March 2012

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The Roadhouse 367

March 3, 2012 in Blues, Music, Podcasts | No comments

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The 367th Roadhouse is without an official frame. There’s such a variety that I’ve left it to you to decide how the music all fits together. Eddie C. Campbell, Janiva Magness, Big James & The Chicago Playboys, Heritage Blues Orchestra, and Nathan James & The Rhythm Scratchers lead this edition in fine style. Or – a fine variety of styles. But, as always, the varitey adds up to one full hour of the finest blues you’ve never heard.

Saturdays Are PR Days

March 3, 2012 in PRs, Running, Sports | No comments

PRs for distance (7.97 mi) and duration (1:10:01) in this one.

The Long Short Month

March 2, 2012 in PRs, Running, Sports | No comments

I made a 6.81 mile run on Tuesday to close out the month of February. As noted, I expected to make three more runs in the week. but the long Saturday followed by an unplanned Sunday run took some of the life out of my legs. I thought it best to rest on Wednesday rather than risk an injury that would keep me off the pavement for a few weeks.

I ended the month of February with 89.9 miles in the books, all of it running. As the mileage came up throughout the month, I harbored a quiet hope that I might reach the 100-mile mark. And, had February been a normal month of 31 days, I might have made that milestone. Instead, I almost doubled the mileage of January, jumping up from 47.6. At the time, that was the PR for monthly mileage. Even with a short month, February definitely set a new standard.

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Cardinals 2012

March 2, 2012 in Baseball, Sports | No comments

Will the defending World Champions repeat without the help of one of the greatest hitters to ever play baseball?

Just a reminder – many, many teams have won the World Series without The Machine.

I think the Cardinals are strong all the way through the lineup. If Berkman plays to 75% of the level of last year, Beltran plays to his potential, and Holliday steps it up just a small notch, the Cardinals will definitely be contenders. The pitching staff is as strong as nearly any in the National League and, in my opinion, is the strongest in the Central.

In truth, it feels like the start of another fun season is mere weeks away.