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Training: Running to Remember
We interrupt this regularly-scheduled training post to talk about something more important: the virtual run for Sherry Arnold on February 11, 2012 at 11:00 AM Eastern, 8:00 AM Pacific. Print out a race bib, run any distance you want. I’ll let Beth of Shut Up and Run explain how it should be done. Mark your calendars Print […] Read More
Change: Moving in Slow Motion
Last Wednesday night, I went to the UCSF RunSafe clinic. You might remember that I did the other part of the clinic, the VO2 max and lactate threshold training, back in December. I wanted to complete the program and learn how to run without injury. At the clinic, there are four runners and four analysis […] Read More
Training: Completing the Circuits
Ever since the end of Team in Training season, I’ve been suffering from a lack of purpose in my workouts. Sure, I’ve been doing things, but the level of effort has been purely half-assed and lacking a plan. This past week I finally started circuit training with a new trainer. Her sessions are intense and […] Read More
Training: Boot Camp
I’m typing this post with my left pinky, the only part of my body that isn’t aching from attending my new boot camp and following up with an hour of Zumba. No, not really. I am a bit sore in places, but really, I’d feel cheated if I didn’t have any soreness. It’s boot camp. […] Read More
Training: SUP, Kayaks and a New PR
It was a busy week in Hawaii. We hiked over lava fields. I kayaked. I ran every other day. I. Even gave stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) a try, and remain delighted by my ability to stay upright without a single fall. I fully attribute my SUP success to the core strength developed with 10 years […] Read More
Training: Another Year, Another Adventure
I’ve been lucky enough to spend the holiday break in Hawaii. I’ve run three times — all relatively brief sunrise runs — and gone beach walking, kayaking, playing tennis and hiked over jagged lava rocks. I’ve also chased a 5-year-old boy, which might be the most tiring of all of my activities. Lessons learned in […] Read More
Training: Of Treadmills, Drool and Potential
Sometimes, all you can do is drool. I first read about the UCSF Human Performance Center last year in Runner’s World as I sat on the couch with my broken foot propped up on the ottoman. For a science geek, it sounded incredibly cool: using actual performance testing to determine what I should be capable of […] Read More
Training: Turkey Trot Traffic
As you’ve probably noticed in recent weeks, I’ve spent very little time running. While I’ve been going to the gym and to Zumba, I have to admit that my overall workout plan has been subject to a bad case of what I’ve seen referred to by its clinical term, fuckarounditis. Let’s face it: I need […] Read More
Training: Watching and Learning
This post isn’t going to have anything to do with my training. This week, I’m going to talk about other races. Last night, we were in Monterey for a corporate anniversary party. This morning, I got to see the Big Sur Half Marathon in progress. As we drove along the coastline on our way out […] Read More
Training: Gym, Run, Walk, Zumba
I went to the gym on Monday. This, in itself, isn’t a big deal. The problem was that I got there about 5 minutes too late. Too late for what, you ask? Parking. You see, my 24 Hour Fitness opened almost a year ago. What it has: a pool, tons of cardio equipment and a wide […] Read More
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