All Over the Board… » The Active Life
Is it really me…blogging?
Yes it is. It’s been a while, but I feel like writing something – exactly what, well that’s another story. For now, I’ll talk about exercise or lack thereof. Let’s call this a lesson in how we as humans can go off on tangents and rationalize ourselves out of progress. I started the StrongLifts 5×5 program in November. … Read entire article »
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My Review of MSR Outfitterwing Shelter
REI The largest MSR tarp shelter, Outfitterwing is designed for maximum coverage—and of course it’s strong, stable and quiet in the wind. MSR Outfitterwing Shelter What a tarp/dining fly should be 5 5 Gift: No Pros: stable, Lightweight, Compact, Tough Best Uses: Car Camping Describe Yourself: Casual Adventurer What Is Your Gear Style: Comfort Driven On our last camping trip, I was loading our EZ-Up shelter and complaining about its large size. I had seen these before and they reminded me of the tarps we used in Patrol Camp. The only thing stopping me was the cost. Besides, did I really need it? Somehow our EZ-Up disappeared (I don’t know how or why) and a want became a need. First off, the packed size is tiny compared to our EZ-Up – my kid’s three sleeping bags are bigger. I broke the … Read entire article »
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Summer Camp Memories – Rowing
Jackson’s at summer camp this week, and in recent days I’ve been recalling my summer camp memories. I was in Boy Scout Troop 120, and every year from 1982 to 1988 I went with my troop to Lefeber Northwoods Camps in Northern Wisconsin. My mom tells a story about me not wanting to go the night before departing for the first time. She’ll also tell you about how I came back and loved it. There are many … Read entire article »
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My new exercise plan(?)
I ran with my team on Tuesday. I did a quick sprint around the bases and I was out of breath for about 2 minutes. I’m sick of feeling that way, and last night I decided to do something about it. I ran 2.29 miles while Jackson ride alongside me. It helped to have him there, even though we did not talk for much of it. For now at least, I’ll use this blog as my exercise log. For entertainment purposes, … Read entire article »
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Web Wednesday: SparkPeople
Many people battle with weight, and I am but one of them. The reading on our bathroom scale has crept up sixty pounds (ouch) from 2005. Much of that is because my exercise regimen has steadily decreased – it’s getting harder to work out as the kids get older. Our primary care physician pointed us to sparkpeople.com – a great site that helps you track calories and exercise FOR FREE. They even have a cool app for the iPhone. Forget the Weight Watchers paid service, and try this instead. Now all I need to do is actually use the stinking thing. … Read entire article »
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Should I rename my blog? If so, what to?
OK, I’m staring at my blog and thinking there has to be a better title than Allen Strelow’s Weblog. I’m a creative guy, is that the best I can do? So then I think: what should I call this blog? It’s not like it focuses on only technology, or only political issues, or only family or Christian Issues. Like my mental patterns, it’s all over the board. So if you think you have an idea, please comment. I’ll wait for the two people who read this to chime in, and then I will go from there. … Read entire article »
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A bike at your beck and call
Here’s an interesting idea: automated bike rental in a large urban area. Washington D.C. is the first US city to have this, but it’s been done in Europe. As a cyclist and quasi-tree hugger, I like this one. Why? Cycling is fun, and good exercise Cycling is much faster than walking This program is privately funded. (I find it amazing that we keep looking to the government instead of ourselves/private industry to fix our ills.) … Read entire article »
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