Category Archives: Training

This is all items related to my physical training.

Slowed down a bit

Posted on February 12, 2012 by larry

But not too bad, I am not worried. #1 It was a late run, so it was dark and I have eaten during the day. #2 Lady stopped to ask my directions, so I that for sure impacted my time. … Continue reading →

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On track

Posted on February 11, 2012 by larry

Ran a four plus today Time: 54:37 which is a huge improvement over last week.  There are couple things that made my time better, less stops, better shoes, but the biggest one is that I am getting some endurance back. … Continue reading →

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That’s more like it

Posted on February 10, 2012 by larry

Finally starting to see some real improvement. Ran a 1 lap + 1 walk Time: 12:51.97 As a bonus I burned another 350 calories in the gym today. Gonna be a busy two weeks, wife is gone on a trip … Continue reading →

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This is what it takes

Posted on February 8, 2012 by larry

I guess there are going to be a lot of sacrifices in the upcoming weeks Ran a 1 lap, better than yesterday, still slow Time: 13:49.71 But it is better, I guess time will tell if I have improved. I … Continue reading →

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Long Way To Go

Posted on February 7, 2012 by larry

Wow I recall running a 1 lap in under 10 minutes. Time: 14:10.27 It will be long road to being in shape to run a half marathon.  In addition to a 1 lap run and 1 lap walk this morning, … Continue reading →

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New Shoes Needed

Posted on February 6, 2012 by larry

Tried doing a 5k today, just did a third of that. I think the problem is the shoes I have is really old. Anyway, my wife gave my some new shoes she had.  Originally she was going to give them … Continue reading →

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Superbowl Sunday

Posted on February 5, 2012 by larry

What an awesome game, went to the very last play after time ran out where a hail mary which had a chance, was not caught. So the Giants beat the Patriots again in another superbowl.  I was rooting for the … Continue reading →

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Facing My Fitness Level

Posted on February 4, 2012 by larry

Today I ran a four plus to see how far off I was. Time: 1:02:57 Last year I ran that same route on Jan 15, 2011 at 1:10 so I am not too far back. If I can get my … Continue reading →

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Morning Running

Posted on February 3, 2012 by larry

Felt good running in the morning. I ran 1 lap and walked another.  I also did work out in the gym so things are starting to look up.  I am feeling happy again with my path. I did burn another … Continue reading →

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Oh Boy Tough Mile

Posted on February 2, 2012 by larry

I need to get back to the 20 mile a week schedule I was hitting last May. Today I did only one, but it was a tough mile to run. (actually a 1 lap + 1 walk) I will probably … Continue reading →

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