Training Log Archive: BigJeff

Boy, I did NOT want to get up this morning. My cheeks are just starting to thaw out. So, here's my delima. I like to listen to podcasts while I walk. Currently I subscribe to "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me," "Real Time With Bill Maher," This American Life," and "Freakanomics Radio." I need three more so I can listen to a new one each day. I did find one that sounded interesting, like, "Guys on Beer" or something like that. Turned out it was two guys getting drunk for an hour. I just have to walk across the street to see that live. I would love it if someone has some suggestions for podcasts that they enjoy. They should be around an hour if that's possible. Happy Monday!

Finished baseboards, installed toilet, almost finished installing glass door for shower, but the damn tile drill bit ($9!) broke on the last hole at exactly 5:04 PM. Hardware store closed at 5. Taught my son two new words. Actually, I guess it was only one because he already knew 'mother.'

Purposful movement today around the house. Cleaned the pool, put up the new trampoline enclosure net. Installed baseboards for the bathroom remodel. OK, it's not running or biking or even walking, but it was a workout all the same.

Colder this morning. Crystal clear skies. Could see Mars and Venus near the moon. Just listened to music this morning. This walk I take around my neighborhood has three notable hills. All of them have names that I have given them, none of which I can print here.

Nice walk this morning. Almost time to put away the gloves and hat. I started up my old game of 'Use Your Nose to Find the Meth Lab.' Since I live in Deer Park, this is not altogether as hard as one might think. The difficulty is deciding exactly which house has 500 Bounce dryer sheets hanging in the garage. Listened to Bill Maher's "Real Time." That guy has a little tilt to the left :-)

Haven't done this walk for a couple of months. It was nice to get out again. Lots of hills, no deer this morning. I think I did hear gunshots though. Listened to "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me" on my iPod. Going to start listening to Lucinda Williams. She has been called the "Billy Holiday/Kieth Richards of Alternative country music." That’s intriguing!