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38th Marine Corps Marathon!

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Robinson — 3 Comments

It has been over a week and I think its time for my first post regarding the Marine Corps Marathon. I am pleased to say that I made it across the finish line! I beat the bridge! While my time…

Today looks like a nice day to run The 38th Marine Corps Marathon.

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Robinson — 1 Comment

So, by the time this auto-posts, I should be at the starting line of the Marine Corps Marathon. Or somewhere around it at any rate. I am writing this the night before, as I prepare to toss and turn in…

Tagged with: first marathon, Marathon, Marine Corps Marathon, Marine Marathon
Posted in Marine Corps Marathon, running

The Marathon that almost wasn’t, with a community that definitely was.

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Robinson — 4 Comments

On the 15th of October, the Marine Corps Marathon released the following: Dear Runners, Since the government shutdown occurred, the Marine Corps Marathon continues its coordination with hopes of a conclusion in time to host the event without impact. Without…

Tagged with: Boston Strong, first marathon, Government shutdown, Marine Corps Marathon, Marine Marathon, running
Posted in Marine Corps Marathon, running

50 Mile Week

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Robinson — 2 Comments

This last week, I had moved my 20 mile run to Monday, as the weekend had involved an out-of-town amusement park trip. This put me in an interesting position, as I had 20 miles on the very first day. With…

Tagged with: first marathon, Marine Corps Marathon, running, Training
Posted in Marine Corps Marathon, running

Thoughts, 2 weeks before Marine Corps Marathon Weekend

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Robinson — 9 Comments

The weather has been in the high 50’s and raining here this week, so I have pounded out my two runs thus far – on the treadmill. My son joined me for half of Wednesdays run, but my 8 last night…

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. …

Tagged with: first marathon, Marine Corps Marathon, running
Posted in Marine Corps Marathon, running

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…

Pace seems to be subjective

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Robinson — Leave a comment

Its interesting, I read a blog and see someone talking about their “slow” seven minute mile, and I think – “Crap! That isn’t even my FAST mile!” Then I post how I took it easy, and ran a 9:15 mile. The…

Tagged with: first marathon, Help the Homeless, Marine Corp Marathon, running, Training, Volunteers of America Chesapeake
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Never sore where you think

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Robinson — 2 Comments

Last night I hit my bowflex for a nice workout. My thought is that by swapping days of running and lifting, I give my Plantar Fasciitis a chance to heal (in theory), while working on the upper body/core that I…

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