Fanboy in training

I finally got my Mac Mini set up. All I have to say is, typing on a FPS ZBoard is teh sux0r.

Marathon Training

2x GreenLake Loop: not timed.

Too late, I discovered a nice cache of running tips at the Furman Institute of Running
& Scientific Training

Marathon Training

GreenLake loop: 21 minutes. 6 x 200 meter sprint.

Looks like I've hit a plateau. I suppose I'd better crank up the distance anyhow, although I'll probably try to focus on sprints even more now.

Speech

I did the first speech in the Storytelling manual. The directions where to pick a folktale and re-tell it without notes, with emphasis on conveying imagery, emotions, etc.

I cheated and picked The Wolves in the Walls, one of my all time favorite stories.

This speech was a bit challenging, because I had to edit down the story to the point where it could be told in about 7 minutes (I prefer to be on the low end of my allotted time limit).

I ended up cutting two days from the story (the first day, and the first day in the garden) as well as the brother and mother, which worked out reasonably well.

This was one of the first times I really had the speech down well enough that I could play with things like vocal variety and gestures in an interactive manner. The feedback I got (mostly relating to gestures, lack of eye contact and the potential for better use of space) indicate that there is still a lot of room for relatively easy improvement.

One of these days I'll get my act together and at least take (video would be awesome) myself, so I can share my speeches in their ah-and-umm laden glory.

Marathon Training

GreenLake loop: 21 minutes. 6 x 200 meter sprints.

If I can get below 21 minutes (hopefully next time), I'll probably up the distance to twice around.

I definitely know from experience that there is a significant qualitative difference from running shorter distances (< 10 miles) and running longer distances (> 15 miles). I hope 2 20 mile runs should be enough to prepare me sufficiently.

Marathon Training

I biked down to Green Lake this time. 23 Minutes around. I also did 2 200 Meter (approx) sprints, but didn't have a stop watch to time myself. I try not to kid myself that I'll make it down to 18, but I can always hope.

Marathon Training

I'm participating in the Portland Marathon on October 4th.

I'm probably a bit late on the training program, but at least it's better than the last time I did one (4 days).

Around Greenlake: 27 Minutes.

My goal is to get this down to 21 Minutes.