tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102685661617062574.post1938674270581104160..comments2023-08-30T09:57:31.058-05:00Comments on Wholesome, Steel-Cut Goodness: On Being a Multi-Modalerbradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12422901243969548083noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102685661617062574.post-54301132880387106052009-04-23T17:59:00.000-05:002009-04-23T17:59:00.000-05:00Scott, I run with a pack. I thought I blogged abou...Scott, I run with a pack. I thought I blogged about it as a product review once, but apparently not. Anyway, I use a <A HREF="http://www.rei.com/product/791730?preferredSku=7917300019&cm_mmc=cse_froogle-_-datafeed-_-product-_-7917300019&mr:trackingCode=CEB6F2AE-2029-DE11-B4E3-0019B9C043EB&mr:referralID=NA" REL="nofollow">Solomon Revo 2.0</A>( <==$40 is a great deal!!) adventure pack. Light, small and built with features such as padded shoulder straps, chest and belt straps. I love it. A good pack is essential to making the trip do-able with gear. That's all I'm gonna say about it now b/c as this is a good candidate for a future post.<br /><br />As for the feet, make sure to take advantage of UP's next gait analysis. They usually run those during open enrollment. Sign up early. Otherwise, Peak Performance or just about any other running shoe store typically offers such individual analysis and recommendation of shoe based on your natural gait. I've been running in support shoes because I have extra pronation in my stride. While every shoe is different, make sure to replace every 6 mos or 500 miles.<br /><br />emiss: I don't presume that you read into WSCG archives, but I once wrote about an experience I shared with STodd while riding the Bi-State Manchester route home from school. See <A HREF="http://steel-cut.blogspot.com/2007/12/mat-primer.html" REL="nofollow">rule #2</A>.<br /><br />Anyway, that's sad news about the dropped route coverage. I had heard/read this news, but thought it was for some small suburbs in St. Charles. But West of 270?!? Golly!<br /><br />I see that Bi-State has a similar <A HREF="http://www.metrostlouis.org/GettingStarted/FAQs/bikenrideFAQs.asp" REL="nofollow">Bike and Ride</A> program as Omaha's MAT. Perhaps you could squeeze a bus leg/commute by bike leg into your busy schedule every so often?bradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12422901243969548083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102685661617062574.post-60482738643046473952009-04-23T09:02:00.000-05:002009-04-23T09:02:00.000-05:00I got started biking again a few years ago when I ...I got started biking again a few years ago when I decided to try to reduce my carbon footprint and ride the 3.5 miles to work at least a couple of times a week. That short commute made it easy for me to bike often, since it only took a minute or two longer to ride than it did to drive.<br /><br />But two things have killed my bike riding commute: kids getting older and having more things going on that require tight time schedules, and moving farther away—a 12.5 mile ride now (actually much more fun than the measly 3.5, but takes 45 versus 20 minutes driving). I did ride yesterday though (for Earth Day) and it was wonderful.<br /><br />What do people with kids do to juggle commuting / weekday riding or running with karate, tee ball, gymnastics, etc. etc.?<br /><br />The YP Bus Challenge looks cool and light years ahead of what's going in St. Louis with public transportation (Metro just cut all bus service west of 270 because of budget shortfalls).Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075868186260132707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102685661617062574.post-34121619160034575522009-04-22T08:03:00.000-05:002009-04-22T08:03:00.000-05:00Excellent Earth Day post.
Question: Do you run ...Excellent Earth Day post. <br /><br />Question: Do you run with a backpack?<br /><br />I enjoy the multi-modal bike/bus rides. I regret not getting as much exercise by bike when I load the bike up on the bus. This is mostly due to a temporary increase in my bus trips due to the <A HREF="http://ypbuschallenge.com/" REL="nofollow">YP Bus Challenge</A>.<br /><br />There are ways to mix up the bus and bike trips to keep it interesting. (Hint/shameless plug: see my <A HREF="http://redd-shift.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Redd-Shift blog</A>)<br /><br />On the plus side, I've learned that, at least in this nice spring weather, I can arrive to work without sweating, depending on where I pick up the bus. I'm also learning where the best places are to ride to pick up different buses for different destinations, as well as how to play fast and loose with choosing a route based on time and destination.<br /><br />I might give running another go. I do remember how much fun it was to get the heart pumping and taking in scenery along the riverfront. That was until my foot started hurting. The pain stayed even after I stopped running.<br /><br />It got to a point where I was considering a visit to a foot doc to see if there was some kind of therapy or surgery that would fix it. Then I started riding my bike to work daily and the pain went away.Scott Reddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13769134824821490457noreply@blogger.com