Category Archives: Running

There is no “I” in TEAM but there is a “ME”

One of the things that I have learned since I moved here to Colorado 6 years ago is that there is nothing you can’t do if you really want to.  You may not do it well, or do it fast, … Continue reading

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Wow! It’s been a long time.

I don’t know what it is other than being lazy.  I enjoy writing, but I just haven’t been motivated lately.  But the good news is I’m still running.  The bad news is my knee hurts again.  I did a very … Continue reading

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The predonderance of pondering

Next week is the Rocky Mountain 1/2 Marathon in Denver, and my goal for this one is to just break 2 hours.  I haven’t been running a whole lot since my last 1/2 marathon, which was only 3 weeks ago, … Continue reading

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Diggin’ my training

Most of you know that for this spring, I’m training for a half marathon and not a full.  Just to recap, I decided to go with the half thinking that my knee needed a break.  Well I’m happy to report … Continue reading

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This time of year sucks

You know that time where it’s after football season, and before summer.  The dreary days of February are the worst.  It’s still cold, which makes it harder to run outside, and there’s no football to watch!  There are very few … Continue reading

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Feelin’ Good

I did the half at the Denver Marathon this past weekend and I must say that it was a success.  My goal was not to push myself too hard, finish somewhere around 2 hours, and not hurt my knee.  The … Continue reading

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Computer, run, and tooth

This is my first entry using my new computer. After 7 (?) years, I finally got a new one. The old one still worked and would do most of what I wanted, but I could tell it was getting to … Continue reading

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The Good, Bad, and the Ugly

I know Clint Eastwood was never a great actor, but he was so cool.  He had “it” you know?  Turns out he is a better director than an actor, but I would much rather see him in front of the … Continue reading

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18 Miles? Bring it on!

This past Saturday I ran 18 miles on a somewhat of a hilly route, and I feel great! I thought for sure that I would be moaning and groaning the rest of the day Saturday, and into Sunday. The weather … Continue reading

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Another Week Bites The Dust

I enjoy reading some of the other running blogs that I come across because they sometimes have good information, or some type of training tip that is useful.  It is a struggle sometimes to come up with something on my … Continue reading

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