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Got up again! 3 miles done, running in a winter wonderland!


So, I got myself out of bed this morning – much to the unhappiness of a previously content purring kitty.  After yesterday’s experience I made sure I had everything laid out for nice and easy access in the morning.  It

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


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

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Posted in barefoot running, Cross Training, Other Exercise, running

Bad Run! Bad Run! NO COOKIE FOR YOU!


So, as you my readers may already know – I was a complete slacker last week and did not run like I should have.  This trend continued on sunday when – due to my alcohol-induced-illness (combined with countless family visits),

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Someone told me that Runners need to do more than just run.


So, last night I had a 5 mile run lined up – per Hal Higdon’s plan.  This is how the evening played out. (Did you notice the clever attempt at foreshadowing, reading you – the reader – to wonder if

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Running the plan while not becoming a road-pancake!


So, the big question on everyone’s mind – is obviously – “So, did the Once and Future Runner manage to follow the training plan yesterday?”  To which the answer is – YES!  After dropping my kids off at the anti-drowning

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Race Report – Utica Boilermaker 15K – 2011


What a fantastic day for a race!  It was a gorgeous 58 degrees as the cannon went off! (I think it was still 58 degrees, 11 minutes later when I actually reached the start line as well!)  Can I say

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New “Work” Shoes!


YAY!!!! A new pair of shoes for work!! So this is a running blog right? You must be asking yourself – why is this idiot posting about his work shoes?  Well, let me answer this brilliant question you have!  My

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Product Review: Injinji Performance Toe Sock


Good Morning out there!  Today is an interesting post – but then aren’t all product reviews interesting? I love to try new things!  Today you get to hear about my first run in my Injinji Performance Mini-crew Toe Socks! One

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Downers (Now I am referring to hills)


About a month ago, I pulled my left calf muscle while doing a long hill run.  I hit the top of the mile or so long hill, looked around to enjoy the scenery and headed back down.  As I started

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Happy Feet! or “I love my Vibrams!”


So, Last night’s run was a nice mile run with my son.  I am very proud of him – he can do 1 mile (in 2 legs of .5 miles each with a side stretch in the middle) in 13:42! 

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