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2019 Year End Review

Training [dropshadowbox align=”center” effect=”raised” width=”875px” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”4″ border_color=”#d0021b” rounded_corners=”false” outside_shadow=”false” ] Mileage Total: 2,481.8 miles Days of Running: 277 days (88 days off) Time Spent Running: ~15 days, 15 hours Average Pace: 9:06 pace Longest Run (Distance): 26.2 miles

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2019 New York City Marathon – Week 11

I entered a tricky stage in my training where I should start tapering for the New York City Marathon, but I still need to maintain high mileage for the Brazos Bend 50 Miler.  This week, the ultra-marathon won and I skipped my mid-week speed workout in favor of a medium run.

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Summer of 2019 – Week 3

The weather turned hot and humid just in time for my next mileage increase and an attempt at setting a regular running schedule.  I ran two workouts over 10 miles and an interval session.  Feeling adventurous, I tried a new access point to the Mount Vernon Trail, which was exciting for me!

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Training Supplement – September 15, 2018

  I purchased the newest Mizuno Wave Rider. Having tried several brands, I finally found a comfortable and reliable pair of wireless headphones!  A flooded out trail interrupted my interval workout.  And, I listened to a great podcast about the

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Training Supplement – May 6, 2018

A long delayed recap of the 2018 Boston Marathon  – including my clothing, gear, and fueling.  For the second time in recent years, a San Diegan – Desiree Linden – won the (women’s) race! Trying to post this “supplement” every

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Training Supplement – February 4, 2018

Between my year end review, the San Diego 50 Miler, getting ready to start training for the 2018 Boston Marathon, and having my bathroom remodeled; I haven’t had a chance to post about anything other than training until now!  I

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Training Supplement – December 3, 2017

I’ve spent the past few weeks “feeling my way through the darkness” of training for my first ultra-marathon!  Most notably, I got used to running with a hydration pack, experienced the restorative powers of salt pills, and learned some trails

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