tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193590932012-01-22T18:34:26.508-06:00In pursuit of life...Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.comBlogger2311100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-82792615722895368492012-01-22T18:34:00.000-06:002012-01-22T18:34:26.518-06:00

A clearly defined goal helps when it comes to motivation. Toward that end I've gone ahead and registered for the Cowtown Half Marathon! Many moons have passed since my personal best at the New York City Half Marathon so I certainly don't anticipate breaking any records at Cowtown! But caveats noted, I have been running fairly consistently for the past few months, I've even logged some longer

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Back in September I decided I'd commit to running at least 20 miles per week. I figured this would put me in decent shape for the Dallas Half Marathon and then possibly a go at the Cowtown Marathon. Well,  since making that commitment my total mileage is a bit over 342 miles. Unfortunately that averages out to about 19 per week; obviously shy of my goal. Not too thrilled with that big goose egg

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com0Keller, TX, USA32.9345701 -97.25168232.8812626 -97.330646 32.987877600000004 -97.172718tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-25925711096318136462011-10-23T10:58:00.002-05:002011-10-23T10:58:44.480-05:00

This morning I clocked in a solid 10 miler. I didn't run particularly fast but I felt okay and managed even splits - amazing, given the massive steak dinner and copious amounts of pinot noir I enjoyed last night. It's been a long time since I've knocked off a double digit run. Feels good.   "Expect nothing. Live frugally on surprise." -Alice Walker

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Inspired by the Ubster, who ran the Detroit Marathon Sunday morning,  I decided to go long today and click off 8 miles, which brought my weekly total up to 24. While fairly pedestrian when compared to my weekly mileage of years past, it is a notable achievement under my current circumstances. Now the question becomes, can I maintain? "Some men give up their designs when they have almost

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-74661140446795429292011-10-09T19:57:00.001-05:002011-10-19T22:53:53.042-05:00

I made it... Not by much and with little time to spare, but, I reversed the trend and hit 20 miles for the week. "I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by." -Douglas Adams

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Consistency is difficult to achieve. Apparently, it's also difficult to maintain... I suppose that's the point. Business trips and birthday parties notwithstanding, my training has fallen short of goal these past couple of weeks. There's nothing to be done but to lace up and head out. "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-53461083101252258742011-09-21T23:08:00.000-05:002011-10-03T20:00:59.214-05:00

That's three weeks in a row at 20+ for those of you keeping score. Starting to feel like a runner again... "First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do." -Epictetus

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Thanks to a Sunday morning 10 miler, the cockamamie plan I cobbled together somehow came to fruition. I've now managed to achieve my goal of running at least 20 miles per week for two weeks in a row... I. Feel. Happy. "An athlete who tells you the training is always easy and always fun simply hasn't been there. Goals can be elusive which makes the difficult journey all the more rewarding."

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I'm beginning to consider running another marathon this winter; most likely the Cowtown Marathon in Fort Worth. But before signing up, I'm trying to regain some consistency and build my base back up to a minimum of 20 miles per week. If I can maintain this foundation for September and October, I'll be positioned well to transition into a formal marathon training plan in November. Things got off

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I came across this sign recently. Sharing it today, on Labor Day, seems highly appropriate. Good luck out there... "There is no expedient to which a man will not go to avoid the labor of thinking." -Thomas A. Edison

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Generally speaking, I tend to steer this blog away from political commentary. Personally, I sit somewhere in the middle of the political spectrum favoring pragmatism over propaganda and solutions to actual problems over news media sensationalism. Today I received the below email from Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks Coffee, and am compelled to share it. Our political leaders have become

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-87505712009707742272011-09-01T21:49:00.000-05:002011-09-01T21:49:45.223-05:00

My training for the month of August has been deplorable and is trending in the wrong direction. Lack of sleep. Lack of motivation. Domestic and international travel. Blah blah blah... Must buck up, lace up, and hit the road tomorrow morning. No excuses! August 2011 Weekly Milage "He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else."  -Benjamin Franklin

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My brother, The Ubster, is training for his first marathon and recently asked me about running when sick. His timing is interesting because I, too, am struck with some form of sinusitis and am struggling with the question: am I well enough to go for a run? The generally accepted rule of thumb is if you’re sick from the neck up (head cold, sore throat) then you can run. But if you’re sick from

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-18571526677294166802011-08-28T17:15:00.000-05:002011-08-28T17:15:26.984-05:00

Top 10 Reasons To Keep Blogging Quite obviously, I've not bothered to post anything new in some time and have been considering killing this blog or at least taking it private. Instead, I came up with a few reasons to keep writing. I like to talk about running and this is my platform I like to talk about triathlon and this is my platform I like to talk about beer and this is my platform

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-80850196713038341922011-07-14T22:22:00.001-05:002011-07-14T23:24:26.492-05:00

Things are a little different down here in Texas... "Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, is education." -Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Things started off so well... Billy and I got downtown and found parking near the start. The weather was terrific. The Porta-John lines were short. What more could you ask for? Except, perhaps, a good nights sleep and another 12 weeks of training. The gun when off and I reminded Bill to take it easy and save his energy for the last 10k (it was his first marathon). Sage advice, which we promptly

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-78728968894321059172011-01-29T13:40:00.000-06:002011-01-29T13:40:20.190-06:00

I ran a fair half marathon. Then I lost my mojo. Then I hurt my calf. Then I got sick! Now I'm getting better. But there's just three weeks to train before going 26.2 miles. Uh oh... "Proper Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance" British Army

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-25249591141834806412011-01-18T21:02:00.001-06:002011-01-18T21:03:04.912-06:00

Yes... Yes this was affixed to the bumper of a pickup truck. What made you think that? “You can get more with a nice word and a gun than you can with a nice word.” -Al Capone

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A friend recently asked how my training was going for the Austin Marathon… "Lousy" was perhaps the most fitting answer. Sure, the Dallas Half went swimmingly but my training plan and resolve completely fell apart after the race. I ran only twice in the two weeks that followed the half marathon. I just couldn’t conjure up the resolve to strap on the Asics. Blame for my marathon training doldrums

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It has been over a month since I ran the Dallas Half Marathon; and I’ve let all this time pass without updating my blog? For shame! I should probably be drawn and quartered by the blog militia. I can hardly bring myself to think upon the suspense that you, my dear loyal reader (yes, singular… you and I both know who you are), must have endured. Assuming you still visit this domain, I’ll consider

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This is just astounding. Makes me so glad to have a garage! "It takes 8,460 bolts to assemble an automobile, and one nut to scatter it all over the road." -Unknown

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You know when you have a great idea and think, "Whoa...! What a great idea. I should write this down," but instead go to bed thinking, "This is such a great idea that I'll never forget it!" That's a bad idea. You should write it down. That said, the joy of finally remembering the the idea is at parity with, if not better than, hatching the idea in the first place. "The advantage of a bad

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-22748438488328464712010-11-29T23:11:00.000-06:002010-11-29T23:11:21.980-06:00

I got an email today. It was from the Dallas White Rock Marathon reminding me about my packet pick-up. Holy crap! I'm running a half marathon in less than a week? How did this happen? Was there a solar flare / time warp thing? Last time I looked it was still August and 103 degrees. Apparently time moves much faster than I do. There is a world of hurt headed in my direction... "It's better

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-88237313156877520022010-11-17T21:13:00.000-06:002010-11-17T21:13:32.748-06:00

Did you run today? Did you wake up early to chase the sunrise? Did you give it everything you had to give? Did your doctor nod approvingly after reviewing your vitals? Did your neighbor ask if you've lost weight? Did you run today? "One today is worth two tomorrows." -Benjamin Franklin

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-67825845917668129042010-10-10T14:07:00.002-05:002010-10-10T14:50:34.016-05:00

In an effort to Keep Austin Weird... I'm In!   "If you want to run, run a mile. If you want to experience a different life, run a marathon." - Emil Zatopek

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-66431781410824970302010-09-26T21:06:00.000-05:002010-09-26T21:06:38.629-05:00

Despite its many benefits, running for the sake of running can be difficult. Without a goal there's no training plan to stick to... no obvious downside to skipping a workout... no finish line, rife with screaming fans, to imagine crossing in record time... My days of running sans objective are past as I'm now signed up for the Dallas Half Marathon! I've been thinking about going at it hard.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-13471838877391300822010-09-25T10:52:00.000-05:002010-09-25T11:50:58.557-05:00

Another exquisite example of mastery over the English language. “Communism is like one big phone company.” -Lenny Bruce

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Here's a great piece of advice: Don't fall off your bike at 20 miles per hour. It hurts. A lot. "I just want to show off my scar proudly and not be afraid of it." -Carly Simon

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3:45 AM is a ridiculous hour to wake up. There's really no getting around that. Yet, that's just what I did on Sunday morning. Roughly 12 hours after crashing my bike I slogged out the door for an Olympic distance triathlon. Well, truth be told I did pay a visit to Mr. Coffee before I got to the door. I spent the next hour or so with Bill and Pomai, our new friends and training partners,

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-23533001388332365422010-09-11T13:54:00.010-05:002010-09-11T15:39:31.073-05:00

I must have slid ten feet before friction brought me to a grinding halt in the middle of the street. I know this because I was able to drop the f-bomb at least as many times (I figure the crash lasted 4 seconds and I averaged 2.5 f-bombs per second while rapidly decelerating from a speed of approximately 30 feet per second. Go ahead, try it yourself). Thankfully the concrete was there to break my

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-78227908614787164242010-09-05T17:05:00.001-05:002010-09-05T19:20:41.665-05:00

I'm a week away from running an Olympic distance triathlon yet I'm already thinking about what's next... Well, I'm torn between the Dallas White Rock Marathon and the Cowtown Marathon in Fort Worth.Both are medium-to-small races and are practically in my back yard. What it comes down to is timing.Dallas takes place in early December. If I come off next week's race and go right into distance

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-58161528286338898052010-08-29T19:52:00.011-05:002010-08-29T21:10:00.115-05:00

I am positively thrilled to introduce MoreFew's Brews very first homebrew, Late Night Baby Daddy!Late Night Baby Daddy gets its name from a series of quite literal circumstances. The details can be found here, but the gist of the story goes as follows:The brew kit was an awesome Father's Day gift and I couldn't wait to get started. Well, the brew took several hours longer than I expected and it

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-75067010386048972742010-08-21T18:40:00.004-05:002010-08-27T11:00:02.034-05:00

This morning I got up to go for a brick. For the uninitiated, a brick is a workout specific to the sport of triathlon, and combines any two of the three disciplines (swim/bike/run) into one workout. Brutal!After punching the snooze button in the face for or five times I finally put my feet on the floor. Of course the dog wanted to go for a walk. So bleary-eyed and wobbly I found the leash and

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-22246767622517046312010-08-15T15:23:00.001-05:002010-08-15T16:43:56.465-05:00

Friends, we gather here today to celebrate the life, and the death, of two precious soles that together provided a great deal of comfort. These kind soles cushioned many miles on the hard road of life.Born of science, their heavenly scent inspired action! But like all of us they too aged with time and newness eventually gave way to a less sweet perfume - one fueled by sweat and mud and... other

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-13047274091325818402010-08-06T22:02:00.007-05:002010-08-06T22:26:46.915-05:00

According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of the word “wise” is as follows:a: characterized by wisdom : marked by deep understanding, keen discernment, and a capacity for sound judgment b: exercising or showing sound judgment : prudentSomehow signing up for the Wise Olympic Distance Triathlon fails this definition… Where exactly have I shown a “capacity for sound judgment” by committing to

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-7982077974312693832010-07-21T11:05:00.007-05:002010-07-21T11:22:35.225-05:00

Want to get into the NYC Marathon? Sure, it’s sold out but that’s no excuse!I was recently contacted by a representative for the Institute for Community Living (ICL). They need help spreading the word about their mission to assist those with serious mental illness in and around New York City.ICL is also a bona fide charity partner of the ING New York City Marathon and they’re holding a spot for

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-11928694963207348172010-07-16T08:47:00.003-05:002010-07-16T08:52:25.417-05:00

Phoebe Alexandra MorphewJuly 10th, 20105:44am7lbs, 7 ounces20 inches"Oh... She's beautiful!"-Josh Morphew, on witnessing the birth of his daughter

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-29716719952584961912010-06-26T08:58:00.015-05:002010-06-26T16:16:44.806-05:00

Because I am a patient man, I waited a full eight hours before starting to make my first batch of home brew. Turns out that brewing - with all the sanitizing, boiling, steeping, and cooling - can be a little time consuming.Lesson one: Starting the process at 8pm on Sunday night is not advisable for those who have to wake up and go to work the next day.The first batch is an IPA and almost

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-66946049278376322512010-06-20T21:12:00.002-05:002010-06-20T21:33:05.793-05:00

If ever there was any doubt, it's been obliterated! It is undeniable that this father is loved and appreciated. How else can one explain an inspired gift such as this... Behold the embodiment of true love!You might be asking yourself, 'what is this collection of peculiar instruments?'... It's a Home Brew Kit, I tell you! She's done it again. Sheer genius!!"A fine beer may be judged with only one

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-30095044697758233722010-06-19T21:56:00.005-05:002010-06-19T23:00:09.530-05:00

Just a few reasons it's great to be a Dad...Crazy dancingRunning races in the backyardTickling to hystericsWhen he takes off his Crocs and shouts "stinky piggies!"Watching Toy Story togetherWhen he tells me to "have a nice day, daddy"High fivesWatching him sleepPutting away all our toys at the end of the dayWhen he picks me (instead of Mom) to read a bedtime story"Adults are just obsolete

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-75695256453695669252010-06-13T07:42:00.000-05:002010-06-13T09:06:21.292-05:00

Thanks to a friend and colleague, I was made aware the Grapevine Triathlon, a local sprint distance triathlon, that takes place just outside of Dallas. The event was held on June 5th and wouldn't you know it... I did it.The race was a 300 yard pool swim, 20 kilometer bike, and 6 kilometer run. The distances are a little odd, and I've never done a triathlon in a pool, but hey, a race is a race!The

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-14362111332349602322010-06-12T21:00:00.002-05:002010-06-12T21:29:23.894-05:00

Since so much in my life has changed of late I figured it high time for my blog to follow suit. So, new look, new feel. Heck, maybe I’ll even post some new content from time to time. Stick around, stranger things have happened."All is change; all yields its place and goes."-Euripides

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-26442879299314211352010-04-23T21:25:00.005-05:002010-04-23T21:43:14.510-05:00

Well dear readers, it’s been a little over a month and the dust is beginning to settle, the boxes are slowly disappearing, and the words “do you know where the ____ is?” are fading from daily use.In many ways life has changed little. I get up, workout (when motivated), go to the office, put in long hours, head home, eat, sleep, repeat. It's the environment in which I do these things that has

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-80685801634772378602010-02-25T20:27:00.005-06:002010-02-26T08:11:14.462-06:00

It's astounding how a casual conversation can so dramatically change the course of life. A few months ago, while bemoaning the exorbitant costs of real estate in New York City, a colleague teased, "Hey, you could always move to Texas."This off-the-cuff remark was a reference to the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex, which is home to the global headquarters of my employer. And now, less than three

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On Sunday, November 22nd I set out to run my sixth marathon – this time through the historic city of Philadelphia.Race morning was just about perfect: crisp cool weather with plenty of sunshine. I felt pretty good and despite a few blunders (forgotten GU, a dead battery, no safety pins for the bib number) made it to the start intact, semi-focused, mostly healthy, and perhaps best of all, on

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I'm all keyed up for the Philadelphia Marathon. Heck, I'm even training for this marathon... and so far it's going pretty well. Can't expect to run any PRs, but I'm in. I'm committed. I'm doing the work and I'm enjoying it."You're gonna eat lightnin' and you're gonna crap thunder!"-Rocky

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-17370643789274234792009-07-31T09:59:00.003-05:002009-07-31T19:31:34.033-05:00

3:15 AM… Go time!Well, at least is was this past Sunday, July 26th, for the Nautica New York City Triathlon - which also happens to have been my birthday!The NYC Tri is an Olympic distance triathlon consisting of a 1.5 kilometer swim in the mighty Hudson River, a 40 kilometer bike ride up the west side of Manhattan, into the Bronx and back, followed by a 10 kilometer run though Central Park.I’m

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-65654130959045399012009-07-11T06:30:00.004-05:002009-07-11T12:25:15.036-05:00

The quality, consistency, and intensity of my training is finally starting to come together. I've worked out 8 of the past 10 days - some 60 miles on the bike, 4 solid runs (including a 15k), some time in the pool, and a spin class for good measure.The best part about this is that my ankle seems to be mostly on the mend. I just hope it's not too late to do me any good in the New York City Tri

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-83403093077036094422009-06-20T08:55:00.000-05:002009-06-20T10:38:39.497-05:00

I suppose it's a little easier to be optimistic when you're driving around in a Mercedes-Benz but still... nice license plate."Oh Lord, won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz? My friends all drive Porsches, I must make amends. Worked hard all my lifetime, no help from my friends, So Lord, won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz?"-Janis Joplin

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-67640261294003157542009-06-03T06:23:00.003-05:002009-06-03T06:44:33.393-05:00

Data mining in iTunes:How many songs total: 14,885How many hours or days of music: 40.7 daysMost recently played: "Blue Cajun" by the Cajun All StarsMost played: Sexy Boy by AIRMost recently added: NewsHour wiht Jim Lehrer podcastSort by song title:First Song: "A-Tisket A-Tasket" by Chick Webb & His OrchestraLast Song: "!@#*" by Rusted RootSort by time:Shortest Song: "Hidden Track" on Marvin

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-41590442244660221912009-05-03T20:45:00.000-05:002009-05-21T21:05:17.615-05:00

As runners and athletes we dedicate an inordinate amount of time to our passion. We sacrifice time with family, friends, and loved ones for sport and pursuit of fitness. We train for months on end, in the depths of winter, to be able to run 26.2 miles in as little time as our legs, lungs, and heart will allow.Life, or in this case death, has a way of reminding us of what's important.I've run

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-62491529662795286112009-03-28T14:37:00.006-05:002009-03-28T14:49:09.489-05:00

The past two weeks have been a total bust for my running. I'm having some serious doubts about my ability to complete the marathon in a reasonable time. My commitment to training has been abominable.But with only 5 weeks to go there's no time for doubt."The strength or weakness of our conviction depends more on our courage than on our intelligence."-Vauvenargues

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-30489707223406679992009-03-07T22:03:00.000-06:002009-03-07T23:07:32.340-06:00

It is a cruel joke this hotel plays on road-weary travelers..."What is conceived well is expressed clearly, and the words to say it with arrive with ease."-Nicolas Boileau

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-28523863779820868962009-02-28T11:19:00.003-06:002009-02-28T11:26:15.052-06:00

This 22 miler was a turning point in my training. I headed out planning to do 16 and wasn't sure I could even do that... but I felt great and just kept going.Sure it wasn't a fast run but it reestablished the fact that I can and will run this marathon!"All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence; then success is sure."-Mark Twain

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-80963217495010635702009-01-28T19:53:00.004-06:002009-01-28T20:47:08.134-06:00

I ran the Manhattan Half-Marathon on Sunday. At 8:00 AM. In 14 degree weather. Before windchill.Yes, it was astonishingly cold.The kind of cold that instantly sucks the moisture from your skin. The bone-chilling freeze that turns your normally deft feet into blocks of gawky ice. The wintry blast that never allows you to warm - regardless of pace or distance.I suppose I'd complain a little less

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-24839627024404757582009-01-03T11:08:00.005-06:002009-01-03T11:23:59.308-06:00

I did it... I just went right ahead and did it... I'm now signed up for The Long Island Marathon!And now I need to start training!"I like things to happen; and if they don't happen, I like to make them happen."-Winston Churchill

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-50098536437333924852009-01-02T21:37:00.002-06:002009-01-02T21:42:04.360-06:00

I have a host of proposed New Year’s resolutions. A few of them might actually stick. However, I’m finding it difficult committing to running – specifically training for a spring marathon.I’d weighed the Las Vegas Marathon but I wasn’t really in shape and thought… Why take a chance?I got all fired up about the Miami Marathon but when it got cold in New York so did my training. Several friends are

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-11242263598506186352008-12-24T06:26:00.005-06:002008-12-24T10:15:51.087-06:00

A few Christmas indulgences I'm enjoying this holiday season:Sleeping in, followed by lounging till noonStrong French press coffee with cream and sugarA steaming stack of pancakes swimming in a sea of syrupMimosasRoughhousing with squealing childrenSecond helpings at dinnerThird helpings at dinnerApple pie for desertSecond helpings at desertThirds...Super secret family recipe "Spider

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I don’t often comment on current events but I feel compelled to opine on the appalling and wasteful death which occurred at the Walmart store in Valley Stream, N.Y. last week.I wish to extend my condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Jdimytai Damour. I am hopeful you find some solace knowing this terrible loss has brought the meaning of Christmas into sharp focus – regrettably by

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-67297119314634626782008-11-09T08:46:00.003-06:002008-11-09T09:26:14.995-06:00

Though it has been said thousands of times – and more eloquently than I could hope to conjure – I still feel compelled to comment on the benefits of running.Too numerous to count are the times I’ve been energized, uplifted and centered simply by jogging a few miles. Running has transformed me from an overweight smoker into a lean and mostly healthy person. Fitness, pride and increased confidence

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Registration for the Nautica New York City Triathlon opened last night at midnight.It sold out in 22 minutes.I'm in! And it just happens to fall on my birthday... "We do as we are; we become as we do."-saying

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I had high hopes that I’d be well into my training for the ING Miami Marathon at this point. But I looked at my checkbook and what’s left isn’t enough for the entry fee … let alone the flight and a hotel.After stretching, strengthening, foam rolling, icing and resting what’s left in my left knee is soreness. Weeks into an effort to pull my athletic self together I found my fast on the back half

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-32449923667863687282008-10-17T14:02:00.000-05:002008-10-18T14:25:21.635-05:00

...and still running strong!"He whom Love touches not walks in darkness."-Plato

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-11773393505188552992008-10-11T16:12:00.003-05:002008-10-11T16:22:14.718-05:00

Quite clearly I have updated the header image of my blog. The image is of the Triboro Bridge in New York City at sunset and was taken with my Blackberry.The bridge also happens to be in my backyard. Almost every run passes under it and some over it."Those who can, build. Those who can't, criticize.''-Robert Moses

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-30846384846525582062008-10-08T20:22:00.002-05:002008-10-08T20:36:20.895-05:00

That little voice has been calling out to me during workouts lately. That base, instinctual urge that drives athletes forward to the next challenge.Visceral. Primal. Unrelenting. And impossible to ignore... That voices dares and taunts me:"go further... go faster... go... now!"What choice do I have?"Be a good animal, true to your animal instincts."D. H. Lawrence

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-10419455579456132152008-09-27T12:29:00.003-05:002008-09-27T12:50:51.236-05:00

So long Big Apple. Hello Big Smoke!I depart for London shortly... Sure, for work, but I'm not complaining. Will my next run be in Hyde Park? The Regent's Park? Along side the river Thames?Have any suggestions?"When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford."-Samuel Johnson

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I am counting onyour vote!"In politics, an absurdity is not an obstacle."-Napoleon

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-28869599835735233632008-08-24T19:18:00.004-05:002008-08-24T19:25:06.781-05:00

One, Two, Three, Four, _______ ?"We need education in the obvious more than investigation of the obscure."-Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

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Two years ago my wife got me the world's most amazing birthday gift. Last year she did it again by sending me to trapeze school.Lightning has struck thrice!We spent the weekend in the Hudson Valley, at the foot of the Shawangunk Ridge; home to some of the most renowned mountain climbing on the East Coast. The Gunks are a part of the Appalachian Mountains and the cliff face reaches 300 feet in

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-36034704142003956402008-07-28T18:55:00.004-05:002008-12-10T10:23:43.892-06:00

A few weeks back I was contacted by a marketing firm asking if I'd like to be a featured blogger in the XT Wings Challenge.The basic premise is simple: they send me a pair of Salomon XT Wings shoes and a Nokia camera phone. In exchange I wear the shoes, complete a "challenge" and document the process with the camera phone.We're working out some kinks with the phone and the "challenge" still but I

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-31215330865526870652008-07-26T07:57:00.004-05:002008-12-10T10:23:44.220-06:00

"The older I get, the faster I was."-Charles Barkley

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I ended my past post by borrowing a campaign slogan from Nike; well, I did it.Yesterday I swam 1500 meters in the Hudson River, biked 40 kilometers along the West Side Highway and then ran 10 kilometers through Central Park in the Nautica New York City Triathlon. My total time was 2 hours, 49 minutes and 59 seconds.The day started at 4:00am where I made some final bleary-eyed preparations and

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-196649953197028712008-07-14T18:20:00.009-05:002008-12-10T10:23:45.476-06:00

I remember reading somewhere (I think it was the Iron Kahuna on the "Get Your Geek On" podcast) that you cannot call yourself a triathlete unless you do at least one tri a year. Thankfully I got that minimum requirement out of the way last Sunday by completing the Hudson Valley Triathlon hosted by the New York Triathlon Club.My race performance was acceptable despite a really pathetic training

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-83489578513743568872008-07-12T09:02:00.008-05:002008-12-10T10:23:45.590-06:00

My new job is intense and I am enjoying the challenge - meeting new people, facing new opportunities & new obstacles.There have been a few 12 hour days already which isn't that cool but the team I am working with seems great; they're bright, energetic, positive, hard working and fun loving.The stress of starting a new gig, long hours and a head cold that just won't quit have sucked the athlete

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-26172456581728861432008-06-29T13:01:00.005-05:002008-12-10T10:23:45.750-06:00

I find myself betwixt and between employers, having wrapped up my tenure with Sherman’s Travel on Thursday and poised to begin anew with Travelocity tomorrow.When I started with Sherman’s Travel I was the fourth employee and we were squeezed into a tiny and dismal office with a view of a sweatshop, a brick wall and an alley. Three and a half years later it’s a multimillion dollar business with a

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-58305954722366317882008-06-22T18:32:00.003-05:002008-12-10T10:23:45.848-06:00

Entry to the The New York City Triathon opened at midnight on November 1st and sold out in 9 hours. I was one of the first people to enter and I have the t-shirt to prove it.Turns out I've got a family function that very same weekend and will have to defer the race until 2009. Rather than be disappointed I'll revel in my 2009 guaranteed entry deferral status and the fact that I don't have to get

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-20689920448132771532008-06-15T11:19:00.006-05:002008-12-10T10:23:46.025-06:00

Some blog entries just don't need words..."When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years."-Mark Twain

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And now, the the second installment of WTF?"Junk is the ultimate merchandise. The junk merchant does not sell his product to the consumer, he sells the consumer to the product. He does not improve and simplify his merchandise, he degrades and simplifies the client."-William S. Burroughs

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-44488703605422414742008-06-10T15:42:00.010-05:002008-06-10T18:55:35.323-05:00

A few reasons why this mornings bike workout rocked:It was my first ride of the season (for shame!)Averaged just shy of 20 MPHThe sound my bike shoes make when I clip in is hot (or is that haute, or perhaps hawt?)Keeping pace with, and in several cases, passing vehicular trafficSoaring heart rate pounding up Harlem HillMy half grin / half grimace that comes only with hard effort on a bikeThe wind

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-52654073993917528402008-06-04T07:04:00.004-05:002008-06-04T07:13:41.620-05:00

I've been a complete slacker on the blogging front... The good news is that I've had several great runs this past week, I've been to the pool to get some laps in and I just got Billy* back from the shop.Things are totally looking up!There's also some big news on the horizon for me.... stay tuned.Much, much more to come...."Enjoy present pleasures in such a way as not to injure future ones."Seneca

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-57951418509754328972008-05-24T10:05:00.009-05:002008-12-10T10:23:46.480-06:00

I often see unusual things in my day to day life. Sometimes the things I see are terribly funny.I'd like to begin sharing some of these in a new series called "WTF?"Behold... the first entry:"A man occupied with public or other important business cannot, and need not, attend to spelling."-Napoleon Buonaparte

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-64345708384128113632008-05-22T11:26:00.010-05:002008-05-22T11:49:38.058-05:00

In my last post I referenced Issac Newton's First Law of Motion. Issac, I'm afraid, is wrong.Well sort of... Since the marathon I’ve done a bike work out, two swim work outs and managed to pepper in a few runs. For the past five days however life, or “unbalanced forces” in Newtonian vernacular, has conspired against me.At least twice I’ve gotten up early, dressed for a run, stepped outside and

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-81201746065562312622008-05-05T14:51:00.006-05:002008-12-10T10:23:46.650-06:00

I’ll spare you the suspense and cut right to the chase. I ran a new personal best of 3:27:42 an average pace of 7:55 per mile. I finished 169th out of 1700 finishers.While absolutely delighted with this result this race was not about the numbers…When my son was born in October I took a two-month, sleep-deprived, hiatus from running. So signing up for the New Jersey Marathon was my way of kicking

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-49641842769996610252008-04-27T15:37:00.008-05:002008-12-10T10:23:46.846-06:00

The New Jersey Marathon is almost here! You're going to do great!!!The New Jersey Marathon is almost here! You're going to fall apart!You've trained so well -- almost 600 miles since you signed up for the marathon on December 31st!You didn't do much speed work... Did you???Four long runs of over 20 miles. Now that is dedication!It would have been a good idea to do a test run at marathon goal pace

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-68451648304473731872008-04-21T22:01:00.004-05:002008-12-10T10:23:47.825-06:00

At the suggestion of 13akbal, I headed out for my first run in San Francisco along Market Street, to the Embarcadero and the Golden Gate Bridge.It was a great run through San Francisco, along the Embarcadaro, the Piers, Fisherman's Wharf and to the Golden Gate Bridge approach. 8 miles out was a little more than I had anticipated and there was no way I was doing a 16 mile out-and-back. But I

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-88897550201555494082008-04-17T06:20:00.006-05:002008-12-10T10:23:48.105-06:00

Rudyard Kipling once said that the only drawback to San Francisco is that "Tis hard to leave."I shall soon have the opportunity to see for myself. And I am rather looking forward to it.I'll be in 49er country on business for the better part of next week. While there I am hoping to take in a few of the sites, a few good meals and explore the city by running through it.Any suggestions on running

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-3592811797919238652008-04-11T14:21:00.008-05:002008-12-10T10:23:50.242-06:00

Inspired by Phil, I decided to document a run in photos. The course takes me from Midtown Manhattan, across 34th Street, up 1st Avenue, Over the 59th Street Bridge and finally ending at the Triborough Bridge.It was more of an exercise in exercise than an exercise in creativity so please forgive the poor composition and quality of the photos - they were taken with my Blackberry.I enjoyed doing

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-74027856856756448012008-04-06T07:05:00.005-05:002008-12-10T10:23:50.881-06:00

I had a blog post half written about how hard my 22 miler was last Sunday. About how I fatigued physically and mentally 19 miles into it. About how frustrating it was getting caught behind slower, more casual runners for those last few miles.I had a blog post half written about how difficult it is to strike a sustainable balance between family, work and training (not to mention blogging). About

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-29938019346744190152008-04-01T08:00:00.001-05:002008-12-10T10:23:51.269-06:00

On Sunday night I had the supreme, life altering joy of consuming Marc's vegetarian lasagna. Pure rapture.The deaf hear! The mute speak! The blind see!So it was for me as I gluttonously masticated on mound after glorious mound of his messy, hot, cheesy, saucy brilliance.I stand in awe of your culinary greatness.Thanks for cooking.“It's so beautifully arranged on the plate - you know someone's

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-70876635558473880382008-03-29T09:43:00.004-05:002008-03-29T09:53:24.826-05:00

I openly admit to slacking off on my blogging. My thanks to the handful of you that continue to visit despite my lack of new posts.I've found myself with some time this morning and will attempt to get myself caught up on my favorite blogs. I may even muster up a post of more than 5 sentences.My running is going well and I'll be doing a 22 miler tomorrow (thus the "sort of") inclusive of the NYRR

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-87630219766803362352008-03-17T17:04:00.004-05:002008-03-17T17:15:47.042-05:00

8:00pm - Decide to go to gym in morning for stretching, core work and a few easy miles on treadmill.10:00pm - Pack gym bag and set out workout clothes. All is set for a no brainer, grab n' go morning.12:00am - baby wakes up and starts to cry.3:30am - Baby wakes up and starts to cry. Again.6:00am - Alarm goes off. Hit snooze.6:09am - Alarm goes off again. Hit snooze.6:18am - Alarm goes off again.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-89249947555131397902008-03-12T18:59:00.007-05:002008-12-10T10:23:51.473-06:00

I have to admit that I've occasionally complained about the two block walk to the mailbox nearest my house. Ironic considering I was actually excited about doing a 20 mile training run this past Sunday.Ahhh, the mind of the long distance runner.Sunday was also the NYRR's Colon Cancer Challenge - a 15k road race in Central Park. So, I plotted a course of about 10.5 miles to the start and then

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-85343339773280832802008-02-28T02:29:00.005-06:002008-02-28T03:53:52.067-06:00

I think back on my Half Ironman experience from time to time and am completely stunned that I was able to accomplish something of that magnitude. It really must have been a fools blend of ignorance and divine intervention.Granted, I put in a lot of long hours training but those hours were forgotten almost as soon as I crossed the finish starting line.This is why I was so honored that the Hellgate

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-14548201685473650162008-02-12T13:58:00.000-06:002008-02-12T14:39:51.921-06:00

Each year the Hellgate Road Runners hosts an awards banquet to celebrate the accomplishments of the club and acknowledge a few select individuals for their achievements. We eat, drink, celebrate, dance and take pleasure in seeing each other in something other then sweaty technical gear.I am once again editing a video montage of photos taken over the past year. It’s a fun project but time

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-19685583516792794092008-02-05T10:56:00.001-06:002008-12-10T10:23:51.668-06:00

Today I hit the Pool and then the Polls.I encourage you to do the same."The margin is narrow, but the responsibility is clear."John F. Kennedy

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-73247024052720013562008-02-03T07:28:00.001-06:002008-12-10T10:23:51.870-06:00

One year ago the Bears and the Colts faced off in Miami. Peyton* Manning became MVP and we found out we were pregnant. Truly a Super Sunday!It has been an amazing year. I'll have plenty of time to reminisce today on my 16 mile training run.*We seriously considered naming our child Peyton. *********UPDATE*********16 mile training run a success. I am now sore in places I've forgotten could become

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-58514019978544591432008-01-27T18:22:00.000-06:002008-12-10T10:23:52.111-06:00

Well I did it... I joined 5,000 runners in Central Park knocked off a Half Marathon for my first race of the year.As planned, I didn't go all out for this one. Instead I set a moderate-fast pace early and hit the cruise control, picking off the miles at a consistent pace of 7:15 – 7:30 per.Thanks to Sempre Libera for the shout-out on the East Side somewhere around Mile 10 or 11. That gave me the

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-398524173533611592008-01-26T12:58:00.000-06:002008-12-10T10:23:52.398-06:00

Tomorrow I'll tackle two loops of Central Park in the Manhattan Half Marathon.This will be my longest race in quite some time and should be a decent indicator of my fitness for the Jersey Marathon in May.I am not planning on racing this all out but rather I'm viewing it as a long training run at marathon pace (or slightly faster) just to make sure that I can go the distance.We shall see."The test

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-6699238533799964922008-01-19T08:18:00.000-06:002008-12-10T10:23:52.514-06:00

When running, there are times when every step of every mile is a challenge.There are workouts so uneventful and ordinary that even reviewing your running log sparks no memory.And then there are the runs like I’ve had this week.It started Tuesday evening, running home from the office in Herald Square across town to 1st Avenue - past the United Nations Building and over the Queensboro Bridge before

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02960404127280828810noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359093.post-59055019818982640852008-01-12T09:49:00.000-06:002008-12-10T10:23:52.871-06:00

You may have noticed the “I’m Twittering” headline over to the right and thought to yourself:“What the hell is a Twitter?”According to the Twitter website, it is a free “service for friends, family and co-workers to communicate…” and is used by the LA Fire Department as well as presidential hopefuls John Edwards and Barack Obama.Like you, I was completely in the dark until The Ubster and The Crew

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