tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6810699080921681182024-09-13T02:22:27.604-04:00Marathoner - Backpacker - Kayaker - CommuterUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681069908092168118.post-25725642593945782162013-04-03T03:57:00.001-04:002013-04-03T03:57:56.527-04:00

Check this out!  A Trail Runner's Blog: New Electrolyte-filled Beer to Be Provided Free at Boston Marathon:

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I use to drive everywhere I went.  I mean the thought of not driving to work never crossed my mind until I lived in Washington DC.  In DC, epic traffic snafu's were a regular occurrence and this is where I was introduced to the fine art of "commuting".  Whether it be a bus, train, metro, bike, on foot, trail and occasional slugging (formalized 

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Go to Swellinfo.com for free local Surf Forecasts, Surf Reports, Surf / Swell timelines, and more.

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Time to go pick up my packet for next weekends 10k. Bad thing is I think I've only run a total of 10 miles so far this year!!! To busy commuting by bike and kayaking. #SIUBC!

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Ewa Beach Ewa Beach21.313298 -158.01789tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681069908092168118.post-7846670176402110182013-01-19T06:25:00.000-05:002013-03-29T06:32:42.656-04:00

The Furley has about 1000 miles on it.  Wouldn't ya know the dam tires are practically wore out!  They're made by Kenda and I tweeted them to see if this was normal.  I didn't hear anything back so I decided to make the shift to GatorSkins which I've read will give me 3000 miles easy with better rolling resistance  &

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681069908092168118.post-61153082728867230242013-01-18T06:27:00.000-05:002013-03-29T06:27:48.734-04:00

I picked up the Jawbone Up (2012 version) and so far I love it and hate it. I'm in the process of "really" testing it out so hopefully in the next few days I'll have something worth reading. All the other reviews I read in preps for buying it we're basically half assed so I figured I'd put one together one that really lays out the pro's and con's of the device. I've been collecting a lot of data

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Honolulu Marathon I'm going to regret this, but I registered for the 2013 Honolulu Marathon.  It was only $26 for "locals" and it's rarely I'm considered a bruddah! 

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Here are some views from the 2012 Xterra Trail Running World Championship.  I finished among all the blood and guts on trail without much incident.  Lots of falls, sprains and some screams of pain up on the ridge line (didn't sound good at all)   This was my first trail run and needless to say lots going on during this kind of run.  Especially with all these excellent views to check out.  Heck I

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681069908092168118.post-67451500385262598172012-11-03T06:31:00.000-04:002013-03-31T20:11:40.474-04:00

My daily commuter Been doing a "little" hiking but not much for my prep for the AT.  I've got into commuting big time since my last post.  I'm riding about 13 miles a day to work.  It's been a great trip so far as I sold a road bike and picked up a cyclocross/urban setup to deal with the terrain I ride every day.  For some reason the people in Hawaii feel

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681069908092168118.post-75301019032005188752011-12-01T17:35:00.001-05:002013-03-29T06:20:44.410-04:00

Blogger has been good, but Wordpress allows me to work from mobile platforms.  Visit the new site at http://rc4f.wordpress.com/. Wordpress was junk..we're back!!!  I'll bring the content over soon!

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Picked up the Coleman 4D CPX6 High-Tech LED Lantern to add to my camping and home emergency gear.  I was looking to upgrade to a LED based light source to replace my aging and nearly broken florescent lantern. Here are some of the features of the CPX6: • CPX™ system means you can operate on included battery cartridge and 4D batteries, or the rechargeable

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Ever since I was a kid I've loved tuna noodle casserole.  It's that home cooked meal you need every once in a while...especially my moms.  She use to make it "perfect" every time and I try to achieve that about once a month on my own at the house.  As a follower of the YouTube channel UrbanPrepper I saw he was having a "Bug Out Cook Out" contest.  I wondered if I could

BOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01896682582500653738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681069908092168118.post-88844465962444150592011-09-05T22:00:00.000-04:002011-09-05T22:02:04.446-04:00

So this weekend I got into building some lightweight alcohol burning stoves for backpacking.  I've been watching Tinny and WoodenArrows on YouTube and they've got me thinking of how I can build some stoves and pots for myself.   I started with some Dollar Store aluminum water bottles and some Miller Light aluminum bottles.  The video below is the first "useable" stove I made.

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Today was the 10th Rock and Roll 1/2 Marathon in Virginia Beach.  I ran the first one and several others since, but unfortunately today I was a spectator.  This race will always be special because it was my first distance race, but the "draw" has faded for this old timer.  Two main reasons really - first the course seems so limited especially for what Virginia Beach can offer in

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Gave it my first serious try at making some alcohol burning stoves.  This is from a dollar store water bottle.  Still trying to figure out the most efficient way to boil water.  Testing in progress see video below.

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We're getting ready to get the main weather effects from Hurricane Iren.  Have the families BOB's ready to go and in our homes safe spot.  I'll post up some videos of the weather later today.  

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I'm back!  Just finished my first overnight backpacking experience.  It was everything I expected and so much more. I learned a ton!  My gear and pack out list need some work, but  I'm ready to share my experiences.  In the next few weeks I'll be posting on my trip, the gear and the lessons learned (some harder than others).  Stay tuned!  

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Google Earth is the sh!t!  I knew it could do some cool stuff, but these were scans to PDF's I imported and registered.  My whole trip is in all it's three dimension glory.    Heck I've even been scouting my campsite for the best views on my route.  Much more coming.  

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Been planning my backpacking trip for later in July.  Wasn't able to do the whole Art Loeb Trail due to a logistics issue, but I have a good alternative.  As I get closer I'll post my gear and routes.  Stay tuned! 

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IT'S ON!!!  Today I dropped the idea that I'm interested in doing a overnight hike while we're on family vacation near Mount Pisgah, NC.  The wife looked at me and said "By yourself...your weird!" With that comment...she picked up a MSR Pocket Rocket Stove and a few clothing items I'll need as a Fathers Day gift.  Not sure if they we're

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I took a little vacation to see the extended family up in Cleveland Ohio.  I haven't really been home in about 15 years so it was good to catch up with everybody.  While home I ran a total of ZERO MILES and ate about FOUR WEEKS worth of food in my six days.  So I need to get back on it ASAP! It looks like I may get a few days on the AT later next month so I

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One thing I now know!  Williamsburg has a lot of rolling hills!  Last weekend I had the opportunity to run in the inaugural Run for the Dream Half Marathon held in Williamsburg Virginia.  I was very happy with the experience and here is feedback about the event: This event spanned the etire weekend with two races.  An 8k on Saturday (21 May) and

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Here are a few apps that I keep on my trusty iPhone just in case the SHTF and I gotta bug out!  I also have a AA charging cell to keep it going if the battery starts to die out. I have several navigation and location based apps that are in other parts of my phone menu (listed below), but these are what I go to when I need to find out information quickly: Flashlight -

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I'm a recent Instructables Pro (paid) account subscriber.  I got it to download projects to do with my son.  While I was looking through I found a few quick paracord projects.  Pictured is the In-and-out Knot and loop Bracelet.  I made this to wear when I was hiking, camping or geocaching.  One quick cut of the knot and I have about 12-15 ft of paracord for

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-681069908092168118.post-1264951885365800432011-05-20T20:26:00.001-04:002011-05-20T20:29:41.813-04:00

Well I've just completed the first month of my Bike and Run to Work Challenge.  I logged 80 miles ether jogging or biking to work.  That included a business trip for three days and a few rain days.  I average about 215 miles per tank in my Jeep which was last filled on 21 April for $62.42.  Simple math says I saved about $23 in gas.  I'll take what I can get. What

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