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
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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
Janathon Day 20: The Short-Shorts Nightmare
Preamble: I went to the walk-in clinic for poor people and was told I needed an appointment when the website says no appointments, only walk-ins accepted. Check. State-sponsored healthcare exchange … Continue reading Janathon Day 20: The Short-Shorts Nightmare
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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
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
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
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
Dream: Secrets to Switzerland
Who’s Batman shirts were these? The frantic way I was packing for my flight, you’d think I was late. In the drawers of my bureau I found other T-shirts with camouflage … Continue reading Dream: Secrets to Switzerland
January 12th and 13th: A Wild Waiver, Wicked Weather
It’s only 2% and it could snow tonight. It was supposed to snow yesterday, after the rain had turned to sleet and coated everything with a glaze of smooth clear … Continue reading January 12th and 13th: A Wild Waiver, Wicked Weather
Janathon Day 11: Running, My Refuge
I woke up, fed and watered the children, saw the fam off to market. I had exactly 1 hour and 33 minutes to run. I put in my contacts, clicked … Continue reading Janathon Day 11: Running, My Refuge
Janathon: Day 9 and 10
It’s maybe 10F outside. No chance I’m running today. I’m sitting in a sunbeam in my study, like a fat cat, pissed off. I have medical conditions I can’t treat because I … Continue reading Janathon: Day 9 and 10
Fifty State Banana 