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Upgraded Dropbox

Erik J. Barzeski — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:37:09 +0000

Despite the fact that I still think the upgrades are too large, I've upgraded my Dropbox account to the 50 GB plan. I previously had 7.8 GB and now, oddly, have 61.2 GB.

If you'd like to sign up for Dropbox - and you should - just click this link: http://db.tt/U5OtLdx.

Gians Beat Patriots Again

Erik J. Barzeski — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:37:34 +0000

I watched the Super Bowl at Dave's house, and a good time was had by all.

I intentionally bet heavily in the pool on the Patriots, figuring that since I wanted the Giants to win (really, really dislike the Patriots), I'd be okay either way: I'd earn some cash or see the Pats lose.

Kelly Clarkson's anthem was 1:34 exactly, causing a push and reminding me that people bet on all sorts of crazy things.

PBJ Time

Erik J. Barzeski — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:36:11 +0000

For those who know:

Running Training Plan

Erik J. Barzeski — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:51:24 +0000

First, an image:

Now, obviously, during November and December I was still doing the Run5K (nee C25K) program. And in January I started my streak of running one mile, minimum, every day (#dailymileminimum). So that helps. But anyway…

I've graduated from C25K/Run5K, and I'm working on building a training program rather than aimlessly running around.

Here's what I have planned out as of right now:

Erik's Lousy 5K Training Plan  
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Assume a race pace of 9:00.

Monday - Intervals
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Now:	6 x 400 fast with 400 recovery
Later:	4 x 800 fast with 400 recovery
(Pace around 7:00?)

Wednesday - Tempo
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1) 1/2 @ 8:30
2) 1/2 @ 9:00
3) 1/2 @ 8:30
4) 1/2 @ 9:00
5) 1/2 @ 8:30
6) 1/2 @ 9:00

Friday - Distance/Endurance
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3.5-5 miles at 10:00-11:00 pace.

Today being Friday, I ran a fairly comfortable 9:50 average paced 4 miles.

Got a RoadID Also

Erik J. Barzeski — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:00:19 +0000

I guess the RoadID folks had heard enough about me talking about my 1BandID. They sent me a nice coupon for a RoadID Elite and so I ordered one. It arrived while I was in Florida, and it looks like this:

At this point I still prefer the 1BandID. I'm more likely to take it with me since it's attached to my watch. However, the RoadID is nice simply for the reason that I don't need my watch all the time. If I go hiking or take the kayak out, I might not wear my Garmin Forerunner 610.

It's a bit loose on my wrist, but I'm hesitant to cut one more of the "links" off in case it goes from just a bit loose to just a bit tight. The ID portion itself is interchangeable and slides (I've moved it to get both it and the latch in the photo at the same time), and I have a green band (I wish it was brighter green) that I am keeping safe for now. The latching mechanism is like a watch's and works nicely. The entire ID is pretty lightweight and feels just fine on.

So, 90% of the time I'll probably wear the 1BandID, and 10% of the time I'll wear the RoadID. Maybe I'll wear both in case one of my arms is severed.

New AirPort Utility Dropdown Menu

Erik J. Barzeski — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:45:44 +0000

Yeah, that's not a drop-down menu, but it behaves like one. Where's the triangle? It looks like a regular old button.

C'mon, Apple. These little things matter, and you know that better than anyone. Or at least you used to.

And Now the Work Begins

Erik J. Barzeski — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:33:19 +0000

… right after I catch up on the stuff I missed last week.

Home Again

Erik J. Barzeski — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:39:29 +0000

From Instagram (follow me if you'd like - I'm "iacas"), this shot was from the seat of my puddlejumper on the PHI-ERI flight.

It will be great to sleep in my bed again tonight.

Foggy Range

Erik J. Barzeski — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:37:08 +0000

From Instagram (follow me if you'd like - I'm "iacas"), this was shot on the Watson range at Reunion Resort. Beau Rials was there. Good guy, and whether you know it or not, you've probably seen him in several infomercials.

We were fit for wedges, hit some of our new irons (still to be made), and helped an LPGA player with Keys 2, 3, and 4. It was a good day.

If Caught In Trunk, Pull, Leap, Run

Erik J. Barzeski — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:32:13 +0000

From Instagram (follow me if you'd like - I'm "iacas"), this one amused the group of us.

Seriously, huh? Pull the tab, hop out of the car, and run away? That's goofy.

Additionally, I ran a 5K in Florida today. 3.14 miles in 29:27 IIRC. I definitely need to continue to practice my long runs. Mile runs I got down to 7:52 in Florida, but the long runs (admittedly, it was after three days at a convention) still didn't feel great, and with traffic, a sub-30:00 5K race may still be farther away than I'd like.