The LA Marathon course was rumored to be a fast, flat course that was (dare I say) pretty much all downhill. For those of us who were out there Sunday morning can easily attest, the majority of the course was neither flat nor downhill. After missing our time goals by 5-10 minutes, Lori (@lj3000) & I started researching the course. (For us, I think this is how we cope with our slight disappointment.)
Here is a rough course elevation comparison map for 2009 Honolulu Marathon, 2010 LA Marathon, & 2010 San Diego Rock ‘N Roll Marathon (& Half)… all on the same scale (for comparison sake):
HNL, LAM, SDRNR
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The top line (black & pixely) is this year’s Los Angeles Marathon. The bold red line at the bottom is 2009’s Honolulu Marathon. And the turquoise, yellow, & magenta lines are the San Diego Rock ‘N Roll Half & Full Marathons, as defined on the graph.
Note: Seriously, my apologies for the unpolished-ness of this graph. I was really excited to see how the courses compared with each other, so I cranked it out quickly last night before passing out. Planning on polishing it up soon. And also adding Long Beach & Boston… y’know, just for kicks! Follow me @cowhateration to stay updated!
Posted 5 months, 1 week ago at 10:21 am. 3 comments
I’ve been cooking and baking more than I ever and each time I try something new, the result is amazing. Red velvet cupcakes = delish! Fluffy frosting made from scratch = decadent!
So being the dog lover I am, I wanted to make treats from scratch for my dogs & my bf’s dog. I’m guessing that dog treats, like human treats, taste better if they’re made with fresh, natural ingredients (not to mention the dash of love added to everything homemade). I didn’t do a taste test, but the canines have yet to complain! :) Continue Reading…
Posted 6 months, 1 week ago at 1:10 pm. 2 comments
Because while watching a dog show, a dog was announced named “Tom Cruise.” Of course, I made the obligatory joke, “Is Tom Cruise a bitch?” Then my mom says, “…Yea. Of course, he’s a little bitch.” LMAO!
Posted 6 months, 2 weeks ago at 10:22 pm. Add a comment
Red Waldorf cake is good all year long, but given it’s namesake hue, it’s especially popular on Valentine’s Day. Commonly referred to as red velvet cake, it is known as red Waldorf cake because it was the signature desert served at the famous Waldorf Astoria Hotel in NYC. Anyways, enough factoids… let’s get to the grub!
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Posted 6 months, 2 weeks ago at 8:50 pm. Add a comment
This frosting is smooth, creamy, and light. To me, it’s more like whipped cream than many frostings (especially, those icing-like frostings favored by many bakeries and cupcake shops)… so good! Continue Reading…
Posted 6 months, 2 weeks ago at 8:46 pm. 1 comment
