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Which is Which?
Two copies of my drivers license – one from 4 years ago (pre-running), one from last Friday. If you can see past the translucent State of NJ emblem, try to pick which is which (the translucent emblem is not heavy … Continue reading
Cutback Sunday
This week was a cutback week, which meant 1o miles for the Sunday long run. I decided to head over to Bodman Park, the nexus of the Jersey Shore Running Club’s marathon training universe. It was the first time I … Continue reading
Runners, Yeah We’re Different
I got an email from a member of the Jersey Shore Running Club this week about the Adidas “Runners, Yeah We’re Different” Ad Campaign from 1999-2000. Anyone who runs (especially distance running) will appreciate these ads. I’ve only included a … Continue reading
6 at 7 in 2
I hit the road this morning to do 6 miles. The plan was to run 6 miles at marathon pace, which by my estimation right now is about an 8:50 pace. The forecast last night was for temps around 7 … Continue reading
Saturday in the Park
Mercer County Park that is. I ventured out to MCP to join in with Hamilton Area Trail Runs group. I’ve been meaning to get out with these guys – I lived in Lawrenceville and ran in Mercer County Park in … Continue reading
Year in Review
I am not an original poster, so I will admit I am copying ShoreTurtle’s format for my 2008 end of year post. I like his no nonsense, cut to the chase style: 2008 Miles:1401 miles 2008 Races:5k – 1 race10k … Continue reading
My Early AM Running Ensemble
It was 17 degrees this morning at 5:30am, with a 9 degree wind chill. Not bad for some parts of the country but pretty damn chilly for around here. The perfect weather to try out some of my latest cold … Continue reading
Before & After
I recently got caught up in a 2009 weight loss goal thread on the Marathon Race Training forum at Runnersworld.com (one of my main internet haunts). I watched this thread grow from it’s inception and was amazed at the amount … Continue reading
I’m Going to Say It: I Have No Desire to Run a 5k
I feel like I should be signing up for one. For some reason they are huge this time of year – Turkey Trots, Jingle Bell Runs, blah blah blah. And it’s after marathon season so everyone gets to cash in … Continue reading
Wow, I Am Getting Kind of Excited
After dropping from the full marathon to the half marathon, I had just kind of forgotten about this race thing that is scheduled for this Sunday. It is brutal to deal with an injury that takes your goal race away … Continue reading
