Runmeter Run Oct 30, 2011 10:23:54 AM

Finished Run: Oct 30, 2011 10:56:56 AM
Route: 5 Mile Run
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/ea86/d296/4bc9/08f1/Runmeter-Run-20111030-1023.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/srCW8k
Run Time: 32:37
Stopped Time: 0:00
Distance: 2.28 miles
Average: 14:18 /mile
Fastest Pace: 3:26 /mile
Behind Best Run: 14:27
Climb: 0 feet
Calories: 0

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Runmeter Run Oct 30, 2011 10:23:54 AM

Started Run: Oct 30, 2011 10:23:54 AM
Route: 5 Mile Run
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/ea86/d296/4bc9/08f1/Runmeter-Run-20111030-1023.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/srCW8k

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Runmeter Run Oct 22, 2011 8:38:43 AM

Finished Run: Oct 22, 2011 9:07:34 AM
Route: around the hood
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20111022-0838.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/n9Dr4V
Import URL: http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20111022-0838.kml
Run Time: 28:51
Stopped Time: 0:00
Distance: 3.54 miles
Average: 8:10 /mile
Fastest Pace: 6:04 /mile
Ahead of Median Run: 0:31
Ascent: 89 feet
Descent: 67 feet
Calories: 427

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Runmeter Run Oct 2, 2011 7:18:10 AM

Finished Run: Oct 2, 2011 8:40:49 AM
Route: Twin Cities 10 Mile
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20111002-0718.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/oUDkq1
Import URL: http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20111002-0718.kml
Run Time: 1:19:38
Stopped Time: 3:01
Distance: 10.17 miles
Average: 7:50 /mile
Fastest Pace: 6:02 /mile
Ascent: 278 feet
Descent: 309 feet
Calories: 1269

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Runmeter Run Sep 28, 2011 6:21:08 PM

weather: 72F/50H
dinner: salad w chicken
lunch: pinos
feel: pretty good for just getting over a stomach bug
dog: G
note: G held me up a bit w training him to run beside me

Finished Run: Sep 28, 2011 6:50:25 PM
Route: around the hood
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110928-1821.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/oRj8mD
Import URL: http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110928-1821.kml
Run Time: 29:17
Stopped Time: 0:00
Distance: 3.54 miles
Average: 8:16 /mile
Fastest Pace: 6:48 /mile
Ahead of Median Run: 0:05
Ascent: 48 feet
Descent: 0 feet
Calories: 428

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Runmeter Run Sep 20, 2011 6:25:51 PM

great weather but windy
felt okay (ate too much tingas and big lunch)

Finished Run: Sep 20, 2011 6:55:31 PM
Route: New Route
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110920-1825.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/nwAha2
Import URL: http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110920-1825.kml
Run Time: 29:40
Stopped Time: 0:00
Distance: 3.57 miles
Average: 8:18 /mile
Fastest Pace: 5:40 /mile
Ascent: 686 feet
Descent: 33 feet
Calories: 458

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Runmeter Run Sep 18, 2011 1:37:57 PM

Finished Run: Sep 18, 2011 2:07:48 PM
Route: around the hood
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110918-1337.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/pT9UtE
Import URL: http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110918-1337.kml
Run Time: 29:51
Stopped Time: 0:00
Distance: 3.56 miles
Average: 8:24 /mile
Fastest Pace: 6:36 /mile
Behind Median Run: 0:29
Ascent: 81 feet
Descent: 0 feet
Calories: 427

http://www.runmeter.com

Runmeter Run Sep 16, 2011 6:09:29 PM

dinner: 2 sl davannis=slow
lunch: bk
weather: 56 F/53 H
feel: okay-worked on canting hips foward to align back so structure rather than muscle need hold back straight (allows back muscles to relax)

Finished Run: Sep 16, 2011 6:40:07 PM
Route: around the hood
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110916-1809.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/pCi6br
Import URL: http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110916-1809.kml
Run Time: 30:38
Stopped Time: 0:00
Distance: 3.54 miles
Average: 8:39 /mile
Fastest Pace: 6:34 /mile
Ahead of Worst Run: 0:21
Ascent: 76 feet
Descent: 66 feet
Calories: 432

http://www.runmeter.com

Runmeter Run Sep 13, 2011 6:14:31 PM

dinner: chx nacho (but didnt eat much)
lunch: jimmy johns (only ate half)
weather: 66F/45H (best ever)
sore: outer back of R/L foot soles
feel: good (lots of nervous energy-talk)
notes: ran at busy traffic time which added to time-lots of cross traffic-waiting for cars

Finished Run: Sep 13, 2011 6:44:55 PM
Route: around the hood
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110913-1814.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/ruh0LF
Import URL: http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110913-1814.kml
Run Time: 30:24
Stopped Time: 0:00
Distance: 3.55 miles
Average: 8:33 /mile
Fastest Pace: 6:24 /mile
Ahead of Worst Run: 0:34
Ascent: 95 feet
Descent: 100 feet
Calories: 431

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Runmeter Run Sep 10, 2011 7:36:19 AM

breakfast: none
weather: 66F/84H
feel: pretty good although lower legs hurt and outside edge of feet back by heel hurts
dog: no

Finished Run: Sep 10, 2011 8:38:20 AM
Route: there-around-and-back coby lake
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110910-0736.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/qEzByR
Import URL: http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110910-0736.kml
Run Time: 1:00:24
Stopped Time: 1:36
Distance: 6.81 miles
Average: 8:52 /mile
Fastest Pace: 6:06 /mile
Ahead of Best Run: 2:24
Ascent: 167 feet
Descent: 171 feet
Calories: 815

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Runmeter Run Sep 1, 2011 7:58:57 PM

lunch: cravings flatbread w side salad
dinner: bean tostadas
weather: 85F/63H
feel: hot amd drained
dog: none

Finished Run: Sep 1, 2011 8:28:53 PM
Route: around the hood
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110901-1958.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/pwH4cV
Import URL: http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110901-1958.kml
Run Time: 29:56
Stopped Time: 0:00
Distance: 3.54 miles
Average: 8:28 /mile
Fastest Pace: 7:20 /mile
Behind Median Run: 0:42
Ascent: 95 feet
Descent: 291 feet
Calories: 425

http://www.runmeter.com

Runmeter Run Aug 29, 2011 7:50:30 PM

lunch: dinos
dinner: tingas w ramch frijoles
weather: 72F/63H
feel: pretty good but tight lower back
sore: no
dog: G

Finished Run: Aug 29, 2011 8:18:59 PM
Route: around the hood
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110829-1950.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/rucZjY
Import URL: http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110829-1950.kml
Run Time: 28:28
Stopped Time: 0:00
Distance: 3.53 miles
Average: 8:04 /mile
Fastest Pace: 6:17 /mile
Behind Best Run: 0:45
Ascent: 132 feet
Descent: 33 feet
Calories: 428

http://www.runmeter.com

Runmeter Run Aug 27, 2011 8:01:19 AM

breakfast: banana
feel: good nice easy pace
stroller: yes w both kids
note: ran w pregger wife except for last 0.3 mile

Finished Run: Aug 27, 2011 8:34:35 AM
Route: MN Zoo 5K
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110827-0801.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/oXbSms
Import URL: http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110827-0801.kml
Run Time: 33:16
Stopped Time: 0:00
Distance: 3.15 miles
Average: 10:34 /mile
Fastest Pace: 5:56 /mile
Ascent: 0 feet
Descent: 18 feet
Calories: 384

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Runmeter Run Aug 25, 2011 7:56:36 PM

lunch: wendys spixy chx combo
dinner: egg sammy
weather: 74 F/58H
feel: clumsy-could not relax lwr back-bad feet strike
sore: no
reason: stressful week in personal life ...? training g in proper running ways...?
dog: g

Finished Run: Aug 25, 2011 8:25:56 PM
Route: around the hood
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110825-1956.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/qDdZj7
Import URL: http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110825-1956.kml
Run Time: 29:20
Stopped Time: 0:00
Distance: 3.53 miles
Average: 8:18 /mile
Fastest Pace: 6:09 /mile
Behind Median Run: 0:05
Ascent: 38 feet
Descent: 33 feet
Calories: 424

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Runmeter Run Aug 22, 2011 7:51:57 PM

dinner: 2 bean tostada w the works
lunch: wendys burg combo
weather: 80 F/55 H
feel: fat-full-heavy-prob wendys
sore: a bit in back from yardwork and toilet removal yesterday
dog: no

Finished Run: Aug 22, 2011 8:20:27 PM
Route: around the hood
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110822-1951.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/pHATT7
Import URL: http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110822-1951.kml
Run Time: 28:29
Stopped Time: 0:00
Distance: 3.54 miles
Average: 8:03 /mile
Fastest Pace: 5:50 /mile
Behind Best Run: 0:46
Ascent: 186 feet
Descent: 33 feet
Calories: 431

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Runmeter Run Aug 20, 2011 7:49:53 AM

breakfast: 2 clementine slices w h2o
weather: 66 f/75 H
feel: okay. some stomach issue pushing the last mile
sore: noyhing major
gear: regular stuff but with feul belt (which i really like)
feet: vff (getting rid of reporting this-will be vff from now on unless reported otherwise)
dog: g
music: pandora (getting rid of reporting this-will be pandora from now on unless reported otherwise)

Finished Run: Aug 20, 2011 8:34:18 AM
Route: 5 mile google maps run
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110820-0749.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/ow2JVX
Import URL: http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110820-0749.kml
Run Time: 42:48
Stopped Time: 1:37
Distance: 5.33 miles
Average: 8:02 /mile
Fastest Pace: 6:02 /mile
Ahead of Best Run: 6:52
Ascent: 151 feet
Descent: 220 feet
Calories: 631

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Runmeter Run Aug 17, 2011 8:04:09 PM

dinner: bw3 chx w hard boiled egg
lunch: pei wei
weather: 70 F/48 H
feel: good-tight lower back
sore: left knee and r hammy both from tues softball
dog: none
music: pandora

Finished Run: Aug 17, 2011 8:32:25 PM
Route: 3.5 mi local scramble
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110817-2004.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/oFil6L
Import URL: http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110817-2004.kml
Run Time: 27:44
Stopped Time: 0:32
Distance: 3.54 miles
Average: 7:50 /mile
Fastest Pace: 5:52 /mile
Ahead of Best Run: 1:39
Ascent: 104 feet
Descent: 67 feet
Calories: 414

http://www.runmeter.com

Runmeter Run Aug 15, 2011 7:57:30 PM

dinner: salad w ckicken
lunch: tang truc
weather: 76 f/60 H
feel: off-10 year retreat-sore from tubing-jet skiing-dehyd from drinking-tight lower back
dog: g
music: pandora

Finished Run: Aug 15, 2011 8:26:52 PM
Route: 3.5 mi local scramble
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110815-1957.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/ny3ePN
Import URL: http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110815-1957.kml
Run Time: 29:22
Stopped Time: 0:00
Distance: 3.51 miles
Average: 8:22 /mile
Fastest Pace: 7:22 /mile
Ahead of Best Run: 1:39
Ascent: 55 feet
Descent: 66 feet
Calories: 426

http://www.runmeter.com

Runmeter Run Aug 11, 2011 7:56:13 PM

weather: 75 F/54 H
dinner: calzones w apple
lunch: tigo (stimach issues?)
gear: run sh-drifit t-drifit hat
feet: vff
music: pandora
dog: g (pooped)
hiatus: head cold-much better now

Finished Run: Aug 11, 2011 8:25:28 PM
Route: around the hood
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110811-1956.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/nNpFkj
Import URL: http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110811-1956.kml
Run Time: 29:14
Stopped Time: 0:00
Distance: 3.54 miles
Average: 8:16 /mile
Fastest Pace: 5:55 /mile
Ahead of Best Run: 1:44
Ascent: 116 feet
Descent: 0 feet
Calories: 433

http://www.runmeter.com

Runmeter Run Aug 6, 2011 8:06:36 AM

weather: 78 F/86 H
breakfast: none
feel: head cold slows-tight upper back
gear: fuel belt-bball short-drifit t-drifit hat
feet: vff
dog: g
music: pandora

Finished Run: Aug 6, 2011 8:57:10 AM
Route: 5 mile google maps run
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110806-0806.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/pjTVjm
Import URL: http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110806-0806.kml
Run Time: 49:40
Stopped Time: 0:55
Distance: 5.31 miles
Average: 9:22 /mile
Fastest Pace: 7:47 /mile
Ascent: 91 feet
Descent: 164 feet
Calories: 631

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Runmeter Run Jul 30, 2011 7:28:49 AM

breakfast: none
weather: 74 deg/90 H?
feel: okay but slightly nautious
gear: adidas short-drifit t-no hat
feet: vff
dog: g
music: pandora (new radius atomic bass headphones work and sound pretty good)

Finished Run: Jul 30, 2011 7:46:40 AM
Route: 2+ch mile ext ojib loop
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110730-0728.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/r4FH4H
Import URL: http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110730-0728.kml
Run Time: 17:51
Stopped Time: 0:00
Distance: 2.10 miles
Average: 8:29 /mile
Fastest Pace: 7:11 /mile
Behind Median Run: 0:08
Ascent: 21 feet
Descent: 148 feet
Calories: 255

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Runmeter Run Jul 28, 2011 7:54:55 PM

Finished Run: Jul 28, 2011 8:49:05 PM
Route: josh+2 mile
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110728-1954.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/pitx9c
Import URL: http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110728-1954.kml
Run Time: 48:31
Stopped Time: 5:39
Distance: 5.52 miles
Average: 8:48 /mile
Fastest Pace: 5:46 /mile
Ascent: 33 feet
Descent: 205 feet
Calories: 655

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Steve Jobs Knows Better

Once again, my iPhone is a source of frustration ... because, well, apparently, Steve Jobs knows better than I how I should be using my iPhone.  Let us not forget that I shell out a large amount of money for the privilege of owning one of these devices.  And, its nice in a lot of ways, simplifying everyday life.  And, maybe, its the juxtaposition of how much it simplifies life with how much it can complicate it that really exaggerates its failures. 

The Dilemma: I sweat when I run.  This sweat runs down the decent but not great iPhone headset (not headphones but headset as it also has a microphone with a click button) getting into the microphone-click button housing.  When the sweat gets into this housing, it seems to short out the click button, which when shorted out appears to the iPhone as if the click button is being held down.  Holding down the click button initiates the so-called "voice control" feature of the iPhone, which interrupts music and possibly other applications, like my GPS run tracking app.  On long runs, the voice control feature of the iPhone may be activated numerous times per minute, which is really bothersome. 

The Obvious Solution: Turn off the voice control feature to prevent it from being inadvertently activated ... easy, right?  Wrong.  Steve Jobs wont let you deactivate the voice control feature through the settings of the iPhone.  There is simply no way to deactivate this feature of the iPhone.  Apparently, Steve Jobs knows better than I do how I should be using his precious iPhone because clearly it is not my iPhone as I cannot even disable a feature that I have never used nor have any inclination of using. 

The Un-Obvious Solution: I ordered the headphones depicted to the left.  They are cheap and are somewhat innovative, providing three different configurations for wearing them.  They also include a mic.  I have not yet received them from Amazon, but will report back what I think after a few runs. 

Runmeter Run Jul 25, 2011 7:44:34 PM

lunch: wendys burger w fry
dinner: slice bbq pizza
weather: 80 deg/56 H
feel: good-L getting stronger-worked on relaxed easy running
gear: nike bball short-under armour t-drifit hat
feet: vff
dog: none
music: pandora

Finished Run: Jul 25, 2011 8:15:33 PM
Route: around the hood
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110725-1944.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/reASsw
Import URL: http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110725-1944.kml
Run Time: 30:58
Stopped Time: 0:00
Distance: 3.55 miles
Average: 8:44 /mile
Fastest Pace: 7:08 /mile
Ascent: 115 feet
Descent: 66 feet
Calories: 427

http://www.runmeter.com

Runmeter Run Jul 24, 2011 2:21:33 PM

weather: 85 deg/ 45 h
breakfast: donut w coffee
lunch: dr pepper
feel: still a little stomach issues but better than lumberjack 5k
gear: nike bball short-drifit t-no hat
feet: vff
dog: no
music: none (headphone issue)

Finished Run: Jul 24, 2011 2:39:27 PM
Route: Work to Home Scramble
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110724-1421.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/qQCr02
Import URL: http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110724-1421.kml
Run Time: 17:53
Stopped Time: 0:00
Distance: 2.27 miles
Average: 7:53 /mile
Fastest Pace: 6:28 /mile
Ascent: 90 feet
Descent: 0 feet
Calories: 279

http://www.runmeter.com

Runmeter Run Jul 23, 2011 8:00:33 AM

Finished Run: Jul 23, 2011 8:36:05 AM
Route: lumberjack 5k
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110723-0800.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/nnUh82
Import URL: http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110723-0800.kml
Run Time: 27:11
Stopped Time: 8:22
Distance: 3.27 miles
Average: 8:19 /mile
Fastest Pace: 6:31 /mile
Ascent: 0 feet
Descent: 136 feet
Calories: 376

http://www.runmeter.com

Runmeter Run Jul 18, 2011 7:13:00 PM

dinner: none
lunch: dino chx combo
weather: 90 deg/54 humidity
feel: loose (work on L leg)
sore: L calf slight
dog: g
delay: stops for g
music: pandora

Finished Run: Jul 18, 2011 7:31:27 PM
Route: 2+ch mile ext ojib loop
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110718-1913.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/oXQMuj
Import URL: http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110718-1913.kml
Run Time: 17:43
Stopped Time: 0:44
Distance: 2.12 miles
Average: 8:21 /mile
Fastest Pace: 6:57 /mile
Behind Best Run: 0:46
Ascent: 50 feet
Descent: 0 feet
Calories: 253

http://www.runmeter.com

Runmeter Run Jul 16, 2011 8:15:27 AM

breakfast: none
weather: 70 deg/80+ humidity
feel: okay-didnt really want to run today
sore: r groin-slight L calf
gear: drifit t-adidas sh-drifit hat
feet: nikes
dog: none
music: pandora for 4 miles
reason for walking: iphone is a pos-voice control issue-googled how to turn it off-apple doesnt permit me to turn this off-apparently only steve jobs knows what is best for me

Finished Run: Jul 16, 2011 9:23:15 AM
Route: there-around-and-back coby lake
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110716-0815.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/nDAs8n
Import URL: http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110716-0815.kml
Run Time: 1:06:30
Stopped Time: 1:19
Distance: 6.79 miles
Average: 9:48 /mile
Fastest Pace: 6:41 /mile
Behind Worst Run: 1:53
Ascent: 140 feet
Descent: 208 feet
Calories: 803

http://www.runmeter.com

Runmeter Run Jul 14, 2011 7:50:18 PM

dinner: none
lunch: jimmy johns
weather: 70 deg/72 humidity
feel: pretty good-foced l leg to work
sore: r groin
gear: drifit pant-drifit t-drifit hat
feet: vff
dog: none
music: pandora

Finished Run: Jul 14, 2011 8:25:55 PM
Route: 4 mi local scramble
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110714-1950.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/opMyFq
Import URL: http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110714-1950.kml
Run Time: 35:37
Stopped Time: 0:00
Distance: 4.16 miles
Average: 8:34 /mile
Fastest Pace: 7:08 /mile
Ascent: 52 feet
Descent: 33 feet
Calories: 514

http://www.runmeter.com

Runmeter Run Jul 11, 2011 8:12:06 PM

dinner: rice-pork chop
lunch: caf-tostada-ench-beans-chip-salsa
feel: okay-dog held me back
sore: none-tight left
gear: drifit sh-drifit t-drifit hat
feet: vff
dog: g
weAther: 80 deg/46%-nice breeze
music: pandora

Finished Run: Jul 11, 2011 8:43:08 PM
Route: 3.5 mi local scramble
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110711-2012.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/nfFze5
Import URL: http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110711-2012.kml
Run Time: 31:01
Stopped Time: 0:00
Distance: 3.45 miles
Average: 9:00 /mile
Fastest Pace: 6:53 /mile
Ascent: 76 feet
Descent: 33 feet
Calories: 418

http://www.runmeter.com

Runmeter Run Jul 9, 2011 8:07:33 AM

breakfast: none (half Gatorade)
feel: Pretty good (tight right groin)
after: tight right groin
weather: 75 deg/84 humid
clothes: bball short-drifit t-drifit hat
feet: nike running shoe
music: pandora
dog: no

Finished Run: Jul 9, 2011 9:13:19 AM
Route: there-around-and-back coby lake
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110709-0807.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/qTeHtJ
Import URL: http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110709-0807.kml
Run Time: 1:04:37
Stopped Time: 1:09
Distance: 6.80 miles
Average: 9:30 /mile
Fastest Pace: 7:46 /mile
Behind Best Run: 1:48
Ascent: 540 feet
Descent: 69 feet
Calories: 833
http://www.runmeter.com

Runmeter Run Jul 7, 2011 7:48:06 PM

dinner: spag w garlic bread
lunch: half sammy w pasta salad
dog: no
feel: good run-tight lower back-could have run further
weather: 78 deg/54 humidity
after: feel good/left leg def weaker
feet: vff
wear: drifit t-bball short-drifit hat
music: pandora (as all runs before)

Finished Run: Jul 7, 2011 8:12:17 PM
Route: local close 3 mile
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110707-1948.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/r9d1l8
Import URL: http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110707-1948.kml
Run Time: 24:12
Stopped Time: 0:00
Distance: 2.90 miles
Average: 8:21 /mile
Fastest Pace: 6:10 /mile
Behind Best Run: 0:47
Ascent: 21 feet
Descent: 0 feet
Calories: 353

http://www.runmeter.com

Runmeter Run Jul 5, 2011 8:35:13 AM

breakfast: none
weather: 74 deg/80+ humidity
feel: good / right smooth/left needs work
dog: gizmo
sore: left calf (still not as strong as right)
feet: vff
clothes: cotton t-running pant-drifit hat

Finished Run: Jul 5, 2011 8:52:10 AM
Route: 2+ch mile ext ojib loop
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110705-0835.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/kJxJAU
Import URL: http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110705-0835.kml
Run Time: 16:57
Stopped Time: 0:00
Distance: 2.13 miles
Average: 7:58 /mile
Fastest Pace: 6:42 /mile
Ahead of Best Run: 2:08
Ascent: 151 feet
Descent: 0 feet
Calories: 266

http://www.runmeter.com

Runmeter Run Jun 30, 2011 7:27:48 PM

lunch: dinos
dinner: none
weather: 90 deg/60 humid
feet: vff
feel: hot but not much tension in lower back/left leg week not as smooth
sore: knot in left calf
gear: drifit t/shorts

Finished Run: Jun 30, 2011 7:47:48 PM
Route: 2+ch mile ext ojib loop
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110630-1927.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/mUDYxI
Import URL: http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110630-1927.kml
Run Time: 19:04
Stopped Time: 0:55
Distance: 2.14 miles
Average: 8:56 /mile
Fastest Pace: 7:44 /mile
Ascent: 87 feet
Descent: 33 feet
Calories: 259

http://www.runmeter.com

Runmeter Run Jun 23, 2011 7:54:11 PM

lunch: zantigo-2 pork taco-1 h taco
dinner: homemade sloppy joe-corn-fry
run: good even pace (could have went further)
tension: no shoulder-lower back tense
after: tight left calf
weather: mid 60s-some drizzle (perfect)
feet: 5 fingers
Finished Run: Jun 23, 2011 8:17:36 PM
Route: local close 3 mile
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110623-1954.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/iNIJAc
Import URL: http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110623-1954.kml
Run Time: 23:25
Stopped Time: 0:00
Distance: 2.88 miles
Average: 8:08 /mile
Fastest Pace: 6:24 /mile
Ascent: 13 feet
Descent: 33 feet
Calories: 348
http://www.runmeter.com

Runmeter Run Jun 21, 2011 7:34:54 PM

lunch: tang truc noodle beef
dinner: waiting until after run
form: tense-focused on relaxing
felling: good run-little to no soreness
after: tight left calf
feet: 5 fingers

Finished Run: Jun 21, 2011 7:50:37 PM
Route: ojibaway 2 mile
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110621-1934.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/keoEbB
Import URL: http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110621-1934.kml
Run Time: 15:43
Stopped Time: 0:00
Distance: 2.04 miles
Average: 7:43 /mile
Fastest Pace: 6:34 /mile
Ascent: 76 feet
Descent: 0 feet
Calories: 253

http://www.runmeter.com

The Born to Run Debate?

Apparently, there is some debate as to whether the Born to Run book actually stands for barefoot running or not.  I wouldn't think there would be much debate, as the book clearly lays out the ground work for why barefoot running is potentially a better way to run than when shod with heavily soled shoes.  Yet, in this article interviewing Caballo Blanco, the comments suggest that there is some debate.

Take for example, this commentator who explains his/her frustration in the following way:

Every time I read a review of the book or a manifesto on barefoot running with comments about how "Born to Run" tells the tale of how awesome barefoot running is I want to scream and ask if the person actually read, let alone finished the book.

But it is a tale of why barefoot running may actually promote a better running form that results in less injury and then explains why this is so from an evolutionary basis.  Its not so much an original work per se, but Born to Run does put the pieces together into a nice story that attempts to explain why modern shoes with thick soles do not in fact help us run better.  I have to wonder if this commentator read the book.

Certainly, I will admit that the barefoot running theme (which is one of many in Born to Run) appears to have stolen the show.  Yet, everyone I know that has read the book comes to the conclusion that running barefoot is probably the best way to hone your running form outside of having your own  running coach.  It also seems to be the most powerful theme throughout the book; one to which the author returns again and again.

And, to be clear, the quote from Caballo Blanco in this article only states that he is not overly into barefoot running and that no one in the book is really described as being a barefoot runner except for Ted.  I agree with that statement although I would think that the Tarahumara Indians would qualify as barefoot runners (or at least minimalist runners in that they run with tire strapped to the feet).  Thus, Caballo Blanco is a bit misleading with his statement.  Still, the driving force behind Born to Run still remains, in my opinion, a tale of how we are born to run (meaning, in part, barefoot).  I simply don't understand the confusion.

Runmeter Run Jun 20, 2011 7:52:23 PM

lunch: wendys spicy chick combo small w coke
dinner: beef tinga taco
run feel: good (still tight from yesterday run) no stomach cramp
feet: 5 fingers
weather: 72 deg/62 hum-cloudy-no rain
Finished Run: Jun 20, 2011 7:59:44 PM
Route: Neighborhood Mile
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110620-1952.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/iWsYgp
Import URL: http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110620-1952.kml
Run Time: 7:20
Stopped Time: 0:00
Distance: 0.98 miles
Average: 7:30 /mile
Fastest Pace: 6:25 /mile
Ascent: 38 feet
Descent: 34 feet
Calories: 120
http://www.runmeter.com

Runmeter Run Jun 19, 2011 6:42:11 AM

nike hat-blue pant-drifit t-running shoe
no breakfast
4 j beans
gel-gross
after: sore quads-r groin
next day: sore r shoulder?-lower back-quads-r groin
Finished Run: Jun 19, 2011 7:45:47 AM
Route: there-around-and-back coby lake
Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110619-0642.kml
Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/lkba07
Import URL: http://share.abvio.com/c420/6108/4dfd/e8ea/Runmeter-Run-20110619-0642.kml
Run Time: 1:02:48
Stopped Time: 0:47
Distance: 6.91 miles
Average: 9:06 /mile
Fastest Pace: 6:30 /mile
Ascent: 135 feet
Descent: 328 feet
Calories: 833
http://www.runmeter.com

Anima Running: The Point

This blog isn't intended to be a blog with followers, although it might end up that way.  This blog is also not intended to make a point or expound upon the various aspects of running, although there hopefully should be some poignant insights that capture portions of the on-going commentary in the running world.  It's interesting to note that running is undergoing an evolution, which I might phrase as a re-evolution back to basic principles.  But again, this is not the point.


The point of this blog is to capture my running. 


A brief search on the Internet will find that I am not the first to blog about training for a 5k, 10k, half-marathon, marathon or ultra-marathon.  The Internet is littered with these types of blogs.  Why anyone but the author reads and/or participates in the on-goings of these blogs is beyond me.  Apparently, people are bored ... or, putting people in a better light, compassionate and caring to the point of following someones digitally documented complaints about sore knees, miles run, pace, etc.  I don't expect any of that. 


Returning to the point, I want to capture my runs on this blog as a sort of digital running log.  You see, iPhone apps, like Runmeter, can email you your results.  Currently, they go to my email box, but there is a way to submit blog posts via email to blogger.  I intend to redirect those emails to this site and have them digitally published on completion of each run.  In Runmeter, you can edit the emails before they are sent in-app ... meaning you can clarify the conditions of the run, what you were wearing, what you ate and other contextual facts regarding your run.


I would think that Runmeter would incorporate a running log as well, but this is not the case.  It seems that none of the apps I have found that provide for GPS run logging also provide a side-by-side log that can be maintained in app.  I don't want to have to get home after a run, log into some account, and take the effort to click through to some online log.  Let's face it, we are lazy and want instant integration.  However, it's simply not that integrated at this point.  Thus, I am cobbling together a way by which I can maintain a digital log with as little work as possible.


Another benefit of using a blog to do this is that blogs can pretty easily be turned into books.  There are a number of services and these blog-to-book services do a pretty good job.  This means that if I wanted some sort of physical copy of this journal, I can print it out, which might be nice for review before a race. 


In all, the point is to capture my running while also attempting to integrate technologies to provide for a more seamless (although not perfect) way of keeping the all important run journal.  Other technologies may be considered, reviewed and audited, but only tangentially to this main point.  Through this log, I hope to express the anima of running.