Category Archives: Sports

Steelers 5K 2012

Posted on September 3, 2012 by peter

Yesterday Matt Beckler and I ran the Steelers 5K on Pittsburgh’s North Shore. I particularly like the Steelers 5K course because you run out along the river and back to the stadium past the Warhol museum and the Pirates Baseball … Continue reading →

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Brookline Breeze 5K

Posted on August 12, 2012 by peter

Yesterday I ran the Brookline Breeze 5K. The race was an out and back course with some pretty substantial hills. There was no starting line chip sensor so no chip time, only starting gun time, my guess is that I … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day 5K Results (PR!)

Posted on June 17, 2012 by peter

This morning I ran the Father’s Day 5K by Heinz Field in the Northside of Pittsburgh. Phew, it’s been just over a year since my last race, and I can feel that in my bones. On the other hand, the … Continue reading →

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Slow Motion Swing Videos

Posted on July 19, 2011 by peter

I was poking around youtube and found this great collection of slow motion video captures of professional golfer’s swings by youtube user terryrowles. Enjoy. Luke Donald Front On with Iron Luke Donald Down the Line with Driver

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Swing Video – July 15, 2011

Posted on July 18, 2011 by peter

I’ve attached a short video showing my swing from a front-on view. Even though this is mid-month I shot this to get a front-on view for comparison with next month. The shot felt solid and it flew straight ahead (well … Continue reading →

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Swing Video – July 10, 2011

Posted on July 11, 2011 by peter

The driving range was frustrating today. Looking back at last months video I realized what big gains I’ve made so… First the positive points.  I have been working hard on my balance this month and watching the video that seems … Continue reading →

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Hip Rotation and Weight Transfer

Posted on July 9, 2011 by peter

My swing is a freaking mess.  I was following the drills from the Herman Miller video in my first post, but that video really doesn’t cover weight transfer.  That’s ok for poking around at the range or on the par-3, … Continue reading →

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First Swing Video

Posted on July 9, 2011 by peter

I opened a giant can of orange slice! Check out the attached video of me hitting a brilliant banana right into the trees on the 11th hole at Schenley on June 6, 2011. It took me a while to post … Continue reading →

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Schenley Scores

Posted on July 9, 2011 by peter

This page is basically a link to my google doc containing my scores from Schenley.  It is really only useful to me.

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My New-To-Me Clubs

Posted on July 9, 2011 by peter

I had to get some clubs! I decided to buy online because I’m a broke college student and I wanted to get something better than a cheap beginner set that would be the best I could afford at Golf Galaxy … Continue reading →

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