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I will dispense with all the usual banter and whining today. Merry Christmas to all my friends and family. Timbeaux and family.0December 25, 2011

Merry Christmas

I will dispense with all the usual banter and whining today. Merry Christmas to all my friends and family. Timbeaux and family.

It’s late.  I’m tired.  But here is cliff note’s version of this morning’s run. In order to be fully prepared for Rocky Raccoon, I need to practice running at a slower pace.  If I average faster than a 12:00 pace for the first few loops, then I will be toast. ...0December 24, 2011

Abbreviated Recap

It’s late.  I’m tired.  But here is cliff note’s version of this morning’s run. In order to be fully prepared for Rocky Raccoon, I need to practice running at a slower pace.  If I average faster than a 12:00 pace for the first few loops, then I will be toast. …

For anyone who has ever seen a greyhound dog race, you will know about the rabbit.  For the races, this little stuffed animal rabbit travels around the track on the inside rail and the dogs chase it.  That way they don’t stop mid race to pee on the fence or...0December 23, 2011

Virtual Pacer

For anyone who has ever seen a greyhound dog race, you will know about the rabbit.  For the races, this little stuffed animal rabbit travels around the track on the inside rail and the dogs chase it.  That way they don’t stop mid race to pee on the fence or…

There is an old adage that you should never try anything new on race day. I have heard horror stories of people wearing brand new shoes and getting blood blisters. Or trying a new drink and having serious GI issues. When considering the fact that I will be running 100...1December 22, 2011

Only 5 Experiments Left

There is an old adage that you should never try anything new on race day. I have heard horror stories of people wearing brand new shoes and getting blood blisters. Or trying a new drink and having serious GI issues. When considering the fact that I will be running 100…

From all the research I have done to prepare for this 100 mile race, one concept seems to be prevalent.  Once I get to a certain point in the race, it will be all mental from there on out.  Yay!  That means my legs, feet, lungs, arms, abs, back and...0December 21, 2011

My Happy Place

From all the research I have done to prepare for this 100 mile race, one concept seems to be prevalent.  Once I get to a certain point in the race, it will be all mental from there on out.  Yay!  That means my legs, feet, lungs, arms, abs, back and…

With the mapping of the human genome, I am sure the research scientists are having a blast identifying different genetic traits. Of course the more serious ones relating to abnormalities or diseases are not fun but important to discover. However, I am curious if they will ever find a ‘stupidity’...0December 20, 2011

Genetic Flaw

With the mapping of the human genome, I am sure the research scientists are having a blast identifying different genetic traits. Of course the more serious ones relating to abnormalities or diseases are not fun but important to discover. However, I am curious if they will ever find a ‘stupidity’…

For whatever reason, it appears that ever since I got this stupid injury, my running world has revolved around two words: AND THEN?  As soon as the doctor mentioned my stress reaction and the need for me to seriously modify my training for two weeks, I asked him “And then?” ...0December 19, 2011

And Then?

For whatever reason, it appears that ever since I got this stupid injury, my running world has revolved around two words: AND THEN?  As soon as the doctor mentioned my stress reaction and the need for me to seriously modify my training for two weeks, I asked him “And then?” …

After last night’s run on the trails with Christine, I was looking forward to the run this morning.  The race was at the same park and covered a small amount of the same trails we ran last night.  Unfortunately, we ran on more of the trails which are the reason...0December 18, 2011

Thunderbird Trail Half Marathon

After last night’s run on the trails with Christine, I was looking forward to the run this morning.  The race was at the same park and covered a small amount of the same trails we ran last night.  Unfortunately, we ran on more of the trails which are the reason…

I haven’t had that much fun running a race in a while.  Jeff Beck and his Forge Racing group did an awesome job with the race.  It was laid back and fun and exactly what I wanted and needed in my first race in a while.  And when you are...0December 17, 2011

Thunderbird Moonlight 6K

I haven’t had that much fun running a race in a while.  Jeff Beck and his Forge Racing group did an awesome job with the race.  It was laid back and fun and exactly what I wanted and needed in my first race in a while.  And when you are…

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