Comments for Just Your Average Joggler

Comment on About by Bruce Ackman

Bruce Ackman — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:13:09 +0000

Perry,

Read about you in RW. Congrats.

Bruce

Comment on tea by HW

HW — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:53:20 +0000

All this jazz about tea and health and antioxidants is too complicated. I doubt that imitating this or that aspect of Chinese life will make us better people, nor will it change the society which produces the tempting poisons savvier folks are trying to quit. If being "healthy" means regulating my diet like women trying to conceive chart their cycles by the moon, I want no part of it. I'm not Martha Stewart or a homesteading grandmother, I can't remember all these goddamn recipes and nutrition facts and the "suggested health benefits" of 100 different kinds of tea and tuber. Besides, all that is no doubt overrated. It's so very easy to claim your product will prevent some kind of cancer or "revitalize" you. Rooibos tea is supposed to alleviate headache; yerba (Ilex paraguariensis) is supposed to keep you awake. Well, hey, maybe that's so, but if I want to get rid of my headache I'll take a bloody aspirin, and if I want to stay awake I'll have coffee. The fact is, these are local products being pawned off on the American consumer as vitally important discoveries in alimentary medicine, or however they spin it. Go to Uruguay and you'll see everyone, almost literally, sipping away at their yerba mate; go to South Africa and you'll see folks having rooibos. The question is: Do we really need any of this? Hypercapitalism leads to hyperglut of local products from everywhere in the world; if you were to spend your time studying, and all your money buying this stuff, you'd sacrifice in lived time what you only believe you're stocking up in future time. For it isn't a question of immediate relief of certain ailments; only very powerful stimulants and the like are good for that. (Unfortunately, most of those are illegal here and in most of the Western world.) I would expect someone suffering from headache to drink only rooibos tea, unless it were absolutely certain to promptly and effectively neutralize headache, as do aspirin and acetaminophen (in most cases). Any doctor proposing the same would be a witch doctor. So if it ain't good for immediate relief, and your doctor wouldn't prescribe it over the usual chemical remedy, why should we believe their claims at all? The "world product" industry is huge and, compared to other industries, quite harmless (it doesn't even ream those in the lesser earning bracket, usually, because they don't know or care about the rarefied tastes of the "healthy"); but just the same it relies on a marketing strategy designed to play on the chronic consumer's addled worldview — through falsehood, gullibility, and the fetish for "authenticity — to clear its warehouses. Beer, water and coffee, thank you.

Comment on Snap by Joe Havlick

Joe Havlick — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 13:51:06 +0000

Perry – I finished my first two triathlons this year! Sprints @ Mt. Gretna and Philly. I also have a new juggling video, teaching beginners in about five minutes:

http://www.viddler.com/jugglingman/videos/1/

Comment on soreness by Perry Romanowski

Perry Romanowski — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 20:11:59 +0000

Jog about 10 minutes beforehand and then stretch before playing. This should help a little.

Comment on soreness by G

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 02:42:26 +0000

Hello, I play softball once a week and my legs KILL after running the bases. They can be sore for two weeks straight and one time I reinjured them an could barely walk for a few days. Any suggestions?

Comment on soreness by evan

evan — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 07:21:10 +0000

jog ten stretch then work out. Stretch after then every once in a while throughout the day if you start to feel stiff. I just did all this on an I phone while pooping

Comment on shirt smell by guest

guest — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 22:12:34 +0000

Been searching the net for ages…I recently bought my first dri-fit Nike top..I NEVER smell of Body Odour..I was thinking is it because Istarted a new sport (Capoeira) that makes me sweat..I was mortified…being a female who prides herself on bathing every night..fresh clothes every day if poss…
I was hand washing my top, letting it soak for a couple of hours then drip dry…it smelt good, but then I would get terrible offensive body odour..
Thanks for the site!!

Comment on focused by Just Your Average Joggler » Marathon training - Building the core

Just Your Average Joggler » Marathon training - Building the core — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 21:47:08 +0000

[...] 30 pushups and 44 pull-ups. I like doing 44 of something as it is my favorite number. Little mind tricks (like doing a favorite number of boring exercises) are a great way to keep [...]

Comment on ice cream scam? by Perry

Perry — Sat, 05 May 2007 11:22:17 +0000

I doubt it, however even if it is, it tastes great so I’m gonna keep eating it. What’s wrong with paper pulp?

Comment on ice cream scam? by WANda

WANda — Sat, 05 May 2007 08:51:15 +0000

Miccey D’s ice-cream is made from paper pulp!!!!!! Don’t cha know?

Comment on shirt smell by Dawn

Dawn — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 14:27:22 +0000

Thanks, Tigermomma, I’ll try your recipe . I recently ordered Penguin Sportwash through Amazon.com, and I’m hoping that will be helpful as well. On most shirts just a spray of white vinegar works great, but it’s not working on my Under Armor items.

Comment on soreness by Perry Romanowski

Perry Romanowski — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 21:06:18 +0000

Stretch or don’t stretch. It really depends on what feels good for you. The jury is out as to whether stretching is useful or not. I think you have to figure out for yourself. Some people find that stretching before a run helps. I never have and I don’t stretch much at all. It hasn’t seemed to hurt me too much.

Comment on chafing by Perry Romanowski

Perry Romanowski — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 21:03:22 +0000

It could be overpriced but all I know is that it works. You didn’t post the names of any cheaper competition so I can’t recommend any other options.

Comment on soreness by Nine

Nine — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 21:37:02 +0000

Don’t ever stretch before you run. You don’t stretch a cold muscle because you will injure yourself. Only stretch after a run or after 10 minutes of running when your muscles are warmed up.

Comment on chafing by Nospam

Nospam — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 16:34:37 +0000

Armourwear is overpriced. Thankfully there is some competition starting to show up. 20 bucks compared to 50 bucks for a tshirt.

Comment on shirt smell by Perry

Perry — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 11:54:23 +0000

Thanks for the tips Tigermomma! I’ll have to try that mixture the next time I wash.

Comment on shirt smell by Tigermomma85

Tigermomma85 — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 23:27:56 +0000

As the mother of a field hockey goalkeeper…. I know about oders and, I am happy to tell you , the removal of same. The synthetics, not just UA, have the same problem. To your laundry add 1/2 cup of laundry baking soda, 1 cup white vinegar (not white wine or apple cider type) and 1 cup household ammonia.
Also, remember everyone’s skin has a little different chemical balance and bacteria…. if oders are a consistant problem, you may want to consider occasionally using a stronger antibacterial cleanser such as Hibiclens, available from the drug store, in your shower.

Comment on tea by Perry

Perry — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:16:45 +0000

I don’t know about the anti-oxidants but I do know green tea tastes bitter when I brew it. I’ll try to do it at a lower temp. Thanks for the tip.

Comment on inspiration by Perry

Perry — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:06:16 +0000

Hey Steve, Good to hear from you. Yes, that is me in the joggler video. It was taken at the 2004 Chicago Marathon (around mile 21). I have about 2 or 3 drops during a marathon although I have made it the whole way without a drop.

In February, I’ll be running my 22nd marathon.

Comment on news by Perry

Perry — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:02:04 +0000

If only I could run as fast as them. Oh well, they won’t be able to catch my streak anyway.

Comment on soreness by BRAIN

BRAIN — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 05:29:09 +0000

DO NOT OVER STRETCH IT WILL KILL U IN THE NEXT COUPLE HOURS STRETCH AS FAR AS U CAN GO BUT NOT TO FAR AND TRAIN TO YOUR OWN ABILTY BUT DONT FORGET TO WORK HARD

Comment on tea by steve mcguig

steve mcguig — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 17:06:56 +0000

Dan,
The fact that water should be boiling is true for most teas like black and white tea, but when making green tea it is recommended that the water be around 90 degrees Farenheit. Green tea can produce a very bitter taste if it is brewed too hot. I learned this from a tea vender in Chicago this year. Suddenly my green tea is tasting better and I enjoy it much more than I used to. I was also told that white tea has the most anti-oxidants in it. Anyone know if that is true?

Comment on news by Wes

Wes — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 19:32:40 +0000

That’s pretty cool that you are in such grand company!!

Comment on inspiration by Steve

Steve — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 15:51:05 +0000

Hi Perry, Sorry I havent visited in a while.
Is that you in the Joggler video “The Joggler”?
Don’t you ever drop a ball?
How many marathons have you completed so far?

Comment on candy bars by justyouraveragejoggler

justyouraveragejoggler — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 04:21:47 +0000

Katie, sometimes the words transcend their specific meaning. Technically, Peanut M&M’s are not candy bars but they exist next to all regular candy bars and when it comes right down to it, each of the pieces could itself be a candy bar.

I mean technically, peanuts are not nuts even though they have the word ‘nuts’ in their name. They are actually legumes. But when a mistake in English is made for such a long time it becomes correct. Therefore, Peanut M&M’s are candy bars.

And I suppose this means you don’t think Pluto is a planet either.

Comment on Donuts by justyouraveragejoggler

justyouraveragejoggler — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 04:17:11 +0000

As far as taste goes, Snickers wins out for me. But taking other factors into account, I generall get the 100 Grand bar or the Take 5 bar. The Snickers Marathon bar pales in comparison to the real thing.

390 days donut free

Comment on mistakes by justyouraveragejoggler

justyouraveragejoggler — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 04:14:52 +0000

I usually put it on 0.1%. Perhaps I’ll try to make it a bit tougher. Thanks for the tip.

Comment on practice? by justyouraveragejoggler

justyouraveragejoggler — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 04:08:37 +0000

Those are great questions. Perhaps we just hope we’ll get better.

Comment on practice? by Karyn

Karyn — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 19:27:01 +0000

the golf swing never gets better huh? then how come all you guys love the game and are constantly trying to improve by telling us ladies that you have to go play golf or hit a bucket of balls to prepare for a golf game! now we know better!

Comment on Donuts by terrance shea

terrance shea — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 18:57:48 +0000

Yeah man…donuts…love em! Not quite as much as the Peanut M&Ms but still they are up there up my post-marathon, junk-food binge list. Living in Boston makes totally giving up donuts difficult: around every corner is a Dunkin Donuts. Still, I have cut back over the years and I will admit that after LaSalle Bank Chicago 2006 I had not a single donut.

Back to the candy bars: snickers comes in at #3 in my top 10 but it is the first choice after a solid long run. I will even choose it over it’s “healthy” cousin, the Snickers Marathon bar.

Comment on candy bars by katie holmes

katie holmes — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 18:49:18 +0000

Peanut M&M’s are not a candy bar. Just because two runners say they are doesn’t mean they are. They are not a BAR. =)

Comment on candy bars by terrance shea

terrance shea — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 18:41:40 +0000

Thank you! I have been trying to convince my closest friends that yes, in fact, Peanut M&Ms belong in the category of candy bars. It hits #1 on my list. I love em. We also share a number of others in our top 10s. One recommendation: mix Peanut M&Ms into popcorn. It is the best movie treat ever. At home, right when it comes out of the microwave, add in the M&Ms. They will melt just a little.

Best of luck with the joggling.

t.shea

Comment on Donuts by Perry

Perry — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 12:21:31 +0000

5 times a day!! I’m lucky if I eat twice. Typically, I skip lunch so I can get a joggling session in.

Comment on mistakes by Roman Rytov

Roman Rytov — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 05:15:32 +0000

another advice: put at least 1% incline if you emulate oudoor run or prepared for a marathon.

Have a safe running:-)

Comment on Donuts by Wes

Wes — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 02:59:51 +0000

That’s pretty funny. Almost exclusively, for the past 15 years or so, I ate two meals a day. I then went to three meals, including sugar powdered donuts in the morning. I don’t eat the donuts anymore. I do eat five times a day. It seems to work for me….