Headwinds at 30 Knots

5k today. Accounting for the 26 mph headwind on the way back, I ran the second half at about 258 mph. I wonder if we could somehow leverage this wind thing as an alternative energy source? Doubt it. It's much easier to get at fossil fuels buried beneath miles and miles of rock.

Again, I'm going to shill for Nike. Everyone's using Nike Plus right? Their web application, which talks to your ipod via itunes and xml, offers a pretty nifty Flash-based interface for viewing and analyzing one's runs. If you aren't using it, go out and invest $30. The motivational value alone justifies the price tag. The free web site is icing on the cake. If you're one for tinkering, you could fairly easily take the xml files generated as a result of your workouts and use them to create your own charts, graphs, tables and the like. 

Although you can use Nike Plus with any shoes, most new Nike running shoes are equipped with small slots in the midsole for inserting the Nike Plus sensor. I've been wearing the Nike Air Structure Triax 10+, a well-cushioned shoe that Nike decided to upgrade in 2008. If you can find the 2007 on closeout, they're very supportive, neutral shoes that work well for runners with a medium to high arch. 

6 Miles scheduled at 5am Wednesday. Strong winds predicted. Perhaps I'll wear a sail on the way back.