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Barefoot Running Log – Olympic Inspired Run
My legs felt great tonight as I ran out the door and hit the pavement. We had a great talk tonight from Olympic Marathon runner Sylvia Ruegger who placed 8th in the 1984 Olympics. She provided a great inspirational talk on how she made it to the Olympics and how she managed to finish the race. She provided some good insight in to how a marathoner thinks and things to keep in mind. One thing she said … Read entire article »
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$37 from 37 people and run 37k before my 37
I have been busy training and cleaning up several goals over the last few months. Now I … Read more »
ThinkFitness 2010 Week 2 Tip
This week I share my 2nd tip on how to win the ThinkFitness Challenge. … Read more »
Running Log – Chilly Chase 2010
500+ people all lined up and ready to go to do the 10k and 15k Chilly Chase … Read more »
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Friday 5 Hour Energy Drink Workout Competition
Last week I tested the 5 hour energy drink and I enjoyed the extra boost of energy … Read more »
Master Cleanse – Day 4 – Little Voice
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Running Log – Back to the Hill
After the Green Thumb and the pain I endured I have not run taking 3 days off without any running at all. Today was my first run and my legs felt 100% tonight. I had lots energy and no pain on doing tonight 7 hills. Was great to see lots of people out at the hill who were from my … Read entire article »
Running Log – Green Thumb 2010
My 2nd Half Marathon is now completed and one would think you would get faster and stronger as you go on but I finished approximately 15 mins slower then last time. If you had asked my last week what my goal time was in my mind it was to beat my previous time while trying to take a shot at … Read entire article »
Running Log – Quick Run Around the Block
My new group was doing hills tonight and with my Half Marathon a few days away I wanted to save my legs for it instead. I ran with some of my old group and we did a great pace and had fun running. It is interesting to see how much we have grown since we started and how much stronger … Read entire article »
Hydration Poll
I have tried a lot of different drinks during my runs from water to vega. They all have their advantages and disadvantages. Which do you use and why? What do you drink while you excercise? Water Gatorade\Powerade Vega Caffeine Energy Drink View Results … Read entire article »
Running Log – Milner Park
With a week to the Green Thumb Half Marathon we were suppose to take it easy this weekend and according to our training schedule do nothing. I believe in Newton’s Law of Motion in regards to training “an object in motion will stay in motion”. Do you take a week off before a race? Today’s run was good. Large group of people … Read entire article »
Barefoot Running Log – New Group & New Pace
Wow what a great run tonight. I always really enjoy my barefoot running more then other nights. Prior to going out a friend said I was crossing my arms in front of me to much and to keep my arm motion to a minimum. I paid very close attention to my form and instead of wasting energy pumping my arms I … Read entire article »
Running Log – New Group Old Hill
I went out with the new group tonight and off they went to Marathon Hill. They had a really face pace but I am use to that so I was able to keep up. The 5 hills went by quick and I was amazed at how many people were at the hill tonight. There had to be 40 or more … Read entire article »
Running Log – Final Run
Tonight was the last night for my first Half Marathon Clinic and reflecting back what a ride it has been. 3 months of intense training to get me where I am today. I am totally addicted to running! I count the minutes to when I can run again. I want to thank my instructors Dennis and Ralf for doing a super … Read entire article »
Running Log – Follow the Leader
I showed up today expecting to run 6k with my group and as the time got closer and closer to the time to go I realized that no one else showed up. The manager of the Langley Running Room (Twila) said she needed a leader for another group and asked if I would lead it. I accepted the challenge and … Read entire article »