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Bail Out
No, this has nothing to do with any waste of taxpayer’s money. I wouldn’t waste my breath on that. But today, I bailed out on a workout. I didn’t skip it or get rained out or have some legitimate excuse for bailing out. I started, went…
Coincidence
During my disgusting run this afternoon, I realized I had not posted in a while. I realized that I had not posted on this site or on Running on Faith in a while. So as I was dragging my butt back to the house I decided that I would post…
Runner’s High or Just Plain High
I have noticed a disturbing trend concerning some of my workouts lately. I say lately, but this could be a long term trend that I am just now identifying. For whatever reason, I have become prone to hallucinating during my long runs. As far as I know…
Nice Ending
After running 16 miles Friday night (10:30 pm to after midnight), moving furniture on Sunday, and a 9 mile speed workout in the blistering heat yesterday, I was ready for a recovery run. And shazam, my plan called for one today. So after a hectic day at work, I flew…
Posting from iphone?
Wow! I can actually post a blog from my iPhone! That means I won’t forget all the gory details on the drive home after a workout. I am curious how this will actually work. Here goes nothing.
One day at a time
When I did my first Ironman in 2005, I used a training plan made specifically for the race (Ironman Florida) which I was doing. From what I remember, it was a 24 week plan broken up into (4) six week blocks. What was interesting was that they would…
Skipping a Workout
I skipped my workout today. I was supposed to run for 30 to 40 minutes, but I didn’t. I just skipped it. For those who really know me, especially my wife, Christine, they know I never skip a workout. I may have to run at 2:00…
Custom Tie Dye Shirt
Boy am I glad this is a three day weekend. I get to sleep late, relax and do nothing for 3 days. Or not. The day that Christine and I sleep late and do nothing is the day they take a picture of the little old couple…
Things are Picking Up
Today is the last day of August and I just finished my workout for the day. It was an interval workout which totaled 7 miles but had twenty 25 second sprints in it. Unfortunately for my mental and physical state, I was dog tired during the easy 20…