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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…

And on the 1st day of the week, he rested.. kinda.

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Robinson — Leave a comment

So, like any runner -the day after a long and grueling run is a rest day! Consequently, I went for a nice run with my son. He is still battling that side stitch, so we had a couple of walking…

Tagged with: Bird Watching, Road running, running, Running with Children, running with my son
Posted in running

A couple of runs, and a boy returns!

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Robinson — Leave a comment

Another beautiful week begins!!! I can’t speak for everyone out on the interwebs, but for me – it was a great weekend. 4 Miles on Saturday, 3 miles on sunday and my son got back from Bermuda! Saturday: I went…

Holy Jeepers Cats! Its the day AFTER the day after that hurts!

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Robinson — 2 Comments

LOL! Ok, so yesterday I had posted about how my soreness was less than expected, and in different places than I expected. I forgot one key thing about strength training.. It’s not the next day that hurts.. it’s the day…

#Junathon – Day 5 and 6 -Stretching, and a return to my normal pace.

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

So, I am again combining two days into one posting.. I’m such a slacker. To be fair, I did set the tone with my first posting that was 2 days late and ended up covering 3 days. Yesterday morning, I…

Tagged with: clifford the big red dog, footlog, Plantar fascia, plantar fasciitis, Road running, running, Runtastic
Posted in Plantar Faciitis, running, running injury

Birthday Run

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Robinson — 6 Comments

I have read (on blogs and in other stories online) of runners that celebrate their birthdays by going out and running their age in miles. Well, I don’t think I am up to running 38 miles.. or even 38 kilometers. …

Tagged with: Foot, Pain, plantar fasciitis, Road running, running, Self-Motivation
Posted in bad run, Plantar Faciitis, running

The MSB Support Crew Running Team

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Robinson — 4 Comments

So, last night the stars aligned, and the other parent of a Maryland State Boy-choir chorister was available to run on the day it was my turn to carpool! We left the choir, and headed up to Lake Montebello –…

To run or not to run..

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Robinson — 1 Comment

Normally that seems like a stupid question – obviously, you run. But more and more science is looking at recovery times, and even how less running can lead to more weight loss, more speed, and all sorts of other benefits.…

Tagged with: Road running, Runners World, running, Training
Posted in Kids, Rambling, running

#janathon – Day 6 – The “rest” run.

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Robinson — 1 Comment

Another gorgeous day here in Crofton, MD. The temperature was a gorgeous 50 degrees. Since I have just moved here, I have no idea if this is normal winter weather or not – but I am certainly enjoying it! Two…

#janathon – Day 5 – The long run!

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Robinson — 2 Comments

I used to hurry a lot, I used to worry a lot I used to stay out till the break of day Oh, that didn’t get it, It was high time I quit it I just couldn’t carry on that…