Archive for April, 2006

Search Companion opens if you double-click a Folder or Drive

Tuesday, April 18th, 2006

Problem:
For the last couple of weeks I’ve been having an annoying problem with Windows XP at work. When I would double-click a drive or folder, “Search Companion” would start and the drive or folder wouldn’t open. My only option was to right-click the drive or folder and select “Open”. This might not seem like a […]

MINI GB Grille Badge

Tuesday, April 18th, 2006

I’m sure someone will tell me I’m obscuring too much of the grille with the 4 lamps and the grille badge, but I like how it looks. Can’t wait for Todd (of ToddsMods.com) to make a Welsh Dragon badge. The good thing is the badges are magnetic and can be swapped easily depending on your […]

ODU Monarch 5k Race Stats

Sunday, April 16th, 2006

Fastest 5k of the year so far, great to break 18:00 minutes again. The race was a 2 loop affair, run mainly on the sidewalks around the Old Dominion University Campus. A low-key race, well organized and timed by the local KaleRunning Chip Timing company.
GPS Data
Device: Forerunner 305 2.20
Agent: MotionBased Agent 2.2.0.21
 

Running Review: April 10th - April 16th

Sunday, April 16th, 2006

Monday: 3 miles, easy.
Tuesday: Runervals Cheetah Fast (BP 4.0mph) Max HR topped out at 176 (courtesy of the Garmin Forerunner 305).
Wednesday: Tempo 6 miles, including the Sportsplex XC 5k course to keep the “streak” going
Thursday: Easy 3 miles.
Friday: Steady 4 miles.
Saturday: Easy 1.5 mile warm upODU Monarch 5k - 17:53 (5:45 pace).
Sunday: Long run, just […]

Welsh Dragon Grille Badges

Wednesday, April 12th, 2006

Since my previous post highlighting the new MINI grille badges, I’ve been in contact with Gabe (MotoringFile.com) and Todd (ToddsMods) who suggested I come up with some vector artwork ideas for a possible “Welsh Dragon” badge. So, without further ado, here they are…..let me know what you think. You can view the full range of […]

Running Review: April 3rd - April 9th

Monday, April 10th, 2006

Monday: 4 miles on the treadmill. Increased the incline every couple of minutes - topped out at 10%
Tuesday: Runervals 10k Strength Builder (6.5 miles - 4.5mph BP, 7.5mph “10k speed”). Back to usual speed after last week’s “slower” session. HR topped out at 174 (courtesy of the Garmin Forerunner 305).
Wednesday: Just 2 miles to keep […]

MINI Grille Badges

Monday, April 10th, 2006

I’ve always loved the classic car grille badge look, so when I read on MotoringFile.com that MINI were selling a grille badge holder (part#: 51 13 0 406 752), I was keen to find out more. Todd Pearson of ToddsMods.com has teamed up with Gabe Bridger of MotoringFile.com fame to produce a great range of […]

Ali’s Run 5k (Williamsburg, VA) - 4/8/06

Monday, April 10th, 2006

Decided rather last minute to run this 5k in Williamsburg. It seemed like a rather low-key race and one where I could test my leg speed in a different environment. Start time was 10:00am, which allowed plenty of time to travel up from Virginia Beach. Registration was quick and easy and situated a couple of […]

MINI Cooper DSC, ABS and Flat Tire Monitor Warning Lamps

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006

MINI Cooper S wierdness - just out driving around at lunch on Monday (3rd) and as I turned a corner, 3 warning lamps came on all at once. I’ve had the DSC lamp flash briefly when I’ve been a bit heavy on the accelerator before, and I’ve certainly had the flat tire monitor illuminate before, […]

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Wednesday, April 5th, 2006

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