Category Archives: Training Log

Wrapping Up My NYC Half Long Runs

A month from now I will be running (or will just have run!) my first half marathon in five years. In fact, it will have been almost exactly five years to the day since I ran the 2012 RNR USA Half … Continue reading

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A Week Of Hotel Gym Workouts

Last week I was on my longest business trip ever where I stayed at the same hotel the whole time, arriving Friday morning and checking out Friday morning. Running outside was not an option, so I had to come up with … Continue reading

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Making Hard Happen

Hard Is Where It Happens is the workout mantra I draw on when my muscles start whining and I want to quit–or at least skip those last few reps and take a breather. I remind myself that in order to get … Continue reading

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A Dynamic Running Warm Up For Winter Running

Can you believe this is the last full week of January? Our winter weather has been relatively mild so far, but we still could face cold weather in February and March–and I wouldn’t mind a snow day or two. Whether … Continue reading

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Betting On The USTAF 12K

Getting Ready With A New Speed Ladder Interval Routine The last race on my calendar for 2013 is the U.S.Track and Field 12K next weekend, which is part of the U.S. National Road Racing Championships. It’s an inaugural race, which always … Continue reading

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