Author Archives: Howard

Chicken, Waffles and Startrek

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Howard

Spent the morning at the Chinese Consulate turning in my application for a visa. After a 90 minute wait and 2 minutes at the window Rachel and I went to lunch. Roscoe’s is an iconic diner serving up fried chicken, … Continue reading →

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Fog to Sun

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Howard

Road down to PCH in the fog and half way up Encinal Canyon the fog cleared and it got hot.  Felt good despite the swollen quads and heel blister.  Probably did 45-50 miles…

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Topa Topa Run

Posted on May 16, 2009 by Howard

Took Eric, JTo and Chris up Sisar and White Ledge trail to Topa Topa. Started relatively cool and heated up fast. We topped out in about 2 hours 10 minutes. Hung out at the top for a bit then did … Continue reading →

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Bad Drivers and Tar Pits

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Howard

Took a recovery ride this morning and came back through Hidden Valley. Had a car pass a truck and come at me head on. I had to pull off the side of the road into the dirt. I cussed him … Continue reading →

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Warming up

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Howard

Today it was obvious to me that yesterday was a hard training day. Not that it was a really hard run, but it was hard relative to my fitness and recovery level. As usual I had aching muscles in the … Continue reading →

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Ramping up the miles

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Howard

I started the day with a run with the thought in mind that this is my first serious training run focused on the Hardrock 100.  I have been keeping fit since I got back from Libya but it has been … Continue reading →

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Biking Continuum

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Howard

I started the day with a friend of mine who has always wanted to ride a bike but never had the chance to learn. Now she has a goal to ride a bike with her friends at the beach. She … Continue reading →

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Upgrade to FIOS

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Howard

Got FIOS today. This is supposed to be super high speed internet access via FIBER from Verizon.  I ran a speed test before (Time Warner) and after.  This is what I get with FIOS: Before with Time Warner I was … Continue reading →

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Blogging…Got to start somewhere..

Posted on May 10, 2009 by Howard

Finally breaking down and starting a blog.  Just got back from Boston on a LONG flight..  The toddler on the plane behind us and his parents have no concept of personal space.  I hate this kind of attitude.  Another couple … Continue reading →

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