Category Archives: Training

This is all items related to my physical training.

New Garage Door Sensor

Posted on May 27, 2016 by larry

This is the 3rd iteration of my garage door sensor, maybe fourth, I lost track. This one has its issues too, mainly stability.  Seems like there is not enough power.  I did change up to a voltage divider mainly to … Continue reading →

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Thought I had Rest Time

Posted on May 26, 2016 by larry

I didn’t sleep as early as I wanted to, I still slept late. Worse is today was busy.  Somebody did some mild vandalism in my car.  It is fixable though. I will make another try to sleep early.  Looking at … Continue reading →

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Sleep For Real

Posted on May 25, 2016 by larry

Going to bed early tonight, I said that for the past few nights yet I stayed up past midnight. Hope to be asleep by 11PM This is one of those days I know I am tired but can’t feel it … Continue reading →

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New DSL Line

Posted on May 24, 2016 by larry

Wow, got this new DSL line and I get some speed. I was supposed to get a better upload speed though, closer to 40Mbit. Didn’t run today, worked on this DSL most of the evening.  It is delicate.

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Huge Progress

Posted on May 23, 2016 by larry

It is amazing how nearly a week of rest did wonders.  I ran a 5k in record time (this year) Time: 52:30 That is a pace I can live with.  If I can maintain that for 90 minutes, I can … Continue reading →

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Getting Mileage In

Posted on May 22, 2016 by larry

I went outside to try and run today, really didn’t help that I ate before my run. Just walked a lap, adding some pushups and situps. I will go earlier tomorrow, maybe 7:30PM

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OpenHAB is Hard

Posted on May 21, 2016 by larry

I spend hours and hours trying to figure out OpenHAB.  It is great though, it is working good.  Does a lot. I am so burned out though.  Want to do more, but I need to walk away.

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Problems Getting Harder

Posted on May 19, 2016 by larry

As I go through working with openhab, I am beginning to come across harder problems. Finally got charting going, it is HARD. Maybe a week from now I will think nothing of it. Not sure what I am doing right … Continue reading →

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OpenHAB Controlling Stuff

Posted on May 18, 2016 by larry

YES, I am so hooked on this IoT stuff. It works I am able to turn on and off my devices. So fun, I did not really work out, just pushups and situps.  

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Taking A Stab at OpenHAB

Posted on May 17, 2016 by larry

I am taking another shot at openhab. Seems confusing, but so was Linux when i first started. Hope it becomes clear sooner than later. It is interesting though. On the workout front, I tried running today, but the tacos I … Continue reading →

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