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The beta test that gets you fit

January 2, 2012
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Most beta tests have you tapping away at your desk, possibly accompanied by a side of potato chips.  I’m proud to announce a few openings in our beta.  You’ll help us out and also get to work off some of the New Year’s squish. Beta tests can be very useful – they help software get [...]

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Keeping earbuds locked when you run

April 20, 2010
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Silly question: Ever have a problem with earbuds falling out while you run? Met up with local runners last week at the Cherry Blossom Festival in Newark. One fellow mentioned his quest for the perfect headphones – because of the annoyance of earbuds dropping out. I’ve been vexed by the same indignation. One moment, your [...]

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Podcasts for runners

April 19, 2010
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I used to have a big problem running – sheer boredom stopped me before I worked up a sweat. The iPod was heaven sent for my personal enjoyment. I stopped grinding through my runs and began grooving. No more restless mind telling me to stop. Just a little Miles Davis as I cruise along the [...]

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How to iPhone in the snow

February 26, 2010
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Another blizzard is slamming into NJ today. We already have piles of snow on the ground and it isn’t expected to stop until tomorrow night. Meanwhile, I’m hoping to get out for a run with my iPhone. One little problem with using an iPhone in the snow. You can’t operate the screen while wearing gloves [...]

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Workout hack 6 – great music

February 1, 2010
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The Greeks connected athletics and music in ancient times. Hermes not only played a mean lyre – he watched out for runners. The Olympics were packed with music. And armies were marching to drums well before then. Music has the power to carry you away from your exertion. The rhythm almost moves your legs for [...]

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Workout hack 5 – catch some rest

January 28, 2010
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Sometimes it’s what you do when you’re not working out. Everyone needs sleep to stay healthy – especially if exercise pushes your body into repairing itself. Thomas Edison claimed to sleep only four hours per night and some people experiment with even less. Most people need 7-9 hours – including me. Unfortunately, I’ve been working [...]

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Workout gear – Ziploc bag

January 27, 2010
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The Ziploc snack bag must be the cheapest running gear ever. It keeps your iPhone safe from the weather and doesn’t block iPhone-finger contact. Not just for crack dealers and homemakers any more. Get snack bag size – larger bags don’t seem to be more effective Place your iPhone inside with the headcord outlet on [...]

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Workout hack 3 – got a light?

January 24, 2010
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The best hacks use gear you already own to handle other jobs. One way to keep your life simple is pushing your phone to do more than place calls. Unfortunately, most phones induce an aneurysm by the time you simply take a photo. And each extra annoyance makes that workout one notch less likely. The [...]

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Workout hack 1 – get a good alarm clock

January 22, 2010
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The worst part of exercise is getting out the door. Wake up, check the weather, dig around for clothes, lace up. There’s a lot of friction before you’re just doing it. Workout hacks make it easier to get out there. Here’s a neat one, but it’s subtle. Most people have complicated lives. This translates into varying [...]

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