I went running with Phil and Anna after work - uphill and at about a 9 minute pace. It was hot out and I lost steam (or actually started producing way too much of it) when we were in Volunteer Park and had to take a little walk break. Anna runs faster than I'm used to sustaining for that long. After running after work I rode home accompanied by ( Read more... )

I was up earlier than expected this morning and began eating leftovers from yesterday (but not the serious ones). Alisher texted to say he couldn't train today so I started sniffing around for other things to do. I ended up spending the afternoon with Steven after he walked down the the neighborhood for a haircut only to realize his barber no ( Read more... )

Last night, as soon as I got home from work, I changed into running clothes, put on my shoes, cued up a new album I'd just bought and headed out for what I intended as a long run. When I got home, an hour later, I had done just shy of 6 miles. My legs are sore today ( Read more... )

Watching today's MSU game against Saint Louis reminded me of the last 2 or 3 years worth of tournament games, which stand in stark contrast to this year's Big Ten Tournament and the first game of the NCAA Tournament earlier this week. Those recent games were basketball at its best - for much of the game, the score remains close, but both teams play ( Read more... )

I haven't left the house today, despite grand intentions before the weekend hit. It was supposed to be a riding day because in a week from yesterday, the cyclists among us will by riding the 40th annual Chilly Hilly ride, on Bainbridge Island. That event kicks off the cycling season in Washington, at least symbolically. Since it is in late February ( Read more... )