Archive for May, 2006

Leeds United to refocus for next season

Monday, May 22nd, 2006

After yesterday’s 3-0 defeat at the hands of Watford in the Premiership play-off, all Leeds United can do now is take stock of the current situation, refocus, regroup and concentrate on next season. Leeds manager Kevin Blackwell summed up the defeat quite well, and is hopeful for great things next year:
“We lacked a spark and […]

Running Review: May 15th - May 21st

Sunday, May 21st, 2006

Monday: Recovery 4 miles on the treadmill @ 70% HR (max 138bpm).
Tuesday: 7 miles - 2 miles @ 65%, 3 miles @ 80%, 2 miles @ 65%
Wednesday: Recovery 4 miles
Thursday: Steady 6 miles
Friday: Easy 2 miles (feeling tired)
Saturday: 1 mile warm up3.1 miles Independence Middle School 5k3.5 miles at the track with Shannon: 2×800, 2×400, […]

Independence Middle School 5k

Saturday, May 20th, 2006

Another exclusive PodRunner workout mix on fitPod.com

Friday, May 19th, 2006

It’s Friday, which means fitPod.com have another PodRunner workout mix available for download. Here’s how DJ SteveBoy describes the new 180bpm mix called Epinephrine:
“Oh, it all starts innocently enough. Mellow music, gosh it’s nice out today. Forty minutes later you’re going, Where’s my Red Bull! Why are my shoes melting? What if this mix NEVER […]

Wooden USB 2.0 Memory Sticks

Thursday, May 18th, 2006

What a cool idea, especially if you’re a gadget lover like me. Looking for a unique, organic USB Flash Drive? Look no further than the Wooden USB Memory Drive from Dutch company oooms. USB flash drives are always nice to have around when transferring files from computer to computer, but they all look the same! […]

Entry into Marine Corps Marathon confirmed

Wednesday, May 17th, 2006

Tonight I’m $94.06 worse off and have a marathon to run in 164 days time. Yes, you’ve guessed it, I managed to successfully sign up for the 2006 Marine Corps Marathon today. Registration was on a first-come, first-served basis, and I was a little concerned I wouldn’t get a slot. No worries though as I […]

Anthem Blue Goo - the race 2 slime cancer

Wednesday, May 17th, 2006

Coming up on June 11th at Richmond Raceway Complex is the Anthem Blue Goo “race 2 slime cancer”. This fun, one mile, all-terrain obstacle course covers grass, pavement and dirt and has been designed by professionals to be fun but safe. The best part about the race is that you’ll be helping kids with cancer […]

Leeds United set to make £1.3m win or lose!

Wednesday, May 17th, 2006

Ahead of this weekends’ Championship play-off final, Leeds United and Watford have agreed the losers will keep the gate receipts from the match. With a prestigious place in the Premiership up for grabs and promotion reputedly worth £30m, the recent tradition has been for the loser to keep the estimated £1.3m receipts.
Not a bad days […]

Marine Corps Marathon registration opens May 17th, at 12:00pm EDT

Tuesday, May 16th, 2006

After last year’s disappointment of not being able to run the Marine Corps Marathon, I’m keen to sign up for this year’s race. Registration opens tomorrow, May 17th at noon and I’m hoping I can get to a computer before the race fills up.
The Marine Corps Marathon web site is pretty static at the […]

Wear Yellow on LIVESTRONG Day (May 17th, 2006)

Tuesday, May 16th, 2006

Wednesday, May 17, is LIVESTRONG Day! Wear yellow and encourage your family, friends, neighbors and colleagues to do the same. Help Lance Armstrong and the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) raise awareness about the health policy issues facing cancer survivors.
“It’s time for our nation to address our issues. Together, we can help change things for […]