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By fiftystatebanana January 24, 2015January 24, 2015

Janathon Day 23: Running on the Regs

Running on the regs, running on a good schedule, shorts during the week, long on the weekend – it feels good. I did a bit more than a 10K last … Continue reading Janathon Day 23: Running on the Regs

By fiftystatebanana January 23, 2015

Janathon Day 22: Garmin Dump

I hate Garmin. The watch I use gets signal about 25% of the time. Downloading and syncing requires me to import new software barnacled with stupid toolbars, pop-up coupon turd … Continue reading Janathon Day 22: Garmin Dump

By fiftystatebanana January 20, 2015

Astrophysicists Prove That Cities On Earth Grow in the Same Way As Galaxies in Space | MIT Technology Review

Astrophysicists Prove That Cities On Earth Grow in the Same Way As Galaxies in Space | MIT Technology Review.

By fiftystatebanana January 19, 2015January 19, 2015

January 19: Long Run, finally

It’s been six months since I could run more than 2.5 hours. Today I finally rounded that corner. I had a run in temps parked just above freezing, my ideal temps. … Continue reading January 19: Long Run, finally

By fiftystatebanana January 19, 2015January 19, 2015

Calculation and Control, Some Thoughts from Brainsturbator

I just stumbled across this essay while listening to some possibly affiliated tracks from a band calling itself Humpasaurus Jones. Interesting, timely work, even more so since it seems to’ve … Continue reading Calculation and Control, Some Thoughts from Brainsturbator

By fiftystatebanana January 18, 2015

Janathon Day 18: Baby run

Took a baby run down by the river. Most of the snow has melted with the morning rain. i ran on empty streets. The river was awash with run-off, the … Continue reading Janathon Day 18: Baby run

By fiftystatebanana January 18, 2015January 18, 2015

Janathon Day 17: Weather Permits Insanity

I asked for and received a permit to run from the sun, my supervisor. After a week, I was happy to see the roadways and sidewalk and shoulders and ditches … Continue reading Janathon Day 17: Weather Permits Insanity

By fiftystatebanana January 9, 2015January 9, 2015

Janathon Day 7 & 8: Nope-athon

School was delayed the 7th by two hours. The temp began dropping. The snow was pretty light, maybe about three inches or so had fallen, another inch would fall during … Continue reading Janathon Day 7 & 8: Nope-athon

By fiftystatebanana January 7, 2015January 7, 2015

Janathon Day 5 and 6 – Been Through Dessert on a Horse With Your Name

Janathon day five was freezing cold with high winds. By the time dinner was over and the kids to bed, the ice had rolled in on some really powerful winds … Continue reading Janathon Day 5 and 6 – Been Through Dessert on a Horse With Your Name

By fiftystatebanana January 5, 2015

Janathon – Day 4: Biddy League Step Ups

My kid’s in Biddy League basketball. He has no idea how to play, but he can shoot. He can shoot if he’s with me, on a court, him and his … Continue reading Janathon – Day 4: Biddy League Step Ups

By fiftystatebanana January 4, 2015January 4, 2015

Janathon Day 3 – In Which Our Fair Runner Gaineth A Lost Gear

I base my runs on different metrics. There’s pace, terrain, and duration. These are all affected by the ability to breathe, which is, in turn, affected by focus and willpower. … Continue reading Janathon Day 3 – In Which Our Fair Runner Gaineth A Lost Gear