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Miscellany [4/13/12]

April 13, 2012 — Leave a comment
  • Another new, lunch bag item:

  • I also took some time last night and updated my “about” page – adding a “before/after” photo…

  • For the past few races, I have somewhat planned my race and pace – mostly in my head.  I’m trying something different this weekend.  More about that on Sunday or Monday when I write a race report post.
  • I have never used Instagram – haven’t even downloaded it.  I have too many other favorite photo apps.  Even with the news this week, not sure I will start…unless it becomes a requirement.
  • Running the tangents is a good practice – remembering NOT do that when it has been raining and the tangent involves a possibly-flooded gutter is also a good practice.
  • GOOD ONE: “The true measure of a runner isn’t in time, but rather in the effort it took along the way.” – Jenny Hadfield, askcoachjenny.com
  • Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how much “margin” I allow in my life.  Sometimes, change is good and necessary.

Have a great weekend – I know I plan to!

Training Journal – 4/13/I12:

  • Current plan: 10-Miler Training
  • Today’s session: 4 mile easy run @ 9:40
  • Comments: Nice run: I did 4.52 @ 8:27. There was a slight drizzle for the first 3 miles, steady rain for the last 1.5. I beat the torrential downpour by 15 minutes! Second test of my new “Better Than Naked” jacket – me likey!
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I Am Number 263

April 12, 2012 — Leave a comment

Lookie what came last night!

Picky Club rocks!

Also, some observations from this morning’s run:

  • Once you’re wet, you’re wet.
  • Reflections from street lights on the wet roadway provide good indicators of upcoming puddles to avoid; however, it’s pretty certain that you will run through a puddle.
  • The caravan of cars loaded with bikes that “honk-honked” as they passed were, in effect, giving an approving nod/wave.
  • Investing in a good running rain jacket is wise.  I invested last night and tested this morning…another satisfied North Face customer!  My other, ventilation-challenged, running rain jacket is now a casual one…sorry RRS.
  • …make that two three puddles.

Training Journal – 4/12/I12:

  • Current plan: 10-Miler Training
  • Today’s session: 5 mile easy run @ 9:40
  • Comments: Great run.  I took the first few steps/strides into the rain/wind tentatively, but quickly forgot about the weather and went for it.  I did 5.28 @ 8:23.
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Pickin’ Pickliciousness

April 9, 2012 — Leave a comment

One of my latest lunch bag adds – quite good!

i tried to think of a clever “peter picked a…” reference, but gave up.

Training Journal – 4/9/12:

  • Current plan: 10-Miler Training
  • Today’s session: Rest
  • Comments: I slept through the alarm…must have been tired.
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Minis

March 15, 2012 — Leave a comment

Mini Saltines have recently become my “go to” late night snack…

Training Journal – 3/15/12:

  • Current plan: 12K Training
  • Today’s session: 4 mile easy run
  • Comments: Nice easy run…lovin’ this shorts weather!
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Another Fuel Option

March 9, 2012 — 1 Comment

I’ve seen these at Starbucks for a while and am always tempted to try…

I grabbed one this morning and it wasn’t bad.  It has just as many carbs as GU, so I guess this is a GOO fuel option…bwahahaha!

Training Journal – 3/9/12:

  • Current plan: 12K Training
  • Today’s session: 4 Mile Easy Run @ a 10:28 pace.
  • Comments: I ended up running 5.2 miles @ 8:22…just wanted to do a “let’s see” for the 8k I’m running on Sunday. [hehe!]
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Ah, The Joys of Running

February 23, 2012 — Leave a comment

OK, this isn’t the main one, but it is one that I am liking…

Behold, the Hershey’s Chocolate Bar Cheesecake from Cheesecake Factory.

Surprised my wife this evening…we’re sharing, of course!

Training Journal – 2/23/12:

  • Current plan: 12K Training
  • Today’s session: 7 mile tempo run @ 9:41.
  • Comments: This morning I added a pair of 300M, 8.7%-grade hill intervals to the tempo run – variety…spice…life and all. They went pretty good and my overall tempo/pace for the 7 miles was 9:29 – even with the hills. I figure I need to start adding hills to my training in prep for some upcoming runs.  The plan is to add them at least once a week.
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TO EAT, OR NOT TO EAT, FOOD YOU DROPPED ON THE FLOOR? [useful]

February 17, 2012 — Leave a comment

Good one…

BTW, there is some science behind the n-second rule…n being 60 versus 5!

Via: The Curious Brain

Training Journal – 2/17/12:

  • Current plan: 10K Training
  • Today’s session: Rest
  • Comments: Pre-race rest day. Tomorrow: Brazen Racing Bay Breeze 10k
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Extremed!

February 15, 2012 — Leave a comment

ME LOVE RUNNING!

3/4 CU, 270 cals: BOOYAH!

Training Journal – 2/15/12:

  • Current plan: 10K Training
  • Today’s session: 3 mile easy run @ 11:28
  • Comments: Beautiful morning for a run: ground just a bit damp, crystal clear with a nice crescent moon, a scattering of stars, and nice comfortable ~42 degrees. Went 4.4 @ 10:13
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GuBrewYoGlop

January 18, 2012 — Leave a comment

I was looking at my food log yesterday and noticed that during the week, I pretty much eat & drink the same things pre- and post-run.

I give you, GuBrewYoGlop*:

…the later two are always chased with a grande Americano, of course!

*Glop being the name my wife has given to my oatmeal/cranberry/Kashi concoction

Training Journal – 1/18/12:

  • Current plan: 10K Training
  • Today’s session: 4 mile easy run
  • Comments: Today was just what it was supposed to be – a 4 mile easy run…
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WDW Souvenir Goodness

January 12, 2012 — Leave a comment

K (after opening her souvenir bag from my trip): “Didn’t you buy you a t-shirt or something?”

Me: “No – just two bags of chocolate Mickey Mouse pretzels!”

I love-ah da Chocolatears!

Training Journal – 1/12/12:

  • Current plan: 10K Training
  • Today’s session: 5 mile run
  • Comments: The other souvenir I brought home was a head cold…so I didn’t run today.  I’ll pick up tomorrow and so on…
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