Category Archives: Fitness

Training For The Rock’n’Roll USA Half Marathon

Over the Christmas break I started to see some posts laying out training plans for the Rock’n’Roll USA Marathon and Half Marathon that are being held in Washington, D.C. on March 17, 2012. I wasn’t quite ready to start training, … Continue reading

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Resolution Runners

This morning I got to the bike path at the same time I did on New Year’s Day, but instead of being the second car there, there were already several cars parked and vacated. By the time I finished my out-and-back … Continue reading

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Testing The Minimalist Waters–Saucony Progrid Mirage

I have been intrigued but very cautious about the minimalist trend for running shoes. On the one hand, with my history of plantar fascitis, it doesn’t sound like a good idea. On the other hand, devotees say that minimalist running … Continue reading

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Treadmill Workouts – Speed Intervals

I was dreading getting up at 5:00 am on my first day back at work after the holidays, but having a speed workout on tap helped me jump start my day.  I have several posts about different speed treadmill workouts–they … Continue reading

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My Bob Harper Pure Burn Super Strength DVD Review

When I was preparing My 2011 Before Pictures, I noticed how good my arms looked in my GW Parkway Classic picture. I wanted to get my arms back in shape again, and I knew what that meant: dusting off my Bob … Continue reading

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