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Court Reconsiders Anti-Muslim Film On YouTube
A federal appeals court will reconsider a decision to order YouTube to take down an anti-Muslim film clip that sparked violence in the Middle East and death threats to the actors from those who considered it blasphemous to the Prophet Muhammad.
Two Tracy Cops Under Investigation For Confrontation Caught On Camera
Two Tracy police officers are under investigation for their confrontation with a man that was caught on video and has gone viral.
Amazon Agrees To Buy Twitch Video Game Streaming Platform
Twitch is a multi-channel online network built for a generation of people who not only enjoy playing video games, but find it entertaining to watch others who might impart tricks and tips for excelling at their favorite games.
YouTube Ordered To Take Down Anti-Muslim Film
A U.S. appeals court ordered YouTube on Wednesday to take down an anti-Muslim film that sparked violence in many parts of the Middle East, prompting widespread riots and influential clerics calling for the death of an American actress who sued for the removal of the clip from the site.
Educator Charged With Sexual Abuse In YouTube Case
A Southern California school administrator who quit her job after a former student aired sexual abuse allegations on a YouTube video that has since been seen nearly a million times was charged Monday with 16 counts of sexually abusing two girls, prosecutors said.
Fake Social Media 'Click Farms' Part Of Big Business
Celebrities, businesses and even the U.S. State Department have bought bogus Facebook likes, Twitter followers or YouTube viewers from offshore "click farms," where workers tap, tap, tap the thumbs up button, view videos or retweet comments to inflate social media numbers.
Beastie Boys Fire Back Over Oakland Toy Company Parody
The Beastie Boys are firing back after an Oakland toy company sued them over a video parody of their song "Girls."
Oakland Toy Company Sues Beastie Boys Over 'Girls' Song
A Northern California toy company is fighting for its right to parody a popular Beastie Boys song. Oakland-based GoldieBlox filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking permission to continue using a spoof of the rap song "Girls."
Internet Cat Video Festival Takes Over Parts Of New York
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YouTube says more than 1 billion people are now visiting its online video site each month to watch everything from zany clips of cute kittens to sobering scenes of social unrest around the world.
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This is part of Nation's Restaurant News' annual Second 100 report, a proprietary census ranking restaurant brands Nos. 101-200 by U.S. systemwide sales and other data. This special report focuses on a smaller, more growth-oriented universe than the Top 100 report.
Second 100 chains as a group added 184 units in the Latest Year, bringing their total domestic count to 19,266. That represented 1.0-percent growth in total stores compared with the Preceding-Year's increase of 1.5 percent. The aggregate number of company-operated units decreased by 0.3 percent to 9,182 in the Latest Year, versus growth of 0.9 percent a year earlier, while the number of franchised locations rose by 2.1 percent to 10,084 compared with similar Preceding-Year growth of 2.1 percent. Average growth in domestic units slowed to 2.7 percent in the Latest Year from 3.9 percent in the Preceding Year. Fourty-four chains increased their U.S. store base in the Latest Year, versus 48 chains that did so in the Preceding Year.
Below are five more facts of note about the latest results for the Second 100 U.S. Unit Growth Rates.
1. Dickey's Barbecue Pit took the No. 2 spot in Latest-Year unit growth rate — bested only by Second 100 newcomer Twin Peaks — but the barbecue chain had the distinction of adding the most net new locations, with 113, all through franchising. Another growing chain, Marco's Pizza, which had the next highest number of net new sites at 103, also grew exclusively through franchising.
2. Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, No. 9, was one of three Second 100 newcomer chains ranked in the top 10 for Latest-Year growth in U.S. locations, joining No. 1 Twin Peaks and No. 5 Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. Those newcomers had average Latest-Year growth of 36.1 percent. Menchie's 18.6-percent Latest-Year unit growth was bettered by eight chains, but no Second 100 rival came close to its Preceding-Year growth of 71 percent.
3. The addition of 2 units normally might not count as a major development, but it was notable for Maggiano's Little Italy, which ended its Latest Year in June with 46 units after holding steady at 44 through three previous fiscal years. With estimated sales per unit, or ESPU, of $8.5 million, those two restaurants have the potential to make a big impact. It would take nearly seven restaurants generating the Second 100 average ESPU to match the volume of Maggiano's new additions.
4. Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub, with 105 units, was one of three Second 100 chains — all in the Casual-Dining segment — that had flat U.S. restaurant counts for two consecutive years. The others were Hard Rock Cafe, with 43 units, and Legal Sea Foods, with 31 locations. Because fewer Second 100 chains expanded their store counts in the Latest Year, Ninety Nine, Hard Rock and Legal nevertheless each moved up four places in the rankings.
5. Caribou Coffee fell from the No. 21 ranking with 8.4-percent growth in U.S. units in the Preceding Year to No. 100 in the Latest Year after losing an estimated 31.5 percent of its net domestic stores. The decrease resulted primarily from a plan under new owner Joh. A. Benckiser GmbH to close 80 underperforming company units and reflag 88 as sister brand Peet's Coffee & Tea sites.
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The Hundred Verses of Advice
Tibetan Buddhist Teachings on What Matters MostThis commentary on Padampa Sangye's classic verses of advise to Tibetan villagers of Tingri—by renowned and beloved meditation master Dilgo Khyentse—offers guidance for people trying to lead a dharmic life in the workaday world. These hundred verses, studied for centuries by Tibetans and students of Buddhism, contain a complete survey of the Tibetan Buddhist path. Dilgo Khyentse's lively explication of each stanza brings to light subtleties and amplifies the richness… Read More
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An Explanation of the Seven-Point Mind TrainingHighly respected by thousands of students throughout the world, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche was one of the foremost poets, scholars, philosophers, and meditation masters of our time. Here he speaks frankly, drawing on his own life experience. Condensing the compassionate path to Buddhahood into practical instructions that use the circumstances of everyday life, Rinpoche presents the Seven-Point Mind Training—the very core of the entire Tibetan Buddhist practice. … Read More
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Dzogchen TeachingsThis book is a rich collection of precious teachings given by the renowned Dzogchen master Chögyal Namkhai Norbu to his students around the world in order to benefit their understanding of the Dzogchen tradition and its value in the modern world. Dzogchen, or the path of Total Perfection, is the essence of Tibetan Buddhism; it is not a religion, tradition, or philosophy. As Chögyal Namkhai Norbu says, "Dzogchen is… Read More
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The Nyingma View of the Great Completeness
Khetsun Sangpo Rinpoche provides an illuminating, expansive, and practical commentary on Mi-pam-gya-tso's incisive work on the Great Completeness view of ultimate reality called "The Meaning of Fundamental Mind Clear Light." Fundamental Mind begins with a biography of Mi-pam-gya-tso, after which Khetsun Sangpo Rinpoche explains the aim of the book: the differentiation of mistaken mind and fundamental mind. The main theme is primordial enlightenment in the basal clear light, self-arisen… Read More
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Opening to Our Primordial NatureThis book provides clear and deep explanations of how to uncover our inherent wisdom and compassion. The authors explain how our minds function and what our primordial nature is; they show us how to go about cultivating insight bodhichitta and devotion so that our true nature can manifest. They give detailed instructions on how to meditate using the tantric techniques of visualization mantra and formless meditation. At the same… Read More
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The Generation Stage in Buddhist TantraThis book offers an exceptionally clear and accessible presentation of the generation stage practices of deity yoga. Gyatrul Rinpoche explains the state of mind to be established at the beginning of the practice session, the details of the visualization sequences, the three types of offerings, and proper mantra recitation—as well as mudras, tormas, and malas. Practitioners from all lineages of Tibetan Buddhism will find that these teachings enhance their… Read More
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Shoppers nationwide will have access to quick, easy and free health assessments and information as SoloHealth begins rolling out thousands of high-tech, self-service consumer healthcare kiosks at retailers nationwide with the help of NCR Corporation (NYSE:NCR). NCR's services group has signed a three-year agreement with SoloHealth to provide on-site repair services after the units are installed, expected to be in more than 2,500 retail locations by mid-2013.
NCR's services expertise and national footprint are crucial to keeping the SoloHealth kiosks up and running for the shoppers who come to count on the innovative devices for healthcare information and for retailers counting on the devices to serve their shoppers and drive additional store traffic.
The agreement covers service of thousands of SoloHealth Stations, which will be deployed in mass merchant, drug and grocery retailers across the country.
The SoloHealth Station offers a variety of health screenings, including vision, blood pressure, weight, symptoms checking, body mass index and an overall health assessment. The kiosk also provides and connects users with a database of local doctors.Early results show strong demand for these kiosks, with more than 3.2 million consumer interactions at already-installed kiosks as of mid-October of this year. Users spend an average of four minutes at the kiosks and 33% of users take more than one test, according to SoloHealth figures. A cloud-based healthcare consumer platform, the SoloHealth Station offers highly personalized, targeted and interactive opportunities for consumers, advertisers and retailers by placing kiosks in high-traffic retail locations and offering integration across a multi-platform complete with digital signage, Internet and mobile. The multiple-platform approach gives brand partners, consumers and medical professionals the ease of interaction from many touch points allowing for greater effectiveness and efficiencies. "With healthcare such a vital and hot topic, NCR is very excited to be working with SoloHealth to make an easy-to-use health monitoring and assessment solution available to thousands of Americans and keep these thousands of innovative devices up and running for retailers looking to drive store traffic and build shopper loyalty," said Vice President of NCR Retail Sales Bill Barton.
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Tree - An N-ary tree
my $tree = Tree->new( 'root' ); my $child = Tree->new( 'child' ); $tree->add_child( $child ); $tree->add_child( { at => 0 }, Tree->new( 'first child' ) ); $tree->add_child( { at => -1 }, Tree->new( 'last child' ) ); $tree->set_value( 'toor' ); my $value = $tree->value; my @children = $tree->children; my @some_children = $tree->children( 0, 2 ); my $height = $tree->height; my $width = $tree->width; my $depth = $tree->depth; my $size = $tree->size; if ( $tree->has_child( $child ) ) { $tree->remove_child( $child ); } $tree->remove_child( 0 ); my @nodes = $tree->traverse( $tree->POST_ORDER ); my $clone = $tree->clone; my $mirror = $tree->clone->mirror; $tree->add_event_handler({ add_child => sub { ... }, remove_child => sub { ... }, value => sub { ... }, }); my $old_default_error_handler = $tree->error_handler(Tree->DIE); my $old_object_error_handler = $tree->error_handler($tree->DIE);
This is meant to be a full-featured N-ary tree representation with configurable error-handling and a simple events system that allows for transparent persistence to a variety of datastores. It is derived from Tree::Simple, but has a simpler interface and much, much more.
Here, [] indicate an optional parameter.
This will return a
Tree object. It will accept one parameter which, if passed, will become the value (accessible by
value()). All other parameters will be ignored.
If you call
$tree->new([$value]), it will instead call
clone(), then set the value of the clone to $value.
This will return a clone of
$tree. The clone will be a root tree, but all children will be cloned.
If you call
Tree->clone([$value]), it will instead call
NOTE: the value is merely a shallow copy. This means that all references will be kept.
This will add all the
@nodes as children of
$tree. $options is a optional unblessed hashref that specifies options for
add_child(). The optional parameters are:
This specifies the index to add
@nodes at. If specified, this will be passed into splice(). The only exceptions are if this is 0, it will act as an unshift(). If it is unset or undefined, it will act as a push(). Lastly, if it is out of range (too negative or too big [beyond the number of children]) the child is not added, and an error msg will be available in "last_error()".
add_child() resets last_error() upon entry.
Here, [] indicate an optional parameter.
This will remove all the
@nodes from the children of
$tree. You can either pass in the actual child object you wish to remove, the index of the child you wish to remove, or a combination of both.
$options is a optional unblessed hashref that specifies parameters for remove_child(). Currently, no parameters are used.
remove_child() resets last_error() upon entry.
This will modify the tree such that it is a mirror of what it was before. This means that the order of all children is reversed.
NOTE: This is a destructive action. It will modify the tree's internal structure. If you wish to get a mirror, yet keep the original tree intact, use
my $mirror = $tree->clone->mirror.
mirror() does not reset last_error() because it (mirror() ) is implemented in Tree::Fast, which has no error handling.
Here, [] indicate an optional parameter.
This will return a list of the nodes in the given traversal order. The default traversal order is pre-order.
The various traversal orders do the following steps:
This will return the node, then the first sub tree in pre-order traversal, then the next sub tree, etc.
$tree->PRE_ORDER as the
This will return the each sub-tree in post-order traversal, then the node.
$tree->POST_ORDER as the
This will return the node, then the all children of the node, then all grandchildren of the node, etc.
$tree->LEVEL_ORDER as the
traverse() does not reset last_error() because it (traverse() ) is implemented in Tree::Fast, which has no error handling.
This will return true if
$tree has no parent and false otherwise.
This will return true if
$tree has no children and false otherwise.
This will return true if
$tree has each of the
@nodes as a child. Otherwise, it will return false.
The test to see if a node is in the tree uses refaddr() from Scalar::Util, not the value of the node. This means
@nodes must be an array of
Tree objects.
This will return the index into the children list of
$tree for each of the
@nodes passed in.
This will return the parent of
Here, [] indicate optional parameters.
This will return the children of
$tree. If called in list context, it will return all the children. If called in scalar context, it will return the number of children.
You may optionally pass in a list of indices to retrieve. This will return the children in the order you asked for them. This is very much like an arrayslice.
This will return the root node of the tree that
$tree is in. The root of the root node is itself.
This will return the height of
$tree. A leaf has a height of 1. A parent has a height of its tallest child, plus 1.
This will return the width of
$tree. A leaf has a width of 1. A parent has a width equal to the sum of all the widths of its children.
This will return the depth of
$tree. A root has a depth of 0. A child has the depth of its parent, plus 1.
This is the distance from the root. It's useful for things like pretty-printing the tree.
This will return the number of nodes within
$tree. A leaf has a size of 1. A parent has a size equal to the 1 plus the sum of all the sizes of its children.
This will return the value stored in the node.
Here, [] indicate an optional parameter.
This will set the value stored in the node to $value, then return $self.
$value is not provided, undef is used.
This will return a hashref that can be used to store whatever metadata the client wishes to store. For example, Tree::Persist::DB uses this to store database row ids.
It is recommended that you store your metadata in a subhashref and not in the top-level metadata hashref, keyed by your package name. Tree::Persist does this, using a unique key for each persistence layer associated with that tree. This will help prevent clobbering of metadata.
Describe what the default error handlers do and what a custom error handler is expected to do.
This will return the current error handler for the tree. If a value is passed in, then it will be used to set the error handler for the tree.
If called as a class method, this will instead work with the default error handler.
Call this when you wish to report an error using the currently defined error_handler for the tree. The only guaranteed parameter is an error string describing the issue. There may be other arguments, and you may certainly provide other arguments in your subclass to be passed to your custom handler.
If an error occurred during the last behavior, this will return the error string. It is reset only by add_child() and remove_child().
Use this error handler if you want to have quiet error-handling. The "last_error()" method will retrieve the error from the last operation, if there was one. If an error occurs, the operation will return undefined.
Tree provides for basic event handling. You may choose to register one or more callbacks to be called when the appropriate event occurs. The events are:
This event will trigger as the last step in an "add_child([$options], @nodes)" call.
The parameters will be
( $self, @args ) where
@args is the arguments passed into the add_child() call.
This event will trigger as the last step in an "remove_child([$options], @nodes)" call.
The parameters will be
( $self, @args ) where
@args is the arguments passed into the remove_child() call.
This event will trigger as the last step in a set_value() call.
The parameters will be
( $self, $old_value ) where
$old_value is what the value was before it was changed. The new value can be accessed through
You may choose to add event handlers for any known type. Callbacks must be references to subroutines. They will be called in the order they are defined.
This will trigger an event of type
$type. All event handlers registered on
$tree will be called with parameters of
($actor, @args). Then, the parent will be notified of the event and its handlers will be called, on up to the root.
This allows you specify an event handler on the root and be guaranteed that it will fire every time the appropriate event occurs anywhere in the tree.
If you call
$self->parent on a root node, it will return a Tree::Null object. This is an implementation of the Null Object pattern optimized for usage with Tree. It will evaluate as false in every case (using overload) and all methods called on it will return a Tree::Null object.
Please q.v. Forest for more info on this topic.
Tree::DAG_Node. More details: "SEE ALSO".
I have deliberately chosen to not implement the Visitor pattern as described by Gamma et al. Given a sufficiently powerful
traverse() and Perl's capabilities, an explicit visitor object is almost always unneeded. If you want one, it's easy to write one yourself. Here's a simple one I wrote in 5 minutes:
package My::Visitor; sub new { my $class = shift; my $opts = @_; return bless { tree => $opts->{tree}, action => $opts->{action}, }, $class; } sub visit { my $self = shift; my ($mode) = @_; foreach my $node ( $self->{tree}->traverse( $mode ) ) { $self->{action}->( $node ); } }
No. You're better off using the "walk_down($options)" in Tree::DAG_Node method.
Lightweight, and with a long list of methods.
Uses Moose.
Tree itself is also lightweight.
These statistics are as of V 1.01.
We use Devel::Cover to test the code coverage of our tests. Below is the Devel::Cover report on this module's test suite.
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Thanks to Infinity Interactive for generously donating our time.
Co-maintenance since V 1.02 is by Ron Savage <email@example.com>. Uses of 'I' in previous versions is not me, but will be hereafter.
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Part of an Observer series on outstanding high school graduates in the Charlotte area.
One day several years ago, Tony Jivers misbehaved, and his mother sent him to his room.
Jivers' mother, Tiffani Harris, didn't realize that, by doing so, she may have launched a show business career.
While confined to his room without television or electronic games, young Jivers decided to write poetry. He found he enjoyed it.
Later, the poetry turned into rap and hip-hop lyrics, and Jivers became interested in the music business, meeting an influential friend along the way.
Jivers, 18, who graduated June 13 from Mallard Creek High School, is headed to Full Sail University, a prestigious entertainment-related school in Florida, on a scholarship.
"It went from being a joke to being serious," Jivers said of his song lyrics. "A friend told me I should pursue this."
Jivers' lyrics were good enough for him to be introduced to Brandon Chisholm, known in the music business as "Coach Basic." Chisholm is an Atlanta-based national figure in the production of R&B, hip-hop and rap. Through Chisholm, Jivers learned to create "beats," which he now sells to other performers.
"Beats" are the background soundtracks used by rappers in their performances. Beats can include percussion and, legally, up to 10 percent of a previously recorded song.
Along the way, Jivers has learned to deal with copyright laws and other legalities.
Pursuing a music career and working to be accepted to Full Sail University forced him to concentrate much harder on academics.
"It's a tough school, and I had to change my life when it comes to academics," he said. He improved enough to win the Creative Spark Scholarship from Full Sail.
Jivers said he sees himself becoming a music producer, engineer and possibly a performer.
He said he already has learned some of the production side of the business by creating "beats." At Full Sail University, he expects to learn more about engineering and how to become a well-rounded figure in the entertainment industry.
Jivers said he finds it remarkable how music changed his life.
"I was an unhappy person," he said of the younger student sent to his room. "I thought I would be an athlete. My grades were bad.
"But music brought me back. It improved my grades and gave me a direction.
"I know that music will be my life."
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Posted by Rob McGarr, 30 August 2011
In America, when you order a pizza, they say, "Sure, that'll be with you in 30 minutes or less. You have a great day now", exactly 29 minutes and 59 seconds elapse, and then it arrives. Because that's how things work there.
In the UK, when you order a pizza, they say "Yeah, alright. It'll be about 45 minutes, though. Maybe more. It depends when we can be bothered to make it, really. If I were you I'd cook something in the meantime to keep you going. And, to be honest, when we say 'make it', we do of course mean microwave the 'reconstituted' meat to within an inch of its sad, salty life".
And then, straight after they gruffly hang up on you, while you're arguing with your mates over who's going to drag themself off the sofa to pay the man, it arrives. "That was quick," you think. It literally couldn't have got here any quicker had they been hiding in the bushes outside with the pizza at the ready, just on the off chance we happened to order one. So there you are, scrambling to the front door in your kangaroo onesie, sheepishly handing over the exact right money, made up mainly of dusty coppers.
"Keep the change, mate," you say. He knows just as well as you that there isn't any
What's it about?
Aa humble pizza delivery boy gets kidnapped by a pair of criminals who strap a bomb to his chest and order him to rob a bank or meet his maker.
Why we're excited about it
Danny McBride's in it and everything he touches turns to lolz. He's really very funny. Also, someone in the office saw the film about a month ago and said it was "really good", which is good enough for us. And, for a short time, when we were 17, we had a part-time job as a delivery driver for The Indian Chef. It was one of the best jobs we've ever had. We want to relive those glory days.
Why we're unsure about it
Jesse Eisenberg plays the delivery boy. We've got absolutely nothing against him, but, since The Social Network, we can't help but think of him as Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. Whenever we hear anything about Mark Zuckerberg, we picture Jesse Eisenberg. When we watch 30 Minutes or Less, we're pretty sure our simple mind will be screaming "Look, there's Mark Zuckerberg! Why are you delivering pizza, Mark Zuckerberg? Hey Mark Zuckerberg, don't rob that bank, you're bloody loaded – you founded Facebook!" But maybe that's just us.
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Thanks for that. I did not know it played the MIDI from these and had never
used kmidimon! I also have the original MIDI files which were simply imported
into Cakewalk. They are very densely post-processed and choke Timidity quite
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mpu401 (I have an oddball MB which has ... ISA slots!).
Kmidimon, of course, will not get me the audio tracks, the pre-existing mix-
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Not crashing enough? If your answer is 'no,' then it's time to go faster. When you do, reach for the RED Trace II Helmet before you set out for terminal velocity, though and feel its comfortable design protectin' yo' dome. Removable ear pads allow it to jump between the seasons so you can wear this durable ABS lid in the skate park or on a bike ride in addition to on the hill. A grip of vents on top ensure you don't sweat your brains out, and the included NoAir Vent Plugs means that you can achieve a warm head again once winter returns.
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Natalie Ramon
An Empty Canvas!
Perfect fit! I have a 22.5" (57cm) circumference and went with the Large and it fits great. I can even sneak a beanie underneath with easy. Recommended for sure.
eric gullander
would this work with anon hawkeye...
would this work with anon hawkeye goggles?
Four Horsemen
Yes, anon and RED are made specifically to fit together. RED helmets are compatible with most goggle companies
Side look
sweet helmet
EG2's with my trace
Would this fit a pair of Oakley A-Frame...
Would this fit a pair of Oakley A-Frame or Dragon Alliance DXS goggles?
Tim Bohlken
any google should fit with this helmet.
No complaints here
Very satisfied. Breathes well, fits well, and I was able to easily install headphones. I had a bit of a fall and my head hit some hardpack. I was a little stunned, but otherwise OK. So it does what it was designed for: protecting my melon. Kind of wish it had a goggle strap on the back, but it fit really well with my Dragons otherwise. Highly recommended.
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Solid. No frills.
I've had a Trace II for a few years. It's a fine helmet. No frills. Nothing special. Feels very safe & solid. The fit is round and roomy for big heads like mine (as opposed to oval or pinching at the top).
The fact that the removable clip opens upward (in the direction a goggle strap would slide) renders it pretty useless. Apparently all Anon (read: Burton) goggles securely attach to the clip. The round, smooth helmet makes it really easy for goggles to squirt/slip off so a clip is necessary.
This can easily be mitigated by attaching a rubber band to the clip.
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We purchased this helmet for my 10 year old daughter who loves to snowboard but HATES to wear head protection. She was very happy she had this on when she fell on the slopes just as a skiier went by and hit her in the head with his ski. She said she felt the impact but thank goodness she was fully protected. The helmet fits well, keeps her ears warm and looks very slick with her goggles. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is that I found it for slightly less money at a local sporting goods store. Still, the customer service at DogFunk, the lifetime warranty and the super protection it provides my child is worth every penny.
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Would this helmet (Red Trace) fit nicely...
Would this helmet (Red Trace) fit nicely with the Smith I/OS Goggles?
Four Horsemen
Sure. Fit better with a pair of anon, but will fit I/OS.
I wear a 7 3/8 or 7 1/2 New Era...but I...
I wear a 7 3/8 or 7 1/2 New Era...but I would like to wear a beanie underneath of this...should I go XL, or would L work?
I tried this helmet on the other day in a local shop and this is most likely the one i will be buying from here. I am also a 7 1/2 new era hat size (hat fits snug/not loose). If you are planning on stripping out the ear pads and extra padding n wearing a beanie and goggles under then go with the large. Thats the look I was going for and It fit perfect for me that way.
Do these Red Trace II Helmets have a goggle...
Do these Red Trace II Helmets have a goggle clip on the back side?
Four Horsemen
Yes, the Trace has a removable goggle clip.
Hans Ludwig
The fact that the removable clip opens upward (in the direction a goggle strap would slide) renders it pretty useless. Apparently all Anon (read: Burton) goggles securely attach to the clip.
See my review.
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I previously had the 2008 Hi-Fi with build in skullcandys, then I got a concussion, so it was pretty much useless.
THEN, last year I received this as an early Christmas present. With the REDphones, it works perfect. Awesome fit, warm, keeps the wind out, and most of all, VERY comfortable. If you are willing to spend another $40 for the Hi-Fi, go ahead, but you can't go wrong with the Trace. RED and burton products continue to impress, once again.
Luke Thelen
Great for the price.
It's a nice helmet and its comfortable.and the red phones are really nice but it was a pain when my smith goggle frames were to big and it was a pain to adjust all the time
Luke Thelen
Great for the price.
It's a nice helmet and its comfortable.and the red phones are really nice but it was a pain when my smith goggle frames were to big and it was a pain to adjust all the time
i normally wear a 7 1/4 new era hat, what...
i normally wear a 7 1/4 new era hat, what size should i get for this?
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A New Era size 7 1/4 should be 57.7cm. You should get a medium. 57-59cm.
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Oct 6th, 2014 "5 Steps forward, 2 Steps back"
Inspired by Stephanie Rothstein Bruce, I share with you my journey of ups and downs the past few weeks..
Five solid months of training, with really no gliches or bumps, is actually rather miraculous coming back from injury. Having the steady upswing of improvement had me feeling strong, fast, and ready for competition. So what the heck went wrong at the CVS 5k? If only I had an answer… In my entire racing career (since 8th grade) I have really only tanked two races before, so I guess I should be counting my blessings, but we all know how difficult that can be when we just want things to please finally go right. I hit 2miles and needed the race to be over soon, the last 600 wasn't pretty, but what was way more concerning was an ugly bruise on the top of my foot. Set back #1. I spent the two days post race with my Ship U teammates Lara Crofford and Katie Spratford who train with the New England Distance Project in Rhode Island. It was a blast catching up with these ladies, meeting their friends, going to their middle school XC practice, and reminiscing about our college days. The runs were decent, but the top of my foot was still swollen and sore.
I traveled to Houston from there to spend a week with my husband in his new location, and after a fantastic 15mile long run, I opted to see a professional. Not that it was hurting terribly, but with it not improving after three days, I have a rule that I stop and heal. Disaster struck, the doc (a very nice and knowledgeable woman) put me in a boot with crutches, ordered x-rays, bloodwork, and an MRI immediately. I was absolutely panicked. Trying to remain composed while my emotions were screaming, The 24hr wait was a killer, but everything came back clean. Just an irritated and bruised tendon. Whew. HUGE sigh of relief. Two days off and I felt fine, ready to move ahead and forget it all.
Nailed a great workout, 6miles alternating 600 hard, 1,000 moderate for an average of 5:30-5:40 per mile. It was exactly the workout I needed to remind myself that I am fit. I had the privilege of joining the U of Houston XC teams during this workout and really appreciated their support and presence as it helped me stay focused and on pace. They have a great group of athletes and coaches who hold an obvious respect for each other and the sport, thus creating a very positive environment for success. Post workout, set back #2 happened. The bottom of my foot started cramping. It felt locked and uncomfortable as I walked around that afternoon. I had felt nothing during the workout. I ran a few days, but again, my three day limit passed and I had to shut down. Darn foot. This time, I had a knot the size of a quarter on the inside of my arch. Perhaps a result of knotted muscles from dehydration after the workout? We may never know. Accupuncture and Osteopuncture by my go-to-guy did the trick, and two days of rest was all it took. I feel very blessed to have the support of my teammates, coaches, medical folks, and family during these not-so-fun times. They all checked up on me, and encouraged me by reconfirming my decisions to be conservative. I am back to running, yet giving myself another day before I do a workout.
So five months of steps in the right direction, and two-two day hiccups.. OK, perspective is a very important thing. Also, keeping the vision alive and on fire within during these moments of obstacle is something that can only be controlled by the keeper… Cheers to steps, strides, and miles of happy feet!
Sept 1st, 2014 "It is Time…"
I honestly feel like Simba in the Lion King, taking that step and making known what I have earned. (Refresh your memory with this clip) Finally, FINALLY, I am back to racing. It has been a long and frustrating past 15mos with a stress fracture in my Fibula, Lyme's Disease, and a separated Patella, (See my previous blogs for details) BUT, since the knee surgery on March 6th, it has been nothing but progress. My comeback began with 2months of tedious rehab spending 2-3hours a day doing monotonous exercises rebuilding my muscle strength. I started with running on the underwater treadmill once the incision healed, and for all of you who complain about the treadmill, you know my pain. But yet, it felt so good to be able to trot along in a running like motion at 10min mile pace. I transitioned to out door running, with 2x5min on April 3rd. By June, I was ready for workouts. I went to the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs for the finishing touches of strength building and my first workout was 10x30sec hills on June 12th, a go-to workout for me all through high school and college. By the time my altitude stint ended, I was up to 14mile long runs and completed my first 70mile week since November. I am now back to full training, full strength, and last weekend, I raced the Flint Mile in Michigan. A rust buster of all sorts… I haven't raced since Thanksgiving, but haven't raced a mile in over 3years! I came away very pleased with my effort, how my body felt, and 4:48 on a hilly course starts me in the right direction. So now, I am sharing my tentative racing schedule for the remainder of the comeback year.
Sept 7th-Minnesota Mile
Sept 21st-CVS 5k
Oct 13th-Tuft's 10k
Nov 1st-NYRR Dash to the Finish 5k (*Pending an invite)
Nov 16th-USA 12k Champs
Dec 11th-Zatopek 10k
Yes, It is Time!
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August 13, 2014 "Sponsorship Part 2: My take on Vitamins and Sport"
vitamin |ˈvītəmən| noun: any of a group of organic compounds that are essential for normal growth and nutrition and are required in small quantities in the diet because they cannot be synthesized by the body.
supplement |ˈsəpləmənt| noun: a substance taken to remedy the deficiencies in a person's diet.
-I have been wanting to write this post for a while.. in fact, nearly two months ago I officially became sponsored by Dr. Ron's Ultra Pure, a guaranteed additive/contaminate free supplement company. Trying to figure out how to talk about vitamins/supplements without my audience having an immediate negative connotation since they are such taboo topics in sports has had me putting this post on the back burner of my todo list. With XC season for high school and college beginning, I think this is a good time to share some of my past experiences and how vitamins and supplements have helped me personally.
First, without a doubt, training is the main component and most important focus for becoming a better runner. Sometimes, to do the training, we need to support our body to handle to stresses placed on it, and that is where the details come into the picture. Sleep, support, stretching, icing, massage, nutrition, environment, hydration, core, lifting, resting, gear (like Garmins, compression socks, team dynamic, shoes/flats/spikes), and of course, vitamins. Dr. Ron's is an option if you are looking for a safe, worry free company that will provide a top quality supplement.
Here is my story that helped me realize the importance of quality vitamins.
Sophomore year of high school, I was nearing the end of my XC season, prepping for the Footlocker XC North East Regional Champs. I wanted to make the National team so bad… I was 14th at the region as a Freshman, and my Sophomore year I had made substantial gains in strength, endurance, speed, and maturity, a combination that I hoped would take me on that special trip to California to race with the top 40 best high school girls in the country. And it didn't happen. I was primed, set myself up well, was in 9th with 600 to go (top 10 make the team), and then… I can't even remember what happened the final straight away, but I felt like a ran out of oxygen. Nothing worked, my brain, legs, and lungs all shut down, and I ended up 19th. What is wrong with me? Did I snap under pressure? Did I not care enough? Did I not work hard enough the past year? My disappointment lasted for weeks. I was at Church for a Christmas party, and one of the dad's of a friend started talking with me, you see, he was an ultra runner, a doctor, and before long he suggested I get blood work done. My ferritin levels came back at 12. Ideally, they should be over 40 for a female runner. The amount of ferritin shows how much blood is stored in the body. Red blood cells transport the oxygen needed for running fast and recovering. If you don't have the ferritin/iron, your muscles don't get enough oxygen. But this is a terrible, awful, totally unnecessary thing to have happen… I now know to get my ferritin tested every 4months, and based off my blood work, know how much iron to supplement with to keep my levels in an acceptable range that will allow my body to function properly and help all my hard work in training pay off. I took me a solid 6months after that race to rebuild my iron levels, but the following year, I won the Footlocker North East Region and placed 8th at the National meet.
Did you make all the connections to the important things here? 1-Check ferritin levels through blood work. 2-Supplement if needed using a trusted company. 3-Train hard and race well.
I mention a trusted company, and this is key. As a Pro athlete, I am especially aware of the horrific amount of contaminated supplements on the market, in fact, my agent even sends out emails to his athletes warning us to not trust or use certain brands because of the risk of accidentally ingesting an illegal substance. This is why vitamins and supplements have such a negative reputation in athletics. Honestly, GNC, Walmart, CVS, and Vitamin Shoppe carry oodles of vitamin options at super cheap prices… But you get what you pay for (sort of like running shoes..), and they are usually a load of fillers, additives, and foreign entities that are not beneficial to your system and may be contaminated with illegal ingredients.. Actually, many of the supplements out there come in forms hardly recognized by the body which makes them a waste of time and money. I searched for a long time to find a company that could be trusted. One that took responsibility for what was contained in each bottle, and one that provided an opportunity for me to support my body where necessary. As athletes, we are asking a lot from our systems, we are constantly tearing our muscles apart, pounding our bones, suppressing our immune systems, and beating up our organs. Vitamins like Calcium, Iron, Vit C, Vit D, Probiotics, Oils, and Magnesium are called upon to repair our systems and allow us to continue training, gaining fitness, and staying free of fatigue, illness, and injury. I am not saying that every distance runner must take these things in order to have success, this is just my personal experience based on the research I have done, the other athletes I have talked with, and the info I have gained from specialists at the Olympic training center. Looking at diet and nutrition is the first step, and making changes there can produce really substantial improvements. But, if you are out of the normal range with your blood work, or recognize you are not meeting your body's needs through food, vitamins are something to think about. I get the extra nutrients I need without fear thanks to the GUARANTEE of Dr. Ron's commitment to purity. Visit his website to learn more, and call in your first order, mention my name, and get 10% off! All of my sponsors are part of the support system I have developed to help me progress towards my goals. I only work with companies and suggest products to fellow runners based on my personal experience and use… see my complete list of sponsors here and how each help me as an athlete!
Get Running!
Neely S Gracey
PS Contact me at anytime if you have questions! I am happy to pass along any sort of knowledge I have to help others meet their goals. Email: email@example.com
June 16, 2014 "Sponsorship Part 1: Launch Lovers"
Over the past few weeks, collegiate athletes have been considering their options for continuing the pursuit of finding how excellent they can really be. With NCAA meets complete, and USA's just days away, the question becomes, "What kind of support can I get to keep training?". I remember this phase of life very well as it was just two years ago that I made my decision to join Brooks and the Hanson's ODP and continue developing my running dreams into reality. Though this seems like such an overwhelming time of decision, for me, the it was quite simple: I believe in the company and the products I represent. Brooks are the shoes I wore in High School and College. It seemed natural to just continue wearing them. Shoes are the most important equipment a runner has, and trusting the brand is essential for me if I am going to wear, represent, and promote anything… I need to truly use, and be able to honestly recommend the product. A few months after I signed with Brooks, the news came out, they were planning to discontinue the Brooks Launch. I wear the Defyance, the Glycerin, the Pure Flows, and the Launch… but the Launch have always been my favorite. I was devastated. I recognized that a company also needs to make money, but I know, and have connected with a lot of people, simply because we are part of the sub category known as Launch Lovers. After speaking with several key Brooks employees at length, it seemed the door wasn't locked forever. I looked up the creed of the company, "Brooks Running defines itself by seven core values: serve people, lead thought, play as a team, compete every day, have integrity, have fun, and be active." I definitely saw an opportunity there and it wasn't long until #operationsavethelaunch started trending on twitter. I wanted to see what the response would be from the public… and it far surpassed my wildest dreams. Launch Lovers from all over wrote letters and emails to Brooks begging for it's continuation. People phoned in, and running stores pleaded. High schoolers, pros, hobby joggers, marathon junkies, and coaches alike were begging Brooks to reconsider. And they did. The designers spent several days with my team in MI interviewing the athletes who are Launch Lovers to develop a plan, and the Launch 2 arrives in a mere 7mos (See the Press Release HERE). I have been honored and extremely pleased to test a pair with a high level of satisfaction. I am proud to be a part of a company who listens to the people… who cared and recognized this niche the Launch has in the shoe industry. #operationsavethelaunch is one of my proudest accomplishments as a Pro yet, not because of what I did, but because of the response my company gave in recognition of the needs and wishes of our loyal costumers and all the former, current, and future Launch Lovers. Thank you. You can learn more about my sponsors HERE !
To any aspiring athletes, please don't hesitate to contact me and I am happy to share my insight and experience in hopes of it helping lead you forward.
- Yep, FINALLY…after months of frustration, and then 32 days of recovery from surgery, I got to run. 2×10 minutes with a 2 minute walk in between. I was welcomed back to the roads with a miserable 40 degree rainy day, but nothing dampened my spirits or took the spring from my steps. I felt free, uncaged from hours and hours of stationary bike, pool, inside ElliptiGO, alterG, and hydrotrack. Nothing ever can compare to the freedom outside running provides; The fresh air, the traffic, the variation, and the companionship of my husband. I have been working hard the past 3 months to get better, and my PT believes that the reason I am responding so quickly post surgery is due to all the strengthening I did beforehand. So those months were not all a waste. Here is a look at the past week of rehab:
Mon: 3 hours at PT doing stationary bike, elliptical, stability exercises, walking lunges, squats, monster walks, single leg work, side lunges, weight work, leg lifts, side planks, and 65 minutes total on the hydrotrack.
Tues: 45 minute stationary bike and various strength exercises in the AM. 40 minute indoor ElliptiGO and lifting, pull-ups, and rowing machine in PM.
Weds: 2 hours PT including strength work, weights, balance stuff, and 70 minutes total on the hydrotrack in AM. 50 minute bike outside in PM.
Thurs: 60 minute aqua jog AM. 30 minute indoor ElliptiGO with light core and knee exercises in PM.
Fri: 3.5 hours PT, with bike, elliptical, strength, step ups on raised bosu ball, machine weights, and 90 minutes total on the hydrotrack.
Sat: 20 minute AlterG at 75% body weight, 30 minutes indoor ElliptiGO, arm lift in AM. Core and 25 minute stationary bike PM.
Sun: 60 minute outdoor bike followed by light exercises and core.
- Needless to say, I am much busier cross training than I am when I can actually run. I miss the simplicity of running… the ability to just lace up my Brooks Launch and head out the door anywhere I am. So, today I am smiling. Hope is renewed, the end of the tunnel is in sight, and the ability to get back to my daily routine, my life, my team, my work, and what makes me tick and gives me a sense of purpose is a huge sigh of relief. Here is my progression over the past 32 days since surgery.
- Thanks for reading about my progress, looks like I will surpass my goal of running 24 minutes on April 16th when I turn 24. I guess it's safe to allow myself to start planning summer and fall racing goals… but that's a blog for another day.
- You can read an article by the Level Runner in this Q&A post surgery for more details!
Feb. 28, 2014 "I Kneed Surgery."
The title of this blog gives away the main focus of my story today, but here a few more details.
I have hardly been able to run since Thanksgiving. My left knee has been inflamed and unhappy with every step of running and it just wasn't responding to treatments in a timely manner. After ruling out ITB syndrome, Patella Femoral Syndrome, a shifted femur, a loose SI joint I got fed up with the guessing game and felt something more serious was going on. ALWAYS trust your instinct as I wish I would have gotten an MRI when it first happened, rather than waiting so long for bad news. I have Patella Bipartite. An MRI to diagnose what we thought was either Bursitis or an issue in tendons where they connect onto the lateral part of the knee, actually showed a fragmented knee cap. Upon further investigation, xrays proved what was 98% likely.. that both knee caps have this crack. But only the left has separated, which is where my pain comes from. The docs explained that babies are born with cartilage as knee caps and the force from walking is what causes the knee cap (patella) to form into bone. During this process, my patella never fully fused into a solid bone. Rather, it left a strip of cartilage that compromised the integrity of my knee cap. Apparently, 75% of people who have this, never even know because they have no effect from it. But being a runner, I put a lot of extra strain on my joints and bones and well, here I am with not many options. I need surgery. They are going to remove the piece of my knee cap that is separated from the larger part which will take away the problem. My other option was to suffer through pain and it would never get better (clearly not an option).
After months of slow progress and building frustration, the last week has been a blur of events. The MRI led to Doc appointments, PT appointments, and in three days I met with an orthopedic surgeon who explained everything and has me scheduled for surgery on 3/6. He says it is a very easy surgery, in and out in a few hours total with the surgical part only being 10mins or so. He just has to chip off the fragmented piece of the patella, smooth it off, and sew it up. Doesn't sound so bad… I have been very blessed with getting to the right people who have guided me and gotten me into appointments quickly. I am relieved to have some answers, happy to be moving forward, and hopeful for a smooth surgery and efficient recovery.
Support is what keeps me positive, and I am asking for any runners who have had this (or knows someone who did), who might be willing to share their experience with the rehab after surgery. Any suggestions, ideas, time lines, expectations etc. would be greatly appreciated. Please comment below or email me at email@example.com
Thank you, and I can't wait to "Get Running" again soon!
Feb 13, 2014 "Throwin' it Down Thursday"
Yep, been a while. I am doing what most athletes (or people in general) do whenever they are not in a good place. Injuries suck. No way around it. Especially when they are fluke, slipped on ice, and haven't been able to run for more than 25min at a time in the past 81days due to chronic knee pain that is just lingering… So, what have I been up to since running is my job, my hobby, my social time, my therapy, my highlight of every day, my life, and basically how I would define myself if asked. I recognize that this is a very unbalanced, and rather dramatic way to describe my feelings, and I want to share some of the things I have done to keep myself occupied during this downer phase of life.
One of the best things (that really stinks for my teammates and all other Michigan runners), is that the snow is making outdoor running extremely unpleasant. Please note my neighborhood sidewalks.
Needless to say, i'm not missing much by not getting to run outside.
Dillon and I went ot Las Vegas for our 1yr wedding anniversary and had a blast seeing the Cirque Du Soleil KA show, a comedy show where I had the chance to go on stage for a hypnotism (and it didn't work which I am so sad about, does this mean it isn't real?), toured the Red Rock Canyon Park, and saw the inner workings of the Hoover Dam!
After getting back, I decided that now was a good time to try a Juice Cleanse. After spending 8 of the past 12months on antibiotics for Lyme's Disease, I wanted to clean my cells and flush out the system. I did a 5 day plan, with the first 3 days strictly juice, and the last two days with a few solid snacks. I felt great! My body responded really well and I didn't have to worry about my energy levels with training. Hint: If you ever are interested in a juice detox, visit your local thrift store and spend 10-15$ on a juicer rather than buy one for 100$ or more at the store. If you have any questions about juicing, please contact me! I am happy to give ideas, suggestions, feedback etc. Here is the plan I followed with some of my own Juice Recipes-5 day detox!
Upon getting back to Michigan, I received an awesome gift… a stationary trainer for my ElliptiGO! I now can utilize my favorite cross training tool in the comfort of my own living room
To keep busy, I painted the Kitchen a lovely deep red called "Smokey Chipotle".
I need challenges, and rock climbing at the gym has become a new hobby. I love to try something new and see the amazing improvement I make every time as I get stronger, more trusting, and push my comfort level. I PR'd this week in scaling a wall following the purple course in 31seconds. (The first time I tried it took 1minute 45seconds!) I also have implemented some new strength training as suggested by my PT for rebuilding stability in my knee, hips, and glutes. TRX is a great workout and I highly recommend learning more about how you can use them to help you strengthen your weaknesses.
Some of my teammates and I had the opportunity to travel to Seattle, WA to visit the BrooksBeasts at the Brooks Running Headquarters. It was amazing to see the inner workings of Brooks and made me realize how cool it is to be a part of a hugely successful company who has a small business feel. Being at the headquarters, I felt welcomed and right at home as the athletes were included in meetings for the designs of both footwear and clothing for the upcoming years! Our opinions were valued, our suggestions noted, and I truly believe our presence made a difference and will be seen in the Brooks Running products of the future. (Awesome, right?) I also had the chance to visit family friends and meet their baby Emma.
As we all hope for spring, warmer weather, health, running merrily along on soft trails, check out the new Brooks Running Pure Project Clothing Series that was just released. Here I am testing the reflective Pure Jacket… pretty amazing piece of technology! PS for my loyal Launch fans, I am testing the new Launch 2 which will be released Jan 1, 2015 and you have every reason to anticipate this day! Lastly, it was a fun day at the Gracey house as I had a new shipment of OSMO delivered. The active OSNO has been a daily partner to my cross training since indoor sessions make me SO thirsty.
If you ever want to try any OSMO product, use code AMBNEELYSPENCEGRACEY for 10% off! Check out their website and scientific videos here I also am trying out Mamma Chia Omega snacks and love their natural, organic, simple ingredients.
While I am missing my teammates, who are training in Florida, I am so grateful for their texts of encouragement and will appreciate them all the more when we can train together again. Until then, Dillon and I are going home to PA to see friends and family, attend the Conference meet for our Alma Mater, Shippensburg University, and for my induction into the Pennsylvania High School Hall of Fame where I am honored to be recognized as one of the top PIAA athletes. Thanks for the continued support.
Jan. 10, 2014
The Gracey's favs for 2013
Well, 2013 was a bunch of UPS and DOWNS for me, starting off the year with my 13th finish at World Cross I had much greater hopes for the rest of the year. I had some incredible training, and just as a race neared, something would pop up and I would be out with an injury or illness or fatigue that would set me back again. There is lots to be positive about, so I would like to highlight a few of my favorite parts of 2013 which began with the Spence-Gracey Wedding! So here are the favorites from the Gracey's as we learned about this marriage thing we had many adventures so we thought we would share them with you.
-Movies: (1) The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2) The Hangover 3 (3) Grown-Ups 2 (4) The Heat
-Activities: (1) Honeymoon zip lines and repelling course (2) Photo shoot in Cali for Running Times (3) Climbing Grey's and Torres 14er Mountains in Colorado
-TV shows: (1) Two and a half men (2) The Goldberg's (3) The Crazy Ones
-Food: Anything Mexican
-Snack: Local fall apples and cheese
-Places Visited Together: (1) Los Cabos, MX (2) Boulder (3) Hershey Park at Christmas
-Races: (1) Greenville, SC for Reedy 10k (2) Scranton, PA for Dillon's marathon (3) NYC for Oakley Mini 10k
-Shoes Most Used: The Launch
-Games: (1) 3 to 13 (2) Farkle (3) Puzzles
-Big Moments: (1) Began "Get Running" Coaching Services (2) Dillon moved to Michigan (3) Got Michigan drivers licenses.
December 15, 2013
A Runner's Christmas List Last minute shopping for your favorite athlete? Here is my list!
- October 18, 2013
"When Life Hands You Lymes… (do you make limeade?)"
Just over a year ago I was diagnosed with Lyme Disease. (Yes, the kind you get from a tick. GROSS!) Three years of weird symptoms, poor immune function, stomach issues, heart palpitations, rashes, random allergies that come and go, suppressed hormones, the list goes on. Anyways, I was raised on a farm. We had animals and I spent a ton of time outside… And we had tons of ticks. I probably was bit 25 times or more. So we have no way of knowing if I contracted the Lyme when I was 8 or 18. Most people think that once you get Lyme, you take 3 weeks of antibiotics and you're done. I WISH. Unfortunately, if the Lyme has been in the body for an extended amount of time, it will not be just one round of antibiotics. It will be a bazillion.
Lyme is just one tick borne disease, but there are hundreds of coinfections that can also be transmitted through a tick bite. The different bacterias and parasites all are very resistant to antibiotics and they have an irking way of transforming so the medicine won't kill them. So what do you do when life hands you Lymes? You initially freak out and beg for lemons instead. After that doesn't work, it becomes a journey of ups and downs. Right now is a down for me. And it sucks. I don't want this to come out as an excuse, as I have had a huge amount of success since being diagnosed last September. I also have had some pretty miserable times. I decided it would be better to share my story in hope that it may help a fellow runner, whether in motivation, perseverance, hope, or perhaps by helping them know they are not alone. Each year, more than 30,000 new cases of Lyme are reported. However, it is suspected that 10 times that amount are NOT reported. I never had the bulls eye rash, and less than 50% of Lymies will not get it. From September of last year, until February of this year I cycled through 4 different 12 week courses of antibiotics. My doc felt like my body needed a break. And a month later I was 13th at the World XC Champs! Things were looking bright and I thought maybe we had conquered the bugger. Nope. Things have gone down fast and furious.
Training was awesome. I have my new teammates Katie Kellner and Corey Conner who joined my workout plan. It has been such a nice change to have teammates focused on the same races so our daily routines are similar and I don't feel like as much of a slouch on my short days of 6 or 8miles when my marathoning teammates are doing 12 or 14 (which amazes me, and I can't wait til I can handle that..) We were rocking some 15milers, workouts were so fun as we switched off leads and learned how to work together. And then my body stopped responding. I couldn't recover. I felt as if I was anemic (which I am not, my ferritin levels are in the 70s). My left peroneal tendons kept flaring up with no reason. My joints got achy and arthritic feeling. My muscles were getting destroyed from lifting (and I never get sore since this is a usual routine for me). I was bruising really easily… seriously, if I didn't know I had Lyme I would think I was dying (*overly dramatic statement*).
I have started on a new antibiotic. I get acupuncture, chiro, and massage weekly to help my body heal itself and keep the central nervous system on track. I am still tired, and have taken a few days off from running. After the Tuft's 10k race, there was nothing more I could do than to step back and let the system reboot. The scariest thing of all for me is that the past three days, I have been relieved to not run. This is so unlike me. Usually if I need to take time off, I go stir crazy. I honestly have slept 10hrs a night, yawn all day long, and sit on the couch under a blanket. I knitted two hats, watched endless episodes of Parenthood, and refreshed FB and Twitter a gazillion times. I know that as I start to recover, my motivation and desire for running (which is by far the highlight of my life when I am healthy), will return and my ability to heal and respond to training will enable me to be the athlete I know I am. Thank you for the continued support and if you have more questions regarding Lyme visit Lyme Disease: The Basics. Also, here is a post race Tuft's 10k RunnerSpace Interview.
September 7, 2013 Busting Off the Rust
Road racing always inspires me. There is something special about a gathering of crazy people on the start line all out there for a reason. And nothing stops them. Today, 10 minutes before the start of the Steps for Sara 5k (a small, extremely low-key race for a woman who passed away at a young age from a heart issue) a group of about 100 people congregated on the shore of Lake Huron. In pouring (sideways blowing) rain, the excited energy was still circulating. The DJ was blasting tunes, a young kid with a cast had a plastic bag taped over his arm, an older gentleman was representing the 1980s Frank Shorter jersey, an eight year old girl with no front teeth and braids was bouncing uncontrollably, and a few dads had kids in jogging strollers seemingly ready to tackle the world. And just after nine, the siren went off and the race began! Nothing stops us weirdos.
A local High School guy, Mickey, (who happens to be not only a stellar Mi athlete, but one of the best in the country) helped pace me… Or else it may have gotten rather lonely. 16:15 for 5k, but what does that mean? Honestly, no idea. But frankly, I don't care to analyze too deeply. Right now I am happy to have put on my Hanson's jersey after a 4+ month hiatus and felt the burn of tired legs, unused lungs, and mental decisions. The stuff that only comes with a race. So, what is next? Well, off to Providence, RI for the USA 5K Road Champs in two weeks. But TWO weeks gives me ample time to continue to build fitness. And within these two weeks, I look forward to training with my new teammates. Katie Kellner from Cornell, Corey Conner from Maine, and Shauna McNiff from UConn. It is very exciting to me to have this new shorter distance crew and I look forward to a fall of racing and traveling together as we get to know each other and work to chase our goals.
July 17, 2013 CONTEST TIME
Not only has it been a while since I blogged, it has been even longer since I did a contest! Darn me, sorry folks…
First things first, I am at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs and extend a HUGE thanks to the USOC for hosting me and all the people that made this trip to Colorado possible. I have learned so much. Okay, now we can have a contest.
This is something I learned the first day I was here, take a guess, do some research, and the first person to respond (via comment, FB, twitter, or text) with the correct answer gets a Brooks T-shirt and autograph!
What is the IDEAL percent to run at on the AlterG for someone who is using it as a training tool (as in not rehabbing, but just wants to eliminate a little pounding)???
Expect another blog within the week referring to my overall experience working at the OTC.
Get Running!
6-16-13 FATHER'S DAY and TRADITIONS
Just got back from a low key hike with my family for Father's Day. We always try to celebrate holidays with an outdoor event. I like the tradition. Now that I'm married, I look back on my youth, and Dillon looks back on his, and we create our own traditions… but there are some that are just worth keeping.
Which brings me to an exciting announcement, I am officially and Oakley athlete! And what a perfect day it is to share this news, as my dad is the one who introduced me to the glasses at a young age. The great Steve Spence was one of the first Oakley sponsored athletes, and his tradition of racing in sun glasses has been carried on since I got my first pair in college. I have worn Oakley's in every race (except those where it has rained) and now I can officially represent the company which has been a life long goal I believe, at least according to this picture.
So big thanks to my dad for not only being a great role model, but for helping me every step of the way as I chase my dreams. Oakley was a huge part of his career and success, and I am so grateful and proud that they are now a part of mine. Plus, we had a nice little shout out in Runner's World in their article Fast Families for Father's Day !
Just returned from NYC and the Oakley Mini 10K. Such a fun weekend cheering on some of our finest Distance women including my teammate Desi Davila in her first race back from the London Olympics. I had the unique opportunity to ride in the lead vehicle and experience a road race in a whole new perspective. And I loved every second of it. 10K passed by so quickly when I wasn't the one running. As we looped around Central Park, I made a deal with myself… the next time I go through the park will be on foot.
Top 10 Race Results
- Mamitu Daska 31:47
- Linet Masa 32:46
- Gemma Steel 32:59
- Mattie Suver 33:11
- Stephanie Rothstein Bruce 33:14
- Desiree Davila 33:22
- Diane Nukuri-Johnson 33:36
- Brianne Nelson 33:37
- Helen Clitheroe 33:53
- Liz Costello 33:53
New York Road Runner's (NYRR) does so much for the entire road racing community and to be a part of one of their events was truly spectacular. If you know me, organization is VERY important on my list of priorities, and I was not disappointed. NYRR did everything possible to be one step ahead, and if something was needed, boom, it was done within minutes. Talk about feeling special?! Totally felt at home and welcome even though I was the gimp who withdrew from the competition. After the race, we met up with Oakley and had tons of fun trying on all the new designs! I learned all about the safety engineering of the glasses, the different lense types, and met a whole team of really cool people. So huge thanks to NYRR and Oakley for a fun trip. Dillon and I were provided a weekend outing and both are inspired by the pure joy of the 6,000 women who ran the oldest female-only race in one of the greatest cities in the world. Dillon in fact is so inspired, that he begins his 18week marathon build-up tomorrow. He will be doing the SteamTown Marathon in October. I am healing quickly and will be attempting the Alter G this week to ease back to strength. I was out of the boot in a week, have no pain walking, biking, swimming, or on the ElliptiGO. So here's to happy training all around and a great second week of June.
"Get Running!" Neely S.G.
6-1-2013 "Ups and Downs."
Right now this theory is playing out in my career as a runner… except it is reversed and I apologize as I present you with "The Downs". I have withdrawn from The Pre Classic due to injury. With radioactive dye circulating my system after a bone scan yesterday, I knew within hours that I have a stress fracture in my fibula.
The past month has been a crazy roller coaster of emotions…
I raced a 5k at The Mt.SAC Relays on April 18th… You see, I ran what you might call "the race of my life" at the World XC Champs in Poland on March 24th, and took some time off to recover before the build up for track. I ran a PR at this 5k… 15:26, but it destroyed my body. I suffered through runs for the week between this race and my next one at The Payton Jordan Invite at Stanford. A few of my teammates, my husband Dillon, and I all stayed in a lovely little town called San Luis Obispo (Home to the infamous Jordan Hasay). The one workout I did between races I noticed a twinge above my right ankle. Hmmmm. I remember thinking, I NEED a massage! The second race was a disaster. I felt sluggish and after half way developed a diaphragm cramp that resulted in breathing issues that forced me to stop. Crap. Reboot and gear up with solid training was our thought…. and I did just that! Rocked some incredible workouts and impressed myself with my ability to hang with Desi and Dot (my super marathoner teammates) for part of a long run. I ran 10miles with them at sub 6 pace before backing off to 6:10s for another 6miles. I ran 4xmile at 5:17, 5:16, 5:06, 5:02 and felt awesome. But after each hard session… that little niggle came back. I immediately went to the Chiro and had it worked on. Went to the PT to get it checked out. Began focused strength work in the gym. Got more frequent massages. Iced iced baby… and then it got worse. WHAT???? Tendonitis was the thought. So in a boot I went to keep it stretched out. Pain is never a good sign. And after a run where it seemed to "shift" and never "warmed up" I knew I was in trouble. Multiple x-rays and deep breaths later, we put training on hold for a bone scan. This all happened so fast. And now, the time is ticking by at an enormously SLOW rate. One full year to the day since I moved to Michigan. Three weeks in a boot is a very little blimp in the large picture. Notice my positive attitude? It is a goal of mine as I work through this. If I lose running, racing, AND my happiness then I am really screwed, so since I only have control over one of them right now, I have the opportunity to focus three times as intensely on it.
Taking it pretty easy and allowing the body to recover, rebuild, and rebound! Thanks for the support and through this update I hope you can see my frustration, sadness, and most of all passion for this sport and lifestyle we all love.
Run Happy for me while I cannot and always remember this quote:


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I sort of have a longish answer.
I don't mind unisex names, and I quite like Taylor on a boy. However, I would only use the name Taylor for a boy of your DDs names are very feminine. So if your DD's names are say, Isabella and Sofia, I would go for it.
If your DD's names are lean more unisex, say like Avery and Morgan, I would use Joesph.
You wouldn't want your boy name to be girly-er or just as girly as your DDs names. Hope that made sense!
BFP 1- EDD 2/09/11 Missed MC DX @11 weeks D&C- 7/25/10 BFP 2- EDD 12/22/11 Natural MC @ 5w 2d BFP 3- EDD 1/25/12 DD Josephine born 1/16/12
My vote goes to Joseph Scott!
Have you considered Tyler? It seems more masculine, IMO.
Mr. & Mrs. - Est. 10.03.2009
TTC #1 since 06.2011 Me-24 DH-24
12.2011 SA = Normal
06.2012 First visit with OB/GYN
10.2012 Clomid 50mg + TI = BFN
11.2012 Clomid 50mg + TI = BFN
12.2012 Clomid 100mg + TI = BFN
01.2013 First visit with RE
02.2013 Clomid 150mg + TI = BFN
03.2013 Femara 5mg + TI = BFN
05.2013 Femara 5mg + TI = BFN
06.2013 Femara 7.5mg + TI = BFN
*Taking a break*