Monthly Archives: August 2009
How Do I Fall?
A question often asked by people trying to learn how to run with Pose Method. Lots of people overdo it, misinterpret it and basically do it wrong. This of course leads to nothing much changing in the way that they run. Today I was inspired by reading the forum on Fetcheveryone. They (whoever “They” are) Read more...
How to Use the Garmin 305 with Linux and the Acer Aspire One
I have been meaning to give this a try for a while now and thought that it would be good to share it having been reminded about it by a friend recently who wanted to know if there was an easy way of achieving this. I tried several methods using various software and driver configurations. Read more...
Hurdler Pechonkina to Miss Berlin
Women’s world 400m hurdles record holder Yulia Pechonkina pulls out of the World Athletics Championships because of health problems. Sourced from: BBC Sport | Athletics | UK Edition
A Sunny, Hilly Ride
Had a very enjoyable 49 miles this morning on the Bianchi. Decided to see how quick I could cycle ten miles so after an easy 8 miles or so warm up I tried the time trial course used by the local cycling club and gave it a blast. It’s an out and back route of Read more...
Plugins and an Excellent Ride
Tonight was great. I spent a little while installing the Shimano Hyperglide 105 cassette on my winter bike. The Campag derailleur was a bit quirky on the old cassette so I wasn’t surprised when it was the same on this new one. I think a new chain is required to start with and I may see Read more...
Injury Ends Mason’s Berlin Hopes
Olympic high jump silver medallist Germaine Mason pulls out of the Great Britain team for the World Championships with an ankle injury. Sourced from: BBC Sport | Athletics | UK Edition
Bolt and Gay to Star in Brussels
Sprinters Usain Bolt and Tyson Gay will race each other in Brussels in September, three weeks after the World Championships. Sourced from: BBC Sport | Athletics | UK Edition
New Look, New Cassette
I don’t have a massive amount to say today really. I am finding out just how much riding a bike a lot is likely to affect my running I think. Nevertheless as I am unable to run I must find an outlet and riding a bike is very pleasurable. I changed the rear gear setup Read more...
Sprinter Smyth Claims Irish Title
Jason Smyth wins the 100 metres at the Irish Athletics Championship at Santry. Sourced from: BBC Sport | Athletics | UK Edition
Gay Sweeps to 100m Win in Sweden
Sprinter Tyson Gay sweeps to victory in the 100m victory in 9.79 seconds in Stockholm Sourced from: BBC Sport | Athletics | UK Edition