Monthly Archives: January 2014

Training for a 5k?

Posted on January 26, 2014 by skepticaltechnophile

Our school is sponsoring a 5k in March. I registered for it yesterday. A runner mom from the school ask me if I was training for the race. I stammered a bit in answering. It was the word training that … Continue reading →

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Manning up and running in the snow.

Posted on January 23, 2014 by skepticaltechnophile

Having just whined about not being able to run with all this snow and ice around, I obviously had to man up and go running. As I said, it’s been days and it looks like the snow isn’t going anywhere for … Continue reading →

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Winter running, or not

Posted on January 23, 2014 by skepticaltechnophile

So we’ve been hit with another bloody polar vortex and the sidewalks and trails are covered with snow and ice. Hey Canada, keep your weather to yourself, alright buddy! Stop exporting your cold air molecules to do the work American … Continue reading →

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Smart running vs. stopwatch

Posted on January 17, 2014 by skepticaltechnophile

I’ve had a chance to run with my smartphone a couple of times.  Not sure if it’s better than using a stopwatch. It’s more complicated, but gives me more information. And, apparently, it speeds me up! My watch is easy. … Continue reading →

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Sometimes, you just can’t win

Posted on January 8, 2014 by skepticaltechnophile

It’s cold here in Markian land. How cold is it? Well the low was 5 degrees fahrenheit yesterday and the high something equally absurd like 15. So of course, every news agency and its mother is telling you to make … Continue reading →

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My first real smartphone.

Posted on January 4, 2014 by skepticaltechnophile

Just got my first real smart phone. It was a Christmas present from my wife. Funny coincidence, but I got her the same thing. 😉 It’s a ZTE Valet. It’s a no contract Tracfone phone. My household is cheap.  No … Continue reading →

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Almost zen run

Posted on January 1, 2014 by skepticaltechnophile

Had an almost zen run today. What made it almost zen? Well, in part because I didn’t bring my MP3 player. That’s quite a concession for me, particularly on my longer runs. I like the distraction the music provides. Keeps … Continue reading →

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