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Nov 21, 2009, 8:28 am
I had a great trail run this morning with the Hamilton Area Trail Runners. I got there just as everyone was finishing up their 50 push ups. They did a short loop while I attempted 50 of my own. They l... Comment - Like
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Nov 19, 2009, 7:06 am
I saw the local newspaper’s front page on the way to work and thought, that should have been the title of my blog post. I’ve been in a funk since the marathon. Why is it that I’m mor... Comment - Like
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Nov 16, 2009, 8:54 pm
Here are two videos that my wife took while spectating the Harrisburg Marathon.
I’m running by wearing shorts and a black long sleeve top and gloves.
Another video that she took–cheerin... Comment - Like
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Nov 15, 2009, 5:56 pm
Being a runner might help you during a zombie apocalypse. You can try to run away.
Unfortunately, being a runner won’t do you much good if the city is sliding into the ocean. We saw 2012 today... Comment - Like
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Nov 14, 2009, 7:01 pm
Went for an afternoon run today. It was partly cloudy and 60 degrees. I wore shorts and a tank top. I made a mental note to self: check calendar and make sure that it is November. This was my first ru... Comment - Like
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Nov 13, 2009, 6:06 pm
I must be suffering from post-harrisburg dizziness. This sounds like a cool idea. The marathon guide reviews are all very positive. Registration is already closed for 2010.
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Nov 11, 2009, 10:34 am
Thanks to Darrell for sending me a photo that his family snapped of me at the start of the race.
Photos near the finish
I don’t remember this guy right behind me. I looked at the results on... Comment - Like
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Nov 8, 2009, 6:27 pm
I ran the Harrisburg marathon on Sunday. I finished! I’m happy about that.
My original plan was to run at 8:23/mile pace (3:40) for the first half and, allowing for some fade, run at 8:35 pace... Comment - Like
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Nov 7, 2009, 6:42 pm
Redhead fangirl and I went to the expo this afternoon and checked into our hotel. We found a nice surprise waiting in the room. My sister (Simba’s mom) and brother-in-law (Prince E) sent me a go... Comment - Like
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Nov 6, 2009, 5:56 pm
At work in Trenton today down the street from the NJ state capitol dome. The redhead and I are headed to Harrisburg tomorrow to go to the marathon expo. The marathon course will pass the PA state capi... Comment - Like
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Nov 3, 2009, 5:57 pm
I ran three miles this afternoon at marathon pace. The route that I took was the same as my three mile run last Saturday. Taper runs seem so short. They’re too quick to get in a comfortable groo... Comment - Like
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Nov 3, 2009, 5:43 pm
Election day is a state holiday in New Jersey. My wife started a new job recently so I drove up this afternoon to see where she works. On the way back home, I wanted to stop at the Road Runner Sports ... Comment - Like
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Nov 1, 2009, 12:54 pm
When Flyers26 suggested that we meet up for my last long run before the marathon, I jumped at the chance. I told him beforehand that I would be running my pace, no matter how fast he ran. We tend to p... Comment - Like
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Oct 31, 2009, 10:37 am
Ran three miles this morning at marathon pace. It was partly cloudy and 64 degrees. The current forecast for Harrisburg on race day is Ice changing to rain; colder. At race start 31 degrees, real feel... Comment - Like
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Oct 29, 2009, 6:57 pm
I’ve been attending training remotely this week from home. It has been perfect for my taper. I get to sleep in and wear comfy clothes all day. I went for a run today after training ended. It was... Comment - Like
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Oct 26, 2009, 10:12 pm
Here are two items that I bought recently, thinking that I might use them for the marathon.
C9 Sunglasses with UVA/UVB protection
I wore these sunglasses on Sunday’s long run. They work reall... Comment - Like
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Oct 25, 2009, 9:00 pm
Today was a beautiful Fall day. After a day full of errands, I left the house for my last double digit long run before the Harrisburg marathon. I ran an out and back through Mercer County Park–1... Comment - Like
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Oct 24, 2009, 11:24 am
Until today, I have not run all week.
After suffering for a couple of days, I went to the doctor, but he was not convinced that I had a sinus infection. When my symptoms did not clear up several day... Comment - Like
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Oct 22, 2009, 1:33 pm
I posted a poll asking how you keep track of your pace during the marathon. Early returns suggest that the majority of readers use their watch.
I’ve used the Garmin virtual partner with success... Comment - Like
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Oct 22, 2009, 7:03 am
Thanks to Ted for posting about the Accuweather running index that he saw in the Providence Sunday Journal. I checked accuweather.com and found that the free version of the site has a “Lifestyle... Comment - Like
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Oct 21, 2009, 7:53 pm
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Oct 21, 2009, 2:11 pm
inVigorators recently asked for volunteers to try out their compression socks and give a review. I jumped at the chance. I already own a couple pair of compression socks by another manufacturer so I w... Comment - Like
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Oct 18, 2009, 1:32 pm
In case you missed the memo, the Northeast has been slammed with rain, wind and cold temperatures this weekend. I left the house just after 10 a.m for an 8 mile tempo run. I wore a raincoat, a fleece ... Comment - Like
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Oct 15, 2009, 12:11 pm
The weather forecast for the next couple of days is less than ideal so I really wanted to get my long run in this morning. This was to be my last long run before I start the taper for the marathon.
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Oct 11, 2009, 9:44 pm
Race results: http://www.compuscore.com/cs2009/october/lbi1.htm
Splits and chip time: http://www.compuscore.com/cs2009/october/lbisplits.htm
This morning I ran the LBI 18 mile race on Long Beach Isl... Comment - Like
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Oct 9, 2009, 9:58 pm
My second pair of Saucony ProGrid Ride 2 arrived this week. They will be my shoes for the Harrisburg marathon. I bought them in red so that I can keep them separate from my blue Saucony ProGrid Ride 2... Comment - Like
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Oct 7, 2009, 8:58 pm
I went for a run around 8:30 tonight. On the schedule, 10 miles at projected marathon pace. I ran two out and backs (6 miles and 4 miles) along a route that is night-time runner friendly. The sidewalk... Comment - Like
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Oct 5, 2009, 9:44 pm
Here’s the weather forecast for my next race which is the LBI 18 mile run on Sunday. For record, I’m not obsessing about the weather. I checked it today because I was curious. Comment - Like
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Oct 5, 2009, 3:58 pm
Thank you to everyone who voted in the poll about marathon shoe miles. I was definitely on the conservative side with my shoe mileage for Philadelphia (2006) and Chicago (2007). I had less than 50 sho... Comment - Like
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Oct 4, 2009, 9:14 pm
I read a blurb about this in the week magazine. I looked online and found an article about it.
Motorists reported an escaped gorilla running along a busy road only to discover it was a charity jogger... Comment - Like
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Oct 4, 2009, 1:25 pm
Early this morning I met up with Progman2000 to run along the canal towpath from Lawrence Township to Rocky Hill, New Jersey. He was great company for the 20 miles. As long runs go, it felt good. We r... Comment - Like
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Oct 3, 2009, 6:17 pm
I went for a run after dinner which was cut short by a sudden thunderstorm. I don’t mind getting wet, but I don’t get along with lightning. It was supposed to be an easy pace run, but I ra... Comment - Like
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Oct 2, 2009, 9:36 pm
Registration has opened for the Smoke the Turkey 5K on Thanksgiving morning in Toledo, Ohio. My mom and sister have run this in the past. This year there will be seven family members participating. We... Comment - Like
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Sep 30, 2009, 8:28 pm
I was working from home today. As the countdown to lunch clock ticked away the last few seconds, I suited up for my run and went over the pre-run checklist:
Nike shorts
Adidas tank top
WrightSocks
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Sep 30, 2009, 1:25 pm
I’ve grown attached to my pair of Saucony Pro Grid Ride II shoes–so much so that I’d like to wear them for all of my runs. I have 27 miles on them. I plan to wear them for the LBI 18... Comment - Like
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Sep 28, 2009, 10:37 am
My friend at work who has run marathons in 29 states ran the Dam Full marathon on September 20th. He has run the Dam Half before, so he knew what he was getting into. Congratulations to John and all o... Comment - Like
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Sep 27, 2009, 3:02 pm
Race results are posted here: http://www.compuscore.com/cs2009/sept/libhm1.htm.
This morning I ran the Newport Liberty Half Marathon. This was a chip race with mats only at the finish. I started too ... Comment - Like
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Sep 25, 2009, 9:33 pm
The Trenton Thunder, the Yankees AA minor league team, sent me an email about the Runyon 5K at Yankee stadium. The entire race will take place inside Yankee Stadium–on different levels, concours... Comment - Like
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Sep 25, 2009, 6:48 am
Here’s the weather forecast for the Newport Liberty Half Marathon on Sunday. I’m reconsidering running with the camera. I’m re-evaluating my race goal of setting a PR. Comment - Like
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Sep 24, 2009, 8:25 pm
The hotness has returned to New Jersey and, no, I’m not referring to Flyers26 who was out of town last weekend. I’m referring to the warm temperatures. I started my run at 6pm tonight and ... Comment - Like
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Sep 23, 2009, 12:58 pm
Remember this post back in January? I had a couple of photos of the Incredible Hulk running in New York.
I saw this headline the other day on marathonguide.com, “The Incredible Hulk to run NYC ... Comment - Like
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Sep 21, 2009, 5:45 pm
Watch the recorded finish of Ryan Hall at the ING Philadelphia Distance Run
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Sep 20, 2009, 10:03 pm
The Harrisburg Marathon web site has updated the course map for the 2009 marathon. Apparently, the construction project on city island is the cause for the course change. I’ve been checking the ... Comment - Like
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Sep 20, 2009, 9:26 pm
I left the house this morning at 10:15 a.m. for a run to Mercer County Park and along the paved path. I had 20 miles on the schedule, but a couple of factors caused me to modify the plan.
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Sep 20, 2009, 8:47 pm
Saturday was our 11th wedding anniversary. The redhead and I hiked to the delaware water gap. Here are some photos from the 8 mile hike.
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Sep 16, 2009, 2:12 pm
My current pair of running shoes are the Adidas Supernova Glide. I have 200+ miles on them. I will undoubtedly add some more miles before the marathon in November so I’ve been looking for replac... Comment - Like
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