Category Archives: Running

I’m slowly becoming a better runner.

Long run, short day

Ran ten miles, longest since my half, on the winter solstice. Continue reading

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Track taxonomy for runners

A runners’ guide to denizens of the indoor track. Continue reading

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No Sept/Oct slacking THIS year!

My exercise totals for Sept and Oct this year are much better than last year. Continue reading

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Odds and ends Sunday

Odds and ends for an Autumn Sunday: pumpkins in a tree, running a 5K, Amelia nearly walking and talking, getting a jump on Spring courses, writing my application for sabbatical leave. Continue reading

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Best half

Last Sunday, Sept 27, 2009, I ran the QC half marathon at 1:49:17, a personal best. Good pacing and I feel great two days later. Continue reading

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Exercise index, 2009 to date

At the beginning of the year I set a goal of exercising four times a week: two runs, one swim, one bike. And I have completely failed to do that, given that I’ve been in the pool less than ten … Continue reading

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FIRST: less means faster

I’m training for the Quad Cities half-marathon (Sept 27) using the Furman Institute for Running and Scientific Training method, “run less, run faster”: three runs and two other workouts a week. Less does not mean easier! Continue reading

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Six oh six

One day, June 6. Continue reading

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CCCC 2009

Recent trip #1: to San Francisco for CCCC 2009. I booked a quick trip: Wed PM to Sat noon. On the one hand, I wish I’d stayed Saturday night. On the other, I didn’t want to be away from the … Continue reading

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On the road 2009

Exercise goals for 2008: run, bike, and swim once a week. Continue reading

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