Category Archives: Rock and Roll Marathon Arizona

Head Games

Two weeks from today is my next attempt at a marathon.  The Virginia Beach Shamrock Marathon.  The last one (San Antonio) didn’t go too well mainly because I strained my abductor muscle a few weeks before, and they lied about … Continue reading

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At least the weather was nice

The Phoenix Rock and Roll marathon is now history and I would really like to do this one again when I’m better trained and ready.  The race was well organized and I thought that it come off as one of … Continue reading

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One week to go

The Rock and Roll Phoenix Marathon is almost here and in a way I’m looking forward to it, but I’m also not looking forward to it.  My training hasn’t gone on all that well because of my knee and I … Continue reading

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What kind of Runner are You?

In the latest issue of Runners World magazine, there is an article called Natural Selection and it asks the question, “what kind of runner are you?”  They list 3 different types; The Speed Racer, The Middle Distance Specialist, and The … Continue reading

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My lame excuses

Wow.  I can’t believe how long it’s been since I’ve written anything.  No real excuses, but I do have some that I will share with you. After the half marathon I ran, my daughter Kari got married 2 weeks later.  … Continue reading

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Not a Bad Run

Actually was a very good run.  I’m talking about the OBX Half Marathon last Sunday.  If I had to do it again, I would have stayed another day.  The weather was great that morning.  It was 50 degrees and the … Continue reading

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Somewhat Back

I finally started running again this week.  My knee feels better and I did 15 miles altogether.   Today I did 6 miles and although it was a bit of a struggle, I pulled through.  My knee hurt in some … Continue reading

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