Yearly Archives: 2011

Weekend Long Run.. Running for the love of it.

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Robinson — 2 Comments

So Saturday was a bit warmer – in the 40’s – so I headed out on my “long run.” I tried to keep my speed down to make sure I could actually do the 5 miles I had planned, but…

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A Brisk Run, and the beginning of W.G. George’s 100-Up Exercise Regime!

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Robinson — Leave a comment

As I am still “Building back up” (yes I say this a lot.. I am reminding myself as well as you – my dear friends!), I decided 3 miles was a good distance for last night’s run. I picked…

100-Up (or what lots of barefoot/minimalists are now talking about after Christopher McDougall’s NY Times Article)

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Robinson — 3 Comments

So, this morning – I was unable to get myself out of bed to go and run. I think knowing it is around 30-40 degrees in the morning and 60ish after work is not helping. I see a pleasant evening…

A wonderful evening run, and a nice way to start the day.

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Robinson — 2 Comments

I hadn’t run the entire time on vacation, despite bringing my running clothes and having access to a “fitness center.” It wasn’t that the one treadmill in the “fitness center” wasn’t good enough – but that the walking I did…

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Marine corps marathon 2011

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Robinson — Leave a comment

I got to see the beginning of this years Marine Corps Marathon and it was a sight to see. It appeared that the last runners crossed the starting line around the 20 minute mark and there were clothes EVERYWHERE!!!! Later…

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Marine Corps Marathon Expo

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Robinson — 2 Comments

So, this was my first expo, even if it isn’t my first marathon. I will have to admit, it was pretty awesome. I could have spent an entire pay check there, though granted – that isn’t as much as I…

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Listening to my body, even when it seems lazy.

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Robinson — Leave a comment

Two miles on the Dread-mill last night. This allowed me to appreciate one aspect of “starting over” — a 2 mile run on a treadmill is easy to deal with. 20 minutes comes and goes fairly quickly, especially when compared…

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Product Review: SmartWool Toe Socks

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Robinson — 2 Comments

So, After wearing my black toe socks since I got them in May (washing them every night), They finally got a little hole in the heel. (Those Darn Socks!) I figure that I got my money out of them –…

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On the road again… I just can’t wait to get on the road again…

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Robinson — 2 Comments

So, on my before-last post – I was talking about doing the couch to 5k.. And here is what I discovered. I can’t do it. It was BOOOOORRRRRIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!! And exceedingly aggravating. Now Mind you, I’m not saying it isn’t a…

Tagged with: Marine Corps Marathon
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Sometimes it’s feast, and sometimes it’s famine.

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Robinson — 1 Comment

Now, by looking at my title and knowing this is a running blog, one might assume I am referring to sometimes you can run a lot, and sometimes you can’t. Well, in this case – I meant it literally. On…

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