Category Archives: running

I’ve hit a snag

In my half marathon training.  I haven’t run for over a week.  I suppose I can blame the weather or the kids being home.  I’d be sort of right.  The kids are doing a skating unit at school for 10 … Continue reading

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half training week 4

Week four training for the “I don’t have a job and I’m training for a half for the helluvit and to keep me busy but there’s none on the schedule half” was pretty uneventful.  It was all on the treadmill.  … Continue reading

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half training

So I’ve been training for a half marathon for no particular reason other than I have the time.  So here’s an update. I’m using Hal Higdon’s Novice 1 training program and modifying it to run on M, W, & F.  … Continue reading

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so it’s been a while

Where to begin.  Oh I know!  I’m starting to train for a half marathon, but for none in particular.  More so just to keep me busy.  Why should I start training for a half starting in December for a race … Continue reading

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shoes

When I started running a few years ago, I went to the local running store to be fitted for running shoes.  Now, I normally wear 6 1/2 wides.  I was given 8 1/2 Wide to wear because you gotta give … Continue reading

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A little giggle

Really funny sh*t… Especially if you ARE a barefoot runner or even thinking about it.  

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Running

I’ve found a new love with running. I’ve been running barefoot, both on the treadmill and outside. I really, REALLY like it. Barefoot running on the treadmill has its own set of challenges. For me, blood blisters. With the mild … Continue reading

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where have I been?

Wow.. I guess it’s been a while since I’ve updated, huh?  Let’s see… I ran the Jingle Bell Run, or at least what passes for running.  Finished in 38:06  It was VERY windy and very little training.  Ran the first … Continue reading

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where to begin…

I’m still here.  Still cycling.  Not so much running.  I love the summer with the heat, but I hate running it.  I hate the cold of winter, but oddly I prefer to run in it.  I can’t wait to try … Continue reading

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I am…

officially a Runnerd. I have my Garmin 305 which I LOVE!!  It tells me how fast (or slow) I’m going and when I upload it, it tells me where I’ve been.  I can do intervals (either by time or distance … Continue reading

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