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Re: How we found the rudest cities in the world – Analytics @ foursquare

phxwebguy — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 10:09:54 -0000

F#%&! Yeah Scottsdale! I am sure that there was a lot of that going on in a very high tourism city. I would think that this would be based on home location but oh well. I like it here... it's home and you're all welcome. :)

Re: Okay, Phoenix – F* you, f* you, f* you, you’re cool, f* you…I’m out!

phxwebguy — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:26:14 -0000

Me too.

Re: http://bendoeslife.tumblr.com/post/1344398331

phxwebguy — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:26:48 -0000

Nice job man. You did great!

Re: You might be a runner if…

phxwebguy — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 18:09:28 -0000

... or your just a bad ass runner with Vibrams. As a side note, pantothenic acid assists with the production of adrenaline. Long distance runners can suffer from adrenal fatigue which can potentially make you depressed and very tired all of the time. Basically your adrenaline gland just takes a break for a while. It is found in the B vitamins that we all hold so important. Thanks for the post Tyler. I will be almost barefoot one day. :)

Re: Power Balance is rubbish

phxwebguy — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:20:40 -0000

I am a runner and I trained with one for four months and am getting better times without it. I am sure that my training schedule had something to do with the improvements but quite honestly I am still on the fence.

Re: Ask Me About WordPress

phxwebguy — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 13:35:16 -0000

This would be perfect for the panel I will be on next month. ;) http://twitter.com/#!/phxwe...

Re: Taking your Metrics Beyond the Log

phxwebguy — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:38:05 -0000

Nice follow-up to your Merit's of Metrics post. My "disappointing" tempo run yesterday was slower than I needed to be per my training plan. After parsing some XML and dropping it into a spreadsheet, I realized that it was actually my fastest four consecutive miles with one of my top three splits and a top five run at that distance overall... even with the warmup and cooldown.

Like you, I favor DM and the Garmin Training Center and Connect but if readers (especially newer runners) are looking for another source of motivation, I would go so far as to recommend doing a more granular level of tracking metrics such as you have been writing about.

After the tempo run, I was bummed out, reviewed the numbers and now I know I can be where I need to be for the next scheduled tempo run.

Thanks Greg. I'm new here... Great stuff! Keep it coming.

Re: Racing to cure women’s cancer – can you beat me?

phxwebguy — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 13:13:29 -0000

Uhhh... thats fast. I just got off a 10 miler. Maybe I should be worried. I am not kidding either.

Re: Golf balls, some knee pain and some running gear

phxwebguy — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:07:19 -0000

Thanks man for the golf ball tip. My left arch has been acting up so I will give that a shot when I get home tonight. Another helpful tip are dice believe it or not. Using dice will help strengthen your shins and help you become less prone to plantar fasciitis. What you do it start with a small pile of dice on the floor of about ten. Move the dice from one pile making another one next to it by grabbing each die with your toes and pivoting on your heel to place them in another pile. Repeat with the opposite foot.

Happy training brother.

Re: Racing to cure women’s cancer – can you beat me?

phxwebguy — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 01:46:43 -0000

Hey Tyler. For whatever it's worth, thanks for motivating me to do the race. Regardless of the outcome you should take comfort in knowing that you motivated me to sign up and show up for a race that I would have otherwise ignored.

Re: Help @dpatricklewis win a #pagelyipad

phxwebguy — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:49:16 -0000

Only if he wears it as a hat.

Re: Tuesday’s Top-5: Road Racing Etiquette

phxwebguy — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 03:14:29 -0000

Great insight Matt. Thanks for sharing. As a runner, numbers one and four are my pet peeves for sure. To me number five is one of the most important. Admittedly, after spilling water on a volunteer during my first race, I quickly looked for something on etiquette. I now have something to refer my new running friends to. Anyhow, since "the spilling" after becoming "that guy" I have made a conscious effort to thank volunteers whenever possible. I highly recommend it. Their faces light up. Its cool.

Re: Running for my life

phxwebguy — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 14:04:19 -0000

For sure. I have some friends on there that really motivate me. Its a great place. Sub 7min milers. Insane and I know I won't be there anytime soon but it helps me stay focused.

Re: Running for my life

phxwebguy — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 22:33:34 -0000

Keep it up Tyler. I totally know where you are coming from... well, except for the Vibrams thing. :) Anyhow, for the rest period after my races, I totally feel disconnected and have to get back to it to have some sort of normalcy. It has become such an integral part of my life too that I have to keep scheduling the next race. Of course there is the health benefit too but, when I am asked I usually give some vague answer like, I enjoy it. Ultimately, it is for some of the same reasons that you listed here. I am looking forward to hearing about your future races.

Re: Yulia Grigreya Loves (Winning) Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego

phxwebguy — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:31:13 -0000

The most memorable part of the race for me was running on the freeway along side of the elite runners. I distinctly remember Gromova flying by with many of the other competitors. To see her and others running was really something special.

Re: Goodbye to The Kid

phxwebguy — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:28:28 -0000

The Kid is a class act. Thanks for this. If any Mariner fan that I knew would post something like this, I knew you would be the one.

Re: Screw Twitter, Look At What We Have

phxwebguy — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:20:30 -0000

Hi Andrew, I completely agree with you and actually enjoy the more niche sites. Admittedly, I probably pay more attention to locals and what they are up to when I am on Twitter but have found few with like interests. Aside from the fact that we live close and attend the same events, I find little crossover into places like DailyMile and Daily Burn. I like sites like DailyMile because people with like interests can share feedback and help motivate each other. But, most of all I find a lot of what my Daily Mile friends are doing inspirational. It makes sense for me to be in a place that identifies with what I spend a ton of my time doing anyway... Running, recording time, recording routes, seeking training tips.

The common theme that I see is that people are migrating to niche communities that are based on topics that they care about, spend their time focusing on anyhow. Which is a perfect follow-up to your posting economy article. Its a captive audience. Keep up the great work... and the Ironman training.

Re: 5 Brilliant iPhone Apps for Baseball Fans

phxwebguy — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 01:16:59 -0000

Nice review of the apps. Thinking about getting FanGraphs. Their site is pretty informative so it would be nice to have that in my pocket. In regards to the MLB at Bat price tag, for diehard fans, it is well worth the money. A couple of my favorite features are the game audio (with announcers for either team. Vin Scully!) and the videos wrap ups that they did last year. They were basically "fast casts" of the entire game. Also, there is a feature that I have not been able to use but it looks to be similar to AT&T Park's FanConnex. In the options there is an item called "At the Ballpark" reads "Get access to additional content when you visit select MLB parks." Thanks again for the tips. Oh! ...And keep an eye out for Yahoo's Fantasy Baseball App!

Re: Lose the excess baggage

phxwebguy — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 02:47:56 -0000

Great post Tyler. I am not sure if I have ever shared my training routine. Before I go there, I will share a bit about my diet. The key is taking in less calories that you burn. If you are running frequently, you are on the right track. I don't really have a strict diet but I do notice that certain foods take away from my performance. As much as I like cheeseburgers, I eat them in moderation because I can tell that chicken and fish help more in the gym. Light meals help me run faster and carb loading does work.

As far as training goes, I rotate the gym with my running routine. Some say that it is bad to build muscle for running but it is all about your ideal weight. When you get there... you will know. I plan on going into more detail some day but I have learned that the gym not only increases your metabolic rate when coupled with cardio (running) but, it also makes your oxygen intake more efficient.

Since you and I have met, I have lost 15lbs and gained 10 back but it is a good 10. Finally, to help keep me on track, I use online tools but, most of all I have my friends to support me. I wish you the best and if you need anything holler.

Re: The Crosbie experiment review

phxwebguy — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:14:05 -0000

My experience was a little different. I am not quite sure why but it was. Initially I was intrigued by the experiment and would follow what people had to say. I had even made a comment about how the experiment was being perceived in the community. I remember thinking to myself how Tyson must really trust those people.

... then I got an email with a password and an invite... and I froze.

At first, what I thought would be fun, turned into respect for someone I respect. I went almost an entire day deciding what to post and when I did, I tried to make it sound like something he'd say. With great power comes great responsibility and I don't remember the last time that someone gave me the keys to their personality.

Thanks for the experiment Tyson. I am sure you will learn just as much, if not more, from the responses/ reactions of those that participated.

Re: Jesus Hates Papyrus

phxwebguy — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:30:07 -0000

@AcmePhoto you can start by directing your pastor to this post.

Re: ESPN, we didn’t expect this from you

phxwebguy — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:50:53 -0000

Oh... And another thing. People's behavior and how they conduct themselves online is an iherent risk of participating in Social Media. ESPN and other organizations should know that going in. I am sure that all of these personalities were probably on Twitter long before the "Higher HQ" and their intent is not to defame ESPN but to keep in touch with the community and fans. I am not a fan of the decision but I do think that it makes sense in the military and other security sensitive organizations. But, no National Security is going to be compromised if an ESPN employee is tweeting about the bottle of red wine they just had.

There I'm done. ;)

Re: ESPN, we didn’t expect this from you

phxwebguy — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:17:03 -0000

I seriously don't know what to think. I was in a bit of disbelief when I saw that. ESPN of all people? So ESPN is going back to a faceless organization. Sure their commercials can be funny but seriously. Taking tweeting away from the employees?

Hey ESPN, you see what MLB is doing? All reporters, regional and national... sharing stuff on Twitter BESIDES BASEBALL. Like the killer Mexican place in San Diego or the best place to stay in Houston or that we should watch the MLB Network. Oh... and someone else who gets it.... FOX. Its a sad day really when FOX out smarts you ESPN. #justsayin

Re: So, Ford is loaning me a car…

phxwebguy — Fri, 01 May 2009 14:29:54 -0000

Drive it to San Diego! Take the 10 and see how fast you can go and if there is a governor and report back. Go to Mission Beach and relax. Then drive it up PHC all the way to Santa Monica. Chill at the 3rd Street Promenade before heading back.

I think that is awesome that they are continuing to do this. Have fun and be safe.

Re: Video blogging can be great, unless…

phxwebguy — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:19:12 -0000

Holy crap. Is this a joke? At first I was going to let the generic, no frills intro slide but c'mon. How annoying is that to listen to? Is he in a mall? I may have lasted 15 seconds but, not long enough to either understand a word he said or even bother to listen to it closer to see if there was any coherence to his rambling.

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Re: Okay, Phoenix – F* you, f* you, f* you, you’re cool, f* you…I’m out!