Thursday, April 12, 2007
woohoo!
My boss is on vacation (in Dallas, TX, yuk!) but I'm gonna call her today and tell her my last day at work is May 4! Seems like a lot of time to give, but that includes the two week Air Force shindig I gotta do between now and then.
run #84 - Garden of the Gods
Another good run through the Garden. Started the run on the roads, pushing the pace quite a bit for me. About halfway through the run I veered off to find some new trails. After the run it was a very healthy breakfast - bacon cheeseburger (no rabbit food!) at the Purple Castle.
Start time: 6AM
Distance: 6.5 miles
Time: 51:13 minutes
Pace: 7:38 per mile
Weather: 35F - you can tell this next storm is gonna be a doozy!
Start time: 6AM
Distance: 6.5 miles
Time: 51:13 minutes
Pace: 7:38 per mile
Weather: 35F - you can tell this next storm is gonna be a doozy!
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
run #83 - CRC happy hour
Pretty decent run tonight. Felt horrible at first, but as I got warmed up things improved. Talked to the RD for the Greenland 50K, and he said it might be postponed due to weather. Bummer.
Start time: 6PM
Distance: 6.7 miles
Time: 60:54 minutes
Pace: 9:05 per mile
Weather: 45F - probably the last decent day we'll have for a while
Start time: 6PM
Distance: 6.7 miles
Time: 60:54 minutes
Pace: 9:05 per mile
Weather: 45F - probably the last decent day we'll have for a while
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
hash article
What follows is my final draft of a hashing article for the Pikes Peak Road Runners monthly newsletter. It's length, subject, and rating have been heavily watered down by the editor, and I think it's alright but not great, but it still surves the main purpose of introducing hashing to the general running public.
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Standing knee deep in a muddy puddle, I strain to hear calls of "on-on!". I’m bleeding, I've hopped fences, stepped in dog poop, crawled through a tunnel under I-25, and trudged half a mile up a creek. All to reach the beer check, a garbage bag full of luke warm Pabst Blue Ribbon hidden behind a bush. Yup, I must be spending another Saturday afternoon hashing in Colorado Springs!
Hashing started in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, back in 1938 when a group of hounds, led by Albert "G" Gispert, began a weekly jog based on the old game of hare and hounds. Always beginning at the Royal Selangor Club, the group began to call themselves the Hash House Harriers, a dig at the less-than-outstanding food served at the club. Since then, hashing has spread out across the globe, and now boasts over 1500 kennels worldwide.
Though one will encounter different traditions in every kennel, there are some similarities. A hare will set out beforehand, either several hours early (a dead lay) or several minutes early (a live lay). The hare will drop markings with flour, which the pack is expected to follow. Typical markings include dollups (a mark of flour), arrows (which show which way the trail goes), checks (usually in the shape of an X, means trail can continue on in any direction and the pack must seek out true trail), and, every hashers favorite, a BN (beer near) - implies refreshments will soon be consumed.
While there are never any rules at a hash and trail can be anything from paved road to raw sewage, hashers tend to gravitate towards "shiggy," basically meaning they really like to get dirty. And hashers also have a thing for themed trails, usually involving a costume or special kind of alcohol. The infamous Red Dress Run, the beer mile, Jerry Garcia's birthday, the Betty Ford memorial, any major or minor holiday, basically any excuse for a hasher to let loose will be used.
The trail will eventually end, and the "circle" will start. Various infractions will be punished, such as finishing first, finishing last, wearing any article of clothing mentioning competitive running, having a birthday, wearing new shoes...the list goes on and on. Punishment comes in the form of being serenaded with a time honored risqué limerick just before downing a bit of beer. You do not have to drink beer to attend a hash, but it makes the festivities easier to understand.
A typical Colorado hash will include folks from all fitness levels. From ultramarathoners to two-pack-a-day smokers. But the atmosphere is laid back and non-competitive, and any race-like behavior is strongly discouraged. In fact, it is not uncommon to have a few fast runners get lost on trail, only to finish up with the folks who walked the trail already enjoying a brew.
The front range has several kennels to choose from. Here in the Springs, there are two groups to hash with on opposing Saturdays, the Colorado Kimchi Hash House Harriers (CKH3) and the Pikes Peak Hash House Harriers and Harrierettes (P2H4). In general, the Kimchi hash involves more drinking than running, and vice versa for the P2H4. We also sometimes have a DIM (Damn, It's Monday) hash, which tends to gather the more serious runners. Other options include hashes in Denver, Fort Collins, Boulder, and Durango. Shucks, even Pueblo gets into the act every now and then.
The options don't end in Colorado, however. Kennels can be found worldwide, anywhere from Iraq or Afghanistan (which includes several Navy ships deployed to those locations) to bike week in Sturgis, SD. Hash megacenters such as Washington DC or Atlanta give one the option of hashing every night of the week.
As a first time hasher, you will be a "virgin". After doing something really stupid or on your fifth-ish hash, which ever comes first, you will be named. Your hashing name will stick with you forever unless you top your original stupidity with another stupendous event. Some of the few printable names from local harriers include Chucky Cheeks, Nuthin' But Net, Hoover Daaamn, and NASCOCK. Do not go to your first trail and suggest a name, you will not like the results.
If you want to become a local hasher, tailgate any vehicle displaying the Hash House Harriers footprint with the On-On logo or visit the "receding hareline" web site at www.ckh3.net and just show up. There are no dues and you don't have to "belong" to any kennel, but you will have to pay $5 for the free beer. If your interest is peaked and you want to try a hash but you don't want to put your pristine character in jeopardy, consider this - many of the Colorado hashers are entrusted with this countries most highly classified military secrets, even if they are running down Platte avenue in a red dress.
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Standing knee deep in a muddy puddle, I strain to hear calls of "on-on!". I’m bleeding, I've hopped fences, stepped in dog poop, crawled through a tunnel under I-25, and trudged half a mile up a creek. All to reach the beer check, a garbage bag full of luke warm Pabst Blue Ribbon hidden behind a bush. Yup, I must be spending another Saturday afternoon hashing in Colorado Springs!
Hashing started in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, back in 1938 when a group of hounds, led by Albert "G" Gispert, began a weekly jog based on the old game of hare and hounds. Always beginning at the Royal Selangor Club, the group began to call themselves the Hash House Harriers, a dig at the less-than-outstanding food served at the club. Since then, hashing has spread out across the globe, and now boasts over 1500 kennels worldwide.
Though one will encounter different traditions in every kennel, there are some similarities. A hare will set out beforehand, either several hours early (a dead lay) or several minutes early (a live lay). The hare will drop markings with flour, which the pack is expected to follow. Typical markings include dollups (a mark of flour), arrows (which show which way the trail goes), checks (usually in the shape of an X, means trail can continue on in any direction and the pack must seek out true trail), and, every hashers favorite, a BN (beer near) - implies refreshments will soon be consumed.
While there are never any rules at a hash and trail can be anything from paved road to raw sewage, hashers tend to gravitate towards "shiggy," basically meaning they really like to get dirty. And hashers also have a thing for themed trails, usually involving a costume or special kind of alcohol. The infamous Red Dress Run, the beer mile, Jerry Garcia's birthday, the Betty Ford memorial, any major or minor holiday, basically any excuse for a hasher to let loose will be used.
The trail will eventually end, and the "circle" will start. Various infractions will be punished, such as finishing first, finishing last, wearing any article of clothing mentioning competitive running, having a birthday, wearing new shoes...the list goes on and on. Punishment comes in the form of being serenaded with a time honored risqué limerick just before downing a bit of beer. You do not have to drink beer to attend a hash, but it makes the festivities easier to understand.
A typical Colorado hash will include folks from all fitness levels. From ultramarathoners to two-pack-a-day smokers. But the atmosphere is laid back and non-competitive, and any race-like behavior is strongly discouraged. In fact, it is not uncommon to have a few fast runners get lost on trail, only to finish up with the folks who walked the trail already enjoying a brew.
The front range has several kennels to choose from. Here in the Springs, there are two groups to hash with on opposing Saturdays, the Colorado Kimchi Hash House Harriers (CKH3) and the Pikes Peak Hash House Harriers and Harrierettes (P2H4). In general, the Kimchi hash involves more drinking than running, and vice versa for the P2H4. We also sometimes have a DIM (Damn, It's Monday) hash, which tends to gather the more serious runners. Other options include hashes in Denver, Fort Collins, Boulder, and Durango. Shucks, even Pueblo gets into the act every now and then.
The options don't end in Colorado, however. Kennels can be found worldwide, anywhere from Iraq or Afghanistan (which includes several Navy ships deployed to those locations) to bike week in Sturgis, SD. Hash megacenters such as Washington DC or Atlanta give one the option of hashing every night of the week.
As a first time hasher, you will be a "virgin". After doing something really stupid or on your fifth-ish hash, which ever comes first, you will be named. Your hashing name will stick with you forever unless you top your original stupidity with another stupendous event. Some of the few printable names from local harriers include Chucky Cheeks, Nuthin' But Net, Hoover Daaamn, and NASCOCK. Do not go to your first trail and suggest a name, you will not like the results.
If you want to become a local hasher, tailgate any vehicle displaying the Hash House Harriers footprint with the On-On logo or visit the "receding hareline" web site at www.ckh3.net and just show up. There are no dues and you don't have to "belong" to any kennel, but you will have to pay $5 for the free beer. If your interest is peaked and you want to try a hash but you don't want to put your pristine character in jeopardy, consider this - many of the Colorado hashers are entrusted with this countries most highly classified military secrets, even if they are running down Platte avenue in a red dress.
nappy headed ho
I think we should name someone that at this weekend's festivities. I'm getting such a kick out of the whole Rutgers/Don Imus story.
While reading this story, I was also reminded of another great hash name, "boner-nosed, beanie-wearing Jew boy." That was another remark Imus made on the air, but I guess it's a bit more acceptable to make fun of Jews than black females.
For the record, what little I've ever heard of Don Imus didn't really impress me as funny. Not sure if you can even get his show here in the Springs, and if you can I have no idea what station it's on.
Sure glad the politicians are getting involved in this, must mean there aren't any other major problems going on with our country.
Anyways, my nomination for my own Indian MOPP name: Nappy Headed Ho of the Boner Nosed, Beanie Wearing Jew Boy Tribe! Or NHHOTBNBWJBT for short.
While reading this story, I was also reminded of another great hash name, "boner-nosed, beanie-wearing Jew boy." That was another remark Imus made on the air, but I guess it's a bit more acceptable to make fun of Jews than black females.
For the record, what little I've ever heard of Don Imus didn't really impress me as funny. Not sure if you can even get his show here in the Springs, and if you can I have no idea what station it's on.
Sure glad the politicians are getting involved in this, must mean there aren't any other major problems going on with our country.
Anyways, my nomination for my own Indian MOPP name: Nappy Headed Ho of the Boner Nosed, Beanie Wearing Jew Boy Tribe! Or NHHOTBNBWJBT for short.
sunsation
Couple 'o pics from the show this weekend. The top one is Galactic playing during the snow! Good times - despite all the ski yuppies trying to show off all their expensive winter gear, it was warm enough to get by with my usual get up of a long sleeve tee with a short sleeve shirt over it. I was actually somewhat sober for both shows, but the night went downhill quickly, as you can tell from the second pic.
run #82 - Garden of the Gods
Up early for another great run at the Garden of the Gods! Sadly, I'm thinking of bailing on the trail group and heading out with the fast group. Love the trail running and the folks that make up the GOTG group, but they are S-L-O-W. Felt like I was back on the Greenbelt with the HCTR guys - run super slow for ten minutes, then stop and wait for anyone who has fallen behind. Good times, and it's nice learning about the lesser known trails there, but not the greatest workout.
Tits On A Ritz and Just Angie showed up, we get many more hashers there and I'll hafta start bringing beer. I'm serious too, I'd have no issues throwing back a PBR that early after a hard workout at the Garden. I mentioned this to the two, and Angie said she'd rather bring starbucks. Normally, when I tell a gal to put something in her mouth, it's not a bar of soap, but it was horrible coming to the Garden talking about starbucks. Sheesh!
Start time: 6AM
Distance: 4.0 miles
Time: 41:56 minutes
Pace: 10:29 per mile
Weather: 40F
Tits On A Ritz and Just Angie showed up, we get many more hashers there and I'll hafta start bringing beer. I'm serious too, I'd have no issues throwing back a PBR that early after a hard workout at the Garden. I mentioned this to the two, and Angie said she'd rather bring starbucks. Normally, when I tell a gal to put something in her mouth, it's not a bar of soap, but it was horrible coming to the Garden talking about starbucks. Sheesh!
Start time: 6AM
Distance: 4.0 miles
Time: 41:56 minutes
Pace: 10:29 per mile
Weather: 40F
Monday, April 09, 2007
second interview
Had my second interview with the Resource Exchange today, it went real well. Think they're gonna offer me the job soon. Not sure it'll pay enough for me to leave my current gig though. But it would be super cool to work within walking distance to the Purple Castle.
Tomorrow I have a second interview with the City of Fountain working at their 911 dispatch center. I'm getting pretty creative with the excuses I'm coming up with to miss so much work!
Tomorrow I have a second interview with the City of Fountain working at their 911 dispatch center. I'm getting pretty creative with the excuses I'm coming up with to miss so much work!
Sunday, April 08, 2007
nugs
For all the jamband followers out there, I've known about nugs.net for a long time but could never get it to work on my old computer. Works just fine on my new computer though, which rocks 'cuz there's a CRAPTON of live stuff for free. Just go to www.nugs.net and click on the "free stash" icon in the top right corner.
Leadville week #19
Yet another lackluster week. Really, really gonna be happy once the shitty weather ends! Upcoming highlight includes the Greenland Trail 50K on Saturday, first time in a while I'll hit the thirty mile mark.
Week #19 distance: 30.6 miles
Week #19 time: 4:58:00
Average week #19 pace: 9:44 per mile
Total quest distance: 609.4 miles
Total quest time: 98:49:32
Average quest pace: 9:43 per mile
Average weekly mileage: 32.1 miles
Average daily run: 7.5 miles
Week #19 distance: 30.6 miles
Week #19 time: 4:58:00
Average week #19 pace: 9:44 per mile
Total quest distance: 609.4 miles
Total quest time: 98:49:32
Average quest pace: 9:43 per mile
Average weekly mileage: 32.1 miles
Average daily run: 7.5 miles
run #81 - Palmer Park
Been having some issues with a tight hamstring, so I decided to take it easy today and went over to Palmer Park for some trail work. Great run! Palmer reminds me a lot of Bandera, with the technical trails and all. Fresh half inch of snow covered the ground and it was cold but comfortable.
Start time: 9AM
Distance: 6.2 miles
Time: 60:41 minutes
Pace: 9:47 per mile
Weather: 35F; snowing
Start time: 9AM
Distance: 6.2 miles
Time: 60:41 minutes
Pace: 9:47 per mile
Weather: 35F; snowing
a moment of silence, please...
Great concert yesterday, and I got epically hammered over the course of the day, but it was not enough to dull the pain of finding out that Alma's Only Bar has closed down. It's currently for sale, hopefully someone buys it and keeps it open. And hopefully they do it before CoTex, or else a short pub crawl is gonna be even shorter. 
Friday, April 06, 2007
job hunt
Thought I'd throw out an update on the job hunt. Due to changes way above me up at TASC HQ in Denver, there has been a lot of office politics going on here. I stay out of it, but it's made this a pretty crappy working enviornment and it's getting on my nerves.
First off, let the insults fly, I failed my psychological exam for the parole office. I have protested the decision, mostly because the letter I received didn't give a reason I was rejected. The exam was 600 multiple choice questions and a four or five minute interview with a psychologist. No idea why I didn't make the cut, I'm more than able to handle the rigors of the job since I work so closely with parole officers. I'll let everyone know how the appeal goes.
Had two interviews last week. First one was with the sheriff's office to do pretty much the same thing I do now, but inside the county jail. Wouldn't be quite as exciting as the folks there aren't the serious criminals I see here every day, but it's a ton more money. That interview went well, I expect to hear from those guys soon.
The second interview was for a company called The Resource Exchange. Seems like a pretty cool gig, I'd be an investigator for them, making sure the retarded kids are being taken care of and stuff like that. Great hours and a downtown location, which I would love, but it's a non-profit so I'm not sure the pay will be enough for me to leave my current job. I had that interview on Tuesday, and on Wednesday they called me back and asked that I come back in to do a written portion of the interview, they want to check out my writing skills I guess. So I'm headed back there Monday, very convieniently around lunch time so I can stop by Purple Castle!
This Tuesday I have another interview with the City of Fountain to work in their 911 dispatch office.
Also got an e-mail today saying I'm in the running for some GS-7 gig with the department of labor. Would be a sweet gig, but it's up in Englewood so I'd hafta move, not sure I wanna do that.
Would be a good time for me to get a new job, I could start after my annual two week training gig for the Air Force, which starts later this month.
woohoo!
As much as I hate to end my streak of hashing, I'll be bailing on the P2H4 tomorrow in order to head up to Copper Mountain...to see Keller Williams and Galactic! And it's a free show!
Thursday, April 05, 2007
more drinking and running
For someone who supposidly doesn't hash very often, I'll be leaving in about 20 minutes to do the Denver full moon hash, my fourth different kennel in the past six days. I'm taking my camera and will try to remember to actually take a few pics this time.
Garden of the Gods
Hard to describe how awesome the Garden of the Gods is through my crappy photography (actually, BATT took this pic) but here's just one of the zillions of rock formations there.
Rocky Mountain Double Marathon
Assuming I do alright at the Greenland 50K next Saturday, I think this is gonna be my next ultra. Trying to talk Melissa into it, but she's being a wus so far. If any of the locals are interested in a decent road trip they could do the half marathon here and hit Bolder Boulder on the way back.
Rocky Mountain Double Marathon
Update: Melissa has already dished out some lame excuse to skip this one. If you know her, e-mail her and tell her what a wus she is! She's really gotten soft since leaving Austin for Colorado!
Rocky Mountain Double Marathon
Update: Melissa has already dished out some lame excuse to skip this one. If you know her, e-mail her and tell her what a wus she is! She's really gotten soft since leaving Austin for Colorado!
run #80 - Garden of the Gods
Woke up at 4:30AM this morning all groggy, but there ain't no foul mood that an early morning run at the Garden of the Gods can't help improve. The Pikes Peak Road Runners have a group that meets at the park at 5:45AM every Tuesdey and Thursday, and if you can get out of bed that early it's a great workout. Did a loop around the perimeter of the Garden and then hit some of the trails that run around the Kissing Camels and all the other rocks there. There was never a time during my workout where my view couldn't have been on a post card, this is one of the most scenic places I've ever run. My GPS kept crapping out because of the rocks, so I think my distance and pace might be a lot better than reported here.
Start time: 6AM
Distance: 7.3 miles
Time: 60:13 minutes
Pace: 8:14 per mile
Weather: 45F; cloudy
Start time: 6AM
Distance: 7.3 miles
Time: 60:13 minutes
Pace: 8:14 per mile
Weather: 45F; cloudy
run #79 - Texans can't do the Incline!
Had a good time whooping the shit out of Johnboy at the Incline tonight. True, it was a tremendous home field advantage for me, but JB ain't no slouch as he's in the taper mode for a sub-twelve hour Ironman next weekend in Phoenix. I stayed back with him, taunting him, and we made it to the top in just over 40 minutes. Not bad for a sea-level guy, very few Springsites could get near that time. After the Incline it was off to Kinfolk's for some good brews.
For the record, it was the second time this week I left Johnboy in the dust. At Monday's DIM, he tried and tried but just couldn't keep up. He finished second to me at the beer check; and even though I had to solve the last five checks by myself, and I could see him and Charlie working together to try to catch me, they finished about half a Pabst behind at the on-in.
Start time: 6:30PM
Distance: 4.0 miles
Time: 1:15:00
Pace: 18:45 per mile
Weather: 40F
For the record, it was the second time this week I left Johnboy in the dust. At Monday's DIM, he tried and tried but just couldn't keep up. He finished second to me at the beer check; and even though I had to solve the last five checks by myself, and I could see him and Charlie working together to try to catch me, they finished about half a Pabst behind at the on-in.
Start time: 6:30PM
Distance: 4.0 miles
Time: 1:15:00
Pace: 18:45 per mile
Weather: 40F
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Quinn's
Had planned on running from my house down to Quinn's and then doing the long loop, having a few beers, and running back home. Instead, I drove down and walked over to Sam's, the World's Smallest Bar, with new Kimchi transplant Hoover Damn. We had a beer there, watched all the Quinn's wankers run by, and then walked back to the cheap Laughing Lab pints. Good time though, saw a lot of people I hadn't seen in a while.
In other news, the Pirates are still undefeated and the Nuggets beat the Lakers last night!
In other news, the Pirates are still undefeated and the Nuggets beat the Lakers last night!
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Platte Road Challenge
Below is the invite I've been sending out across the globe. Maybe I have some local blog stalkers who will show. Maybe Texas hashers will see that the Kimchi hash will drink more in one afternoon than the entire crew at TXIH will drink in three days. Maybe the Austin Duathlete pub runners will consider this their Ironman.
Kimchi forever!
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The Colorado Kimchi Hash House Harriers cordially invites everyone to the Platte Road Challenge!
The Kimchi hash will be celebrating their 100th trail on Saturday, April 14th. We'll be ditching the usual hash tradition of mud, sweat, and beer in order to have an epic pub crawl along the lovely and scenic Platte Road.
Start will be at Calamity Jan's at 2PM. The order of pubs:
1. Calamity Jan's
2. Putting Green Lounge
3. Baby Doll's
4. Wagon Wheel
5. Black Sheep
6. Knob Hill Lounge
7. Irish House IV
8. Walkabout Pub
9. TexMex
10. Skybox Lounge
11. Bijou Bar and Grill
12. Arctic Brewing
Little something for everyone here - dive bars, a strip club, non-English speaking bars (cerveza, por favor!), a punk club, crime dens, yuppie bars, a gay bar. And, of course, a brewery. 80909 ain't just a zip code, it's the secret code to total drunkennesss!
It's a pay as you go event, plus normal $5 hash cash. Hash cash will be put towards buying kegs at Arctic Brewing at the final stop, so anyone still standing will easily be able to recoup their loot.
Any questions? Feel free to contact brownie or check out www.ckh3.net for further instructions.
Kimchi forever!
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The Colorado Kimchi Hash House Harriers cordially invites everyone to the Platte Road Challenge!
The Kimchi hash will be celebrating their 100th trail on Saturday, April 14th. We'll be ditching the usual hash tradition of mud, sweat, and beer in order to have an epic pub crawl along the lovely and scenic Platte Road.
Start will be at Calamity Jan's at 2PM. The order of pubs:
1. Calamity Jan's
2. Putting Green Lounge
3. Baby Doll's
4. Wagon Wheel
5. Black Sheep
6. Knob Hill Lounge
7. Irish House IV
8. Walkabout Pub
9. TexMex
10. Skybox Lounge
11. Bijou Bar and Grill
12. Arctic Brewing
Little something for everyone here - dive bars, a strip club, non-English speaking bars (cerveza, por favor!), a punk club, crime dens, yuppie bars, a gay bar. And, of course, a brewery. 80909 ain't just a zip code, it's the secret code to total drunkennesss!
It's a pay as you go event, plus normal $5 hash cash. Hash cash will be put towards buying kegs at Arctic Brewing at the final stop, so anyone still standing will easily be able to recoup their loot.
Any questions? Feel free to contact brownie or check out www.ckh3.net for further instructions.
can we do it!?!?!
Can the Pirates go 162-0??? While I say yes, I admit it would be a lot more easier if we played the 'stros every single game.
Long live the DIM!
Long live the DIM!
Monday, April 02, 2007
interview
Just got back from an interview with the sheriff's department for a position in the local jail. Think it's basically the same thing I do here, but a ton more money. Interview went well, I think they'll offer me a job, but it might mean working night shifts so we'll see. Also think it's a weird schedule, 4-3-3-4 or something like that. That would suck since I'd hafta work some weekends, but I'm kinda drooling because on that kind of schedule I could probably knock out all the 14ers by summers end. We'll see.
This interview was the first time I told employers that I was in the Air Force reserve. There were three interviewers, and I could tell by the look in all their eyes that it was definitely a strike against me. Fuckers, they probably all have those "I support the troops as long as it doesn't inconvienience me in any way" yellow ribbons on their cars.
Have another interview tomorrow as an investigator for a non-profit downtown. Don't think it pays much but I'd be able to eat at Purple Castle everyday!
This interview was the first time I told employers that I was in the Air Force reserve. There were three interviewers, and I could tell by the look in all their eyes that it was definitely a strike against me. Fuckers, they probably all have those "I support the troops as long as it doesn't inconvienience me in any way" yellow ribbons on their cars.
Have another interview tomorrow as an investigator for a non-profit downtown. Don't think it pays much but I'd be able to eat at Purple Castle everyday!
congrats!
Seems like it was a pretty good weekend for the bloggers. Lulu at the TX State Championships, Tiff at the bridge run, Late Nite at Cherry Blossom, Catwoman sitting around eating all weekend. Congrats to all!
run #78 - Platte River half
Kinda a wasted effort today, due to a raging hangover I never really had my head in this race. Was able to hold a seven minute mile until about halfway, when I fell apart. I just had nothing in the tank to respond when the race started getting hard. Not a horrible run though, I woulda been under the 100 minute barrier had I not wasted so much time at the hash beer check. Ended up 157th place out of 822 finishers.
Start time: 9AM
Distance: 13.1 miles
Time: 1:42:06 minutes
Pace: 7:48 per mile
Weather: 50F
Not an inch of dirt along the course, it was basically just a paved bike path along the Platte River until the last mile or so, where we cut through Denver and ended up at the Buckhorn Exchange.
My thoughts on the race:
-Road runners can be such dorks. Can't believe how much gear some of these people used. For a race lasting less than three hours, significantly less for most people, and aid stations every two miles, I saw tons of runners carrying along more crap than I'd take for a ten hour trip into the wilderness. I saw one guy with a 100 oz camelbak and at least ten packs of gu. It's 13 miles for chrissakes!
-I would like to meet the lady who came up with the idea for that new running skirt and lick her feet clean after she did the muddy buddy. That is one of the greatest inventions in the history of the world.
-I'm very much against the excessive cost of road races nowadays. But I actually got my money's worth here. For $35 I got a cool shirt (an actual race shirt too, not the cotton billboard full of ads that you get at most road races nowadays), good support on the course, all-you-can-eat burgers and brauts at the finish, all-you-can-drink beer at the end, and a ticket to ride the train back to the start.
-Seriously, team in training people need to calm it down a notch. They're fast approaching the level of the super religious freaks. I used to put up with them because the Austin group had a bunch of chicks in it who I wanted to nail. But it's just retarded how giddy they get. They were out in force on Sunday, and it was super annoying. I was sitting along the course after I had finished, about the 13.05 mile mark, watching runners come in. One guy, finishing well over the 4:30 mark, decked out in TIT shorts, a TIT shirt, and a TIT hat, started yelling and screaming, seemed like he was about to cream all over his fancy uniform. It's really great that they believe that traveling around the world to do a marathon or triathlon will somehow help cure cancer, but can you please quit bugging the hell out of everyone else?
-Though there were long sections of this course that seemed to go on forever, one spot really stood out. I was on the path, had a scenic Platte River on my immediate right. To the left I could see the snow capped mountains of the Front Range. And straight ahead I had a great view of the Denver skyline. I love Colorado!
-Was hurting so bad around the nine mile mark that I actually resorted to trying a packet of Gu. Used to eat these all the time, but one time Social Retard and I were out in Bastrop and I took one. She then started making some obscene noises, and just as I swallowed the last of the Gu she said, "now you know how it feels." I haven't had any since, and when I took one yesterday I couldn't stop thinking about it, so I think I'll continue my boycott. Friggin' gross, don't know how you chicks do that. The Gu didn't help anyways, the last few miles were painful.
Start time: 9AM
Distance: 13.1 miles
Time: 1:42:06 minutes
Pace: 7:48 per mile
Weather: 50F
Not an inch of dirt along the course, it was basically just a paved bike path along the Platte River until the last mile or so, where we cut through Denver and ended up at the Buckhorn Exchange.
My thoughts on the race:
-Road runners can be such dorks. Can't believe how much gear some of these people used. For a race lasting less than three hours, significantly less for most people, and aid stations every two miles, I saw tons of runners carrying along more crap than I'd take for a ten hour trip into the wilderness. I saw one guy with a 100 oz camelbak and at least ten packs of gu. It's 13 miles for chrissakes!
-I would like to meet the lady who came up with the idea for that new running skirt and lick her feet clean after she did the muddy buddy. That is one of the greatest inventions in the history of the world.
-I'm very much against the excessive cost of road races nowadays. But I actually got my money's worth here. For $35 I got a cool shirt (an actual race shirt too, not the cotton billboard full of ads that you get at most road races nowadays), good support on the course, all-you-can-eat burgers and brauts at the finish, all-you-can-drink beer at the end, and a ticket to ride the train back to the start.
-Seriously, team in training people need to calm it down a notch. They're fast approaching the level of the super religious freaks. I used to put up with them because the Austin group had a bunch of chicks in it who I wanted to nail. But it's just retarded how giddy they get. They were out in force on Sunday, and it was super annoying. I was sitting along the course after I had finished, about the 13.05 mile mark, watching runners come in. One guy, finishing well over the 4:30 mark, decked out in TIT shorts, a TIT shirt, and a TIT hat, started yelling and screaming, seemed like he was about to cream all over his fancy uniform. It's really great that they believe that traveling around the world to do a marathon or triathlon will somehow help cure cancer, but can you please quit bugging the hell out of everyone else?
-Though there were long sections of this course that seemed to go on forever, one spot really stood out. I was on the path, had a scenic Platte River on my immediate right. To the left I could see the snow capped mountains of the Front Range. And straight ahead I had a great view of the Denver skyline. I love Colorado!
-Was hurting so bad around the nine mile mark that I actually resorted to trying a packet of Gu. Used to eat these all the time, but one time Social Retard and I were out in Bastrop and I took one. She then started making some obscene noises, and just as I swallowed the last of the Gu she said, "now you know how it feels." I haven't had any since, and when I took one yesterday I couldn't stop thinking about it, so I think I'll continue my boycott. Friggin' gross, don't know how you chicks do that. The Gu didn't help anyways, the last few miles were painful.
Leadville week #18
Fairly uninspiring week, some heinous flu strain has been kicking my ass but I think I may have finally beaten it down. Warmer weather is finally here, time to start upping the long runs!
Week #18 distance: 38.3 miles
Week #18 time: 6:19:15
Average week #18 pace: 9:54 per mile
Total quest distance: 578.8 miles
Total quest time: 93:51:32
Average quest pace: 9:43 per mile
Average weekly mileage: 32.2 miles
Average daily run: 7.5 miles
Week #18 distance: 38.3 miles
Week #18 time: 6:19:15
Average week #18 pace: 9:54 per mile
Total quest distance: 578.8 miles
Total quest time: 93:51:32
Average quest pace: 9:43 per mile
Average weekly mileage: 32.2 miles
Average daily run: 7.5 miles
opening day
Opening day is finally here, and my beloved Buccos head down to Houston to begin their World Series championship season. Houston wasn't picked to win it all this year, so most of their fans won't be following the team this season.Sunday, April 01, 2007
woohoo!
I caught the hare yesterday! And I didn't do it the Smut Mutt or Bloody Z way, cutting miles off trail, but I actually followed trail, stopped at all the booze checks, and even waited at the boob check (but that's just 'cuz I wanted to see the hot new virgin naked). Yeah, I know, I rock!
Can't believe how shitfaced I got the night before a race. Don't expect a PR from me today.
Can't believe how shitfaced I got the night before a race. Don't expect a PR from me today.
Saturday, March 31, 2007
run #77
Running the Platte River half marathon tomorrow so I took it pretty easy. Off to the Kimchi hash...
Start time: 12PM
Distance: 5.5 miles
Time: 48:07 minutes
Pace: 8:44 per mile
Weather: 45F, windy
Start time: 12PM
Distance: 5.5 miles
Time: 48:07 minutes
Pace: 8:44 per mile
Weather: 45F, windy
Pueblo
Pueblo is a town about 45 miles south of the Springs, right on I-25. There's a parole office down there, and I work there once a week. Pretty interesting town, very blue collar, reminds me a lot of the Strip District back in Pittsburgh.
There's no hash in Pueblo, but the P2H4 does a yearly trail there. And they once got together to paint the world's biggest on-on foot on the riverwall. Here it is, should put everyone in a good mood on a great hashing weekend:
There's no hash in Pueblo, but the P2H4 does a yearly trail there. And they once got together to paint the world's biggest on-on foot on the riverwall. Here it is, should put everyone in a good mood on a great hashing weekend:
It's a friggin' ginormous foot, probably 80 feet long or so. Pretty cool sight, I go on a walk over lunch just to see it. The rabbit in the pic is the P2H4 logo, and though you can't see it very well in this pic, a bunch of hash names are painted in over the foot.
Will probably see Chlamydia in Pueblo some day, visiting this establishment:
Pueblo is also considered the Medal of Honor capital of our country. Four of it's residents currently hold the honor. I'll do a post about that next week after I can get some pics of the memorial. For those not in the know, the MOH is the top award one can get, even beating out the Combat Infantryman Badge. Nowadays you practically have to die in order to get one, but back in the Korea/WW/Vietnam days there were a handful of Rambo-types to get the medal.
Friday, March 30, 2007
Thursday, March 29, 2007
running and drinking
Woohoo! I love this time of year! Check out my upcoming schedule:
Friday: Incline followed by Arctic brewing
Saturday AM: CRUD long run
Saturday PM: Kimchi hash
Sunday AM: Platte River half marathon
Sunday PM: Denver hash
Monday: DIM hash
Tuesday: Jack Quinn's Running Club
Wednesday: happy hour @ Colorado Running Company
Friday: Incline followed by Arctic brewing
Saturday AM: CRUD long run
Saturday PM: Kimchi hash
Sunday AM: Platte River half marathon
Sunday PM: Denver hash
Monday: DIM hash
Tuesday: Jack Quinn's Running Club
Wednesday: happy hour @ Colorado Running Company
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
run #76 - CRC happy hour
Sick as a dog today, still made it to the Colorado Running Company to suffer through a few miles. Lauren finally showed up, so I took it super easy and stayed back with her. I'm sure she was super impressed by my ability to shed about 20 gallons of snot in such a short run.
Start time: 6PM
Distance: 5.0 miles
Time: 39:48 minutes
Pace: 7:58 per mile
Weather: 45F, windy
Start time: 6PM
Distance: 5.0 miles
Time: 39:48 minutes
Pace: 7:58 per mile
Weather: 45F, windy
for sale
My landlord, who lives in Arizona, has decided to sell the house. So if you want a sweet pad within walking distance of the pubs of knob hill, give me a call.Tuesday, March 27, 2007
run #75
Due to a psychological exam in Denver this afternoon, I took the day off. Used the time wisely to get in a decent long run. Was gonna push on for 20, but I've been battling a cold lately, and figured it would be wise not to push it too much. Ended up finding a pretty cool half marathon loop from my front yard though.
Some of the Springs runners know this place - coming through America the Beautiful park, across the bridge, the route you hafta take because of the detour. So I'm on the bridge, which is a pederstian bridge and gets bikers and runners/walkers. But at this time of the morning I'm the only soul in sight. But on the other end of the bridge, where you take a left and continue south on the Fountain Creek trail, there's a Colorado highway worker holding one of those stop/slow signs! And I have the stop sign! So as I approach her she asks if I'm going left. I say yes. And she changes the sign to slow! Holy crap, really glad I pay my takes here in Colorado, gotta support them hard working state employees!
Later on in my run, just after passing the Olympic Training Center and turning north onto Union, I'm in the middle of the road trying to get all the way across the street (it's a busy street and hard to get to the other side - kinda like Frogger). I actually feel good about myself because I pass a street sweeper. But in my gloating, the street sweeper, which can't see me, makes a U-turn and almost runs me over. Didn't know these things could turn on a dime like that. Wondered how horrible a death that would be.
Anywho, the stats:
Start time: 7:30AM
Distance: 13.1 miles
Time: 1:59:53 minutes
Pace: 9:09 per mile
Weather: 45F, "feels like" 40F, lots of fog
Some of the Springs runners know this place - coming through America the Beautiful park, across the bridge, the route you hafta take because of the detour. So I'm on the bridge, which is a pederstian bridge and gets bikers and runners/walkers. But at this time of the morning I'm the only soul in sight. But on the other end of the bridge, where you take a left and continue south on the Fountain Creek trail, there's a Colorado highway worker holding one of those stop/slow signs! And I have the stop sign! So as I approach her she asks if I'm going left. I say yes. And she changes the sign to slow! Holy crap, really glad I pay my takes here in Colorado, gotta support them hard working state employees!
Later on in my run, just after passing the Olympic Training Center and turning north onto Union, I'm in the middle of the road trying to get all the way across the street (it's a busy street and hard to get to the other side - kinda like Frogger). I actually feel good about myself because I pass a street sweeper. But in my gloating, the street sweeper, which can't see me, makes a U-turn and almost runs me over. Didn't know these things could turn on a dime like that. Wondered how horrible a death that would be.
Anywho, the stats:
Start time: 7:30AM
Distance: 13.1 miles
Time: 1:59:53 minutes
Pace: 9:09 per mile
Weather: 45F, "feels like" 40F, lots of fog
Monday, March 26, 2007
woohoo!
Woohoo! More good music rollin' through the Black Sheep! If there's anyone out there that ain't afraid to live a little on a Tuesday night, Boobs and I are gonna meet at Quinn's at 6PM-ish to warm up. Possible side trip to Il Vicino before heading over to Knob Hill. And mark your calendars - New Monsoon is making a return trip to the Sheep on May 9th!
Sunday, March 25, 2007
run #74 - Incline Club
Hungover as hell from drinking 20+ jello shots yesterday, but still managed to hit up the Incline Club. Did Crystal Park, Intemann, and Section 16. Over post-run beers at Kinfolk's, I found out I took the wrong way back and may have run a few miles further, but I'll stick with the IC page for the stats.
Start time: 8AM
Distance: 14.7 miles
Time: 2:51:27 minutes
Pace: 11:39 per mile
Weather: 50F
Start time: 8AM
Distance: 14.7 miles
Time: 2:51:27 minutes
Pace: 11:39 per mile
Weather: 50F
Leadville week #17
Pretty decent week for a recovery period. Gonna ramp things back up, starting with today's Incline Club workout.
Week #17 distance: 21.7 miles
Week #17 time: 3:49:22
Average week #17 pace: 10:34 per mile
Total quest distance: 540.5 miles
Total quest time: 87:32:17
Average quest pace: 9:43 per mile
Average weekly mileage: 31.8 miles
Average daily run: 7.4 miles
Week #17 distance: 21.7 miles
Week #17 time: 3:49:22
Average week #17 pace: 10:34 per mile
Total quest distance: 540.5 miles
Total quest time: 87:32:17
Average quest pace: 9:43 per mile
Average weekly mileage: 31.8 miles
Average daily run: 7.4 miles
run #73 - who'll stop the rain
Been fighting a cold recently, so maybe going for a run in the rain wasn't the best thing. But wanted to get a few miles in, and besides having to hit the bathroom every quarter mile it was a pretty good run.
Start time: 7AM
Distance: 9.0 miles
Time: 1:24:13 minutes
Pace: 9:21 per mile
Weather: 45F, steady rain
Start time: 7AM
Distance: 9.0 miles
Time: 1:24:13 minutes
Pace: 9:21 per mile
Weather: 45F, steady rain
Friday, March 23, 2007
run #72 - the incline
Took Mosey over to the incline today. Good times, weather was great. Can tell more folks are getting out for a workout, there were two puke piles on the way up. Small source of pride for me that I did the incline weekly through one of the worse winters in recent Colorado history. Didn't push real hard, reaching the top in just under 36 minutes.
Start time: 4PM
Distance: 4.0 miles
Time: 58:39 minutes
Pace: 14:39 per mile
Weather: 55F
Start time: 4PM
Distance: 4.0 miles
Time: 58:39 minutes
Pace: 14:39 per mile
Weather: 55F
he said it...
"Obviously the harriers are whipped and the harriettes are in charge at the Pikes Peak hash."
-Davey Crotchit
-Davey Crotchit
Salida results
Final results are posted here for the Run Through Time. I finished 26th out of 94 starters. I think I was in 16th place when I hit the wall, so my crash wasn't too bad and I would've still been well above the four hour mark had I held the pace, so I'm not quite as disappointed as I originally was.
hard at work...
I've now updated all three of my blogs. Not that anyone ever reads the other two.
The CoTex blog has a few pics of the dude ranch where the event will be held.
My Pikes Peak blog has a few new pics, including a great shot from the last Kimchi hash. The Pikes blog was inspired not only by my infatuation with the mountain but by this blog, which unfortunately hasn't been updated since August. Maybe Wiley will read this and be shamed into an update for the ex-Austinites.
The CoTex blog has a few pics of the dude ranch where the event will be held.
My Pikes Peak blog has a few new pics, including a great shot from the last Kimchi hash. The Pikes blog was inspired not only by my infatuation with the mountain but by this blog, which unfortunately hasn't been updated since August. Maybe Wiley will read this and be shamed into an update for the ex-Austinites.
run #71 - the W's
Had to fit in a quick workout today, but was able to get a decent run to the top of the W's in. Felt pretty good. I had reported earlier that the Incline Club started their tempo runs today, but that's not for another two weeks. Glad to get a jump on those guys though. Made it to the top of the W's in 26:29, not blazing but not too bad for so early in the season.
Start time: 5:30PM
Distance: 4.0 miles - Barr Trail
Time: 46:55 minutes
Pace: 11:43 per mile
Weather: 60F!
Thursday, March 22, 2007
run #70
Back to the grind. Didn't plan on taking four days off after Salida, but I pushed myself pretty hard there and my left knee had swelled up pretty good, so I decided to play it safe. Felt pretty good today, body is still a bit tired but nothing major.
Start time: 5:15AM
Distance: 4.7 miles
Time: 39:35 minutes
Pace: 8:25 per mile
Weather: 43F, "feels like" 40F
Start time: 5:15AM
Distance: 4.7 miles
Time: 39:35 minutes
Pace: 8:25 per mile
Weather: 43F, "feels like" 40F
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Leadville week #16
Decent week. Highlight was obviously the marathon. Ran well there, lots of work ahead but I think I'm on track for Leadville. Taking a recovery week, of course recovery weeks in Colorado Springs include the start of the Incline Club Thursday Barr Trail tempo runs! Woohoo!
Week #16 distance: 37.2 miles
Week #16 time: 6:00:38
Average week #16 pace: 9:41 per mile
Total quest distance: 518.8 miles
Total quest time: 83:42:55
Average quest pace: 9:40 per mile
Average weekly mileage: 32.4 miles
Week #16 distance: 37.2 miles
Week #16 time: 6:00:38
Average week #16 pace: 9:41 per mile
Total quest distance: 518.8 miles
Total quest time: 83:42:55
Average quest pace: 9:40 per mile
Average weekly mileage: 32.4 miles
Mr. Blowmaster
Seriously, there's actually a guy in the DOC with that last name. With a moniker like that, I'd really, really, really think twice about choosing a path in life that could end me up in jail.
Pitt/UCLA
So if any of yunz Springs peeps wanna get out for a bit this Thursday, I'll be at the Finish Line Lounge at 7:30PM to watch Pitt dismantle our former coach and the rest of his Bruins.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
run #69! - Salida marathon
No shit, there I was...
Start time: 9AM
Distance: 26.2 miles
Time: 4:28:26 minutes
Pace: 10:14 per mile
Weather: mid 40s at start; rising up to mid 60s during the race
Start time: 9AM
Distance: 26.2 miles
Time: 4:28:26 minutes
Pace: 10:14 per mile
Weather: mid 40s at start; rising up to mid 60s during the race
job hunt
So I’ve been fairly fed up at my job lately, and have been actively looking for another one.
Had an interview up in Denver two weeks ago with the Department of Labor. Wouldn’t have taken the job, just wanted to get in some interview practice. Which is a good thing, since I ended up getting lost and showed up a full 20 minutes late. Weird interview, it went well but the guy asking all the questions kept telling me to apply for a higher paying job with the same company. I applied for that one, but it’s in Englewood, and I don’t really wanna leave the Springs.
Despite getting shitty drunk at the Nuggets game last week, I still made it to some special “multi-tasking/typing” test to work for the City of Fountain 911 dispatch center. Nursing a raging hangover, I was clocked at 59 words per minute and got a 97% on the other part of the exam. The lady in charge said it was a great score and they would contact me for an interview. I think the hours for that would be pretty weird though, nights and weekends and stuff like that. Not sure I wanna get into that, but it would be an exciting job. And I’m sorry, C-4, but I didn’t get all dressed up to come bring your phone back…
Got a call from the DOC today and I’ve passed the background check on the road to becoming a parole officer. I’m scheduled later this month for a psychological exam. The DOC wouldn’t be wasting this much money on someone they weren’t interested in hiring, so this might be looking pretty good. In a perfect world I’d get a job here in the parole office, which happens to be the same office I work in now, the only difference is that I’d actually be above the poverty line for once. Plus, I’d get to go to the PPCC Peace Officer course, and I’d be allowed to carry a gun. That would go over really well at the Kimchi hash!
If things really go to hell quickly here, I can always get put on orders for the Air Force. They always need cops out at Cheyenne Mountain.
Ugh, is it 5 o'clock yet???
Had an interview up in Denver two weeks ago with the Department of Labor. Wouldn’t have taken the job, just wanted to get in some interview practice. Which is a good thing, since I ended up getting lost and showed up a full 20 minutes late. Weird interview, it went well but the guy asking all the questions kept telling me to apply for a higher paying job with the same company. I applied for that one, but it’s in Englewood, and I don’t really wanna leave the Springs.
Despite getting shitty drunk at the Nuggets game last week, I still made it to some special “multi-tasking/typing” test to work for the City of Fountain 911 dispatch center. Nursing a raging hangover, I was clocked at 59 words per minute and got a 97% on the other part of the exam. The lady in charge said it was a great score and they would contact me for an interview. I think the hours for that would be pretty weird though, nights and weekends and stuff like that. Not sure I wanna get into that, but it would be an exciting job. And I’m sorry, C-4, but I didn’t get all dressed up to come bring your phone back…
Got a call from the DOC today and I’ve passed the background check on the road to becoming a parole officer. I’m scheduled later this month for a psychological exam. The DOC wouldn’t be wasting this much money on someone they weren’t interested in hiring, so this might be looking pretty good. In a perfect world I’d get a job here in the parole office, which happens to be the same office I work in now, the only difference is that I’d actually be above the poverty line for once. Plus, I’d get to go to the PPCC Peace Officer course, and I’d be allowed to carry a gun. That would go over really well at the Kimchi hash!
If things really go to hell quickly here, I can always get put on orders for the Air Force. They always need cops out at Cheyenne Mountain.
Ugh, is it 5 o'clock yet???
Quinn's
Boobs and I, recovering from another harsh Quinn's run. First short-sleeved run of the year!Monday, March 19, 2007
happy anniversary!
Today marks the 4th anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom. I'm so glad we did that country such big favors like dismantling their WMD operations, finally ending the partnetship between Osama and Saddam, and bringing a peaceful democracy to such a backwards country. I'll never forget the day I rolled into Iraq with the 4th ID (the Iron Horse brigade, FYI, so buy me a beer at tonight's hash happy hour) and the happy Iraqis met us with signs and shouts of "Hooray, our liberators are here!" Good times!
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Salida
This was taken moments after my 4:28:26 finish in the Run Through Time marathon in Salida. Forgot how friggin' hard this course was. Was on pace for a sub four hour finish until about the 20 mile mark (around three hours), then I pretty much fell apart and really struggled to the finish. Race report to follow a bit later. Congrats to Dani, finishing her first half-marathon in 2:35.Took a few pics down in Salida, they can be seen here.
Friday, March 16, 2007
run 68
Took Mosey out for an easy five today. Great weather! Felt pretty decent, think I've recovered in time to go kill myself tomorrow. Fitting that my first epic run of the season comes in at #69!
Start time: 11AM
Distance: 5.0 miles - Fountain Creek trails
Time: 42:12 minutes
Pace: 8:26 per mile
Weather: 70F!
Start time: 11AM
Distance: 5.0 miles - Fountain Creek trails
Time: 42:12 minutes
Pace: 8:26 per mile
Weather: 70F!
Video X SUCKS BIG FAT DEAD NASTY DISEASED OFF TRAIL DONKEY BALLS!
Seriously, Aaron Gray rocks! He averaged a double-double in the toughest conference in the country. Wright State was triple teaming him, which left our shooters open to bury the Raiders. He'll be a first round pick come NBA draft day.
run #67 - Quinn's
great Great GREAT weather last Tuesday! Temps in the 70s! Woohoo! Got to Quinn's a little early, decided to leave the watch in the jeep and just run, so the time/distance is a guess. Still a bit sore from my run on Saturday, but the great weather kinda made me forget about the pain. Good to see Boobs back in town, he had tons of stories about how the Austin hashers are all wankers!
Start time: 5:45M
Distance: 6.0 miles - Fountain Creek trails
Time: 50 minutes
Pace: 8:20 per mile
Weather: 70F!
Start time: 5:45M
Distance: 6.0 miles - Fountain Creek trails
Time: 50 minutes
Pace: 8:20 per mile
Weather: 70F!
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Night Train
Seriously, if I ever get the bright idea to down a bottle of the stuff again, somebody punch me in the face. Because that pain won't even begin to compare with the hangover the express brings.
small victories
Yeah, I argue over a lot of small stuff, but it irked me that CoTex was listed as a P2H4 event when the most important parts of the weekend, beer and trails, are being handled by a Kimchi hasher. Technically it's not being run by either kennel, but since they listed Pikes I bitched and moaned until we got our due!
http://www.otsportsbarandgrill.com/south_park.htm
And even though we have an official website, I'm still updating the CoTex blog. Keeping everyone posted on the goings on with running a decent sized hash weekend. I'm of the opinion that it shouldn't cost $69 bucks to do a hash weekend, so I hope to post budget stuff once the weekend is over for everyone to see.
But next up on my list of internet things to do is to get the Austin hash a link on the Kimchi page. Go here to let webmeister extrodinaire Lick My Lincoln that he's a fag as long as there's no love for the A-towners on the Kimchi site. Of course, if he does put a link up, he'll still be a fag, and will remain a fag until he attends the Focus on the Family "hey, quit banging that dude in the ass" three week retreat.
http://www.otsportsbarandgrill.com/south_park.htm
And even though we have an official website, I'm still updating the CoTex blog. Keeping everyone posted on the goings on with running a decent sized hash weekend. I'm of the opinion that it shouldn't cost $69 bucks to do a hash weekend, so I hope to post budget stuff once the weekend is over for everyone to see.
But next up on my list of internet things to do is to get the Austin hash a link on the Kimchi page. Go here to let webmeister extrodinaire Lick My Lincoln that he's a fag as long as there's no love for the A-towners on the Kimchi site. Of course, if he does put a link up, he'll still be a fag, and will remain a fag until he attends the Focus on the Family "hey, quit banging that dude in the ass" three week retreat.
Monday, March 12, 2007
my new hero
"If you're active it saves you sitting in a wheelchair."
-Buster Martin
Just read about this guy in The Week. The story:
A 100-year-old British man managed to fight off a gang of three teenage muggers. Centenarian Buster Martin, who still works full time as a car mechanic, was walking home from a pub when the teenage gang "pushed me against a wall and tried to take my money from me." Furious, Martin shoved one mugger and king-fu kicked another between the legs. "They ran off scared after I did that," said Martin, "and I still had all my money."
Sounded a bit too good to be true, but I googled the story and it looks legit, as seen here and also on wikipedia.
So, at 100 years old, this guy staggers out of a pub and kicks some ass on the way home! Hell yeah!
-Buster Martin
Just read about this guy in The Week. The story:
A 100-year-old British man managed to fight off a gang of three teenage muggers. Centenarian Buster Martin, who still works full time as a car mechanic, was walking home from a pub when the teenage gang "pushed me against a wall and tried to take my money from me." Furious, Martin shoved one mugger and king-fu kicked another between the legs. "They ran off scared after I did that," said Martin, "and I still had all my money."
Sounded a bit too good to be true, but I googled the story and it looks legit, as seen here and also on wikipedia.
So, at 100 years old, this guy staggers out of a pub and kicks some ass on the way home! Hell yeah!
Sunday, March 11, 2007
march madness!
Pitt will beat the following teams on it's way to the national championship:
Wright State
Duke
UCLA
Kansas
Texas
Yes, I have been drinking today. A lot. But I just know we'll get the made-for-TV matchup of Ben Howland vs. Jamie Dixon, and after that anything is possible.
Gagger, when A&M loses to Penn in the first round, do you automatically root for UT the rest of the way? How great would it be to see A&M-Corpus Christi make it farther than the Aggies!!!
Wright State
Duke
UCLA
Kansas
Texas
Yes, I have been drinking today. A lot. But I just know we'll get the made-for-TV matchup of Ben Howland vs. Jamie Dixon, and after that anything is possible.
Gagger, when A&M loses to Penn in the first round, do you automatically root for UT the rest of the way? How great would it be to see A&M-Corpus Christi make it farther than the Aggies!!!
tourney time
Head on over to Tiffany's blog to enter her college hoops pool. The real fight will be for second place, as I'm sure I'll win the thing going away.
Leadville week #15
Hell yeah, nothing says "taper" like bumping up your weekly mileage by a third! Hard week, probably won't allow me to recover in time for the Salida marathon on Saturday, but I'm still gonna try to break four hours anyways.
Highlights of the week definitely were finding the new trails up in Boulder and right here at the AF Academy.
Week #15 distance: 59.7 miles
Week #15 time: 10:26:43
Average week #15 pace: 10:29 per mile
Total quest distance: 481.6 miles
Total quest time: 77:42:17
Average quest pace: 9:40 per mile
Average weekly mileage: 32.1 miles
Highlights of the week definitely were finding the new trails up in Boulder and right here at the AF Academy.
Week #15 distance: 59.7 miles
Week #15 time: 10:26:43
Average week #15 pace: 10:29 per mile
Total quest distance: 481.6 miles
Total quest time: 77:42:17
Average quest pace: 9:40 per mile
Average weekly mileage: 32.1 miles
run #66 - Falcon Trail
Actually behaved myself this weekend and got early enough to run with CRUD on Saturday. Met at the Sante Fe trailhead at Woodman road. The plan was to run the four or so miles onto the Air Force Academy and do the Falcon loop. Supposed to be about 20 miles.
Only four of us showed, a pretty small turnout. The other three were much more faster than me, so I knew I was in for a long day.
The first two miles along the front range trail were uneventful, but then the trail running started. Stream crossings, shiggy, rolling hills, it was awesome. The Falcon trail just might be my new favorite trail here in the Springs. You do all kinds of technical trail running through the woods, and then pop out for a breathtaking view of Blodgett Peak. Then it's back into the woods for more killer trail running and you pop out right by the Cadet Chapel. Even the part that runs through the golf course is fun, kinda brings back memories of my cross-country days.
I had an inspired run and managed to keep up with Sticky Fingers for a full two and a half hours before falling back. I was hurting, but I managed to rally and keep up with the chase pack for the rest of the run. The chase pack included a former Western States 100 mile winner and a guy who had just completed his 88th marathon, so I still had to hoof it to keep up.
Ended up calling it a 21 mile day, though everyone else thought it might be longer. I was sore as hell the rest of the day, even taking DFL honors at the Pikes Peak hash later on.
Start time: 7AM
Distance: 21.0 miles - Falcon Trail
Time: 3:59:13
Pace: 11:23 per mile
Weather: 45F
Only four of us showed, a pretty small turnout. The other three were much more faster than me, so I knew I was in for a long day.
The first two miles along the front range trail were uneventful, but then the trail running started. Stream crossings, shiggy, rolling hills, it was awesome. The Falcon trail just might be my new favorite trail here in the Springs. You do all kinds of technical trail running through the woods, and then pop out for a breathtaking view of Blodgett Peak. Then it's back into the woods for more killer trail running and you pop out right by the Cadet Chapel. Even the part that runs through the golf course is fun, kinda brings back memories of my cross-country days.
I had an inspired run and managed to keep up with Sticky Fingers for a full two and a half hours before falling back. I was hurting, but I managed to rally and keep up with the chase pack for the rest of the run. The chase pack included a former Western States 100 mile winner and a guy who had just completed his 88th marathon, so I still had to hoof it to keep up.
Ended up calling it a 21 mile day, though everyone else thought it might be longer. I was sore as hell the rest of the day, even taking DFL honors at the Pikes Peak hash later on.
Start time: 7AM
Distance: 21.0 miles - Falcon Trail
Time: 3:59:13
Pace: 11:23 per mile
Weather: 45F
Friday, March 09, 2007
run #65 - Boulder!
Boulder is somewhat of a mecca for distance runners, but even though I live about 90 miles from there I hadn't made it up there. No more, as I met Melissa in Denver to head out for some great trails and a summit of Green Mountain.
Starting at the Chitauqua trailhead of the world famous Mesa Trail, we took off on the more technical paths toward the peak. Very steep, very rocky. As we gained more and more altitude there was more and more snow, and the last half mile or so to the summit was pretty trecherous. Coming down on the east side of the mountain was a lot worse, lots of ice. But it was a great run, had a blast!
Rest of the pics can be seen here.
Start time: 2PM
Distance: 9.0 miles
Time: 2:13:48
Pace: 14:52 per mile; watch kept running during a long break at the summit
Weather: 50F - my first run of the year in a short sleeve shirt
who reads this shit???
So I'm at the Colorado Running Company on Wed, enjoying a bottle of Tommyknocker after a good seven mile run, and my CRUD buddy Gordon comes up to me and says, "jesus jt, I checked out that link on your Incline Club page..." and it really got me thinking about who reads my blog. I check out sitemeter every now and again, and it's pretty amazing, peeps from all around the world with nothing better to do.
My IC page can be seen here. Should probably get around to updating it now that I've been in Colorado over a year.
Anyways, at the CRC, a few non-hashing folks were talking about how good Arctic beer is. Pretty cool. I woulda invited them to the brewery but that's a little over the top for the local running scene. Still, there's a group that goes to Kinfolk's every Sunday to have Arctic, so maybe word is getting out about how awesome their beer is.
My IC page can be seen here. Should probably get around to updating it now that I've been in Colorado over a year.
Anyways, at the CRC, a few non-hashing folks were talking about how good Arctic beer is. Pretty cool. I woulda invited them to the brewery but that's a little over the top for the local running scene. Still, there's a group that goes to Kinfolk's every Sunday to have Arctic, so maybe word is getting out about how awesome their beer is.
run #64 - track
Had a shitty workout down at the track today. Just couldn't get moving for some reason. But I toughed it out, hitting 4 x 800m before having to bolt to watch the Pitt game. Times were 3:04, 3:01, 3:05, 3:04. These were all done entirely in lane 5, not sure how much distance that adds.
Start time: 6PM
Distance: 5.0 miles - Colorado College track
Time: 50:00
Pace: averaged 3:03 per half
Weather: 40F
Start time: 6PM
Distance: 5.0 miles - Colorado College track
Time: 50:00
Pace: averaged 3:03 per half
Weather: 40F
Thursday, March 08, 2007
I need a cigarette...
Jesus, not only did we just beat the crapola of Marquette, but in doing so we actually made a few free throws! Woohoo!
And congrats to Aaron Gray, named to the third team All-American squad!
And congrats to Aaron Gray, named to the third team All-American squad!
world beer tour - mini tour #1
Along with the overall World Beer Tour, Old Chicago's periodically has mini-tours, which gives one a chance to blow even more money at the bar in exchange for a cheesey t-shirt. Last night I completed the St. Pat's day mini tour. The beers consumed:
Guinness Irish Stout
Harp Lager
Killian's Irish Red Lager
Blarney Stone (Guinness and Killian's)
Black and Tan (Guinness and Bass)
Murphy's Irish Stout
O'hara's Irish Red
Beamish Irish Stout
Not nearly as cool as the green LVH3 "Patrick 3:17/Don't hafta be Irish to throw up on St. Pat's day" shirt I have though.
run #63 - moseying along
Went to pick up Dani's dog Mosey early this morning. Poor dog doesn't get out enough and was starting to get fat, so I figured I'd step in before I called the SPCA. Easy, short run, feel a lot better than better than before I started.
Start time: 5:20AM
Distance: 4.0 miles - Rock Island out and back
Time: 34:11
Pace: 8:34 per mile
Weather: 34F, "feels like" 29F
Start time: 5:20AM
Distance: 4.0 miles - Rock Island out and back
Time: 34:11
Pace: 8:34 per mile
Weather: 34F, "feels like" 29F
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
run #62 - CRC happy hour
Downtown for the final night run of the season at the Colorado Running Company happy hour run. Starting to distrust my garmin, as I ran fairly hard straight out the Fountain Creek Trail for 3.1 miles...in 30 minutes. Then I turned around and went back the exact same way...for a total of 7.0 miles. Oh well, still got a good hour of running in, followed by some Laughing Lab and Tommyknocker, followed by a trip to Old Chicago where I finished up my first mini-tour and got a green shirt I can wear to the St. Pat's day hash. Now I am going to relax with a PBR and watch "Jesus is Magic," one of the funniest movies ever.
Start time: 6PM
Distance: 7.0miles - Fountain Creek north from CRC
Time: 60:10
Pace: 8:35 per mile
Weather: 40F
Start time: 6PM
Distance: 7.0miles - Fountain Creek north from CRC
Time: 60:10
Pace: 8:35 per mile
Weather: 40F
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
run #61
Nice and easy run around the Knob Hill area. Crossing my fingers, maybe spring has finally come to the Springs!
Start time: 5:30AM
Distance: 4.7 miles - Knob Hill South
Time: 35:57
Pace: 7:38 per mile
Weather: 40F
Start time: 5:30AM
Distance: 4.7 miles - Knob Hill South
Time: 35:57
Pace: 7:38 per mile
Weather: 40F
Monday, March 05, 2007
it's comming...
Get your livers ready, the Platte Road Challenge is less than six weeks away. The bars:
1. Calamity Jan's
2. Putting Green Lounge
3. Baby Doll's
4. Wagon Wheel
5. Black Sheep
6. Knob Hill Lounge
7. Irish House IV
8. Walkabout Pub
9. TexMex
10. Skybox Lounge
11. Bijou Bar and Grill
12. Arctic
Dive bars, strip clubs, non-English speaking dance halls, industrial rock hangouts, drug dens, retirement homes, a gay bar, and a brewery. Covering all the bases here!
1. Calamity Jan's
2. Putting Green Lounge
3. Baby Doll's
4. Wagon Wheel
5. Black Sheep
6. Knob Hill Lounge
7. Irish House IV
8. Walkabout Pub
9. TexMex
10. Skybox Lounge
11. Bijou Bar and Grill
12. Arctic
Dive bars, strip clubs, non-English speaking dance halls, industrial rock hangouts, drug dens, retirement homes, a gay bar, and a brewery. Covering all the bases here!
Air Force weekend
Had a pretty decent weekend out at Schreiver. Was supposed to take a PT test on Sat morning, but turns out it was too cold!
Found out that I get to fulfill my two week annual tour by going to the Air Force NCO professional development course. I asked if it was similar to the Army PLDC, which I went to way back when it was still a month long (it's only two weeks now) and someone laughed and said, "yeah, except it's a lot easier and you don't go outside." So I'll get to crash at my place every night and won't miss any hashing. It's a two week course, the last week of April and the first week of May. Trying to play the patriotism card to get my civilian job to pay me while drawing military pay and BAH, we'll see if I can swing that.
Also got out of duty the weekend of the Platte Road Challenge. Gonna announce a start time soon. NIPS and I will be doing the Greenland Trail 50K that morning, so I'm looking at a late afternoon start, to give me time to finish and recover.
Not a whole lot else happened during the weekend. Lots of sitting around bullshitting. Got out early enough on Sat to say hello to the Kimchi hash and then hit the Banff Film Festival (it's coming to Austin on March 25 and any outdoor lover should go check it out) and early enough on Sunday to head out for a nine mile run while the sun was still up.
Found out that I get to fulfill my two week annual tour by going to the Air Force NCO professional development course. I asked if it was similar to the Army PLDC, which I went to way back when it was still a month long (it's only two weeks now) and someone laughed and said, "yeah, except it's a lot easier and you don't go outside." So I'll get to crash at my place every night and won't miss any hashing. It's a two week course, the last week of April and the first week of May. Trying to play the patriotism card to get my civilian job to pay me while drawing military pay and BAH, we'll see if I can swing that.
Also got out of duty the weekend of the Platte Road Challenge. Gonna announce a start time soon. NIPS and I will be doing the Greenland Trail 50K that morning, so I'm looking at a late afternoon start, to give me time to finish and recover.
Not a whole lot else happened during the weekend. Lots of sitting around bullshitting. Got out early enough on Sat to say hello to the Kimchi hash and then hit the Banff Film Festival (it's coming to Austin on March 25 and any outdoor lover should go check it out) and early enough on Sunday to head out for a nine mile run while the sun was still up.
here's to the hares...
Proof that not only was I at the Kimchi hash on Saturday, but I was actually FRB. I give the new beermeister an E- for his first trail though. What the hell was up with the Beast light? Are we going all healthy now? Will there be tofu at the next hash? 
Sunday, March 04, 2007
run #60
Felt like being lazy and chillin' on the couch after the AF weekend, but the weather was too nice to sit around. Hit the usual Sante Fe/Fountain Creek loop, an easy nine miles. After sixty runs, I'm averaging 7.1 miles per run, FYI.
Start time: 5:30PM
Distance: 9.0 miles
Time: 1:13:23
Pace: 8:09 per mile
Weather: 40F; nice to see the sun staying out longer, gawd I can't wait for DST!
Start time: 5:30PM
Distance: 9.0 miles
Time: 1:13:23
Pace: 8:09 per mile
Weather: 40F; nice to see the sun staying out longer, gawd I can't wait for DST!
Leadville week #14
Really good week, especially considering that I didn't count Sunday's Register workout as part of the stats. Highlight was the 22 miler, plus renewing my membership in the Hill Country Trail Runners. I want my virgin 100 miler picture frame when I finish Leadville! Also aiming for another hundred at the Cactus Rose in November!
Week #14 distance: 40.4 miles
Week #14 time: 6:38:04
Average week #14 pace: 9:51 per mile
Total quest distance: 421.9 miles
Total quest time: 67:15:34
Average quest pace: 9:33 per mile
Average weekly mileage: 30.1 miles
Week #14 distance: 40.4 miles
Week #14 time: 6:38:04
Average week #14 pace: 9:51 per mile
Total quest distance: 421.9 miles
Total quest time: 67:15:34
Average quest pace: 9:33 per mile
Average weekly mileage: 30.1 miles
Saturday, March 03, 2007
August pub run
If any of yunz can talk Panther into having an Austin duathletes pub run on August 30th, I can make it. I got a report date of Sept 5th at Lackland AFB in San Antonio. I'm also gonna start lobbying for the Austin hash to have their annual hashmas party on Dec 8th so I can make it!
warda
If Social Retard goes to the hash on Sunday, make her drink! She won her age group at the Warda 25K trail run this morning! Sure do miss my two favorite mountain bike ranches, Warda and Rocky Hill. Though rumor has it that the Rocky Hill Saloon closed down? That sucks, Fat Chuck would definitely kick my ass now that I'd have no ice cold Shiner waiting for me at the end...
fuckfuckfuckfuckfuck
So I came home this morning to find out the shower upstairs broke. It's pouring water into the tub. No damage, though it drained the hot water and I had to take a cold shower this morning, which really, really sucked. Couldn't fix it with my leatherman, so a plumber is gonna hafta come over. No big issue, I'm just really annoyed, especially since I gotta head out to the Air Force and I don't really wanna worry about this all day.
Should I be looking for a new apartment?
Should I be looking for a new apartment?
run #59 - the incline
I can see the Incline from my office at work, and it looked like it was gonna be impossible to climb. Snow covered the entire way. I was gonna bail, but I realized that if I started using excuses to get out of this workout it would lead a domino effect and I'd never head over to Manitou, always having some lame reason to skip this hard workout. Tough going with the snow, but do-able. Hit the top of the Incline in just under 37 minutes, hit the bottom in 67 minutes, and did an extra mile back up the Barr trail for good measure.
Start time: 3:30PM
Distance: 5.0 miles
Time: 1:19:26
Pace: 15:53 per mile
Weather: cold, below 30F, and it only got worse as I gained altitude
Start time: 3:30PM
Distance: 5.0 miles
Time: 1:19:26
Pace: 15:53 per mile
Weather: cold, below 30F, and it only got worse as I gained altitude
Friday, March 02, 2007
world beer tour
Little more sore from my run than I thought I'd be, plus it was freezing outside, so I decided to bail on the bike pub crawl. However, I began a new chapter in my beer drinking adventures, I started my list for the world beer tour at Old Chicago's. I know I'll take some flack for going to a chain, but A) I'm downtown a lot, and there just aren't a whole lot of good, local bars downtown and I need somewhere to drink down there and B) OC's was founded in Boulder, so at least I'm supporting a Colorado chain. And it's not like I'm gonna stop adding to my list of local dive bars.
Anyways, to finish the world beer tour you gotta drunk 110 beers. I had three last night.
1. Blarney Stone
2. Black and Tan
3. Killian's Irish Red Lager
They're currently having an Irish themed "mini-tour" and if you drink eight Irish themed beers by March 17th you get a t-shirt and a blow job from a leprechaun.
So three down, 107 to go. Not nearly as cool as Lovejoy's beer college, but at least I'm still in pursuit of beer knowledge.
Anyways, to finish the world beer tour you gotta drunk 110 beers. I had three last night.
1. Blarney Stone
2. Black and Tan
3. Killian's Irish Red Lager
They're currently having an Irish themed "mini-tour" and if you drink eight Irish themed beers by March 17th you get a t-shirt and a blow job from a leprechaun.
So three down, 107 to go. Not nearly as cool as Lovejoy's beer college, but at least I'm still in pursuit of beer knowledge.
Thursday, March 01, 2007
holy friggin' crap!
Sweet mother of Jesus, Cheers Liquor Mart has Pabst 30 packs on sale for $13.69!!! That comes out to less than $.46 per can of sweet, sweet nectar!
run #58 - sick day long run
Despite being on my death bed, I decided to head out for a long run this afternoon. Been getting some quality miles in, but I have a marathon looming in two weeks and I haven't done a 20 miler in quite a while. Actually thought of doing 26.2 miles today, but decided to wait so Salida can have the honor of being the first marathon of the season.
Lots of notable happenings on today's run:
-For those that don't believe me and think I just took a long nap and made this up, I saw Catwoman out running. Just to point out the type of guy I am, I actually stopped to say hello to her, despite the fact that she only has a Forerunner 101, the mark of a lower class, less fortunate human being. Yup, sometimes I like to slum it with the hobos. Of course, I made sure she knew I had the Forerunner 201, and I slapped her if she looked directly into my eyes.
-The run along Fountain Creek after America the Beautiful park is awesome. You have a nice creek flowing on one side of you, and killer views of the mountains on the other side. But as I leave the trail to head back north to my house, I cut up on a sidewalk with the Colorado Springs impound lot on one side, the El Paso County jail on the other side, and a huge junk metal recycling shop in front of me. Quite a drastic change of scenery.
-The run down Las Vegas St was awful. After the jail/impound lot, there are a bunch of industrial sites, including the city wastewater plant. Plus, the wind was horrible here. Miles 15 to 18 were so shitty that if someone would have offered me a ride home here I probably would have taken it.
-Shortly after finally getting off Las Vegas St, onto south Nevada, there's a train underpass. It's going up a hill, and it curves, so even if I had been paying attention I really couldn't see much coming the other way. So my brain suddenly registers that I'm about to be run over by a kid on a BMX bike, but I didn't have enough time to do anything. The kid rams into me. But I don't even move. Despite a near direct hit (his handlebar hit high up on my left thigh) the kid, who is overweight and probably weighs about what I do, and the bike bounce off me and skid along a fence and finally come to rest about ten feet past me. This amazes me, as I know I have just defied the laws of physics and should have been horribly injured. So I run back to check on this kid, who is a cartoon-ish pile of limbs and bike parts, he's pretty shaken up but not hurt seriously. He looked about 13 years old, and has a great future as a hasher as throughout it all he didn't lose the cigarette from his mouth. Thank god for the fence, or the kid woulda been thrown about eight feet down into the street and probably run over by a car.
Anyways, the stats:
Start time: 12:30PM
Distance: 22.0 miles
Time: 3:24:47
Pace: 9:18 per mile
Weather: weather.com reports 30F with a "feels like" temp of 16F, but it seemed a lot warmer.
Lots of notable happenings on today's run:
-For those that don't believe me and think I just took a long nap and made this up, I saw Catwoman out running. Just to point out the type of guy I am, I actually stopped to say hello to her, despite the fact that she only has a Forerunner 101, the mark of a lower class, less fortunate human being. Yup, sometimes I like to slum it with the hobos. Of course, I made sure she knew I had the Forerunner 201, and I slapped her if she looked directly into my eyes.
-The run along Fountain Creek after America the Beautiful park is awesome. You have a nice creek flowing on one side of you, and killer views of the mountains on the other side. But as I leave the trail to head back north to my house, I cut up on a sidewalk with the Colorado Springs impound lot on one side, the El Paso County jail on the other side, and a huge junk metal recycling shop in front of me. Quite a drastic change of scenery.
-The run down Las Vegas St was awful. After the jail/impound lot, there are a bunch of industrial sites, including the city wastewater plant. Plus, the wind was horrible here. Miles 15 to 18 were so shitty that if someone would have offered me a ride home here I probably would have taken it.
-Shortly after finally getting off Las Vegas St, onto south Nevada, there's a train underpass. It's going up a hill, and it curves, so even if I had been paying attention I really couldn't see much coming the other way. So my brain suddenly registers that I'm about to be run over by a kid on a BMX bike, but I didn't have enough time to do anything. The kid rams into me. But I don't even move. Despite a near direct hit (his handlebar hit high up on my left thigh) the kid, who is overweight and probably weighs about what I do, and the bike bounce off me and skid along a fence and finally come to rest about ten feet past me. This amazes me, as I know I have just defied the laws of physics and should have been horribly injured. So I run back to check on this kid, who is a cartoon-ish pile of limbs and bike parts, he's pretty shaken up but not hurt seriously. He looked about 13 years old, and has a great future as a hasher as throughout it all he didn't lose the cigarette from his mouth. Thank god for the fence, or the kid woulda been thrown about eight feet down into the street and probably run over by a car.
Anyways, the stats:
Start time: 12:30PM
Distance: 22.0 miles
Time: 3:24:47
Pace: 9:18 per mile
Weather: weather.com reports 30F with a "feels like" temp of 16F, but it seemed a lot warmer.
Galactic
Woohoo! Galactic will be playing a free show at Sunsation/Copper Mountain on April 7th!
I was browsing Galactic on iTunes, since I lost all the G music I had, and on their newest album, "Live at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival" (that's JazzFest to you folks) they have a new song titled "Good Job, Brownie."
It's obviously written about me, being that I'm such a huge fan. I'd like to thank the guys in Galactic for thinking of me. That song will now be included on all bootleg CDs I mail out, but if you just can't wait you can download it off iTunes for a buck.
music
Well, due to my computer smarts, I've managed to recover a good chunk of my iTunes library. There are some notable losses, such as my entire Galactic, MOFRO, and Gov't Mule collections, as well as a few live Panic shows I had. But I was able to save over 9GB of music, so it's better than nothing.
HA!
All that anticipation for the folks trying to rego for the Pikes races, and the server crashed!
Pikes Peak races
Pikes Peak races
sick day
Be nice to me today, I'm sick. Cough, cough...
By the way, it took me a friggin' hour and a half to get home from work yesterday!!! Not bad if I were working in Denver, but my office is only six miles away from my house! Gawd, I hate winter in Colorado.
By the way, it took me a friggin' hour and a half to get home from work yesterday!!! Not bad if I were working in Denver, but my office is only six miles away from my house! Gawd, I hate winter in Colorado.
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