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Happy Campers: So, when is it time for new shoe?
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Sunday, October 6, 2013. So, when is it time for new shoe? I have done some research on when to replace my running shoes. There are as many different opinions as there are flavors of ice cream at baskin robins. I did, however, come across some good guidelines. One would assume that it's when the shoes wear out. That's exactly right. Knowing when your shoes are wore out is a whole new experience for running shoes though. So for running shoes here are the guidelines that I liked:. My current shoes are 3 mo...
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Happy Campers: Slow and steady wins the race.
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Saturday, September 28, 2013. Slow and steady wins the race. So today I ran. And ran. And ran. All 13.1 miles and was disappointed that my time was 9 seconds more per mile than two weeks ago. However, after reviewing my run I noticed my pace looked more like a yo-yo than the straight line runners try for. Today was total opposite. I just could not keep a good pace. I struggled to hit 13.1 and do as well as I did. So, next time I think I'll take it a little slower out of the gate. After run: 232.6. What I...
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Happy Campers: Yehaw!
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Saturday, October 26, 2013. I way over dressed but it's good that I did. I didn't realize it was going to be so windy out. Thankfully I was able to half unzip my jacket to cool me off enough,. I realized today when I wanted to speed up a little, I started taking deeper breaths, which mean the air went in and out faster. It's amazing how that wore out my lungs. Once I went back to normal breathing the run was much more fun. Remember to keep calm and run. This weeks weigh in (after run): 230.6. Sidenote: I...
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Happy Campers: Crunch Time!
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Wednesday, October 23, 2013. Well we are about 10 days from the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon and it is crunch time. I am running the half marathon which is around 13.1 miles. So, here is my last-minute advice for all you beginner runners. But don't just take my word for it. Read up on it from multiple sources for yourself. 1 You want to make sure you are comfortable during your run, dress for success! 3 YOU ARE A SKILLED METAL WORKER! 4 Your last run should be around 60-48 hours before the race. ...
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Happy Campers: Weird
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Sunday, October 20, 2013. Took a different route today for my long run and had the hardest time even running 10 miles. It's almost disheartening to think that the run is two weeks away and I just blew my last chance for a 13.1 mile run. My per mile time just kept creeping up. It seemed there was nothing I could do to get a consistent mile time. The weather was awkward as well. While it was 60 out it was a cold 60. Mostly overcast, good breeze, kept my core cool. Probably too cool. David, Jenna and Girls.
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Happy Campers: You win some... You lose some...
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Monday, November 4, 2013. You win some. You lose some. So, the big day has come and gone. Did I make my goal? Well, let's just say that I am happy with my results. My goal was 2 hours 24 minutes. which I was basing off of an 11:00 minute mile. My average over the Half-Marathon was 11:05/mile or 2 hours 25 minutes and 7 seconds total. I could be mad because, really - just 5 seconds a mile faster? So how was the weather and course? Here we are at the finish:. So why am I satisfied with any of this? Yes, my...
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Happy Campers: Last post before run!
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Wednesday, October 30, 2013. Last post before run! Ran my last pre-race run today. I am really excited for Saturday Morning to come. Did I mention I signed up for the run like 11 months ago? It has been a long time coming. Training started late this year as I was going to be a fair weather runner. Well, it didn't take long to figure out that you either don't get you training in or you run unless it is lightning out. Even vacations are no excuse for not packing you running shoes. The weather forcast now s...
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Happy Campers: Ooops, That wasn't too bright.
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Saturday, September 21, 2013. Ooops, That wasnt too bright. Yesterday we had the local blood bank have a remote blood donor drive at my place of work. I occasionally donate and it had been long enough since last time that I was able to donate again. It never occurred to me that it might affect my running. But as I was finishing up donating blood they remind me to take it easy and no strenuous activity for at least 24 hours. Ooops. Here is an excerpt from Runners World that explains it better than I can:.
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Happy Campers: I made it!
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Sunday, September 15, 2013. For those of you who use MapMyRun you know you can take part in different challenges. I took part in a challenge by Aetna. Aetna's challenge was over 90 days. The first 30 days you needed to log 10 workouts of 20 minutes or more. The second 30 days you needed to log 15 workouts of 20 minutes or more. The last 30 days you needed to log 20 workouts of 20 minutes or more. Most likely not. I have a 1 in 22,485 chance. Not very good odds. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). What It...
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Happy Campers: Do you like to run?
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Wednesday, October 16, 2013. Do you like to run? This question was recently asked of me. At the time I said, "No". Now, I think I know how to better respond. I should have said something like, "As much as I love having a root canal done.". Problem is I have bend fortunate enough not to have experienced one yet but I hear they are painful. So, I am really not sure if that is a good metaphor. So what's the God's honest truth? Rather than blame my chubbiness on fast food I blame it in myself. Why? Welcome t...
