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My First Ultra

In retrospect, I don't really know what I was thinking when I signed up for the Hinson Lake 24 hour Ultra. A good runner friend of mine, Frank, told me it was a great entry into Ultra-Marathoning, and it was a good place to get post-marathon milage. Indeed, that is what it ended up being. However, I think there was a lot to learn in the experience, and I regret cutting myself short on several aspects.

Running with Diabetes

Oh you crazy carbohydrate junkies. I know you are, don't deny it! I mean really, if you pick up a copy of Runner's magazine, you know that you have to eat healthy, but you're still eating your whole wheat pasta, your wild rice, your popcorn, cereal and your dark chocolate (see may 2011 Runner's world on this last batch). The problem is, if I eat this stuff, my blood sugar goes through the roof. No, really.

Salty Crackers

It has been quite a few years since I've done a gig at a bar. Some friends of mine allowed my friend Mike and myself play a few songs between their sets this past Friday. I really enjoyed being back on stage and I really think we rocked pretty hard. My personal favs,"Ballad of Love and Hate" and "Old Habits" where Mike rocks out the bass solo. We're calling ourselves Southern Virginia Salty Crackers. Enjoy.

Living With A Geek - Original

Yes, Food Rules

I've mentioned on my podcasts, and in several other venues, that I am a huge fan of Michael Pollen. I've read many of his books, and my favorites are "Omnivore's Dilemma", which I highly recommend, and the book I most recently finished, "Food Rules". If you have watched "Food Inc." on Netflix or anywhere else, you may remember Mr. Pollen as the expert on food production that speaks mid-film. He's an investigative journalist and more can be found about him here http://michaelpollan.com/

Why Southeast Linux Fest is Awesome

SELF is coming up this weekend. If you are on the East Coast, this is quickly becoming the premiere Linux Conference to go to. This picture, from last year's conference sums up why it is so awesome. That is me, having a heated conversation with Chris Dibona of Open Source Google fame, and Wendy Seltzer of Uber Copyright law fame. None of us had met prior to that night, Friday night, the night before the main conference. I just wish I could remember more of the conversation :)

Imagination

A new song I wrote a few weeks ago. Still working out the kinks. Played with Mike on the banjo.

Today I Became a Runner

Today, I became a runner. Yes, I've been running before today, and I've done pretty well, my training has been OK, and I've really started to strengthen my stamina. But today, I ran my first race. The Ukrop's Monument Ave. 10k in Richmond VA. It was awesome.

Living the Droid

I am living the droid life, and loving it. The Android OS for phones has exceeded my expectations ten fold, and has really changed my day to day life. I will not do a full review here, as I just did one on Linux Basement, Episode 51, but I will say that the combination of GPS, camera/video and non stop internet is amazing. The big division for me, between the droid and it's competitors is the fact that I can simply hook this thing up to any operating system, mount it, and transfer files. I am not locked down to any external software, such as itunes.

Training Changes

Although we're supposed to get 12 inches this weekend. I suspect the weather to lighten up gradually and make its way in to spring here. February usually begins us Souther Virginians with some warm, and some cold weather. Proof of this is the 60 it was yesterday, and the 19 it will be tonight.
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