Month: March 2011

Amanda Palmer has released a video for “In My Mind”, which is probably my favorite song off her new album. It’s lovely. The video isn’t what I expected, but I think it still works.

Ken Jennings is answering questions over at Reddit. He is hilarious.

“People with full bladders make better decisions, scientists discover.” Very interesting! I have a long-held personal theory that the male ability to pee standing up results in grown men who have no ability to “hold it” for any length of time. This research therefore indicates that women – who are much better at waiting for a toilet rather than peeing up against the nearest tree or wall, like YUCK DUDES PLEASE STOP – are actually SMARTER because of it! #smug #smart #hastopee

Wonder Woman!
Last Sunday I went for my longest run ever: just over 14 miles (22.6km). I was well-prepared. I taped my injured foot myself. I put Voltaren on all my niggling sore places. I had my water belt and four packets of Endura gel for nutrition. I’d also lined up The Other Kris to meet me half-way and run a bit together. It was great! The whole run went perfectly. I first ran through Newtown to Sydney Park, where I did a little tour of the wetlands and cricket ground. Then I headed through the industrial wasteland of Alexandria on my way to Centennial Park. I met Kris in the park and we ran about 6km together. My planning was spot-on, as I finished the two loops in the park with exactly 3.5km left to run home. The Snook met me on Cleveland Street and ran the rest of the way back to the house with me. Then I drank two chocolate milks and had an ice bath. 🙂

Such an amazing run merited a reward, I decided. Issy mentioned on Twitter that the MAC Wonder Woman line was finally available. I’m not a huge make-up wearer, but who can resist bright red lippie in a Wonder Woman case? I stopped by DJ’s last night to try it on and ended up buying it.

I love it! (I tweeted an Instagram version that’s more dramatic.) When I finish my next – even longer! – long run, I might have to reward myself with another item from the collection…

Here’s an excellent round-up of scientific research on compression garments. The consensus seems to be that there’s little evidence they help athletic performance, but they may aid in recovery. Huh. Maybe I’ll save my SKINS for after my next long run…