Category Archives: Exercise

Half-Marathon – San Tomas Acquino Creek Trail

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Adam Tow

I completed my third half-marathon this morning, running along the San Tomas Acquino Creek Trail near my house in Santa Clara. The first time I ran this far was way back in ninth grade, when I was fourteen years old! … Continue reading →

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Running in Fort Collins with Felix

Posted on November 2, 2008 by Adam Tow

Following the completion of my work with Jared, I drove up with Rae to Fort Collins to meet up with our friend Felix Wong. He’s been living in Fort Collins for the past three years. After resting from the long … Continue reading →

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Low-Key Hillclimbs 2008 #3: Quimby Road

Posted on October 18, 2008 by Adam Tow

When last I climbed up Quimby Road in San Jose, it was during training for the 2007 Death Ride. A very difficult climb it was, with 18% switchbacks! And, we still had yet to do Mt. Hamilton that day! Today, … Continue reading →

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Low-Key Hillclimbs 2008 #1: Montebello Road

Posted on October 4, 2008 by Adam Tow

The 2008 Low-Key Hillclimbs started today with the usual climb up Montebello. Unlike the last two ascents up 5.3 mile road in Cupertino, the weather was decidedly cooler and wetter. Rain threatened the start of the race and only began … Continue reading →

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Half-Marathon

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Adam Tow

Nineteen years ago, when I was just 14 years old, I ran the San Dieguito Half-Marathon in a time of 1:43, which translates to a 7:51/mile. I remember the weather was rainy and cold… I fell shivering into my Dad’s … Continue reading →

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Bike Safety – Accident in Mexico

Posted on June 3, 2008 by Adam Tow

This photo really pissed me off when I saw it this morning after waking up in Providence, Rhode Island. An American drunk driver, apparently asleep at the wheel, plowed into several cyclists during a race in Mexico, killing one and … Continue reading →

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RIP, Sheldon Brown

Posted on February 5, 2008 by Adam Tow

Cycling aficionados mourn the passing of Sheldon Brown. I never met the man, but I am very familiar with his website and his cycling tips and techniques. His online gear calculator helped me understand the mystery of my road bikes … Continue reading →

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Low-Key Hillclimbs 2007 #6: Welch Creek

Posted on November 5, 2007 by Adam Tow

Weeks before, I signed up to coordinate Week 6 of the Low-Key Hillclimb Series up Welch Creek Road. Three weeks prior to the race, I drove up the climb with COBA member, David B., and remarked how glad I was … Continue reading →

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Low-Key Hillclimbs 2007 #5: Hwy 84/WOLH

Posted on November 5, 2007 by Adam Tow

In Week 5 of the Low-Key Hillclimbs Series we did a time trial up the backside of Highway 84 and West Old Honda road. After volunteering for the previous week, I was eager to get back onto the saddle and … Continue reading →

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Low-Key Hillclimbs 2007 #4: Mt. Diablo

Posted on October 21, 2007 by Adam Tow

Maybe I should stick with cycling photography instead of cycling itself. Since I’ve been sick this week, I decided to trade in my bike for my camera for Week 4 of Low-Key Hillclimbs up the southern slopes of Mt. Diablo. … Continue reading →

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