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Thur Commute to Work July 3, 2009

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6.3 miles, 28:40

Then:

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Home again, Home again, jigity-jog June 30, 2009

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Well, not so much a jog as a spin ;-)

Legs felt really tired. Didn’t feel like it was a big push from a cardio sense, but getting up that last hill was a chore. Still, even though it FELT slow, it wasn’t in the grand scheme. Looking forward to next week to see how I feel on Monday or Tuesday!

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Commute To Work June 30, 2009

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Man alive, is there anything better than this Seattle weather right now? The morning ride was perfect - just cool enough!

No after-ride workout. Just trying to build up to riding in more than 3x per week!

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Monday Commute Home June 30, 2009

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Had to stop by the grocery store, and I forgot to pause my timer, so this one is a bit of an odd duck. Sorta like me in my bike togs in the QFC! The dolled-up housewives of Issaquah were impressed in the wrong direction. But the one Crossfitter there saw a like soul!

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6 Minutes of Situps June 30, 2009

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First, it was a beautiful ride into work. Sunny, cool, and I got a slight jump so the traffic was not bad. Made it in 28:40, which is a little slower than usual, but in accordance with this week’s plan (Mon - Wed commute by bike).

Then, the workout:

On the situps, I was aiming for 200, and just didn’t quite make it. Maybe next time!

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Finally, my 2nd commute this week! June 26, 2009

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Been a rough week on my getting commutes in on my schedule, but today the planets aligned.

After the ride, also got a workout in!
20 reps of:
- Weighted Pull-ups @ 20#
- Knee-ups @ 20#
- Squat-thrust w/Push-up

100 reps of Push-Presses @ 50#: 5:22
Max rep of Dumbbell Chest Presses: 65#
50 incline sit-ups

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Been thinking about the best next career? June 24, 2009

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I've had a number of conversations with people of late regarding the economy, their career, and what the future may hold for them.



One thing I've always heard about the future is that it is tough to predict. But not impossible.


Today's NYT has a highly thought-provoking article about jobs that are in demand right now(MBAs with no real-world experience need not apply). Definitely worth the read.


As to the future, these roles may well point the way towards your next career. All of these rolls have common elements: hands-on, long time to gain the necessary experience to be good enough, and focused on areas that were known to be needed at least 5 years ago based on demographic needs. 


For software development, and technologists in general, I keep wondering about how we create better products for an aging population that, based on death rates, will trend more female. How about specializing in UX for those over 50? 

Ride Home June 22, 2009

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Ride to work + workout June 22, 2009

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Rode to work, 6.3 miles, and then…

50, 50, 50, 50

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After-ride workout June 17, 2009

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- 50 Knee-ups @ 20#
-100 Dumbbell Swings @ 55#: 7:29
- 3 rounds of:
- 10 Front-Squats: 95, 115, 135
- 5 Dumbbell Chest Presses: 50, 60, 70 (this last one was only 1 rep)

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