A sad part of getting older is losing friends along the way. But it’s an important reminder that every day is a gift, and no tomorrow has been promised. Last week brought the sad news that David Ross has passed away. David was a giant and a pioneer in the new field of web applicationContinue reading “Memento Mori – Farewells”
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Spring 2024 Updates
After a slow and painful 2024 Cap10K, I ran the HEB Sunshine Run 10K on May 5th in 1:05:53, just 22 seconds faster, but without pain or surprises. After months without running several hours per week, my fitness has definitely fallen off a cliff. I either need to get back to the treadmill or restartContinue reading “Spring 2024 Updates”
A Slow 10K
I “ran” the Capitol 10K for a third time on Sunday. It did not go well, but not for any of the reasons I worried about. The rain stopped hours before the race, and the course wasn’t wet. My knees and feet didn’t complain. My heart rate felt pretty much under control. I had foundContinue reading “A Slow 10K”
Second Seaside Half
I ran my second Galveston Half Marathon on Sunday, February 25th. The course was identical to last year’s race, starting at Stewart beach heading north before looping back down to the Pleasure Pier before returning to the start/finish line on the beach. I opened hard, leaving with the 1:52 pacer and running with the 1:45Continue reading “Second Seaside Half”
The Importance of Feedback Loops
This morning, I found myself once again thinking about the critical importance of feedback loops. I thought about obvious examples where small bad things can so easily grow into large bad things: – A minor breach can lead to complete pwnage.– A small outbreak can become a pandemic.– A brush fire can spark a continentalContinue reading “The Importance of Feedback Loops”
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