A couple of weeks ago I posted that I was feeling guilty not running, even though it was a rest day. At the time I was really trying to get used to my Vibram Five Fingers – and would do…
Yearly Archives: 2011
Another post about pain… Though this one concerns CrossTraining!
If you read any running magazines, or decent blogs on running – the importance and benefits of cross training will come up. How it can strengthen your core, help prevent injuries and even speed up recovery time. But, the negative…
Posted in Other Exercise, running
Where you run changes the sites and sounds..
So last night I headed out for my run in the early evening. As it was looking quite overcast, I decided to go without my headphones to avoid their getting soaked (and presumably never working again) in a heavy down pour. I also changed…
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Beeping and Waving… or not.
So last week, I decided to head out for my second 7.5 mile run of the week (in my FIRST 20 mile week since my surgery!!!) The interesting thing, was within the first mile I had 3 different cars beep…
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Even when you don’t want too.
So, Yesterday turned into one of those days. It was beautiful out – the sort of day we have all been dreaming about all winter. I spoke to The Wife, and we came up with a great plan to head over to…
Annoyances… Water Bottles.. Blisters…
Starting and Ending point of “the loop” – Lourdes Hospital. So, since I didn’t do my long run the day before so I felt I should do it last night. Off across the bridge, and out to do “the…
Tagged with: running, VFFs, Vibram Five Fingers
Posted in running, running shoes, vibram five fingers
Posted in running, running shoes, vibram five fingers
Time to Start!
So, we all know of (and I am sure – have been) those people who know they are out of shape, and need to start eating right or exercise more. When I started my running regime, I know I told myself…
Technology Failures, and Counting Calories.
A nice run last night – did a nice four-mile run in the Vibram’s and really enjoyed it. I had turned the audio back on for my mile and speed measurements – but it was giving them in kilometers.. Like…
Tagged with: #calorie counter, #fatsecret, #vibram five fingers
Posted in running, vibram five fingers
Posted in running, vibram five fingers
Start Running Happy
I have posted a couple of times on different types of technology that I use while running (which – for me – always seem to involve my phone.) I have a heart rate monitor, I get notifications of my current…
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Even Races adapt to the times.
There has been an interesting trend in new races that I have seen posted. It used to be that the standard races were your 5k, your 10k, your 1/2 marathon and your marathon. Looking over the listing of upcoming races…
2013 Was an amazing year, for me, So I am really looking forward to 2014!
Once and Future Runner 