Author: John

Last night was the finale of The Biggest Loser Season 9. This is a show that I’m relatively disappointed in myself for watching, but the same thing happens every season: NBC announces the contestants, I try to ignore things Flipping through channels some random Tuesday night, I stumble upon the show and watch for 5-10… Continue reading Biggest Loser / Weight Does Not Equal Health

I managed a seven mile run this morning. I very nearly went back to bed, instead, though. Un/fortunately, I have an epic alarm system in the house. Not only is my alarm clock incredibly loud, but it’s on the other side of the room. This means that I need to physically get out of bed… Continue reading Getting out of bed & out of the house

When I started writing here, I didn’t intend to write too many recipes, but I’ve had a fair amount of feedback from the detail/picture of this meal that I decided to put things up here (in all honestly, I’m waiting for the last episode of Lost to start, so I just need something to keep… Continue reading Spinach/Avocado/Feta Black Bean Burgers with Sweet Potato Fries

Since I became a father, I don’t bike to work nearly as much as I used to (or, really, as much as I’d like to do), but I still get a ton of questions about commuting. As today is Bike-to-Work Day, I thought I’d enumerate them. While I’m both the questioner & the answerer here,… Continue reading Bicycle Commuting Q&A

I woke up a little before 5 because the kid was crying, then at 5 the alarm went off . . . I put my FiveFingers on, then my sweat pants (yeah, when I’m tired I’ll put my shoes on before my pants), then a T-Shirt, then my heavy sweatshirt. Eventually I put on the… Continue reading When plans get in the way

This week has really sucked for working out the way I like to work out. First, fussy baby. Second, cold temperatures. Third, rain. I’m hopeful that the weather will clear up for the rest of the week (the forecasts appear clear – but I distrust weathermen), but my great plans for this week have been… Continue reading Entertainment

This is an absolute horrible start to “bike to work week”. I had grand plans — run on Monday & Wednesday, bike Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday — and then bike the 67 mile “Tour de Cure” on Sunday after my symphony concert (as I won’t be able to ride during the actual event, due to… Continue reading My Sunday Brunch

I think I can safely say that I’ve become a runner. No – that gives the impression that I move fast, and I don’t. Maybe I can safely say that I’m a jogger? Still, no – “jogging” has a connotation of moving swiftly . . . I can safely say that I’m a meanderer? I… Continue reading Injuries are Annoying

So, I’ve been running more & more, and I’m afraid to admit that I’m kind-of enjoying myself. What used to be “get out the door, force myself through a mile, walk a bit until I could push myself more, get through those three miles come hell or high water” is really turning into a pretty… Continue reading Running

If you know me, you know that I’m a bit tall. If you’ve known me since I was little, you know that “little” is a relative term. A substitute threw me out of class in 4th grade because she thought a high school student was having a laugh. Why am I telling you this? Well,… Continue reading My history with running