News story here
Looks to me like ole Danny "Boy" Snyder thinks it may be time for $2M coordinator Greg Williams to take the reigns or is it???
Joe worked a miracle with this team down the stretch, considering the adversity they had to go through. Don't quite think so. Joe is a fighter and this has all the dealings of Snyder all over it.
My money rests with Danny taking his private jet down to Raleigh and talking to "The Chin" (Bill Cower) about returning back to coaching. I am sure that Snyder would make it Bill's while (can we say $5-8M a season?)
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Last nights belated run and NEW shoe report
Since I went to lunch with Mrs. SJT, plan was to go run after getting home from work. This is usually around 6 so lets say it would be another dark run.
Right before I left work, my wife calls me and tells me my new shoes showed up. As you may have read previously, my ASICS Kayano 13s had to be returned because they were the wrong size. No one had them in stock, so they had to be shipped from some other source.
Whatever, I was excited. I got home, grabbed a very quick bite, got changed and went out the door. Lets say I would be running with the stars...that is using the faint light that is being emitted by them to see where I was going. My town has street lights sporadically placed. This was going to be fun.
I ran the Mathistown Route and that hill has 1/4 mile stretches with nothing but woods and no lights. I kept praying for cars, so I could at least see from there headlights where I was. Add to the fact that there were animal sounds and rustling coming from the woods, and I was spooked. But I was trying to concentrate on the shoes and I was not letting it bother me.
The Stats:
5.25 miles in 50:55 (9:42 avg)
10:28
9:58
9:31
9:15
9:18
2:21 (.25 @ 9:26)
Good run, but I do wish I had stuck to the pace for the first mile. I let it get away from me.
The Shoes:
My initial observations are that the cushioning in them is a little better than the cushioning in my Nike Air Coos. The fit is great. Enough toe box space, and just enough room so where blisters may not be an issue. It looks like to get a true assessment I will need another 40-50 miles on them, but so far very pleased.
My legs were sore after Sunday's workout, but the shoes did not seem to beat them up to much. Asa matter of fact, I would say that the reason I got away from pace was because my legs were feeling great. So big thumbs up on that so far. I will have to wait and see how I feel as the miles progress.
The only "bad" points I have is the insoles. they are very flimsy. I read that this might be an issue. So it looks like I may have to order some replacement ones.
Well thats it so far.
Stay tune, more to come......
Right before I left work, my wife calls me and tells me my new shoes showed up. As you may have read previously, my ASICS Kayano 13s had to be returned because they were the wrong size. No one had them in stock, so they had to be shipped from some other source.
Whatever, I was excited. I got home, grabbed a very quick bite, got changed and went out the door. Lets say I would be running with the stars...that is using the faint light that is being emitted by them to see where I was going. My town has street lights sporadically placed. This was going to be fun.
I ran the Mathistown Route and that hill has 1/4 mile stretches with nothing but woods and no lights. I kept praying for cars, so I could at least see from there headlights where I was. Add to the fact that there were animal sounds and rustling coming from the woods, and I was spooked. But I was trying to concentrate on the shoes and I was not letting it bother me.
The Stats:
5.25 miles in 50:55 (9:42 avg)
10:28
9:58
9:31
9:15
9:18
2:21 (.25 @ 9:26)
Good run, but I do wish I had stuck to the pace for the first mile. I let it get away from me.
The Shoes:
My initial observations are that the cushioning in them is a little better than the cushioning in my Nike Air Coos. The fit is great. Enough toe box space, and just enough room so where blisters may not be an issue. It looks like to get a true assessment I will need another 40-50 miles on them, but so far very pleased.
My legs were sore after Sunday's workout, but the shoes did not seem to beat them up to much. Asa matter of fact, I would say that the reason I got away from pace was because my legs were feeling great. So big thumbs up on that so far. I will have to wait and see how I feel as the miles progress.
The only "bad" points I have is the insoles. they are very flimsy. I read that this might be an issue. So it looks like I may have to order some replacement ones.
Well thats it so far.
Stay tune, more to come......
In the Spirit of the Rocket.....
Saw these ads during the weekend. They have to be some of the funniest stuff I have ever seen.
For those of us in Dilbert-Land, you know of what I speak.
Enjoy the ads, and check out the Top 10, see how many of them will occur today.
http://www.bemoreproductive.com/
For those of us in Dilbert-Land, you know of what I speak.
Enjoy the ads, and check out the Top 10, see how many of them will occur today.
http://www.bemoreproductive.com/
Todays video gem
Enjoy this trailer for the upcoming documentary, " Spirit of the Marathon", it looks like it will be in quite few theaters across the country when its released on January 24th.
More details on the movie as wella s locations, can be found at:
http://www.marathonmovie.com/home.html
More details on the movie as wella s locations, can be found at:
http://www.marathonmovie.com/home.html
Update on my new shoes
They showed up this afternoon, took them out for a 5.25 mile run.
Look for my observations on them in my report of my run, I will post it sometime later this morning.
For now here are some pictures:
The Rocket....
Listened to the press conference on the radio, This is what I took away from it:
- Brian McNamee sounded like a 15 year old trying to make up with his BFF. "I'll go to jail for you, Roger!"
- Roger Clemens, in my opinion, is trying to protect his ass now. He should have done that when McNamee was trying to inject "B-12" into it.
- Does Clemens and his lawyer "Rusty" think we are that stupid and dumb?
- And why would you hire a lawyer with a name like Rusty?
- Your right Roger you didn't take any banned substances, you just worked harder than everybody else at 45. You took your Flinstone vitamins (so did Bill Romanowski) and spent time in the gym with your personal trainer (who also claimed that your buddy Andy Pettitte took HGH and he admitted to it) and worked your ass off. Right!?!? And OJ and Robert Blake are teaming up to find the serial killer that is stalking celebrity spouses. GIVE ME A BREAK!
- Roger said," I'll do everything I can to prove them wrong." Yeah, right and I believe OJ said the same about finding Nicole's killer.
- I have never done a 2 hour TV interview under bright lights, but I have lied on occasion and one thing I do know....my mouth usually gets very dry that I need to drink water constantly. Get the picture?
After this press conference and the 60 Minute interview, my personal and professional opinion (as a sports fan) is that he is trying to hide something and that might be the track marks on his ass and the smear on his reputation. Not to mention that he might have to buy a ticket to get into the Hall of Fame in the future.
Roger do us a favor and admit to what you did. Your starting to sound like Marion Jones, Floyd Landis, and Tyler Hamilton. We know how there stories ended, and they vowed to prove there "innocence" as well.
For those who didn't see the 60 minutes interview, here is a link:
http://60minutes.yahoo.com/segment/128/roger_clemens
As a Met's fan and as a 16 year old I remember watching The Rocket pitch in the 1986 World Series. I was in awe that he could still pitch in the playoffs this year. To me he was always about the hard work. It was what he said he did, he worked harder. I had always heard the rumours. Then I read the Mitchell Report. It was like being a 10 year old who discovers there is no Santa Clause or Tooth Fairy. I hope it was worth it Roger, I am sure somewhere there is a 10 year old little boy, who is ashamed to put your jersey on. I really hope it was worth it?
Prove me wrong. Take the Polygraph test. If your innocent, you have nothing to lose. If you did it once or twice admit to it, tell us why you did it. We might just understand. We did when Andy told us he did it to come back from injury. Just don't make us feel like fools. Today was January 7, NOT April 1st. Baseball fans and sports fans in general are not fools. We support, forgive and forget. But not when our heroes and stars flat out lie and try to make idiots out of us.
Rocket don't try to throw a "spit ball" at us and act like it was a change up. Will make sure you are ejected from our collective memories!
That is all I have to say!
BCS Championship game....
Some thoughts:
- Can the BCS get off their love affair with THE Ohio State University?
- Jamarcus Russell and his Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat??? What's that all about?
- Jamarcus Russell, NFL QB. What is THAT about?
- Troy Smith? 2006 Heisman Winner? 4 Games, 52.6% completion, 79.5 rating; Are you Joking me?
- Is the Heisman really that relevant ANY MORE?
- After watching this debacle, if I had a vote USC wins the National Championship
- If they can have a play-off in Div I-AA, Div II and Div III, why can't they have one in Div I-A?
Monday, January 7, 2008
Random Sports thought
Very happy to see Rutgers win the International Bowl against Ball ST.
And considering I have been a Scarlet Knight fan since 1993, I have been through some horrible season. The last 3 years have been absolutely phenomenal, but after last years season. I can't help but be dissapointed with a 7-5 season and a "lower" Bowl appearance. Yes that is still better than no Bowl appearance but I expected much.
I also do hope that Ray Rice returns for one more season and decides to forego an early entry into the NFL Draft
And considering I have been a Scarlet Knight fan since 1993, I have been through some horrible season. The last 3 years have been absolutely phenomenal, but after last years season. I can't help but be dissapointed with a 7-5 season and a "lower" Bowl appearance. Yes that is still better than no Bowl appearance but I expected much.
I also do hope that Ray Rice returns for one more season and decides to forego an early entry into the NFL Draft
Just in case you wanted to see it
This is the parking lot of Toms River (NJ) East HS where I ran the middle 3 miles of last nights work out around.
As you can see, there are cars in this shot, but last night there was nothing (but darkness). Beauty of this place was that it was very well lit, and smooth. I am glad I found it. I also found markings for the HS XC course, but it was way too dark.
My thanks go out to the TRE Raiders, for use of there parking lot :-)
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Tonights Run
Busy day today, and it looked like I would never be able to get out of the house.
Had to go to SIL house, so took my stuff with me, and ran in T.R.
I ran from SIL house to TR East HS, and ran 3 miles around a well lit parking lot. Each lap was about .30 miles so it was about 3.5 laps to the mile. The run started at 5:16, so lets say daylight was non existent. Ad to the fact that this part of town, has very little lit streets, it made for some uneasy miles, thus my decision to run in the parking lot.
The Stats:
8.37 miles in 1:18:45 (9:24 pace)
8:53 (way too fast first mile)
9:14
9:24
9:17 (parking lot)
9:10 (parking lot)
9:26 (parking lot)
9:37
9:35
4:05 (.37 miles @ 10:58 pace)
I was hoping to keep the pace more at 10:00 min, wasn't happening. Legs feel good though.
Lets see how they feel tomorrow!
Not exciting, not pretty, but it was effective. I was hoping that the track was open and lit, and SURPRISE it wasn't! Had to make the best of it.
I was hoping for a 14-16 mile run today. But since that didn't happen; I will make the best of it.
Still very pleased with this week's training. I was very happy not to wimp out during the two very cold days, and making the best of adapting my runs to my schedule.
Had to go to SIL house, so took my stuff with me, and ran in T.R.
I ran from SIL house to TR East HS, and ran 3 miles around a well lit parking lot. Each lap was about .30 miles so it was about 3.5 laps to the mile. The run started at 5:16, so lets say daylight was non existent. Ad to the fact that this part of town, has very little lit streets, it made for some uneasy miles, thus my decision to run in the parking lot.
The Stats:
8.37 miles in 1:18:45 (9:24 pace)
8:53 (way too fast first mile)
9:14
9:24
9:17 (parking lot)
9:10 (parking lot)
9:26 (parking lot)
9:37
9:35
4:05 (.37 miles @ 10:58 pace)
I was hoping to keep the pace more at 10:00 min, wasn't happening. Legs feel good though.
Lets see how they feel tomorrow!
Not exciting, not pretty, but it was effective. I was hoping that the track was open and lit, and SURPRISE it wasn't! Had to make the best of it.
I was hoping for a 14-16 mile run today. But since that didn't happen; I will make the best of it.
Still very pleased with this week's training. I was very happy not to wimp out during the two very cold days, and making the best of adapting my runs to my schedule.
The Video clip of the day
This little gem is from 1984 ( I am a child of the 80s) and was filmed not to far from where I grew up. Its the finish of the 1984 World XC Championships. They were held on the horse racing track of the Meadowlands in Secaucus, NJ (right next door to Giant Stadium)
The participants are some of the biggest names in XC and running. From this group we would see a future Olympic marathon Gold medalist and as well marathon world record holder.
The participants are some of the biggest names in XC and running. From this group we would see a future Olympic marathon Gold medalist and as well marathon world record holder.
The belated Friday workout....
I know its a couple of days late, but here is the down and dirty of my run on Friday.
Me and Mrs. SJT were going to go to Atlantic City with my SIL and her friend, I got home a little late from work and just wanted to squeeze a small (originally 4.5 miles) run in. It was getting dark and I knew I was cutting it close to when we had to leave.
Well turns out, I wound up doing 5.25. I could have done 6, my SIL showed up a hour and a half later. UHHHHHH!
I ran my "Mathistown Route" (one of these days I will try to post maps.) The route starts out flat but by mile 1 you start to go up a hill. Nice thing is the hill gets broken up after the first 1/2 mile goes down and then once again climbs for a about 1/4 mile. This road ends at a highway intersection. I turn around and go back, only I cut through a development (adds about 1/2 mile) and then its just a matter of go back the way you came (I decided to go a different way home (so this added about another .75 miles). It was cold and a little windy, legs felt a a little sore but not bad. I am trying to keep the pacing around 10 minutes a mile, but its hard. The legs seem to just want to go.
The Stats:
5.25 miles in 50:42 (9:40 pace)
9:42
9:49
9:31
9:30
9:37
2:32 (.25 mile @ 10:19 pace)
and oh yeah, we went to Resorts Atlantic City , I lost about $10 at the penny slots, and about $9 at the nickle slots. Had dinner at "The Buffet", it was Friday night so it was seafood night so I had a great dinner of Salmon and crab. Just the perfect way to fuel up after a run!!!
More postings to come later about my long run, my views on the NFL playoff games and yes even my thoughts on the FA Cup 3d round ties (as they call match ups in the Intl soccer world)
Me and Mrs. SJT were going to go to Atlantic City with my SIL and her friend, I got home a little late from work and just wanted to squeeze a small (originally 4.5 miles) run in. It was getting dark and I knew I was cutting it close to when we had to leave.
Well turns out, I wound up doing 5.25. I could have done 6, my SIL showed up a hour and a half later. UHHHHHH!
I ran my "Mathistown Route" (one of these days I will try to post maps.) The route starts out flat but by mile 1 you start to go up a hill. Nice thing is the hill gets broken up after the first 1/2 mile goes down and then once again climbs for a about 1/4 mile. This road ends at a highway intersection. I turn around and go back, only I cut through a development (adds about 1/2 mile) and then its just a matter of go back the way you came (I decided to go a different way home (so this added about another .75 miles). It was cold and a little windy, legs felt a a little sore but not bad. I am trying to keep the pacing around 10 minutes a mile, but its hard. The legs seem to just want to go.
The Stats:
5.25 miles in 50:42 (9:40 pace)
9:42
9:49
9:31
9:30
9:37
2:32 (.25 mile @ 10:19 pace)
and oh yeah, we went to Resorts Atlantic City , I lost about $10 at the penny slots, and about $9 at the nickle slots. Had dinner at "The Buffet", it was Friday night so it was seafood night so I had a great dinner of Salmon and crab. Just the perfect way to fuel up after a run!!!
More postings to come later about my long run, my views on the NFL playoff games and yes even my thoughts on the FA Cup 3d round ties (as they call match ups in the Intl soccer world)
Friday, January 4, 2008
My own take on the Iowa Caucuses
Personally I like Mike Huckabee.
He is some one who puts up or shuts up.
Plus in the theme of this blog, Mike is a runner and a marathon.
He took up running to lose weight ( Mike was obese when he was Governor of Arkansas) and finished the Little Rock Marathon. He then took upon the task of trying to make Arkansas a healthy state.
Mike understands that health care is an important focus for most Americans. Unfortunately the obesity epidemic in America isn't helping the cause. Obesity can lead to a lot of chronic diseases (i.e diabetes, heart disease, joint injuries.) All these things help to contribute to the rising cost of health care. Control the costs and the $$$ needed to pay for health care drops.
I know from reading Mike's book that he knows this and that he knows how important it is to get America back in shape.
I can put aside his religious undertones and concentrate instead on what he brings to the table which is honesty and for once a politician you can almost trust and like.
He is some one who puts up or shuts up.
Plus in the theme of this blog, Mike is a runner and a marathon.
He took up running to lose weight ( Mike was obese when he was Governor of Arkansas) and finished the Little Rock Marathon. He then took upon the task of trying to make Arkansas a healthy state.
Mike understands that health care is an important focus for most Americans. Unfortunately the obesity epidemic in America isn't helping the cause. Obesity can lead to a lot of chronic diseases (i.e diabetes, heart disease, joint injuries.) All these things help to contribute to the rising cost of health care. Control the costs and the $$$ needed to pay for health care drops.
I know from reading Mike's book that he knows this and that he knows how important it is to get America back in shape.
I can put aside his religious undertones and concentrate instead on what he brings to the table which is honesty and for once a politician you can almost trust and like.
Todays video post of the day
Following yesterday's OT highlight clip, I felt that a tribute to Ryan was in order.
My memories of Ryan are of his EAS ads, him running with the horses. It was always great to see the ads.
He was a great competitor and always someone you had to account for.
My deepest sympathies go out to his wife and family.
The song in the clip is Avril Lavigne's "Slipped Away" which seems to be very popular in videos being used as tributes. The lyrics are very emotional.
My memories of Ryan are of his EAS ads, him running with the horses. It was always great to see the ads.
He was a great competitor and always someone you had to account for.
My deepest sympathies go out to his wife and family.
The song in the clip is Avril Lavigne's "Slipped Away" which seems to be very popular in videos being used as tributes. The lyrics are very emotional.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Todays Run
OK, same like yesterday only instead of it being Brick it was Little Egg. Pretty well wore the same as yesterday, and it was cold, very cold.
I really have to learn to eat a little closer to running, as I was once again on the border of bonking.
My new shoes should be here tomorrow, and I cant wait to run in them.
Listened to Steve Runner's year end Ph-Dip episode, and a couple of observations:
I really have to learn to eat a little closer to running, as I was once again on the border of bonking.
My new shoes should be here tomorrow, and I cant wait to run in them.
Listened to Steve Runner's year end Ph-Dip episode, and a couple of observations:
- Steve is obsessed with that year old article in Slate. Personally the writer seems very ignorant, and really does not need anyone to give him any more credence. So to that affect, I will not be linking the article or even mentioning the idiot err I mean writers name. But I have this one plea.... "Steve, please let it go, let it go. Your better than that."
- Steve is one very funny pod-caster. I love the guy's show. Its well thought out, researched and produced. Its first rate. His opening are the best (Bonus: when he involves his son or stepson in the opening)
- The Running Legends (or one of his specials) shows are the best. To me his recap of Duel in the Sun was outstanding. I have that one saved and listen to it very frequently. I went out and read the book, and if I might be bold enough, I would recommend that you read the book and listen to the pod-cast after-wards. When ever I listen to it when I am running, I can feel a chill as if Alberto and Dick are chasing me down Commonwealth. Its outstanding!
- Steve, if you are reading this, one request (its my usual one) how about a running legends show on Carlos Lopes (my idol and fellow countryman)
- Steve, sincerely cares about all his listeners. And while he jokes there are only 10, if all thousands sent him an email he would read it and respond to it. He cares about his subscribers.
I do plan on probably doing a posting on the pod-casts I listen to, because I really do think that the media of pod-casting is a wonderful new media. It is essentially the new world equivalent of the penny pamphlets that helped to launch the Revolutionary War. I believe that pod-casts are helping to ignite the new media revolution that is currently in its infancy stage. Pod-casting, along with Blogging ( I intend to do a story on this as well) are shaping how we all deliver and receive our news and entertainment and considering a lot of the garbage that is out there and being pushed at us.
Sorry really didn't intend to go off on this tangent, but hey it was flowing.
I will say that I am very pleased with me getting out in this cold and running. Normally I would have wimped or at least jumped on the treadmill. Looks like maybe this might finally be the year where I turn that proverbial corner and finally get my running at the level it should be at.
Well thats it, stay tuned for more this ride is going to be exciting.
Todays video gem
And its a good one, its a 10 minute highlight of the US Men's Marathon Olympic Trial from NYC
It was the best of days and the worst of days for the US men's marathoning.
The future was showcased in Hall and Ritz.
Brian Sell gave the Hanson's an early Christmas present.
And the long distance running community lost one of its best, with the untimely passing of Ryan Shay at 5.5 miles
The music isn't too bad either.
It was the best of days and the worst of days for the US men's marathoning.
The future was showcased in Hall and Ritz.
Brian Sell gave the Hanson's an early Christmas present.
And the long distance running community lost one of its best, with the untimely passing of Ryan Shay at 5.5 miles
The music isn't too bad either.
Ok, it looks like like it will not be getting any warmer
If anyone of my friends from California (or warmer parts ) are reading this, you might want to turn away.
Just went to http://www.weather.com/ and the outlook is not good. my previous assumption of 17 degrees was a little off. According to weather.com, with wind chill it was some where around 10 and as you can see below, it will get a little warmer but not much:
Looks like I will be looking like an eskimo again... or maybe I will wimp out and go on treadmil.
Just went to http://www.weather.com/ and the outlook is not good. my previous assumption of 17 degrees was a little off. According to weather.com, with wind chill it was some where around 10 and as you can see below, it will get a little warmer but not much:
Looks like I will be looking like an eskimo again... or maybe I will wimp out and go on treadmil.
It's 9 AM and its cold already
Just got back from taking J to the bus and its very cold, the wind has kicked up off the marsh and it is cold.
Car thermometer is saying its 19, its usually off by 2-3 so I would say its somewhere around the 17 degree area. Ouch!!
Lets hope it gets a little warmer by lunch, but on the bright side it will be warmer starting tomorrow with temps topping out around 52 on Monday.
Ahhh, Winter on the Jersey Coast, you have to love it!
Car thermometer is saying its 19, its usually off by 2-3 so I would say its somewhere around the 17 degree area. Ouch!!
Lets hope it gets a little warmer by lunch, but on the bright side it will be warmer starting tomorrow with temps topping out around 52 on Monday.
Ahhh, Winter on the Jersey Coast, you have to love it!
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