My wife and I have been thinking of running the Greasey-Gooney 10k event in Browntown, VA tomorrow October 25th, 2008. The Greasey-Gooney 10k appears to be a very scenic course, especially with the magnificent Virginia fall foliage. However, unfortunately the weather forecast is calling for rain. That might make it somewhat challenging to get out [...]
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Tagged 10k, 2008, 25th, 26.2, 33rd, Browntown, fall foliage, Greasey Gooney, marathon, Marine Corp Marathon, MCM, October, running, Virginia
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
In Virginia, Governor Tim Kaine signed into law an extension allowing hi-tech hybrid vehicles to use high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes through the middle of next summer. HOV lanes were established on some highways to encourage carpooling, reduce pollution, and reduce traffic congestion. Since only multiple passenger vehicles are permitted in the HOV lanes, carpoolers [...]
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Tagged environment, Governor Kaine, HOV, HOV lanes, hybrid SUV, hybrid SUVs, hybrid vehicles, hybrids in HOV, pollution, Time Kaine, traffic
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Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Karl Meltzer The Low-Tech Times previously reported that Karl Meltzer was attempting a speed record run of the Appalachian Trail. While he did not achieve a new record, I admire that he finished the entire trail even after it become obvious early on that he would not be setting a new record due to injury. [...]
Filed in ultrarunning / human power
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Tagged 2008, America, Appalachian Trail, charlie engel, karl meltzer, marshall ulrich, Running America, running america 08, U.S., ultrarunning, ultrarunning record
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While on vacation in Colorado, I noticed a lot of people riding bicycle cruisers around in both Boulder and Telluride. On one hand, riding a one-speed bike over hilly terrain does not seem very practical. On the other hand, I once peddled a single speed bike from Harrisonburg, Virginia up Reddish Knob with my friend [...]
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Tagged bicycle, boulder, classic, colorado, cool, cruiser, cruiser bicycle, cruiser bike, cruisers, one speed, reddish knob, retro, single speed, telluride
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I was surprised that so many people decided to attend the festival. My wife and I were actually a little disappointed since the crowds caused long lines at the Virginia wine tasting tents. We went on Saturday, and unfortunately the hot air balloons were grounded at the time due to high winds. Here’s a shot [...]
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Tagged bb&t, BB&T balloon, hot air balloon, photo, pic, picture, shenandoah valley, Virginia, wine, wine festival
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