Author Archives: Jeff

Ironman Florida (IMFL) training…10 months away

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Jeff

For me, IMFL is pretty much a 1 year commitment to a shift in priorities.  I want to do a monthly update just to track my own progress and catalog everything as the year goes on.  I have to plan … Continue reading →

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How to change a bike tire with CO2

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Jeff

Have you ever fallen over on your bike while still clipped in?  If not, eventually you will(you know you already have).  Likewise, you’re also eventually going to get a flat tire.  My first flat came about 10yrs ago in my … Continue reading →

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Holiday Cheer

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Jeff

While on my way to work this morning, I was looking for one of the entrances for the Tobacco Trail, so I could plan a workout for later in the week. You never know what you are going to see … Continue reading →

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Fish-like Swimming

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Jeff

One month has gone by since I signed up for IMFL.  As mentioned previously, this will be my first Ironman since IMFL in 2000.  Also, I have only been running for the last 4-5 years to stay in relative shape, … Continue reading →

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Ironman Florida 2010

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Jeff

Today marks the start of another new journey.  My wife and I are both registered for Ironman Florida, November 6th, 2010 !! Online registration opened at noon, the day after the race(Sunday). I hit the General Entry right at noon … Continue reading →

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Marine Corps Marathon, Washington, D.C.

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Jeff

On Oct 25th I completed the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, DC.  As it has been about 8 years since my last marathon, I was just looking to have a good time.  Washington, DC in October is amazing.  We were … Continue reading →

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Wendell Odom’s Sneak Peek at the CCIE R/S Lab

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Jeff

Interesting write-up on v4.0 by Wendell Odom: http://www.networkworld.com/community/node/46561

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Battleship North Carolina

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Jeff

I recently took a quick road trip to Wilmington, NC to check out Battleship NC (USS North Carolina).  I hadn’t been since I was about 8, but it was cool then; and even better now.  This was my second time … Continue reading →

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CCIE Routing and Switching Lab 4.0

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Jeff

The CCIE R&S v3.0 certification exams will be retired on October 18, 2009 and replaced with the v4.0 exams. Interesting Webex discussion posted here: Officical Update: CCIE Routing and Switching CCIE 4.0 Lab Exam Topics, v4.0

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MPLS Layer 3 VPNs

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Jeff

In the following diagram we have a very Basic MPLS network to demonstrate how MPLS Layer 3 VPNs work.  In the  Service Provider cloud we are running OSPF between R3,R1,R5, and R6. R3 and R6 are running BGP within the … Continue reading →

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