Category Archives: recovering

Injured and can’t go out and play :(

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Howard

Here a list of things I do when I can’t run: Break into my stack of books I have been wanting to read…… Reading Longitude right now. This is the story of how one man solved the problem of accurately … Continue reading →

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Getting back in the Saddle

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Howard

Got a pulled calf muscle and trying to keep my fitness by getting back on the bike.  Great riding in the balmy SoCal weather..  This was my second climb up the Rock Store in 2 days.  Feeling better about my … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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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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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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