No Sleeves
I am slated to do Escape from Alcatraz tomorrow! Unfortunately, I am still battling the sluggishness and intermittent neck stiffness. To a littany of possible causes, I am now suspecting a some sort of lingering virus causing meningitis. It has
No Sleeves
I am slated to do Escape from Alcatraz tomorrow! Unfortunately, I am still battling the sluggishness and intermittent neck stiffness. To a littany of possible causes, I am now suspecting a some sort of lingering virus causing meningitis. It has
Atop Yahoo!
This blog is now the top result for "narendra" in the Yahoo! Search results. Hoping to conquer google next!
Atop Yahoo!
This blog is now the top result for "narendra" in the Yahoo! Search results. Hoping to conquer google next!
Life on the Shelf
Well, assuming I can get in the bay once or twice I am going to do Escape from Alcatraz next Sunday and a mellow fun event. My neck is getting better but I haven’t done any training since Wildflower and
Life on the Shelf
Well, assuming I can get in the bay once or twice I am going to do Escape from Alcatraz next Sunday and a mellow fun event. My neck is getting better but I haven’t done any training since Wildflower and
Boooooo!
After 9 days of feeling back to normal and enjoying this past weekend in San Diego, the neck stiffness is back. I managed a fun 1 hour run on Sunday and then a day later I am back at square
Boooooo!
After 9 days of feeling back to normal and enjoying this past weekend in San Diego, the neck stiffness is back. I managed a fun 1 hour run on Sunday and then a day later I am back at square
Recovered?
After a nice long break, I think I am back to normal. Neck is better, fatigue has lessened. Today is a new day, hello Golden Gate Park.
Recovered?
After a nice long break, I think I am back to normal. Neck is better, fatigue has lessened. Today is a new day, hello Golden Gate Park.
The Digital Divide
Good piece by Scott McNealy entitled "A Community Effort Is Needed to Eliminate the Digital Divide" where he highlights education as the critical piece in resolving this gap. He goes on to formulate a plan around access, technology and tools
The Digital Divide
Good piece by Scott McNealy entitled "A Community Effort Is Needed to Eliminate the Digital Divide" where he highlights education as the critical piece in resolving this gap. He goes on to formulate a plan around access, technology and tools
Still Sidelined
10 days of no training. I think the neck thing is actual some sort of bug/exhaustion thing. Learning to rest the hard way!
Still Sidelined
10 days of no training. I think the neck thing is actual some sort of bug/exhaustion thing. Learning to rest the hard way!
Jim Rome on Jason Giambi
For all those myopic, contrarian, or otherwise ignorant people out there who make light of the problem of steroids and other drugs in sports, have a look at Jason Giambi’s season this year. Jim Rome offers a nice summary: Yankee
Jim Rome on Jason Giambi
For all those myopic, contrarian, or otherwise ignorant people out there who make light of the problem of steroids and other drugs in sports, have a look at Jason Giambi’s season this year. Jim Rome offers a nice summary: Yankee
I (heart) Technology Part II
My phone continued to blink for about an hour after I was able to retrieve my messages (see previous post). More astonishing was my glee at receiving a message via the Citibank website (my credit card honchos)! I had filled
I (heart) Technology Part II
My phone continued to blink for about an hour after I was able to retrieve my messages (see previous post). More astonishing was my glee at receiving a message via the Citibank website (my credit card honchos)! I had filled
I (heart) Technology
I came to work today and found my telephone blinking with a voicemail notification. When I tried to retrieve messages the system told me that voicemail was unavailable. So I am wondering how the phone knows to blink?
I (heart) Technology
I came to work today and found my telephone blinking with a voicemail notification. When I tried to retrieve messages the system told me that voicemail was unavailable. So I am wondering how the phone knows to blink?
Ow
I have come to the realization that Wildflower was definitely too soon. Haven’t yet done any exercise and have recently developed a painfully stiff neck. It is about six weeks until Escape from Alcatraz…
Ow
I have come to the realization that Wildflower was definitely too soon. Haven’t yet done any exercise and have recently developed a painfully stiff neck. It is about six weeks until Escape from Alcatraz…
Webshots Suggests
Just a couple of recent widgets from the folks at Webshots. We added a "Webshots Photos" column for a9 and we just soft-launched (only available from the search box on this page) dynamic suggestions for the Webshots image search. Try
Webshots Suggests
Just a couple of recent widgets from the folks at Webshots. We added a "Webshots Photos" column for a9 and we just soft-launched (only available from the search box on this page) dynamic suggestions for the Webshots image search. Try
Another Long Day
It turns out that doing a full ironman does not necessarily make a half-ironman all that easy, at least not Wildflower. And while it may be challenging, it is most definitely not fun. I had such a miserable experience there
Another Long Day
It turns out that doing a full ironman does not necessarily make a half-ironman all that easy, at least not Wildflower. And while it may be challenging, it is most definitely not fun. I had such a miserable experience there
mahnamahna
Can’t seem to get this song out of my head so I am paying it forward. Dooot doo de doo doo…
mahnamahna
Can’t seem to get this song out of my head so I am paying it forward. Dooot doo de doo doo…
2PTL
Somehow I landed on the amazon.com job site and saw that they have a "2 Pizza Team Leader" (2PTL) position open in Bangalore, India. At the risk of sounding culturally insensitive [disclosure: while I have an Indian first name, I
2PTL
Somehow I landed on the amazon.com job site and saw that they have a "2 Pizza Team Leader" (2PTL) position open in Bangalore, India. At the risk of sounding culturally insensitive [disclosure: while I have an Indian first name, I
Tagged!
I admit to being outspokenly on the fence about the utility of tags. Others are also asking the question. Recently, I was the first victim of a nascent Social Media Mob and found my entire work space "tagged" (see photo).
Get Arrested
In an unusual twist FOX is trying to start a grass-roots movement to save its Arrested Development. This is definitely the funniest show currently on television.
Get Arrested
In an unusual twist FOX is trying to start a grass-roots movement to save its Arrested Development. This is definitely the funniest show currently on television.
Boston Marathon
He is still kicking at 37. Luff turned in a fine 2:43 at the Boston Marathon (splits) despite the hot weather and managed to finish 142nd out of 18319 (top 0.7%). [Applause]
Boston Marathon
He is still kicking at 37. Luff turned in a fine 2:43 at the Boston Marathon (splits) despite the hot weather and managed to finish 142nd out of 18319 (top 0.7%). [Applause]
Uplifting
Amidst all of the hustle and bustle of our overstimulated world, it is refreshing to look up and find individuals making extraordinary gestures. It is heartwarming when those individuals are people you know, now all grown up. Vicki Noble is
Uplifting
Amidst all of the hustle and bustle of our overstimulated world, it is refreshing to look up and find individuals making extraordinary gestures. It is heartwarming when those individuals are people you know, now all grown up. Vicki Noble is
And The Winner Is…
Before the NZ Ironman, I signed both Julie and I up for the Hawaii Ironman lottery. No one gets in from the lottery. When I finished in Taupo, my first thought was, "wow, why did I even put my name
And The Winner Is…
Before the NZ Ironman, I signed both Julie and I up for the Hawaii Ironman lottery. No one gets in from the lottery. When I finished in Taupo, my first thought was, "wow, why did I even put my name
Worked!
Spring has motivated me to start trainning earlier in the morning especially on the weekends. I managed to string together a 15 mile run and swim on Saturday and then a murderous 62 mile bike on Sunday. It was the
Worked!
Spring has motivated me to start trainning earlier in the morning especially on the weekends. I managed to string together a 15 mile run and swim on Saturday and then a murderous 62 mile bike on Sunday. It was the
The Drug Of The Nation
So the song refrain goes. Are people so unable to spend a free moment in contemplation as to require TVs at the gas pump? This photo was taken at a station that had an adjacent additional full-size television monitor airing
The Drug Of The Nation
So the song refrain goes. Are people so unable to spend a free moment in contemplation as to require TVs at the gas pump? This photo was taken at a station that had an adjacent additional full-size television monitor airing
More On Webshots/Flickr Chatter
It seems that Robert Scoble’s post on the HeyPix acquisition has sparked a small (and amusing) debate about Webshots v. Flickr. [Disclosure: I am a founder of Webshots, a former CEO, and now contributer as part of CNET Networks, Inc.]
More On Webshots/Flickr Chatter
It seems that Robert Scoble’s post on the HeyPix acquisition has sparked a small (and amusing) debate about Webshots v. Flickr. [Disclosure: I am a founder of Webshots, a former CEO, and now contributer as part of CNET Networks, Inc.]
Barry Bonds Opening Day
I am officially embarrased to call San Francisco home. It appears that the home crowd gave Barry a standing ovation on opening day. There is a wealth of circumstantial evidence that he is a drug cheat with no respect for
Barry Bonds Opening Day
I am officially embarrased to call San Francisco home. It appears that the home crowd gave Barry a standing ovation on opening day. There is a wealth of circumstantial evidence that he is a drug cheat with no respect for
Back In The Saddle
I struggled through a 14 mile run and a burly 50 mile Alpine Dam ride last weekend. Fortunately, I had Megan (who is now training to do the Aids Ride) and Martin (who could esaily have domestique status for some
Back In The Saddle
I struggled through a 14 mile run and a burly 50 mile Alpine Dam ride last weekend. Fortunately, I had Megan (who is now training to do the Aids Ride) and Martin (who could esaily have domestique status for some
Google Video Sharing
A bolder and more expense move into user-generated content. It will be fun to watch how this develops. News.com reports After griping about Gmail, I have to say the keyhole satellite feature for Google Maps is absolutely slick! CNET offices
Google Video Sharing
A bolder and more expense move into user-generated content. It will be fun to watch how this develops. News.com reports After griping about Gmail, I have to say the keyhole satellite feature for Google Maps is absolutely slick! CNET offices
Webshots’ First Acquisition
Well, technically it is a CNET acquisition, but bringing the HeyPix guys on board is the first time (in any incarnation of Webshots) that we have bought another company and we are very excited. The Webshots Desktop software has been
Webshots’ First Acquisition
Well, technically it is a CNET acquisition, but bringing the HeyPix guys on board is the first time (in any incarnation of Webshots) that we have bought another company and we are very excited. The Webshots Desktop software has been
What’s Next?
All of the motels are booked so I may be camping (ugh!) but I am returning to the carnage that is Wildflower Long Course (half Ironman) on April 30. I did the race last year (my only half IM) and
What’s Next?
All of the motels are booked so I may be camping (ugh!) but I am returning to the carnage that is Wildflower Long Course (half Ironman) on April 30. I did the race last year (my only half IM) and
Like A Dream
I got back a couple of days ago after three most excellent weeks of traveling around New Zealand. Fabulous! As a lefty, I miss driving on the other side of the road. Mostly, I miss using the word trundler (for
Like A Dream
I got back a couple of days ago after three most excellent weeks of traveling around New Zealand. Fabulous! As a lefty, I miss driving on the other side of the road. Mostly, I miss using the word trundler (for
Race Photos
Lots and lots of them available here. I’ll admit it. I am more tired today than yesterday. We just spent 3 hours uploading photos Here was a chance meeting. I was at mile 14 and Julie mile 12.
Race Photos
Lots and lots of them available here. I’ll admit it. I am more tired today than yesterday. We just spent 3 hours uploading photos Here was a chance meeting. I was at mile 14 and Julie mile 12.
The Aftermath
[Exhale] It was indeed a long day! I finished in 13:48 and Julie just minutes back in 13:55. I have lots of thoughts on the whole event and Durdam took a ton of photos but it will take some time
The Aftermath
[Exhale] It was indeed a long day! I finished in 13:48 and Julie just minutes back in 13:55. I have lots of thoughts on the whole event and Durdam took a ton of photos but it will take some time
Full Disclosure
OK. We are now 15 hours from the start (Friday at 10AM PST). Full coverage available at ironmanlive.com. I am race number 810 and Julie is 1108. The weather has done another about face and the forecast for race day
Full Disclosure
OK. We are now 15 hours from the start (Friday at 10AM PST). Full coverage available at ironmanlive.com. I am race number 810 and Julie is 1108. The weather has done another about face and the forecast for race day
T Minus Two
What was a sunny outlook has been replaced with an angry sea of self-doubt. The weather turned foul overnight and today the lake is whitecapped and the wind is swirling. I currently feel the size of a sow but am
T Minus Two
What was a sunny outlook has been replaced with an angry sea of self-doubt. The weather turned foul overnight and today the lake is whitecapped and the wind is swirling. I currently feel the size of a sow but am
Taupo Central
Absolutely spendid. We spent 2 days in Auckland before heading down to Lake Taupo (pop. 20,000), home of IMNZ. The weather has been fabulous (fingers crossed) and the Lake is surprisingly warm (you could swim it without a wetsuit). We
Taupo Central
Absolutely spendid. We spent 2 days in Auckland before heading down to Lake Taupo (pop. 20,000), home of IMNZ. The weather has been fabulous (fingers crossed) and the Lake is surprisingly warm (you could swim it without a wetsuit). We
$%&@#!!
With any looming deadline, I seem to have an uncanny inability to prioritize and an equal penchant to sign up for added responsibility. That said, I will be on the plane to Auckland this evening. And toting in no particular
$%&@#!!
With any looming deadline, I seem to have an uncanny inability to prioritize and an equal penchant to sign up for added responsibility. That said, I will be on the plane to Auckland this evening. And toting in no particular
School’s Out For Summer
Well, at least until April. Had that Alice Cooper tune in my head this morning because it felt like the last day before summer vacation. One more hour of work… Expect a flurry of posts soon.
School’s Out For Summer
Well, at least until April. Had that Alice Cooper tune in my head this morning because it felt like the last day before summer vacation. One more hour of work… Expect a flurry of posts soon.
Aero
Hard to believe it, but the long weekends are though. Now begins the "light and peppy" portion to which I’ll comment later. We went out to Davis in search of flatness and quiet. 6 hours and 90+ miles later, Davis
Aero
Hard to believe it, but the long weekends are though. Now begins the "light and peppy" portion to which I’ll comment later. We went out to Davis in search of flatness and quiet. 6 hours and 90+ miles later, Davis
Motivation
It is already Wednesday, but the following struck me on Monday. Several folks have complained that I don’t update this journal enough and I apologize for that. The web still lacks a really slick tool for recording athletic activity, short
Motivation
It is already Wednesday, but the following struck me on Monday. Several folks have complained that I don’t update this journal enough and I apologize for that. The web still lacks a really slick tool for recording athletic activity, short
Favorite Thing?
After concluding another “silly” weekend, I got to thinking about what I could share. What is my favorite thing about running 22 miles in Golden Gate Park? Is it the chaffed nipples and thighs? Maybe the slight bruising from the
Favorite Thing?
After concluding another “silly” weekend, I got to thinking about what I could share. What is my favorite thing about running 22 miles in Golden Gate Park? Is it the chaffed nipples and thighs? Maybe the slight bruising from the
Week 21
This was a "down" weekend before what should be 4 unbelievable weeks. Ran an hour on Saturday and on Sunday, took the new P3 for a two-hour spin before swimming 4000 yards (furthest yet). I am not sure this is
Week 21
This was a "down" weekend before what should be 4 unbelievable weeks. Ran an hour on Saturday and on Sunday, took the new P3 for a two-hour spin before swimming 4000 yards (furthest yet). I am not sure this is
No Soap, Radio! 