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Quick update

Friday, June 19, 2009

I missed a couple of runs due to a trip to Seattle last weekend.  Totally worth it though, since it was an awesome trip!  My weekly long run got pushed to Monday.  If there’s any run that you don’t want to miss during marathon training, it’s the long run!  I got it finished, and am [...]

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Week four done.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Well I survived my hardest week yet, culminating with an eleven mile run, the longest since Portland. With all of my runs I finished strong and comfortably. The heaviness in my legs that I’ve been feeling towards the end my runs is fading at last, and just being able to run 10+ miles [...]

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Three weeks down, 15 more to go…

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

I’m now three weeks into Hal Higdon’s 18 week Intermediate I training schedule.  For the most part, things have gone quite well.  I’m getting my miles in, slowly increasing my mileage, feeling strong, and most importantly am NOT injured!  I’ve made the mistake numerous times of running beyond my abilities, leading to injuries that have [...]

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Two Bear Marathon

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Due in large part to forgetting just how difficult and painful my first marathon was, as well as a hefty dose of stupidity, I have decided to train for and run another marathon.  But did I pick a flat, paved course similar to the Portland Marathon?  Hell no!  I picked a rugged trail race in [...]

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First post in a while

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

So yeah, it’s been a while since I’ve posted, to which I have no excuse.  I’m going to be better about that, I promise.  Seriously.  Why are you looking at me like that?  Stop it!
I ran Bloomsday on the 3rd!  I had a goal time of one hour, and finished the 12k in 1:02:30, at [...]

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