Tonight we had a Taste-Off between Villarina's stuffed shells and Costco's manicotti.
The group was unanimous that Costco's was only half as good. Our dog pointed out though that the Costco pasta cost about one-third what the Villarina's cost so since Costco's was half as good, it should have won the taste test on a cost/taste analysis. We told the dog to shut up and that she was only getting dog food from now on.
Buy Villarina's if you want good stuffed shells.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Tuesday Nite Run
I did 3.5 miles on the treadmill tonight. Ok, I know it is nothing compared to the other OCRCers who do that on their day off with their eyes closed. But, heck, I wasn't being chased by wild turkeys or squirrels so I think it was pretty good. I know---I JUST NEED WILDLIFE!
I did drop my iPod while trying to change a song, only to have it hit the tread and shoot out the back of the treadmill like a missile nearing hitting the foot of the woman on the elliptical behind me. (It is a good thing I have insurance from the SunriseMan agency.) Fortunately, no one was injured including my iPod so I could pick up on the SillyTune just where I left off.
I did drop my iPod while trying to change a song, only to have it hit the tread and shoot out the back of the treadmill like a missile nearing hitting the foot of the woman on the elliptical behind me. (It is a good thing I have insurance from the SunriseMan agency.) Fortunately, no one was injured including my iPod so I could pick up on the SillyTune just where I left off.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Bad Run Week/Good Sat Run
Not a good run week. Only ran 2 miles total this week on Friday. Didnt run Thursday cause iPod battery died just as I was starting. Stress used to make me run more. Now it makes me run less. Good thing I have some friends who run.
Today's OCRC run was good. It was only 7 miles for me (8 was a miscalculation). Given the group that showed up, I didnt have to shower, shave, use deordorant, brush my teeth or even pluck my unibrow. In fact, my last shower was Thursday as I wanted to smell like everyone else during the run. :)
Cookies and UnnamedRunner were there. Another OCRC member came costumed as GoodyearBlimpMan but he thought he was the MichelinMan who is much smaller. Cars were crossing the double yellow line to avoid him he was so big. It definitely was the funniest run this year as we chatted about GoodyearBlimpMan's porn star friend.
Cookies and UnnamedRunner ran a bit slow due to their fears of a Turkey attack. But there was only one Turkey seen that day.
After the 7 miles, we hopped into Cookies's car and drove around drinking beer and smoking cigarettes for 10 miles so we could tell the other OCRC members that we "did" 17 that morning.
Went spinning for 2.5 hours afterwards. My achilles tendons were sore! I think I am ready for an Ironman now....ok would you believe a Half Iron?...How about an Olympic.. well maybe a sprint tri...ok ok I'll do a Kid's Tri.
Today's OCRC run was good. It was only 7 miles for me (8 was a miscalculation). Given the group that showed up, I didnt have to shower, shave, use deordorant, brush my teeth or even pluck my unibrow. In fact, my last shower was Thursday as I wanted to smell like everyone else during the run. :)
Cookies and UnnamedRunner were there. Another OCRC member came costumed as GoodyearBlimpMan but he thought he was the MichelinMan who is much smaller. Cars were crossing the double yellow line to avoid him he was so big. It definitely was the funniest run this year as we chatted about GoodyearBlimpMan's porn star friend.
Cookies and UnnamedRunner ran a bit slow due to their fears of a Turkey attack. But there was only one Turkey seen that day.
After the 7 miles, we hopped into Cookies's car and drove around drinking beer and smoking cigarettes for 10 miles so we could tell the other OCRC members that we "did" 17 that morning.
Went spinning for 2.5 hours afterwards. My achilles tendons were sore! I think I am ready for an Ironman now....ok would you believe a Half Iron?...How about an Olympic.. well maybe a sprint tri...ok ok I'll do a Kid's Tri.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Boston Buildup 15K
IT WAS COLD, DARNIT. So cold, in fact, that even the squirrels stayed indoors.
My time was slower than my time last year, so here is my carefully-crafted list of excuses:
1.) Headphones were banned from the race, so I could not be inspired by listening to my Hugo Winterhalter tunes;
2.) I was traumatized by flashbacks of being tasered by wild turkeys chasing me and then driving to Donut Delight;
3.) My "SHAZAM!" doo-rag and socks were in the laundry;
4.) I thought I saw a sign pointing the way toward the Belltown Fire Department Festival, and traveled several miles out of my way before remembering it was January and Ridgefield, not July and Greenwich;
5.) The Crash Helmet I was wearing started to weigh me down at mile 7;
6.) I was detained on the course by race officials who said only those who raised three quadrillion dollars were allowed to run the entire 9.3 miles;
7.) I didn't have my bright pink jacket;
8.) I raised my right arm at a 30 degree angle to wave a proper motorcycle greeting, only to have it freeze in that position
9.) The Port-a-Joes along the route were out of hand creme, so I had to dial the 911-CALL-JOE hotline and wait for reinforcements before commencing the race again;
10.) I added at least 3 miles to my route in having to dodge the spit spewed by fellow racers.
My time was slower than my time last year, so here is my carefully-crafted list of excuses:
1.) Headphones were banned from the race, so I could not be inspired by listening to my Hugo Winterhalter tunes;
2.) I was traumatized by flashbacks of being tasered by wild turkeys chasing me and then driving to Donut Delight;
3.) My "SHAZAM!" doo-rag and socks were in the laundry;
4.) I thought I saw a sign pointing the way toward the Belltown Fire Department Festival, and traveled several miles out of my way before remembering it was January and Ridgefield, not July and Greenwich;
5.) The Crash Helmet I was wearing started to weigh me down at mile 7;
6.) I was detained on the course by race officials who said only those who raised three quadrillion dollars were allowed to run the entire 9.3 miles;
7.) I didn't have my bright pink jacket;
8.) I raised my right arm at a 30 degree angle to wave a proper motorcycle greeting, only to have it freeze in that position
9.) The Port-a-Joes along the route were out of hand creme, so I had to dial the 911-CALL-JOE hotline and wait for reinforcements before commencing the race again;
10.) I added at least 3 miles to my route in having to dodge the spit spewed by fellow racers.
Monday, January 21, 2008
This Run/Bike Thing
Actually this run/bike thing is kinda fun. After the few minutes of transitioning from one to the other, I really get into it. Now if I could only swim....
Ironwoman: Do they let you use water wings during tris?
I have to figure out a way to increase my miles. I really need to do about 5-7 miles every other day. I hate running alone outside in the cold or dark, so this is a problem. The treadmill is boring and I have not been able to do more than 3 miles on it before I get these desires to be kidnapped by aliens and rescued. The iPod helps though. I really can't increase my exercise time without giving something else up.
Ironwoman: Do they let you use water wings during tris?
I have to figure out a way to increase my miles. I really need to do about 5-7 miles every other day. I hate running alone outside in the cold or dark, so this is a problem. The treadmill is boring and I have not been able to do more than 3 miles on it before I get these desires to be kidnapped by aliens and rescued. The iPod helps though. I really can't increase my exercise time without giving something else up.
Stuck on the pole Rumor/Urban Legend
The following email circulates from someone often called BewareSquirrels:
"Rumor has it that JournalWriter, Sunriseman and HeRunsHeBikes met at the Tully Pole early this morning. Apparently, JournalWriter was overheard saying 'Go ahead, HeRunsHeBikes - stick your tongue to the pole - I double dare you.'
So if you're looking for HeRunsHeBikes, check the Tully Pole."
Analysis: Partially True and Partially False.
HeRunsHeBikes was spinning this morning with five other people and then went running for alittle over 2 miles before he found Carlos's car and drove another 5 miles to Donut Delight so he could say he ran 7 miles.
In truth, Carlos, JournalWriter and Sunriseman met at the Tully Pole this morning and Sunriseman's tongue is still stuck there.
"Rumor has it that JournalWriter, Sunriseman and HeRunsHeBikes met at the Tully Pole early this morning. Apparently, JournalWriter was overheard saying 'Go ahead, HeRunsHeBikes - stick your tongue to the pole - I double dare you.'
So if you're looking for HeRunsHeBikes, check the Tully Pole."
Analysis: Partially True and Partially False.
HeRunsHeBikes was spinning this morning with five other people and then went running for alittle over 2 miles before he found Carlos's car and drove another 5 miles to Donut Delight so he could say he ran 7 miles.
In truth, Carlos, JournalWriter and Sunriseman met at the Tully Pole this morning and Sunriseman's tongue is still stuck there.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
No 15K for me today
Woke up to find a small amount of new snow on the ground here. Don't know about Ridgefield but decided to play it safe and skip the 15K. I don't think I will be in shape to do the 20K in a few weeks so I am going to look around for something shorter. May have to go back to the treadmill if the weather stays bitter cold. Going to take the day off from exercise. Doing spin tomorrow and maybe a short run.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Saturday Run
Good run today! No coyotes, no bellybutton lint & no turkeys! Did about 8 miles with a pace slower than last week. Others went longer.
Advised Tullyman to make sure no bodies got buried in the radiation center he was building with 3 foot concrete walls and ceiling. He said if one got buried there the building would leak radiation and they would detect the body. He said he would put up a reminder sign though just in case. "WARNING: Bury no bodies here. Try the new RBS building."
Toward the end of the route, SunriseMan made a cameo apprearance and signed autographs. It was good to "run into" him.
Made it to spin class in plenty of time after the run.
This run was 100% Hat-Loss free. (We kept checking during the route).
Still undecided about Sunday's 15K. Definitely wont race it.
Advised Tullyman to make sure no bodies got buried in the radiation center he was building with 3 foot concrete walls and ceiling. He said if one got buried there the building would leak radiation and they would detect the body. He said he would put up a reminder sign though just in case. "WARNING: Bury no bodies here. Try the new RBS building."
Toward the end of the route, SunriseMan made a cameo apprearance and signed autographs. It was good to "run into" him.
Made it to spin class in plenty of time after the run.
This run was 100% Hat-Loss free. (We kept checking during the route).
Still undecided about Sunday's 15K. Definitely wont race it.
How do we get to Donut Delight?
Cookies writes:
Anybody running tomorrow for an 11.000001 mile run?Tomorrow will be a balmy and humid 25 in the morning.
HeRunsHeBikes writes:
Ok we will meet at Dunks.
Ironwoman writes:
So BewareSquirrels,
do you think they actually run or just go to dunks for coffee and doughnuts????
BewareSquirrels writes:
I think they park at Dunks, and then run to Donut Delight across the street for coffee and doughnuts (prices and service are better there).
Journal Writer writes:
Wrong!!!!
We meet at Dunks then hop in Cookies’ car and drive to Donut Delight.
Anybody running tomorrow for an 11.000001 mile run?Tomorrow will be a balmy and humid 25 in the morning.
HeRunsHeBikes writes:
Ok we will meet at Dunks.
Ironwoman writes:
So BewareSquirrels,
do you think they actually run or just go to dunks for coffee and doughnuts????
BewareSquirrels writes:
I think they park at Dunks, and then run to Donut Delight across the street for coffee and doughnuts (prices and service are better there).
Journal Writer writes:
Wrong!!!!
We meet at Dunks then hop in Cookies’ car and drive to Donut Delight.
Friday, January 18, 2008
To 15K or Not to 15K
Not sure about Sunday. It is supposed to snow Sat. night and bad enough it is going to be 12 degrees Sunday morning but if there is snow or ice on the roads, forget it! BewareSquirrels and I dont want to endanger our chances for the Beijing Olympics with an injury. :)
So I may run 8 miles on Sat with the OCRC crew.
Tullyman is bringing the Turkey Shooter just in case.
So I may run 8 miles on Sat with the OCRC crew.
Tullyman is bringing the Turkey Shooter just in case.
Ironwoman speaks out!
Beware Squirrels asks:
Does YOUR blog feature training inspirations? Did YOU ever swim the Gulf of Mexico?
Ironwoman answers: I swam in the Gulf of Mexico with 2227 other damn fools. then I biked 112 miles and ran a friggin marathon.
SO THERE.
HeRunsHeBikes says:
Wow! [walks away with his tail between his legs]
Does YOUR blog feature training inspirations? Did YOU ever swim the Gulf of Mexico?
Ironwoman answers: I swam in the Gulf of Mexico with 2227 other damn fools. then I biked 112 miles and ran a friggin marathon.
SO THERE.
HeRunsHeBikes says:
Wow! [walks away with his tail between his legs]
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
CJ Race Results
Yes these results are finally posted on clubct.org (well to the extent they exist.) Age place groups do not seem complete. Better some than none I guess.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Turkey Trot or Turkey Attack?
Jacketless in Norwalk wrote:
Yesterday, while running through Darien, Ironwoman and I were chased along the Post Road by three wild turkeys. No, by "wild turkeys," I do NOT mean Sunriseman, Cookies and Tullyman -- I mean real, bona-fide WILD TURKEYS who have taken up residence at the new HSBC Bank Branch across the street from the Doubletree Hotel on the Norwalk-Darien line.We've seen these turkeys before, but aside from a few verbal taunts ("MY MAMA IN COMBAT BOOTS RUNS FASTER THAN YOU, BOCK BOCK BOCK" or "HEY WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THAT BRIGHT PINK JACKET YOU USED TO WEAR, BOCK BOCK BOCK"), they've never bothered us. Yesterday, though, as we passed them by, they clucked (Bocked?) at us, and then BOOM, took off in hot pursuit behind us to the end of the block. They almost caught up, too (probably going a sub 6:00 minute mile pace, showoffs).I am now afraid to run by the bank - do you think that the turkeys are in cahoots with the squirrels? Or were they trying to turn our training run into a turkey trot? How do I deal with this problem.(The above story is FOR REAL, btw).
Yesterday, while running through Darien, Ironwoman and I were chased along the Post Road by three wild turkeys. No, by "wild turkeys," I do NOT mean Sunriseman, Cookies and Tullyman -- I mean real, bona-fide WILD TURKEYS who have taken up residence at the new HSBC Bank Branch across the street from the Doubletree Hotel on the Norwalk-Darien line.We've seen these turkeys before, but aside from a few verbal taunts ("MY MAMA IN COMBAT BOOTS RUNS FASTER THAN YOU, BOCK BOCK BOCK" or "HEY WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THAT BRIGHT PINK JACKET YOU USED TO WEAR, BOCK BOCK BOCK"), they've never bothered us. Yesterday, though, as we passed them by, they clucked (Bocked?) at us, and then BOOM, took off in hot pursuit behind us to the end of the block. They almost caught up, too (probably going a sub 6:00 minute mile pace, showoffs).I am now afraid to run by the bank - do you think that the turkeys are in cahoots with the squirrels? Or were they trying to turn our training run into a turkey trot? How do I deal with this problem.(The above story is FOR REAL, btw).
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Run for CJ Race Results
Rumor has it that these race results will be posted soon on clubct.org. So all hope is not lost.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Sat Run
Today's run was good. Only three of us though---me, Cookies and Tullyman. (I wasted my time brushing my teeth beforehand!) The weather was cold at the start (about 35) but it got nice quickly. No coyotes appeared so Cookies wasn't in danger of becoming animal feed like their last run. Cookies lost his hat but Tullyman recovered it for him after the run. The run was about 8 miles which I think we finished in less than 75 mins so it was a comfortable run. Cookies can't make the next week's 15K. Too bad. I rushed to spin class afterwards only to find I left my cleats at home. :(
This run was 100% bellybutton lint-free. (we checked)
This run was 100% bellybutton lint-free. (we checked)
Friday, January 11, 2008
Sat. 11 mile run
We are running Saturday but I dont know if any women will be there so I dont know if I have to use deodorant and brush my teeth.
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