Category Archives: Fitness

Countdown To The Hot Chocolate 15K (Week 3)

Work was brutal this week. I was burning the midnight oil almost every night, and had a 30 hour business trip to upstate New York. Oh, and did I mention that it was my birthday?  All this to explain why my … Continue reading

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Fabulous Fall Foliage

This weekend I had a 10 mile run on tap, as part of my program to get ready for the Hot Chocolate 15K. Although I ate lunch outside in short-sleeves on Monday, by Saturday morning the weather had changed and … Continue reading

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Countdown To The Hot Chocolate 15K (Week 2)

I was home all week this week, so my second week of training for the Hot Chocolate 15K was pretty routine. Keeping with my plan to get ready for this course, I focused on hills. Monday Treadmill: 20 min (5 … Continue reading

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Moment Of Truth

One of the most powerful concepts that I encountered on my weight-loss/maintenance/fitness journey was the “moment of truth.” My friend (and certified personal trainer) Raphael may not have come up with it himself, but he’s the person that I always … Continue reading

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Countdown To The Hot Chocolate 15K (Week 1)

It’s odd starting a training log for a race that’s almost on the same calendar page, but the Hot Chocolate 15K sort of snuck up on me after the Army Ten Miler. I know I am in shape for a … Continue reading

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