04.08.08
Posted in Road Races, Results, Mr. Noise's Picks, Gizmos, Clubs, Bakersfield Track Club, Bakersfield Distance Project at 9:49 pm by Administrator
we live downtown, a block or two from the bike path so we mainly train on the bike path where the only hils are the ones that go under the bridges.
during the off-season, christopher and i go up to the panorama bluffs and run but he hasnt run there in ages. so the kern river trail run was going to be a challenge.
for christopher, going down the trails is slower than going up them for the most part.
anyways, christopher usually wears a garmin gps watch when he runs and so i got some good elevation stats for the fifteen miler.
the race starts behind lake ming and the course is slightly downhill till the first hill at the 5.5 mile point. at this point christopher and the second place finisher in the race were in the lead with the overall winner a minute or so behind.
then the hills began and here are the elavation gains:
5.5 to 5.7 miles - 450 ft to 850 ft
5.7 to 7 miles - 850 ft to 650 ft
7 to 7.8 miles - 650 ft to 900 ft
the lead woman takes the overall lead.
7.8 to 9.1 miles - 900 ft to 600 ft
9.1 to 9.9 miles - 600 ft to 1000 ft
9.9 to 12 miles - 1000 ft to 500ft
and then it was flat to the finish. our watched measured the course at 15.13 miles.
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11.10.07
Posted in Road Races, Results, Upcoming, Videos, Mr. Noise's Picks, Gizmos, Blog at 11:59 pm by Administrator
i just got a flip video camera and did this race report on the Ron Fontaine Dollars For Scholars Run - 11/10/07. check it out HERE
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08.16.07
Posted in Mr. Noise's Picks, Books at 4:22 pm by Administrator
while sitting on the movie set the other day, i told the boys about this great book.
“Into Thin Air”
click HERE to buy
A bank of clouds was assembling on the not-so-distant horizon, but journalist-mountaineer Jon Krakauer, standing on the summit of Mt. Everest, saw nothing that “suggested that a murderous storm was bearing down.” He was wrong. The storm, which claimed five lives and left countless more–including Krakauer’s–in guilt-ridden disarray, would also provide the impetus for Into Thin Air, Krakauer’s epic account of the May 1996 disaster. Read the rest of this entry »
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08.02.07
Posted in Yada Yada, Road Stories, Friends, Mr. Noise's Picks, Gear, Giveaways at 12:22 pm by Administrator
well i just got back from our hart park adventure and have time to write about my nike trip. i went to the track one and this gathering was about cross country.
dyestatcal coverage HERE
nike has a great meeting building in culver city. it is like an art gallery. the front lobby is huge and this time it was full of baseball memorbillia. last time it had running stuff.
first off, nike serves us some finger food and refreshments and we get to mingle. in this room, we also get to checkout their new shoes, uniforms and other accessories.
then we went to the screening room and they told us about their new shoes and other products. i like that they admit that they lost their focus on running and that now they are really trying to reconnect with the running community.
all their new shoes looked great and so did the watches and the sunglasses. they even gave us one of the triax watches. we can also buy some as a team and get a really good deal on them.
i gave coach the watch nike gave me. so now he has a stopwatch.
nike also told us about their national championship which sounds really cool.
watch details:
The Triax Running Series is designed to provide innovation and insight to the true runner. Our newest features are incorporated in an extra-large display to keep you on pace for your goals, and keep them in clear view.
100-lap chronograph
100m water resistance
Convertible display / View lap time, total time, or both
Data mode / Recalls total time, lap times, best and average lap
Five-segment interval timer / For run/walk programs and hard/easy training
Stainless-steel bezel / Durable
Stainless-steel buckle and back plate / Enhanced durability
Target Time / Enter up to 50 lap times, then track progress while racing
Time, date, 2 alarms, 2 time zones
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07.03.07
Posted in Yada Yada, Sports, Friends, History, Mr. Noise's Picks, Books at 5:15 pm by Administrator
i just got this book today and have been reading it ever since. i have always been interested in mountain climbing and this book is a very good read.
John Vaillant, author of The Golden Spruce
A maddening, terrifying book, and also a deeply compassionate one.
Forever on the Mountain: The Truth Behind One of Mountaineering’s Most Controversial and Mysterious Disasters
By James M. Tabor
click HERE for more details.
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02.20.07
Posted in Yada Yada, Sports, Friends, Mr. Noise's Picks, Gear, Giveaways at 11:19 pm by Administrator
i just got back from the nike coach clinic in culver city. they hooked me up with a nice pair of shoes and a really nice jacket too. i am going to bed but will write more about my trip in the morning.
Nike Air Zoom Vomero Men’s Shoes White/Blue
The Air Vomero is Nike’s Statement cushion model for the neutral runner, and it delivers a super fitting upper on top of an extremely well cushioned midsole. This shoe exceeds the criteria set for this category of shoe. A fantastic product.
How It Fits
Length: 1/2 size small
Dress/street shoe = 8
This shoe = 8.5
Heel: Average
Midfoot: Medium volume
Forefoot: Medium to narrow
Toe-Box height: Medium
Arch height: Average
Weight: 11.5 oz (size 9)
Pronation Control Technology
Designed for neutral pronation & supination
Midsole: PU crash pad. Single-density Phylon.
Shape: Semi-curved
Construction Last: Full-length strobel lasted EVA
Cushioning Technology
Midsole: PU crash pad. Phylon
Heel: Zoom Air
Forefoot: Zoom Air
Upper Materials
Breathable mesh. 360-degree reflectivity
Outsole Technology
BRS 1000 carbon rubber, Duralon, and Phylite
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01.18.07
Posted in Yada Yada, Back in the Day, Music, Friends, Mr. Noise's Picks, Music at 1:37 pm by Administrator
Band holding its own against young(er) punks
BY ERIK LOYD, Californian staff writer
e-mail: eloyd@bakersfield.com | Wednesday, Jan 17 2007 7:10 PM
Last Updated: Wednesday, Jan 17 2007 7:22 PM
This is The Other Bakersfield Sound.
Photos:
Photo by Brian Drake
The Filthies, a local punk band, are, from left, bassist Kelley Ratliff, vocalist and guitarist Kenny Mount, and drummer Eric “Guppy” Bonilla.
Instead of twangy Telecasters, silky pedal steel guitars and a country beat, The Other Bakersfield Sound is rude, aggressive, distorted and anything but country.
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