I decided to create a whole new blog topic to congregate my Running posts.

http://thatlinuxbox.com/blog/index.ph...ic=running

I guess this means I will have to continue posting about running... which means I will also have to keep running... so really this is a motivational tool as well.

I have a netbook. It is slow. Firefox has a tendency to stall... just doing nothing apparent... on this computer. This tendency is most apparent on sites using javascript such as Facebook, Google Docs, etc.

I tried Google Chrome and it does not have this issue. On my slower computers I now use Chrome to help keep my web browsing a pleasant experience.

Surprise!

I made a pair of huarache sandals using a kit from InvisibleShoe.com. Getting the lacing right is the hardest part.

Walking around in the yard they were incredible... bring on the sticks, pine cones, and sweetgum balls! However, on hard surfaces I could definitely feel the knot under the left foot to the point of being painful. The right foot was fine. It is probably due to that shoddy construction (by me!). I will try re-doing the left knot to see if it helps.

The cord between my toes was a little uncomfortable (I've never been a flip-flop fan) but I think I will get used to it. The sandals stay on the feet without any effort. Traction is good all-around and is a definite improvement over running barefoot on wet slimy boardwalks.

I ran 2.5 miles total yesterday, 1.25 of that barefooted. I have discovered that running barefoot on Florida sun-baked concrete sidewalks gives me blisters... almost instantly. Not fun. I'm eagerly awaiting the pair of RunAmoc running moccasins that I ordered from Soft Star Shoes.

I added "Last of the Mohicans" to our Netflix queue.

The reality of my fitness level is setting in. It really has been years since I did any substantial running. I have to "forget" my college Cross Country training capabilities and consider that I am pretty much starting from scratch. Note to self: TAKE IT EASY.

I discovered a new web site dailymile for keeping track of training miles and getting social with other active people.

dailymile is a social training log for runners, triathletes, and cyclists. They have a GREAT error page: