Author Archives: Howard

Iran – Shame on you

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Howard

From the U.N. Embedded video from <a href=”http://www.cnn.com/video” mce_href=”http://www.cnn.com/video”>CNN Video</a>

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First day out – Breathe Easier

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Howard

There are two themes to this post: first about a lost runner coming back to civilization and her first day out of the “wildernes”, and second my first day out on the trail trying out my lungs. Two runners got … Continue reading →

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Dave Terry – I will truly miss him

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Howard

Dave was a great guy with tons of energy, always had an interesting perspective on things and was an extremely talented ultrarunner. The times I had hanging out with Dave at C4P and Hardrock are memorable. I was awed at … Continue reading →

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Hemothorax – WTF

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Howard

About 13 days ago while mountain biking in Mammoth I took a digger and landed on my shoulder. Kept riding for the rest of the day and was sore and tired. Saw the doc 3 days later and found out … Continue reading →

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Extra 30 minutes of Beauty Sleep

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Howard

I negotiated with George today to get another 30 minutes of sleep.  We started our ride at 6AM and booked it down to PCH and started climbing Yerba Buena.    Riders up ahead so we slowly reeled them in.  These 3 … Continue reading →

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Recovery ride

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Howard

Had a nice 30 mile recoery ride today.  Legs feeling good and look forward to some more miles during the rest of the week.

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100 mile training ride

Posted on July 26, 2009 by Howard

Headed out this morning at 5:30 AM to beat the heat and ride a century with George. We went to Carpenteria and back. The last mile of the route required ascending the Potrero Wall at mile 99. Man that was … Continue reading →

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New Garmin 705

Posted on July 25, 2009 by Howard

Just broke down and ordered one. I figured with all the riding it will help me train better.

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Back to Blogging….again

Posted on July 25, 2009 by Howard

Now that I am back from China and the Hardrock 100 I will try to get back to blogging.  I have been accepted to compete in the Furnace Creek 508.  This is a 508 mile solo bike race across the … Continue reading →

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Earn your Pancakes and Mimosas

Posted on May 24, 2009 by Howard

A bunch of us met down at LaJolla this morning to run some miles and then feast in Pancakes, Eggs and Mimosas.  Put in about 16 miles at a good pace running with Gretchen, Justin the whole way.  Julie, Jill, … Continue reading →

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