Crossposted from here

So, the box showed up today about 11:30. I got home about 6, did supper, and headed to the track to calibrate the sensor and do my two miles for the day.

Initial feelings about the kit are extremely positive: The sensor is, indeed, tiny, and the whole thing does, indeed, “Just Works It” (TM) as soon as you plug it in. There is empirical data (Courtesy of Kelly) that the simplest solution, velcroing the sensor to another pair of sneaks, works like a champ. I haven’t tried that yet, but figure I will in the near future.

I don’t think it’s going to be difficult at all to mod other shoes, especially for runners who wear orthotics. Just mold the sensor into the orthotics. I’ll buy a pair of Dr. Sholls insoles next month and do the deed with my Asics. The handy foam plug that comes out of the Nikes will make a great template to modify.

While doing some research today on the new neighborhood we’re getting in our neighborhood, I found what appears to be a discussion board for urban planning nerds.

Point being that this thread has some very nice pictures and complimentary discussion of Shreveport, including some comparisons with Austin.

No, it’s not going to consume the world with it’s terrible posting. It’s just a site that watches your XBOX 360 activity through your gamer tag — see mine and KMc’s on the left there — and posts about what you have done. As my page populates over the next few days you’ll see a lot about Lord of the Rings: Battle For Middle Earth II. Check out what an experienced X360 blogs about.