tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.comments2024-02-01T11:32:25.827-06:00Steve in a Speedo?! Gross!Steve Stenzelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11419298404210612118noreply@blogger.comBlogger31260125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-81234606603999766762024-02-01T11:32:25.827-06:002024-02-01T11:32:25.827-06:00I have realized the same thing and am working on m...I have realized the same thing and am working on more regular walking breaks during the way. I also joined a StepBet, which is a good motivator when needed :) Emily Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03216838156937685736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-75303351946846487082023-12-25T11:41:55.784-06:002023-12-25T11:41:55.784-06:00Hi! I stumbled upon your blog and the first thing ...Hi! I stumbled upon your blog and the first thing I saw is you are in St. Paul. It's my hometown and where I lived for many years. I'm now west of the Twin Cities and have been for 30 years, but I still think of myself as being from St. Paul. From one St. Pauly to another, Merry Christmas!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13915962999372304054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-84068514271339380182023-10-05T14:24:11.193-05:002023-10-05T14:24:11.193-05:00Congrats to Charlie and Henry on their 5K! I was d...Congrats to Charlie and Henry on their 5K! I was disappointed for you about the race cancellation after all your training. Sorry about your taxing weekend and the loss of your grandma. Just chiming in to say thanks for your writing--it's always an enjoyable read! Fan of your blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-36303434435248036662023-09-28T20:18:00.300-05:002023-09-28T20:18:00.300-05:00Thanks Audrey! That link is interesting info. Ba...Thanks Audrey! That link is interesting info. Based on the current predictions for race morning, it's saying I should have a "2.0% to 3.0% pace adjustment," which would make a 1:01:00 finishing time more like 1:02:33. We'll see what happens!Steve Stenzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11419298404210612118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-51985156794246767412023-09-28T10:07:19.505-05:002023-09-28T10:07:19.505-05:00Memphis-based runner here...with temps like that, ...Memphis-based runner here...with temps like that, I would expect your times to be slower than what you are aiming for based on the weather conditions, which wouldn't necessarily mean that you aren't in better shape now than last year. There are pace calculators that help you adjust your goal pace and times for the temp + dew point. E.g. http://maximumperformancerunning.blogspot.com/2013/07/temperature-dew-point.html The time adjustment if it's hot and humid can be 20-30 seconds a mile!<br /><br />I can run a race at similar effort at 25, 35, 45, 55, 65, and 75 degrees, and my pace will be in the sweet spot in the 25-35 range (because I run hot...my half and 10k PRs were at 28 and 22 degrees, respectively). So your weather-adjusted time at the end of the day may be a truer indicator of your fitness. Don't let your times get you down if the weather blow up your A time goal!Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03106300298346016823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-64023341099019472372023-08-15T12:11:13.702-05:002023-08-15T12:11:13.702-05:00Sorry Elizabeth, I just saw this! I do upper body...Sorry Elizabeth, I just saw this! I do upper body on Tu, Thur, and Sat. I do legs and core on Wed and Fri. And then I do core only on Sun, and legs only on Monday. A good week looks like that!Steve Stenzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11419298404210612118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-40937697300311784442023-08-09T21:15:10.310-05:002023-08-09T21:15:10.310-05:00Steve, curious what your strength workouts look li...Steve, curious what your strength workouts look like since you lift pretty much every day. Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07332405481938908327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-28851042932195092792023-07-28T09:38:40.548-05:002023-07-28T09:38:40.548-05:00Thank for sharing my photos Steve. Fun to watch in...Thank for sharing my photos Steve. Fun to watch in person live but pictures after really let us see so much more.Tom Rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-21422984887191075132023-07-14T12:58:11.943-05:002023-07-14T12:58:11.943-05:00Dave, I used to print out my own for that too! I ...Dave, I used to print out my own for that too! I used packing tape to tape it to my hoodie's sleeve for a half marathon or 2 over the winter. That was a simpler time... :) Steve Stenzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11419298404210612118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-87542075574197821132023-07-13T20:19:43.019-05:002023-07-13T20:19:43.019-05:00A little more advanced than those run pace tattoos...A little more advanced than those run pace tattoos! (Ever use one? I think I got some once in a marathon but ended up running with a pacer.)Dave Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12542598696514416022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-46715635920474273022023-07-06T20:52:34.591-05:002023-07-06T20:52:34.591-05:00So just to be clear. Your easiest gear used to wo...So just to be clear. Your easiest gear used to work (same rear der.) and now with the only change being a new derailleur hanger your easiest gear does not work? Does not sound like that has anything to do with only having a Rival derailleur. You might need a new mechanic.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294066346177327398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-9395963667958677432023-04-26T11:52:48.174-05:002023-04-26T11:52:48.174-05:00I tried those as fuel on a long run recently! Didn...I tried those as fuel on a long run recently! Didn’t work—too much chewing required. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-25869596143479884992023-03-03T13:33:00.668-06:002023-03-03T13:33:00.668-06:00Damn Steve, Pharmie is a MILF! She is one beautif...Damn Steve, Pharmie is a MILF! She is one beautiful catAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-68199878142055750232023-01-01T00:00:58.115-06:002023-01-01T00:00:58.115-06:00Ha Michael! I wish I did that on purpose! :) Ha...Ha Michael! I wish I did that on purpose! :) Happy New Year!Steve Stenzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11419298404210612118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-69202467509647723982022-12-31T08:12:59.989-06:002022-12-31T08:12:59.989-06:00The title of this post I assume you came up with y...The title of this post I assume you came up with yourself, making the title a DIY fail as well as the collection of images! Have a Happy New Year!Michael Clarkhttp://planetmike.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-68604518797006247042022-12-27T09:18:19.054-06:002022-12-27T09:18:19.054-06:00Wear both, one on each arm! You can do your splits...Wear both, one on each arm! You can do your splits with the chrono Timex and then look at your Garmin data afterwards. Also the IQ store has a bunch of apps you can install that may have the swimming functions you're looking for.Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03106300298346016823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-62519576334144576732022-11-21T15:37:58.230-06:002022-11-21T15:37:58.230-06:00Totally Anon! My boys were both out for multiple ...Totally Anon! My boys were both out for multiple days, so they were out for the most "infected" parts of their possible Covid, and they've been masked, so hopefully that's been good. But the school's aware of the boys' possible Covid last week, so everyone knows. I was even in a meeting earlier in the day before I found out (masked and in a corner as I thought I was getting over from flu), and I emailed everyone at the meeting saying "OH SHIT...sorry guys." :)Steve Stenzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11419298404210612118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-21628456993960401852022-11-21T11:14:21.469-06:002022-11-21T11:14:21.469-06:00It might be a good idea to give the school a heads...It might be a good idea to give the school a heads-up. A classmate might have gotten it from your kids last week and could take that home to the grandparents for Thanksgiving. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-48270595847387425472022-11-08T12:58:30.892-06:002022-11-08T12:58:30.892-06:00Ha! Ooops! Thanks T! Fixed it! :) Ha! Ooops! Thanks T! Fixed it! :) Steve Stenzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11419298404210612118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-8888760443164908022022-11-08T08:51:27.849-06:002022-11-08T08:51:27.849-06:00Ahem, the blueberry girl from Willy Wonka is NOT V...Ahem, the blueberry girl from Willy Wonka is NOT Veruca Salt, but rather Violet Beauregarde. Veruca Salt went into the trash thanks to squirrels. :)Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03808070327493365276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-56308919338669519762022-08-30T21:54:03.976-05:002022-08-30T21:54:03.976-05:00I just realized I've been reading the blog for...I just realized I've been reading the blog for more than 12 years! 😱😄megant113https://www.blogger.com/profile/12030924407918793808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-24135679849881218992022-08-27T14:19:34.003-05:002022-08-27T14:19:34.003-05:00Thanks so much for this. It shared posts I had not...Thanks so much for this. It shared posts I had not yet seen. -Rick's daughterStephanie Ziebarthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01826791343527002612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-46556723226150454722022-08-04T10:23:47.560-05:002022-08-04T10:23:47.560-05:00Ha! Thanks 21stCenturyMom! :) Ha! Thanks 21stCenturyMom! :) Steve Stenzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11419298404210612118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-55844279746793300952022-08-04T08:02:13.823-05:002022-08-04T08:02:13.823-05:00I just pulled up my very old blogroll RSS feed and...I just pulled up my very old blogroll RSS feed and there you are - one of the only people still blogging. Warms my heart!21stCenturyMomhttp://21st-century-mom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-77089796428297314932022-08-02T15:16:27.810-05:002022-08-02T15:16:27.810-05:00The photo you disappeared in looks like your foreh...The photo you disappeared in looks like your forehead is just over his left shoulder!<br />rueschmikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09912509829428504024noreply@blogger.com