Archive for May, 2009
Damn you Ants!
Sorry about no update yesterday. The day job has been hectic in a really good way. Earlier this week, I spent two days writing about running and running shoes, and I’ve manged to get two of my toes infected…which means I won’t be running for quite a while. Last weekend while my friends were in [...]
Couch to 5k: Get Off Your Ass!
My friend Kappy, a bigger guy by most standards (his nickname is Grande Rojo), has been following the “Couch to 5k” plan on CoolRunning.com over the past few weeks; I decided to check it out and make sure he’s following a good plan. After going over the website, I am now fully supportive. I’m a [...]
Running: Picking Out the Right Pair of Shoes
I’ve been talking with my good friend Matt about how to buy the right pair of running shoes. I ran a year of cross-country back in high school and realized “running for fun” wasn’t my thing…but I still run when I can to keep up my endurance (which is lacking at the moment), and I [...]
I Take Sports WAY Too Seriously.
I realize this has nothing to do with nerds or fitness, but it’s relevant I swear. I was going to write a post last night, but I got sucked into watching the Red Sox, NBA Playoffs, and NHL playoffs, and it ended up being the worst case scenario: The Red Sox lost in 12 innings, [...]
Hey Big Guys! Your Excuses End Here.
I don’t care how old or how big you are, it’s never too late to make a change in your life. Meet Terence Haynes, a 430 lb., 45 year-old guy who suddenly decided to completely change his life. He set out to lose 200 lbs in one year, and did it. After losing all the [...]
