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Who’s that guy with the twitch?

May 9, 2013 — 1 Comment

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Day four of no running as a result of this stomach virus thing that’s kicked my behind.  I went to the doctor today and he said to give it time, befriend Imodium, stay hydrated, and watch what I eat…which I’m doing.  My biggest fear has been that I caught a parasite or something after filling my handheld during my run in Alum Rock Park last Sunday (OK, I did use a potable water spigot; but still, imagine the visuals I’ve had!)  The doc said he doubted that was the case, but gave me a lab chit just in case things don’t improve by next Tuesday or so (maybe he was just humoring me!) 😉

Twitch?  Yeah, this is the longest I’ve gone without a run since October 2011.  Yeah, I know those things and I did just twitch a bit.

Anyway, I’m hopeful for tomorrow…!

Training Journal – 5/9/13:

  • Current plan: Horseshoe Lake 50K Training Plan
  • Today’s session: 4 mile run
  • Comments: MAN! Still not feeling good enough to run to far from a bathroom…
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Kicked

May 7, 2013 — Leave a comment

The stomach flu has summarily kicked my behind the past 48 hours. I cannot remember being this sick – I even violated my “idontbarf” policy.

I’m definitely looking forward to a return to normalcy tomorrow…

Training Journal – 5/7/13:

  • Current plan: Horseshoe Lake 50K Training Plan
  • Today’s session: 4 mile run
  • Comments: One more day of rest, then back on plan!
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A Trend and A Lie

April 30, 2013 — Leave a comment

The Trend:

At lunch, I checked to see if any pictures had been uploaded from Sunday’s Big Sur Marathon.  The header of my page caught my eye…it really put the past 19 months into perspective!

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That said…

The Lie:

In my post yesterday, I wrote, “I’m happy with my time: 3:59:45 @ 9:09 pace.”

Full disclosure: I lied.

I should have said that I was OK with my time…but that’s just me…racing against myself…knowing what I coulda done.

Still, I am hugely satisfied (SUB-FOUR, BABY!), and will certainly reflect that in my race report (probably posted tomorrow.)  It’s just the post-race, “if I had only” or “If I hadn’t of” thoughts that have been running through my mind.  I know they’re common though, so I’m sure I am in good company…

ONWARD & GIDDY-UP!

Training Journal – 4/30/13:

  • Current plan: Big Sur Marathon Recovery Week / Horseshoe Lake 50K Training Plan
  • Today’s session: 4 mile easy run
  • Comments: I did 4.25 @ 8:36.  Not “easy”, but it did feel good.  We’ll see how things go tomorrow!
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Happiness

April 26, 2013 — Leave a comment

Saw this quote in a video I watched yesterday:

Happiness is everywhere…you just have to know how to capture it, how to recognise it.

–Stéphane Brosse, French ski mountaineer (From Kilian Jornet’s film, A Fine Line)

The video was taped during his and Jornet’s training for their crossing of the Aiguille d’Argentière in the Mont Blanc massif.  Brosse died during that crossing – doing one of the things that brought him happiness.

Training Journal – 4/26/13:

  • Current plan: Big Sur Marathon Training Plan – W18/D5
  • Today’s session: Rest + day one of carb loading for the Big Sur Marathon on Sunday
  • Comments: Rested, packed, and spent time with my wife & mom-in-law
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Boston Marathon

April 15, 2013 — Leave a comment

words can’t describe how i feel about the tragic events at today’s Boston Marathon – first, as a person; second, as a runner

prayers go out for those runners, spectators, volunteers, officials, and others as well as their families affected by this senseless act

Training Journal – 4/15/13:

  • I ran 6.5 this morning, but that seems inconsequential right now.
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I wish I had a magic wand

March 13, 2013 — Leave a comment

for Karen…

I wish I had a magic wand
I know you wish one too
I wish I had all answers
The reasons why for you

I wish I had a magic wand
I’d transport me and you
We’d take actions, make decisions
To change what we’ve gone through

Sadly I don’t have one
No means no method for “redo”
Instead I have two ears, two arms
To listen to and comfort you

Listening and comforting
Those actions are not new
But hopefully they remind
I love and am here for you

© 2013 Dennis Arriaga

Training Journal – 3/13/13:

  • Current plan: Big Sur Marathon Training Plan – W12/D3
  • Today’s session: 6 mile easy run @ 8:27-9:28 pace
  • Comments: I did a 6.48 @ 8:10
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Act Of Sportsmanship Gives Texas High Schooler Shot At Glory [VIDEO]

February 26, 2013 — Leave a comment

Awesome…

Training Journal – 2/26/13:

  • Current plan: Big Sur Marathon Training Plan – W10/D2
  • Today’s session: 4 mile easy run @ 8:27-9:28 pace
  • Comments: I did 4.82 @ 8:30
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Marathon Road [video]

February 9, 2013 — Leave a comment

Great video with some great training insights as well.

Training Journal – 2/9/13:

  • Current plan: Big Sur Marathon Training Plan – W7/D6
  • Today’s session: Rest
  • Comments: Rest, pancakes, $hopping expedition with my wife, & more rest!
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13,665,600 Minutes

January 24, 2013 — Leave a comment

Celebrating 26 years of wedded bliss today!

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I am so blessed!

Training Journal – 1/24/13:

  • Current plan: Big Sur Marathon Training Plan – W5/D4
  • Today’s session:7 mile easy run @ 8:37-9:37 pace
  • Comments: I did 8.11 @ 8:25
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Three Years and Counting

January 11, 2013 — Leave a comment

Three years ago today, I changed the way I eat/think about food…

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BOOYAH!

Training Journal – 1/11/13:

  • Current plan: Big Sur Marathon Training Plan – W3/D5
  • Today’s session: 6 mile pace run @ 8:42 pace
  • Comments: I did 6.48 @ 8:27. (I really need to work on pacing – or adjust my plan…)
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