Moments before SXSW 2009
Well it’s here again, the week of all weeks for geeks around the globe to come together and share in Austin, TX. Another year has passed, and so fast. Did I learn anything from last year? Did I take home any inspiration? I think I did, but it wasn’t in the panels or the trade show. It was the large masses of people, geeks like me, but better.
In my daily tasks I am alone in my inspiration, constantly searching the inter-web for little sparkles of greatness. I see all these great designs, but they don’t speak to me, yet I know what they are saying. I look beyond the “wow” and ask “how”, and SXSW is my one chance to meet some of these creators of WOW. So many great minds, so many people who think like me, yet none of us are the same.
Being different is really what makes us great, but having a common interest is what brings us together… and that is what the internet is all about.
The 100 Mile Challenge
I decided that it was time I kicked my running up a notch. I have been running about 2 to 3 times a week for the last year. When I started back in October of 2007 I was running about 2 miles. The last few months I have started doing 4 miles. I recently found a website that tracks your routes and times, lets you set up goals and tracks them. Its a pretty handy site, and I think I am going to enjoy following my progress. I have already entered 2 of my routes on Town Lake (Lady Bird Lake), Austin TX. On a side note, my new route that I ran with my friend Rob nearly kicked my ass, he is in better shape then I and it was a good motivator just trying to keep pace.
Any way, the point of this post is I have started a 100 mile challenge today. I am going to run 100 miles in 30 days. I have always tried to set physical goals for myself, but always seem to cut them short or fall off the plan. I have challenged other areas of my life, and have broke wall after wall. Running has started to become my replacement for surfing (or lack thereof). I get excited after work with the thought of running town lake. I load my iPod with any track that has a heavy beat to help me keep pace. Don’t laugh but techno seems to help, well Drum n Bass, or what ever the music geeks call it.
So please check my progress, and keep me on track. I will need the motivation of my friends and family to keep me running. I need this to set a bar, something I can shoot for.
Flyin Hawaiian
Thought I would post a few pictures from the company boat trip this last Thursday. Everyone had a good time, lots of food, beer, and perfect weather.
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