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…
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Friday Morning Ketchup… errr.. Catch up.
So here is your Friday Morning Ketchup: Now on to our Friday Morning Catch Up! This is unfortunately necessary as I haven’t posted about ANY runs this week. I do assure you that all regularly scheduled runs did occur! I…
Speedwork reminds you how fast you can run.
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
Posted in Marine Corps Marathon, running, treadmill run
I Just realized I have been neglecting my speedwork!
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…
Tagged with: first marathon, Marine Corp Marathon, plantar fasciitis, running, speed work, Treadmill, Treadmill Speedwork
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Posted in Marine Corps Marathon, Plantar Faciitis, running, treadmill run
Rest day and the dreadmill
So, after my 12 miler on Sunday, Monday was a “Rest” day. So I did nothing. 🙂 Well, I may have done some whining about how sore/tired my legs were – but I’m not positive. I will have to err…
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“The Bone Season” by Samantha Shannon… and a slow, tired run.
When I was a child, living at my parents house, I loved to read. I loved to read more than I loved being told go to sleep. i learned a blanket/clothes could block light from leaking out under the door,…
Tagged with: Bone Season, Fannie Mae, long run, running, Samantha Shannon, The Bone Season
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A day behind, but still running!
So, it seems I never found the opportunity for yesterday’s blog posting. Just an indicator that life is NOT slowing down, especially with the kids coming school year! BUT,I am not letting that derail my plans! Yesterday I even exercised…
And on the 1st day of the week, he rested.. kinda.
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…
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Some times plans fail.. and thats a good thing!
Last night was a night of TWO runs! My son told me he wanted to start running with me again, so he and I headed out together! (I love running with him! Great father/son time.) He is still battling having…
Tagged with: Fannie Mae, injury, road rash, running, Running club, Volunteers of America Chesapeake, wipe out
Posted in Marine Corps Marathon, running, running injury
Posted in Marine Corps Marathon, running, running injury
Pace seems to be subjective
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…
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2013 Was an amazing year, for me, So I am really looking forward to 2014!
Once and Future Runner 