tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306128952024-02-28T16:46:53.524-08:00Run Row & RideAll about the glory of going nowhere in particular for a really long time so you can feel all that much better when you finally realize you're there.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30612895.post-43183331974644969302008-08-19T07:46:00.000-07:002008-08-19T08:01:37.560-07:00Arizona 5k Schedule - Training Weeks 3 - Race WeekHello,<br /><br />This week puts us at week 3 on the chart below – pulled from a <a href="http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-244-259-6406-2-2X5X9-3,00.html">Runner’s World article</a>. Run/walking is fine for your training and your first 5k. Some pretty competitive runners still include short bits of walking as part of their race.<br><br>Click Schedule To Enlarge<br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQMAGzKyguaZurzHkQa20CpBH0rFMHQHf-MS9aqCXQQ11H24d0rasmarf5EIaEBWH2bfvKefvTIdxuD9rTS8FT9HYNwsHkDXflm3Xv6embpQshG3Ny5NjVtkGKgcB8rTOmTr0V/s1600-h/5kTraining.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQMAGzKyguaZurzHkQa20CpBH0rFMHQHf-MS9aqCXQQ11H24d0rasmarf5EIaEBWH2bfvKefvTIdxuD9rTS8FT9HYNwsHkDXflm3Xv6embpQshG3Ny5NjVtkGKgcB8rTOmTr0V/s200/5kTraining.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236240936631568482" /></a><br><br><br><br />Week 3 is 8/18/-8/24<br />Week 4 is 8/25/-8/31<br />Week 5 is 9/1/-9/7<br />Race Week is 9/8-9/14<br /><br />Sign up this week for one of the two races below:<br />9/13/08, Glendale <a href="http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1573943&assetId=FC6D42E3-EA97-4392-BAF9-9F9A58DC04F3">Life Without Pain 5k Fun Run/Walk</a><br />9/14/08, Tempe <a href="http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1599591&assetId=0939af8f-7374-40b8-b02e-61f60c47a91b">4th Anual Remember 911</a> – 9/14/08<br /><br />I'll be at the Tempe race.<br /><br />"35 dollars and a six-pack to my name... SIX Pack! Spent the rest on beer so who's to blame... SIX Pack! - <i>Six Pack</i>, Black FlagUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30612895.post-58175053522065934052008-08-05T07:53:00.000-07:002008-08-05T15:14:44.891-07:00Arizona Running Schedule - 5k Training Week 2Hello 5k-sters,<br /><br />This week put us 8 weeks out from our first 5k. With some help I found a 6-week recommended training schedule I’ll post and release sometime this week. For now it’s still easy-peasy warm-up week two.<br /><br />For those of you that opted-out of week-1 training, there is still plenty of time to get fit for your first 5k, so you might want to start this week.<br /><br />For those of you that haven't dropped by before this week, you can view the intro to 5k training and a <a href="http://http://runrownride.blogspot.com/2008/08/arizona-running-schedule-5k-training.html">week 1 5k run/walk training schedule</a>.<br /><br /><strong>Week Two Summary:<br />Run 1:</strong><br />1 Mile - roughly 5-8 minutes out and back, depending on how long it takes you to run/walk a mile – walkers probably need to add more time but try to keep it at or under 4 miles per hour which is 15 minute miles or 7.5 minutes out and back.<br /><br /><strong>Run 2:</strong><br />2 Miles – roughly 10-16 minutes out and back – depends on your 1-mile pace – walkers adjust time to fit in 1 mile before you turn around.<br /><br /><strong>Run 3:</strong><br />2.5 Miles – roughly 12-18 minutes out and back depending on pace - walkers maybe longer.<br /><br />Faster/younger/lighter runners might feel comfortable at a faster pace. Go for it, just remember you should be relaxed and your muscles should not be getting tight, Jell-o-y or sore during the run. Muscles should feel worked or tired but not blown or over-cooked. This is warm up and you don’t want to overdo it and mess up your training schedule before the first race.<br /><br />I'll post the 6-week recommended training schedule soon.<br /><br />For those of you that find a way to talk yourself out of training, just put your shoes on and walk to the end of the block three times this week. If you can motivate yourself to do that, you’ve done 90% of the work. Just getting out there is the toughest part of the workout for most people.<br /><br />"Have you seen junior's grades?" - And The Cradle Will Rock - Van Halen<br /><br />Have a Good Week.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30612895.post-6043456731149570522008-08-01T07:52:00.000-07:002008-08-05T15:16:46.131-07:00Arizona Running Schedule - 5k Training - Week 1Hello All,<br /> <br />The Arizona running season is here. If you ever thought you would like to run/walk more signing up for timed events it a great way to motivate yourself<br />http://www.arizonarunningeventsco.com/calendar.htm<br /><br />August is the best time to start, since early training is usually short/easy training, leading up to longer events as you approach cooler temperatures in Fall and Winter.<br /><br />It also means that you have plenty of time to train for Valley 10ks, Half-Marathons and even a marathon by January if the training sticks and the urge hits you to keep on running.<br /><br />I’m forming a casual group at work but anyone reading this or you want to pass it along to is invited to follow my general training and attend the same events I register for. If you would like to be excluded from the email version of this just let me know. Running is not for everyone but I can tell you it was definitely not for me and I never thought I would run more than 3 miles unless a bear was chasing me. But that was before I met my wife, The Endurance Pain-Master from Hell.<br /><br />Anyway, this article is part of the first mailing and you can unsubscribe anytime, just let me know with a reply.<br /><br />I began training today with a 1-mile run at 80%. That means I was not shooting for my fastest mile ever, I took it easy but let my heart rate get up there and my breathing get a little rough at times. Basically 80% can be broken down several ways but just take a nice run/walk where you are not out of breath and can hold a conversation without gasping for air and push it from time to time to see what that feels like during your first run. If you don’t have a mile marked (and this is often recommended over setting a distance) run for 5 minutes in one direction, turn around and run for 5 minutes back. That’s a good first day of training.<br /><br />For those of you that want to hit the fall 5k circuit leading up to longer races in the winter, plan on running three times this week. 1 10-minute run (60-80%), 1 15-minute run (65-70%) and your weekend distance run 8-10 minutes out and back for a 16-20 minute run about at about 60%.<br /><br />Remember distance running is almost always done at a rate so you can hold a conversation the whole time you are running (unless you’re a pro or very hard-core) so keep your weekend-distance runs (longest runs of the week) to a very relaxed, therapeutic pace. It’s the 3.1 miles you want to work up to, not how fast you can get there… just yet. Who cares how long it takes you, you’re going to complete your first 5k for cryin’ out loud!<br /><br />You up your distance run every week until you top out at your desired race distance. If you think 3.1 miles (5ks) is your max distance, top out your distance runs at 3.5 to 6 miles or 20-40 minutes out depending at the pace you want to run. 10 to 12 minute miles are very relaxing once you get the hang of them so most of my runs are based loosely on a 10-12 minute mile pace. For me 10 minute miles feel like 80%-90% and 12-minute miles feel like I can carry a conversation the whole time without gasping or the talk taking away from my endurance.<br /><br />For some 10-12 minute miles are just not in the cards the first few months. Remember it’s not the time, it’s the pace, never kill yourself out there, just figure out what 60%-90% feels like for you and run the suggested time out and back and you’ll be fine. Just think of all those people out there that never set the goal of a 5k. Just setting the goal alone means you’re doing something to improve your health and your life.<br /><br />We have 2 5ks to choose from for our first race, one on 9/13/08 and one on 9/14/08. If you ever wanted to run/walk a 5k, set your sights now and follow along with these very-loose weekly training updates.<br /><br />Summary:<br />Mark: 5k by 9/13/08 or 9/14/08<br />Runs This Week: 3<br />Run 1: 5 minutes out and 5 minutes back at 60%-80%<br />Run 2: 6.5-8 minutes out and 6.5-8 minutes back (65-70%) Faster than your slowest pace before but not as fast as your max pace before – try a steady run at a slightly elevated pace the whole way<br />Run 3: 8-10 minutes out and 8-10 minutes back at 60-70% - This is your longest run of the week. Stay relaxed – You shouldn’t be gasping for air at anypoint – keep everything from your toes to your face relaxed with every stride – this includes shoulders and back – if your lower back feels tired or sore – look up, your head is probably looking down or at your feet, putting too much strain on your lower back, focus on the horizon, take in some cool morning air and it will all be over in a few more minutes.<br /><br />Keep those muscles loose while running/walking – they’ll last a lot longer. If you have any serious pain before a run try to stretch - if the pain worsens into the run, stop, take it easy, talk to me and we’ll see if you should continue training or find you an expert if you really want to overcome the pain and continue.<br /><br />Stretch mildly before each run (calves, hamstrings, quads and back if you have a crappy back like me) and stretch more during (if needed) and after your run. The best time to stretch is right after your run while the blood is in your muscles and your muscles are warm. Stretch mildly throughout the day for best results and a little less stiffness before your next run.<br /><br />"I only want to see you dancing in the purple rain..." Purple Rain - Prince and the Revolution<br /><br />All the Best.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30612895.post-80147840069095784542008-07-31T15:42:00.000-07:002008-08-05T15:18:23.219-07:00Arizona Sate Motto - How 'Bout This HeatIt happens every August, people start talking about the heat making it feel even hotter than it already is. Iwas just outside in 110+ thinking we need to change the State's motto. I don't know what it is but here are some suggestions for a few Official State changes:<br /><br />State Bird: The Phoenix<br />State Tree: A Cactus (I think it already is the Saguaro)<br />State Motto: "How 'bout this heat?"<br />Maximum Sentence For Mentioning The Heat Outloud: Death by hairdryer!<br /><br />"You make me feel like dancin' I wanna dance the night away." You Make Me Feel Like Dancing - Leo Sayer<br /><br />Don't you just hate it when you get a song like that stuck in your head?<br /><br />Piece,Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30612895.post-81679436403614608882008-04-11T17:31:00.000-07:002008-04-11T17:41:02.406-07:00Mountain Biking - Papago Park Again<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkPVgxJPeJ1Nbt0k2_z2-PhqIle3LA6yuiCUNoMKH8RaP1w0QaHUPDUBYbzw5-zyArH6-haBh-Q95mysJDIeRBDMY0c0vPrh5osgxUDMWORdOuKrZdR35Xu9tHgCYKovhj6HSV/s1600-h/100_1417.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkPVgxJPeJ1Nbt0k2_z2-PhqIle3LA6yuiCUNoMKH8RaP1w0QaHUPDUBYbzw5-zyArH6-haBh-Q95mysJDIeRBDMY0c0vPrh5osgxUDMWORdOuKrZdR35Xu9tHgCYKovhj6HSV/s200/100_1417.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188151692371970066" /></a><br />It's Papago Park again! After quite some time off due to the birth of our beautiful baby girl, Talia Summer Talbot. The Mrs. and me are off to the single-track looping the Papago public golf course.<br /><br />Not a bad 20-minute loop. Perfect for families that need to get their ride on but have to switch off trailrunning with the little one while the other rides.<br /><br />"Glad to se ya GO, GO, GO, GO, goodbye!" - RamonesUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30612895.post-64768189648515408712008-03-09T15:17:00.000-07:002008-03-09T15:26:21.723-07:00Phoenix Chiropractor - Ahwatukee Life CenterThese <a href="http://www.ahwatukeelifecenter.com/">Phoenix chiropractors</a> really keep me out on the trails. They've two great Doctors in Dr. Smith and Dr. Morley. They have a friendly staff including physical therapy and massage therapy.<br /><br />After a tumble or two during the week, it’s nice to have some place to go to get my spine back in line. I believe they give a complementary massage with your first consultation.<br /><br />Conveniently located in central Ahwatukee, <a href="http://www.ahwatukeelifecenter.com/">Ahwatukee Life Center</a> is a great source if you’re in the area looking for a <a href="http://www.ahwatukeelifecenter.com/">solid Phoenix Chiropractor</a>.<br /><br />Tell ‘Em I Sent Ya,<br /><br />BTUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30612895.post-25957258999511751762007-06-16T13:53:00.000-07:002007-06-16T13:58:05.671-07:00110 Degree Heat Keeps Me IndoorsWith our first baby girl on the way and 110 degree heat outside, It's been a while since I've slithered the ol' gravel paths of any local parks.<br /><br />But fear not. I'll be hitting the trails again soon and bringing back tales and reviews that are sure to get you thirsty for dirt and craving a good spill.<br /><br />'Til then, keep the Slayer cranked loud, the Budweiser on ice and I hope to cross you where the winding gets wicked.<br /><br />Happy Trails,Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30612895.post-1175274081639495992007-03-30T10:28:00.000-07:002008-08-05T15:20:14.722-07:00Snowboarding Squaw Valley - Tahoe - CaliforniaThere was one team in the <a href="http://www.skinet.com/skinet/news/article/0,26908,1598191,00.html" target="_blank">49ers Foundation Celebrity Winter & Wine Fest Celebrity Ski Race</a> with a snowboarder on it. Guess which team won? Guess who that boarder was?The team was team D as in delta, with captain and 1998 and 2002 U.S. Alpine Olimpian, Jonna Mendez, and that boarder was your's truly.<br /><br />By the way, the killer J. sliced out the two fastest runs of the day with a 17.3 and a 17.6. The later of which I might be off on, but I know her two runs were the fastest. Fast enough to make up for my horrendous meeting with the third gate on the icy, red side of the course, and both times combined were probably faster than my best run of 32-something. Imagine me, a low-rate, scurvy-dog-border getting slalom tips from a two-time Olympic skier, and a damn cute one at that.<br /><br />I'd like to thank Jonna Mendez, <a href="http://www.korbel.com/" target="_blank">Korbel</a> and the wonderful <a href="http://www.sf49ers.com/community/49ers_foundation.php?section=CO%2049ers%20Foundation" target="_blank">49ers Foundation</a> for the most fun day of boarding I've ever experienced.<br /><br />Thank you all.<br /><br />If you ever get the chance to contribute to the 49ers Foundation Community Outreach charities, they are great people to work with.<br /><br />"When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-n-roll band it's a free for all." Free For All - Ted NugentUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30612895.post-1161624409619435452006-10-23T10:06:00.000-07:002006-10-23T10:26:49.680-07:00NASCAR Point Standings, NASCAR Points, NASCAR Points System<h2>How do they score points in NASCAR?</h2>I'm not a huge NASCAR fan. Fact is I'm only 6'-1' and about 205 lbs, so I'm not that big of a fan at all.<br /><br />However, with the Chase for the 2006 NEXTEL Cup drawing closer to checkering a victor, I thought I'd share some of the work I did on <a href="http://www.tickco.com/">TickCo.com</a>.<br /><br />If you've ever wondered <strong>how they score points in NASCAR</strong>, <strong>how drivers qualify for the Chase for the NEXTEL Cup </strong>or you just want a quick look at the <strong>current top 5 drivers in NASCAR and their points</strong>, feel free to check out my <a href="http://www.tickco.com/nascar-point-standings.htm">NASCAR Points Standings</a> page on TickCo.com.<br /><br />If I forgot to mention it, you look fabulous today!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30612895.post-1157939000486916262006-09-10T18:21:00.000-07:002006-09-10T18:43:20.496-07:00Papago Park Single Track - Phoenix Arizona Mountain Bike Trail<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.ci.phoenix.az.us/PARKS/hikpapa1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://www.ci.phoenix.az.us/PARKS/hikpapa1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">It was a little muggy today - prolly about 90-92 degrees when we hit the park entrance. It was the second ride for my wife on her new <a href="http://www.fisherbikes.com/bikes/bike_detail.asp?series=race-hardtail&bike=Big_Sur">Gary Fischer Big Sur</a>.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">We took the lower loop around the golf course again, but hit it twice this time - just got the cyclometer on the night before, so I've got the specs on the trail -</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;">2.5 mile loop - hugging the golf course fence from start to finish.<br /><br />Great for sprint workouts, or if you have a beginner to break in, or if you need to introduce a rider to the loose, red, Arizona, desert terrain.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">The wife's picking it up well - no fear - but that's to be expected from the ex-mountain climber who once rode for the Northern Arizona University Cycling Team.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;">She's ditched the road, and now we're slinging' sand together!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Keep On Keepin' On and Stay Classy</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30612895.post-1157936643890797522006-09-10T18:01:00.000-07:002006-09-10T18:17:01.990-07:00Mountain Bike Shoes - Forte Traverse III MTB / Touring / Spin Shoe<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.performancebike.com/product_images/150/20_4444BLU.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 126px; height: 115px;" src="http://www.performancebike.com/product_images/150/20_4444BLU.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Just popped into </span><a style="font-family: verdana;" href="http://www.performancebike.com/">Performance Bicycle</a><span style="font-family: verdana;"> to pick up some cycling shoes. I'm new to clip-ins, but I couldn't resist the price. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">I recommend </span><a style="font-family: verdana;" href="http://www.performancebike.com/">Performance Bicycle</a><span style="font-family: verdana;"> to anyone with access to the online store or a local storefront. Become a member and save nice ging on just about every purchase. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Since I started shopping there about three weeks ago, I've easily saved over $300 . </span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: verdana;" href="http://www.performancebike.com/">Logon and check 'em out</a><span style="font-family: verdana;">.</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30612895.post-1157064704434399072006-08-31T15:24:00.000-07:002006-08-31T16:07:04.030-07:00My Other Blog - InsiderWhen I'm not running, riding or dreaming about buying a kayak I actually have to work, so I'll take a second here to promote my other blog.<br /><br />It's <a href="http://insider.tickco.com/">Insider</a> and my buddy and me do it to offer our wisdom regarding event tickets, ticket brokers, the business of buying and selling sports, concerts and theatre tickets that are no longer available through the box office, and pretty much whatever pops into our heads that's loosely related to <a href="http://www.tickco.com/">TickCo Premium Seating</a> - that's who we work for.<br /><br />If you're ever in need of hard-to-find or sold-out event tickets, give me a ring at work. My extension is 856 and you can find the 800-number and the tickets you're looking for on <a href="http://www.tickco.com/">TickCo.com</a>.<br /><br />I'm off to the Badlands and Black Hills area of South Dakota for the holiday. I shall return to Phoenix, AZ with more tales of the outdoors from Mount Rushmore country in a few days.<br /><br />Stop by my band's site (<a href="http://www.helvis.com/">HELVIS</a>) until then if you're in need of <a href="http://www.helvis.com/">free punk MP3s</a>. If you can't navigate to the free downloads, just look for HELVIS on MySpace and you can have a listen. I'd link to it here but I'm at work and MySpace is blocked like it should be at any company that hopes to keep its employees productive.<br /><br />That's right my <a href="http://www.tootsie.com/b_pops.html">Blow-Pop</a>-eating children of darkness, HELVIS has been reformed, resurrected, and foam-injected, and you heard it here first on Blogger.<br /><br />"Keep On Keepin' On" and "Stay Classy"Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30612895.post-1153616508097049342006-07-22T17:38:00.000-07:002006-07-22T18:01:48.113-07:00Plantar FasciitisMy boy Josh over at <a href="http://www.coolrunning.com/">CoolRunning.com</a> has some great, easy-to-read tips for common running ailments, foot pain, foot injuries and arch pain.<br /><br />His info came in handy for diagnosing and treating my latest training speed-bump - Plantar Fasciitis. I won't cover it here, since Josh nails the symptoms in his post and his instructions for wrapping the foot during treatment are spot-on.<br /><br />If you're suffering from Plantar Fasciitis follow his instructions for <a href="http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_5/192.shtml">arch support strapping</a>. His steps for this particular wrap mimics the wrap my own foot-doctor put on me almost a year ago as I was being fitted for arch supports (orthotics). He lays it out there almost as if he where there in the office when my doctor wrapped my foot in the same way.<br /><br />If you think you're suffering from Plantar Fasciitis, follow Josh Clark's instructions for now. I'm already feeling a little relief just wearing my orthotics all day instead of just on runs. I'm headed to CVS to get the wrap supplies now. I'll follow up in a later post to comment on how the wrap and the supports work out together.<br /><br />All The Best.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30612895.post-1152119538321063702006-07-05T10:05:00.000-07:002006-07-05T10:30:58.213-07:00Rain in AZ<span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>We've got cloud cover!</strong><br />It would've been a good day to run for 2o, but the ol' arch was buggin'. </span></span><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Headed to <a href="http://phoenix.citysearch.com/profile/1635298/">The Runners Den</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"> to get some new </span><a href="http://www.freetranslation.com/"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">zapatos</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">.<br /><br /><strong>Tip for Beginning Runners</strong><br />If anything hurts for too long as you start training - like a knee, arch or ankle that hurts every time you run and aches for a couple of days after - don't give up your training. Talk to a foot specialist about arch supports. It's probably been a while since you put your body through this type of motion and the ol' sack a bones needs some help from supports to get your legs realigned for running again.<br /><br />I had to do this because my arches had collapsed since the ol' glory days of high school football. The Doc. hooked me up and now I can roll 11-13 miles with proper training and walk without a limp a day or two later. The limp's 'cause I'm old - not because the arch supports aren't working.<br /><br />A lot of beginning ailments will fade as your muscles get back into shape. Just keep at it and repeat after me, "1,2,3,4 - 4 more steps I'll go 4 more."<br /><br /><strong>What </strong></span></span><a href="http://www.slayer.net/"><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Slayer</span></strong></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong> Song Is In My Head?<br /></strong>Angel of Death</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30612895.post-1151967375276380852006-07-03T15:40:00.000-07:002006-07-03T15:56:15.283-07:00Holla Mi Amigos<span style="font-family:verdana;">Thought it might be time for me to enter the world of blogging.<br /><br /><strong>What Will I Blog About?</strong><br />The lack of good modern punk. American's ridiculous knack for coming down too hard on my migrating friends from south of the border, and maybe a few posts about running, rowing and riding. Oh - and a few rants about Reality TV and other things that disgust me.<br /><br /><strong>You want reality TV?</strong><br />It's called NFL Football on Fox.<br /><br /><strong>Who Inspired Me To Blog?<br /></strong><a href="http://mountainbikesandlife.blogspot.com/"><strong>http://mountainbikesandlife.blogspot.com/</strong></a><br /><br /><strong>What <a href="http://www.queenonline.com/">Queen</a> Song Is In My Head Right Now?<br /></strong>Fat Bottomed Girls - "...get on your bikes and ride!"</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0