http://www.zombierunner.com/blog Ramblings about running, food and other stuff Mon, 15 Mar 2010 02:45:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I've mentioned to people that I've run to work. It's really short (I'm lucky) - less than 2 miles according to Don. But if you do it every day it all adds up, so it's good. And, since it's so short, it's a good opportunity to try out new shoes ... http://www.zombierunner.com/blog/2010/03/14/running-unencumbered/ The other morning I did something I haven't done in a long time. My schedule doesn't allow it very well. I have a zombie work ethic - about 3 am is often the time I go to sleep, so there's no extra time in the morning before business ... http://www.zombierunner.com/blog/2010/02/25/morning-runs/ If you put the Raptor side-by-side with La Sportiva's Wildcat, you'll see a lot of similarities. They're built on the same framework - the outsole looks the same, same support system, same shaped upper. But there are some noticeable differences that will make all the difference to trail runners. One ... http://www.zombierunner.com/blog/2010/02/05/initial-thoughts-on-the-la-sportiva-raptor/ So far, "Did Ronald McDonald design your shoes?" was the first question I got that gave me an inkling other people may not find the color scheme of the Brooks Green Silence racing flat as cool as I do. But I guess bright red and yellow aren't for everyone. Anyway, trends ... http://www.zombierunner.com/blog/2010/01/11/the-green-silence-sure-doesnt-look-it/ Drinking five cups of coffee a day could reverse memory problems seen in Alzheimer's disease, US scientists say. news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8132122.stm http://www.zombierunner.com/blog/2009/07/06/coffee-may-reverse-alzheimers/ Facebook is moving just down the street from the ZombieRunner Palo Alto store. From San Franciso Business Times... Facebook, whose 850 employees occupy 10 buildings in downtown Palo Alto, has set a date for its long-planned move to the Stanford Research Park -- May 14, the Palo Alto Daily News reports. The company ... http://www.zombierunner.com/blog/2009/05/05/zombierunner-welcomes-facebook-to-the-neighborhood/ A few photos from Saturday afternoon in the store... http://www.zombierunner.com/blog/2009/03/07/today-in-the-zombierunner-store/ Gillian and I went out with my friend Brian for an early morning run on Mission Peak, over toward Sunol and back (almost to Sunol - Gillian and I had to get back to the store by noon). Brian snapped a few photos along the ridge on the way back. http://www.zombierunner.com/blog/2009/02/22/mission-peak-run/ The New Scope Truck Ford F-650 Super Duty is very, very ridiculous. Between the zombie-smashing diamond plate front bumper, the six swingin' doors, and the giant diesel tanks running down the side, it's got apocalypse machine written all over it. http://www.zombierunner.com/blog/2009/02/20/zombie-smashing-ford/ For you Facebook users... ZombieRunner now has a Facebook page http://www.zombierunner.com/blog/2009/02/19/zombierunner-on-facebook/