Google...
I was testing out Google Translate today and put together a list of some potentially useful phrases for my upcoming France trip.
* c’est ce qu’elle a dit (that’s what she said)
* je ne peux pas jongler avec cinq couteaux (I cannot juggle five knives)
* je suis malade de lait de chèvre (I am sick of goat milk)
* j’ai perdu mon araignèe sur le train (I lost my spider on...
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Recovery Update
My friends at DailyMile are all very encouraging, but there is a point where I have to ignore the constant stream of positive vibes and really cast a critical eye on how I’m doing… really. So, here’s my no-holds barred view of my recovery.
Real Long Run Report
On Sunday, I ran 13 miles (even though I secretly dreaded the prospect of it.) My physical therapist wanted me to try...
WatchYoga Routine to help loosen the IT Band
WatchFunny or Die’s Presidential Reunion
My ITBS-Buster Core Workout
As part of my physical therapy for ITBS, I’ve been doing a core workout that focuses on strengthening the hips, hamstrings, and butt. Here are a few of the key exercises I do every time. Of course, sometimes I skip these and just do whatever Coach Jay Johnson says.
Stretching
I have extremely tight hip flexors, so I have to start every workout now with 5 minutes of stretching. I...
“The world has become so complex that simple tasks are nearly impossible.”
– Scott Adams: Complexity (via marco)
Instapaper Blog: Scrollback →
Before Instapaper Pro 2.2, I got frequent emails from customers who were upset that they had inadvertently tapped the status bar, which scrolls to the top of the article and loses their position. I understood completely, since losing your read position is a form of minor data loss. Most of them…