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After the rough 20 miler last weekend, I was not able to run any of the mid week runs this week. But I did manage to run the 12 miler weekend in the hilly (compared to flat arse Illinois) roads of Wisconsin. Looking back at it, I don’t know, if it was prudent to run on a county highway at night without any visual alerts (reflective dressing, LED etc) on me. It was a tough run, but I took it one hill at a time and I have two proud bleeding nipples to show for it!! :).

I was in Wisconsin (Wisconsin Dells to be precise) over the weekend on a camping trip with the good folks from Team Asha. It was great to see all the runners at one place and it was my first outdoor camping trip. I did stay in log cabins before, but this was the first time I had to pitch a tent. And for those that haven’t done it before.. it is NOT so difficult :). You just have to spend a hour of so, figuring out what the hell you are doing, or take a few minutes and read the instructions :).

Much fun was had with food, liquor and music!! 🙂

[The Gang]

[How many runners does it take to pitch a tent??]

[Cool new Asha Running Shirts]

[Important Stuff]

[Rohit showing off his volleyball skills]

[Sri getting ready to make killer omlettes]

[Is that fun or what??]

More pictures here..[http://flickr.com/photos/kudithipudi/sets/72157607569023137/]

I loaned “Spirited Away” to one of my colleagues at work and she watched it with her children. The kids loved the movie and wanted to draw a thank you note for me.. My colleague asked them to draw the note and stick it to a cucumber from their kitchen garden so that she can give it to me as a gift. So she wakes up in the morning and here is what the kids come up

They really stuck the note to the cucumber :). Here it is after the tape was cleared up

Thx for the cute note guys 🙂

I finally got off my lazy ^%$$ and cleaned up my baby. Here is the

and it’s

Some quick facts about this beast

Engine:

* Type: 1795cc liquid-cooled 52-degree V-twin
* Displacement: 1795cc
* Bore and Stroke: 101.0mm x 112.0mm
* Fuel System: Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with automatic choke
* Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
* MPG: NA

Drivetrain:

* Transmission: Five-speed
* Final Drive: Shaft

Brakes:

* Front: Dual 296mm discs with LBS three-piston calipers
* Rear: Single 316mm disc with LBS twin-piston caliper

Suspension:

* Front: 45mm inverted fork; 5.1-inch axle travel
* Rear: Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.9-inch travel

Wheels and Tires:

* Front: 130/70R-18 radial tire
* Rear: 180/70R-16 radial tire

Dimensions:

* Length: NA
* Seat Height: 27.3 in.
* Rake and Trail: 32.48 degrees / 5.7 inches
* Wheelbase: 67.6 in.
* Weight: 714 lbs. dry
* Fuel Capacity: 4.8 gals.

Just for comparision, this guy’s engine is more powerful than a Toyota Carolla (by 1 cc 🙂 ). Thats a lot of power sitting between your legs :). All I can say is that this guy is not for the faint hearted.