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Challenge Accepted

Alex — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:22:23 +0000

1 hour spin class

After 5 months of not being on a bike, I decided to go the 5:30a spin class. After 7 minutes I was ready to leave. Granted, a spin class is only as hard as you make it. Afterall, you are controlling the pace and resistance. For some reason, the stranger at [...]

Pain in the neck

Alex — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:18:54 +0000

2:00:00 – 10.5 miles

I knew this wasn’t going to be the all-time best run ever … went to bed with pulled muscles in shoulder and neck. You know the kind. You can’t turn your head either way without flinching. Still, made it 10.5 miles which isn’t all that bad. What is bad is that [...]

Planes and Kinko’s

Alex — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 01:52:20 +0000

Currently sitting on an airplane watching a Top Chef marathon. It’s making me hungry. While growing up in a restaurant, I was able to see firsthand speed/pressure my Dad was under in the kitchen. It is definitely something I enjoy. I love the stress and fast pace of the kitchen or any work environment. Looking [...]

Best Outdoor iPhone Apps

Alex — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:41:35 +0000

I must say that since getting my iPhone (with T-Mobile) that life has not been the same! The simple Google Maps and the GPS that goes along with it has saved me quite a few times. Not to mention being able to get online to find the restaurant I’m going to and their phone number [...]

Look at the Snow

Alex — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:17:23 +0000

45:00 – 4 miles

I have been combining more running/walking/speed into the runs. Not sure if it is increasing the cardio but definitely feeling it more in the legs. Tomorrow morning is the 5:45a spin class … feeling that more and more as well!

I must give props to President Bush dodging a shoe being [...]