Quick, what is this? Hint: I took it during last week's photography class. We were studying the effect of different aperture sizes. I've taken lots of photos since I began this blog - races I've run, towns I've visited on my long bike trips, and Aikido classes at the dojo. I also take pictures when …
Tag: fitness
Running Tech: Luddite vs. Gadget Man
I was at my desk, innocently trying to get some work done, when GadgetMan came into my office. He had something to show me. Something he was sure was going to improve my running experience. We all know a GM, right? He who must have (and show off) the Latest and Greatest of all things, …
Would You Run a Litter-Free Race?
This morning I ran the Wicked Halloween 10K in Plymouth, one of the Kona series of races that I volunteer for as a pacer. It's a nice change to enjoy being part of a race without busting a$$ trying for a PR. And at the end you're encouraging people to pass you. How fun is …
How Not to Reduce Bicycle Accidents
THE MICHIGAN LEGISLATURE, IN ITS WISDOM, believes it has found a way to boost bicycle safety. All that's needed is two simple changes to existing laws. The first proposed change allows a cyclist to signal a right turn by extending the right arm, rather than upturning the left arm at a right angle. It passed …