August 2007
The Whole US Air Story
Posted by john on August 13, 2007 in Comments, I'll take 'What is things that suck' for $200?, Sucky Corporate America
With respect to a previous travel experience, here is the first letter that was written to US Air Customer Service:
Itinerary at departure:
July 11, 2007
US Airways
Attention: Customer Relations
4000 E. Sky Harbor Blvd.
Phoenix, AZ 85034
To Whom It May Concern:
Although I no longer travel professionally, if you look at my Frequent Flyer account (XXXXXX), you will [...]
Easy Run?
Posted by john on August 12, 2007 in Bicycling, Running
I do not think so! This morning’s run was only 7 miles (yes, it is weird that I think 7 miles is a short run now). While I had a decent night’s sleep, I was still very sluggish - I woke up late, did not shower, did not eat a proper breakfast and did not [...]
Fractured Leg?
Posted by john on August 11, 2007 in Running
Well, Thursday’s run certainly took its toll on me. I have been fighting shin splints off and on for a while now, but Friday morning was particularly rough. I wore the shin compression sleeves that David gave me for the run and I felt fine all Thursday night. I had a bit of a limp [...]
GP Clutch Funeral Planned
Posted by john on August 11, 2007 in Jeep
After some research and troubleshooting, I made an educated guess that the release bearing (or throwout bearing) is near the end of its duty cycle. A quick stop at a mechanics confirmed this. Now, I do most of the maintenance myself - but replacing (part of) the clutch is not an easy task. By most [...]
No More Fish Head
Posted by john on August 9, 2007 in Jeep, Running
I ran an ‘easy’ 7 miles with Greg this evening. We ran the Rowe Quarter and finished with a .7(ish) loop at the end. The run was supposed to be an easy run, but we were both feeling good so we started out fast (for an easy run) at a 9:02 pace. That would actually [...]
The Wizard of Evergreen Terrace
Posted by john on August 8, 2007 in Make
I was thinking that I should document some of the inventions and ideas that I have come up with over the years.
Soap Wipes:
I think the most practical would be ’soap wipes,’ which are similar to Windex wipes, except they contain soap on them. Perhaps a travel size with hand soap on them, and a regular [...]
Sacrifice
Posted by john on August 7, 2007 in Running
I have been meaning to post about this for some time. Even though the schedule that Greg and I follow is fairly easy (3 days a week, usually less than 30 miles per week), running takes up a good amount of time. Not included in the schedule is the preparing for a run (stretching, changing, [...]
20.5 Miles + 1 John = Soreness
Posted by john on August 6, 2007 in Running
Greg and I ran the Rowe Quarter 3 times, plus a little before hand, to make an even 20.5 mile run. We went in the evening (as opposed to the morning). Even though the temperature was similar to our previous 19 mile run, the sun was not nearly as strong. The back of my knee [...]
Work Before Play Makes John Bored and Untired
Posted by john on August 3, 2007 in Comments, I'll take 'What is things that suck' for $200?, Running
I wanted to try out my shiny new Rollerblades today (OK, they are not new since I have had them for 2 years, but I have not used them yet) after work, but such and such customer had a problem and I got stuck picking up the pieces. The good news is that instead of [...]
St.John’s Fish and Loaves 5K
Posted by john on August 2, 2007 in Running
I ran this race last night - it is one of my favorite races to run during the summer. It is fairly flat (and fast), it starts in Honeoye Falls and runs through some beautiful landscape. I do not know the exact size, but I would guess that a few hundred people showed up. This [...]
