tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510652698128172730.comments2023-04-05T05:56:39.676-07:00The Urban PrimateBatlouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16350186771468015187noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510652698128172730.post-42808845597842060562021-01-28T09:12:21.746-08:002021-01-28T09:12:21.746-08:00I just want to take a moment to encourage you in y...I just want to take a moment to encourage you in your journey. I was surprised to see your blog post come up on my RSS feed after being quiet for so long. I subscribed years ago and never unsubscribed (who still uses RSS anyway?!?). I believe we were both on the LowCarbFriends bulletin board years ago (I think I went by MountainNerd) and I followed your journey since it paralleled by own (started at 265... tried to maintain at roughly 180). You were biking and I was running. I have battled with maintenance since those days, with some successes and some challenges. The timing of your newest efforts were also my own! (Restarting at about 235 on 1/4/2021 -- 2020 was rough on the mind and body...)<br /><br />So, in solidarity, I hope for your perseverance, diligence, and tenacity. This is a difficult journey, but one we know all too well. You got this!Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510652698128172730.post-10889883201102290782014-02-06T11:28:55.815-08:002014-02-06T11:28:55.815-08:00Really late reply but I currently am riding a Spec...Really late reply but I currently am riding a Specialized S-Works with a modified cockpit. I pulled off the traditional drop bars and replaced it with a full tri setup. Aluminum frame is a little harsh and maybe one day I will upgrade. For now this will have to do.<br />Batlouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16350186771468015187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510652698128172730.post-13014751403623375532014-02-06T11:21:52.986-08:002014-02-06T11:21:52.986-08:00Haha, thanks. So did you get a Mamasita bike? St...Haha, thanks. So did you get a Mamasita bike? Still in love with mine. Well perhaps more of a love hate relationship. The bike is way more capable than I am at riding it.Batlouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16350186771468015187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510652698128172730.post-43851673168075054172014-02-06T11:20:35.622-08:002014-02-06T11:20:35.622-08:00Great, I am glad you liked it. Still need to phot...Great, I am glad you liked it. Still need to photograph the finished product.Batlouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16350186771468015187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510652698128172730.post-32767039227754835252013-10-09T08:04:24.507-07:002013-10-09T08:04:24.507-07:00Thanks, I am going to have to start posting again ...Thanks, I am going to have to start posting again as it keeps me on track. Heading out on a 3 day backpacking trip this weekend. I planned my menu originally to be light and included pasta and potato's. Thinking of scraping the high-carb stuff and sticking to basics. Nuts, Fruit, dried meats & Cheese. Will not be light but will be better for me.Batlouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16350186771468015187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510652698128172730.post-46018916652636150882013-10-09T07:03:55.606-07:002013-10-09T07:03:55.606-07:00Welcome back man. I was wondering id we'd eve...Welcome back man. I was wondering id we'd ever see ya again. I totally know that feeling you're talking about. It usually hits me after a vacation where I've had to much bread/beer/chips/shots/or pasta.-Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12923047665937772576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510652698128172730.post-55899054579547415392013-08-11T13:26:02.536-07:002013-08-11T13:26:02.536-07:00You were probably more likely to encounter coyotes...You were probably more likely to encounter coyotes there than anything else.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510652698128172730.post-19440712582668883062013-01-12T20:19:49.085-08:002013-01-12T20:19:49.085-08:00What kind of bike do you use for your long distanc...What kind of bike do you use for your long distance training?angelo212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510652698128172730.post-84405015939416783242013-01-12T19:27:20.680-08:002013-01-12T19:27:20.680-08:00I found your blog looking at the Mamasita bike and...I found your blog looking at the Mamasita bike and found your blog more interesting. I'll be following.angelo212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510652698128172730.post-51939492661552897002013-01-10T08:20:37.052-08:002013-01-10T08:20:37.052-08:00I tried this and it turned out great. Heading to ...I tried this and it turned out great. Heading to the store now to make another batch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510652698128172730.post-8860759189689758772013-01-10T08:20:13.351-08:002013-01-10T08:20:13.351-08:00I tried this and it turned out great. Heading to ...I tried this and it turned out great. Heading to the store now to make another batch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510652698128172730.post-83442136989666232932012-12-21T00:34:20.916-08:002012-12-21T00:34:20.916-08:00extraordinary blog writer joomla templates Year 20...extraordinary blog writer joomla templates Year 2011 http://onlinecasinoworld.weebly.com online casino gamescasino games onlinehttp://bestonlinecasinoworld.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510652698128172730.post-29899038638791271502012-01-02T20:13:43.437-08:002012-01-02T20:13:43.437-08:00Wow, that's pretty interesting. I run past th...Wow, that's pretty interesting. I run past the graveyard there all the time. While part of me want's to know more part of me is a little spooked and would just assume I could just forget it. hahBatlouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16350186771468015187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510652698128172730.post-68884268941042039852011-12-30T10:46:18.613-08:002011-12-30T10:46:18.613-08:00I read your post with great interest as I've i...I read your post with great interest as I've investigated that particular area extensively. I've gotten the names Roy and Monica there before. One day, 9:30am in Feb 2011 I got the craziest evp on my voice recorder while standing in the center of the larger graveyard, next to the headstone of "Aunt Florence." What was really crazy about it is that I could hear it with my own ears while standing there; lots of crazy people screaming in agony and begging for help. If you'd like me to email it to you let me know. But yes, I can assure you, that area of the park is very, very haunted!Terri Ghttp://www.terrigrimes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510652698128172730.post-82950421839917207052011-12-14T04:23:14.789-08:002011-12-14T04:23:14.789-08:00Thanks, the recipe should have been a 1/4 pound. ...Thanks, the recipe should have been a 1/4 pound. Fixed it.Batlouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16350186771468015187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510652698128172730.post-45280780501822627942011-12-13T14:15:51.162-08:002011-12-13T14:15:51.162-08:00Just a note, the recipe says 1/2lb but the fitday ...Just a note, the recipe says 1/2lb but the fitday link says 1/4lbAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510652698128172730.post-6919650053852628362011-12-05T09:52:36.036-08:002011-12-05T09:52:36.036-08:00Thanks, one of my goals this year is to get more c...Thanks, one of my goals this year is to get more comfortable swimming in open water. It's one thing to jump off a boat and float around drinking beer. As I found out swimming a half mile across a lake and back is kind of terrifying.Batlouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16350186771468015187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510652698128172730.post-87954097000502046452011-07-12T13:26:47.690-07:002011-07-12T13:26:47.690-07:00Congrats on finishing. I know that it was tough. ...Congrats on finishing. I know that it was tough. Great job on not hanging your head after the swim.Ken Matthewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565122412633626461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510652698128172730.post-42982115372671708442011-01-17T08:22:46.155-08:002011-01-17T08:22:46.155-08:00@Jem: Agreed, I have pretty much left the minimal...@Jem: Agreed, I have pretty much left the minimalist running to the trails and stick with my Asics Nimbus for the road. Recently I ran a Trail HM in them and they performed great. <br /><br />I think my favorite part was the flexibility of the toe box. When you hit a root, rock or other small object in a typical running shoe it will roll the entire shoe and eventually your ankle. The Kinvara's flex enough so that you feel the object and only react to a slight movement of affected area of the foot. <br /><br />In addition they provide a great "feel" for the terrain which keeps you much lighter on your feet and reaction time to dips, bumps and the like seem to much quicker.Batlouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16350186771468015187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510652698128172730.post-37968283860609672772010-11-02T09:39:17.747-07:002010-11-02T09:39:17.747-07:00I think the biggest problem w Five Fingers is that...I think the biggest problem w Five Fingers is that most modern primates run on concrete.<br />Obviously this can become extremely uncomfortable after a while.<br />Got me some Ahnu's recently. Nice.jemnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510652698128172730.post-38949414527692258882010-10-06T21:14:05.727-07:002010-10-06T21:14:05.727-07:00Deep water running...?
Will have to Google that o...Deep water running...?<br /><br />Will have to Google that one. My gym has a pool and I am all for workouts that save the limbs a bit.Batlouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16350186771468015187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510652698128172730.post-22930755107429136382010-10-06T11:14:08.953-07:002010-10-06T11:14:08.953-07:00Sounds brutal......I like it! Have yout thought a...Sounds brutal......I like it! Have yout thought about trying deep water running? A friend of mine started incorporating it when he was training for Western States. I just started doing it myself, and it is a pretty intense workout, and a great way to up the mileage without pounding the joints.<br />Brian<br />bjhinnenkamp.blogspot.comBrian Hinnenkamphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922115497175880568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510652698128172730.post-34437467142618008962010-10-04T11:47:41.414-07:002010-10-04T11:47:41.414-07:00@Vicki: I am not sure I am qualified to express a...@Vicki: I am not sure I am qualified to express an opinion based on walking. I will say in my personal experience running shoes and walking shoes are totally different animals. You would probably be best served going to a local running store. Most cater to both runners and walkers and are typically pretty knowledgable.<br /><br />@Anonymous: I am not sure that I was sold based on the Salesman as much as playing into my own concerns. So many people have commented on how you need to 'ease' into barefoot running. These seemed like a great compromise. light padding in the heel with a good feel for the terrain.<br /><br />I absolutely love they way to feel on trails because they provide instant feedback to my feet and I feel more stable as a result.Batlouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16350186771468015187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510652698128172730.post-39364549362857481212010-10-01T01:02:46.192-07:002010-10-01T01:02:46.192-07:00Don't get it, you're looking for the baref...Don't get it, you're looking for the barefoot experience, but you let a salesman sell you a shoe "because it's got more padding"?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1510652698128172730.post-8100246034535525652010-09-13T16:57:00.080-07:002010-09-13T16:57:00.080-07:00I am sorry Brian! It was my fault you ate that cu...I am sorry Brian! It was my fault you ate that cupcake because I made them and was also talking about Gigi's. But you deserve to treat yourself every now and then. You are doing great and look great! Just get back on track this week! I know you can do it, keep up the good work! Love you!Deannanoreply@blogger.com