Category Archives: Weigh In

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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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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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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Welcome 2012

Posted on January 1, 2012 by larry

Gonna take some getting used to typing 2011 2012. Usually, I feel a sense of a fresh start at this time of the year.  Not so much this year. Not sure why, but I don’t feel the promise 2011 held.  Maybe … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 29, 2011 by larry

Posted this on another blog… worth repeating here.  I did hit gym today. This Sunday Nov 27, 2011, I participated in the Seattle Half Marathon.  One word describes my experience… NASTY. The conditions were tough, it was cold, wet, and … Continue reading →

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Disappointing Run

Posted on November 27, 2011 by larry

Today was a big day, it is the first time a ran the Seattle Half Marathon. Picture is blurry because not only was it dark, but my lens was wet. I thought I was going to do better than what … Continue reading →

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No Ready For This Marathon

Posted on November 6, 2011 by larry

I did a long run today, I ran Lake Washington and my time was better then last week. Time: 1:19:24 Also walked 3 miles afterwards so I did a total of more than 10 miles.  Still I feel like I … Continue reading →

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One of those Wednesdays…

Posted on November 2, 2011 by larry

That I look forward to Thursday. Meaning, I had a great great workout, burned over 1100 calories.  I have earned my Thursday slack day. I shouldn’t say slack, rest is absolutely part of getting fit. Weighed in after work, I … Continue reading →

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New Month Same Plan

Posted on November 1, 2011 by larry

Had a most excellent workout today, burned more than 1000 calories on top of the weight workout. I just need to keep at it.  I was really burned out the past few days though. Anyway, I will hit the gym … Continue reading →

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