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Welcome to Taper-Town! Marine Corps Marathon is only 19 days away!

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Robinson — 1 Comment

That’s right! The Long-Run-Train has been put into storage for a few weeks, as we have entered the taper-period! I was supposed to do 20 miles over the weekend, but with a trip to Hershey Park – it didn’t happen. …

September Monthly Recap

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Robinson — 1 Comment

I have to admit, Looking back at September, I am really proud of myself! (To arrogant?) I ran 126.6 miles in September. I ran more in September, than in any other month in my adult life. I ran more in…

Tagged with: halfmarathon, Monthly Recap, running, September
Posted in Marine Corps Marathon, Monthly Recap, running

18 Miles…. BOOM!

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Robinson — 4 Comments

So, my long run for the week was 18 miles – longer than I have ever run before! I have to admit, I was a wee bit nervous about it. I logically knew (or at least was pretty sure) that…

Tagged with: First Martathon, long run, Long run and short run, LSD, Marine Corps Marathon, running
Posted in Marine Corps Marathon, Plantar Faciitis, running

Sometimes, you just need to rest… And you are better for it!

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Robinson — Leave a comment

So, I’ve been quiet lately. The good news is my running hasn’t been as quiet as my blog postings, but it has been close! Saturday I had a 16 mile run scheduled. I didn’t do it. My legs have been…

Tagged with: long run, Long run and short run, running
Posted in Marine Corps Marathon, running

Parks Half Marathon 2013 – Race Report

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Robinson — 2 Comments

So, I decided on Saturday, to sign up for the Parks Half Marathon in Rockville MD. When was the race? The following day. At least there was very minimal time to get nervous? I have to say I LOVED the…

Speedwork reminds you how fast you can run.

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Robinson — Leave a comment

So on the list for last night was a 6 mile run (although I have since checked,and I messed up – it was supposed to be a 7 mile run. OOPS!) I had done the speed work the night before,…

Tagged with: Biggest Loser, first marathon, Marine Corps Marathon, Road running, running, Weight Loss
Posted in Marine Corps Marathon, running, treadmill run

I Just realized I have been neglecting my speedwork!

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Robinson — 1 Comment

Last night was a procrastinating night. I knew my rest-days were over, and I had a 3 mile run on the books. That’s it, only a 3 miler. Well I kept finding reasons to put it off. I spent some…

A Runner’s High and Elevation are two VERY different thing!

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Robinson — Leave a comment

So this weekend, like all of my recent weekends (and upcoming until Oct. 27th) is my long run. My habit is to do my long runs on Sunday. I had a heck of a time mapping out a route, as…

Running at Midnight.

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Robinson — Leave a comment

Ok, So I exaggerate a little.. I was actually done before midnight. Having been up late (hey! 11 is really late for me! I’m old!) the night before, there was no chance of getting up in the morning to work…

Long Slow Run.. without water.

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Robinson — 3 Comments

Good Morning! I am feeling surprisingly great this morning! Why so surprisingly? Well, yesterday was my Long Slow Distance run. What? You would like to hear more about it? GLADLY! I have to admit, it didn’t start off to grand. …

Tagged with: Last mile, Long Slow Distance, Marine Corps Marathon, Plantar fascia
Posted in Marine Corps Marathon, running