Category Archives: 5k

My 5k running

Sustaining 15 minute mile

Posted on April 7, 2015 by larry

Had a good workout day.  I was on the treadmill, and got it to 30 minutes at faster than 15 minutes. Also my weight is promising. Weight: 297.4

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Need to Learn to Stretch Legs

Posted on March 30, 2015 by larry

I ran a 5k today, but as I started, I noticed my legs were way tighter than usual.  Interesting in that  I ran my best time this year… Time: 53:18 But if my legs were just a bit looser, I … Continue reading →

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Fitbit Champ

Posted on March 9, 2015 by larry

I got to admit, getting all the badges in fitbit is a nice motivator.   Hope to double some of those values by the Rock and Roll Marathon, maybe 20,000 Steps 4,000 Calories 12 miles 90 active minutes 30 floors. … Continue reading →

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Legs Not Here Yet

Posted on March 8, 2015 by larry

Ran a 5k in better time.  Still pretty dismal though, Time: 53:53 Even if I shed some pounds I don’t think it would have been much better. Weight: 306.0

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Supposed to Rest But…

Posted on March 6, 2015 by larry

I did a 5k today (route is actually longer) Mentioned it here before https://www.apolonio.com/blog/?p=2892 Pretty sad at my speed, it really needs to go down. Time: 58:21 The interesting thing is that I think I can push it 5 days … Continue reading →

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Confidence Run 2014

Posted on May 31, 2014 by larry

Its not what your body can do at 3 miles it what happens to your body at 10 miles that is a concern, I did my confidence run to see where I am at to see if I will be … Continue reading →

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Legs To Run

Posted on May 27, 2014 by larry

Not bad run today, I did a 5k in decent time Time: 48:05.22 Also decided to build my 3D printer, my goal is to have a printed object from home by end of summer. Feeling good, needed that run, tomorrow … Continue reading →

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West Seattle 5k 2014

Posted on May 18, 2014 by larry

This was a good day, although my time was bad, it was way better then I expected. Time:  41:11 At that pace I can finish the half marathon, also I was not that tired in the end, I was OK. … Continue reading →

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Feeling Accomplished

Posted on May 14, 2014 by larry

Wish I timed my run today, not sure if I beat my best time this year or not, unofficially I ran it at 52:45. Also got couple cool things done with my arduino, I got it down to 48uA and … Continue reading →

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Inglemoor High School Visit

Posted on May 7, 2014 by larry

Last week after my after my arduino presentation, an observer named Luke pointed me into the direction of a high school student named Hilary. Today I visited her in Mr Wierusz class at Inglemoor High School to help her and … Continue reading →

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