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Cool Workout, Cold Shower

Business travel is always an adventure. My minimum requirements for a hotel are (i) high-speed internet and (2) a gym, but I’ve still been surprised on both counts–like when the only high-speed internet was in the lobby, or the hotel … Continue reading

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Pick a Plan, Any Plan

My “training program” for the Army Ten Miler is loose and flexible to say the least.  I plan to run three days a week, including a “long” run of 6-9 miles.  I plan to do “hill” workouts.  I plan to do … Continue reading

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Carpe Diem: Tempo Run

I usually plan my week around my long run on Saturday and do weights M/W/F, run T/Th/Sat, and take Sun “off.” Between today being Labor Day (I had to go into work since I have to stay home tomorrow for … Continue reading

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Out-And-Back or Loop-de-Loop?

So much of a training program is mental.  Sure, the physical part is challenging, but you won’t get there if you don’t overcome the mental hurdles first – getting out of bed in the morning, getting dressed in workout clothes, … Continue reading

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Running Blind

Today I planned a 4+ mile neighborhood run. When I got outside I realized that my Garmin was dead, dead, dead.  It must have gotten knocked out of alignment with the charger. Frustrating, but I didn’t care enough about my … Continue reading

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