Category Archives: Weigh In

Pre Night Prep

Posted on June 24, 2011 by larry

Got my bib and other running stuff today.  Going through the ritual of preparing all the stuff I need. As usual, the Health and Wellness Expo at Qwest is the location of the packet pickup for the Rock and Roll … Continue reading →

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Pre Race Calm

Posted on June 23, 2011 by larry

My anxiety has been on and off this year.  Almost like my running. There are days where 7 miles is nothing, and other days where I struggle with a mile. Weird. Anyway, ran 1 lap and walked 1.  The last … Continue reading →

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Identical Run from yesterday

Posted on June 22, 2011 by larry

Last workout before the marathon.  Today’s four plus for all intents was identical to yesterday. Start slow, pick up steam.  I was a little faster but with all the normal variables like stop lights, tying shoe laces, I would say … Continue reading →

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Started Slow Then Picked Up Steam

Posted on June 21, 2011 by larry

I started running today and really felt sluggish.  Couple that with a few lights and I was sure I was going to be slow today. Yet to my surpise I finished a four plus in decent time Time: 45:44 It … Continue reading →

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Not a bad pace

Posted on June 17, 2011 by larry

Ran a decent pace today for my four plus.  Still I feel I could have done better, I did feel bloated. Time: 45:16 There was a point where I did feel dizzy though.  It was right after my only stop … Continue reading →

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Going For It

Posted on June 15, 2011 by larry

Today I was just going to do a Two Lap and One walk, changed my mind and went for the four plus.  Wasn’t a great time, but I am glad I did it Time: 47:46 There were some significant lights, … Continue reading →

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Oh sooo close

Posted on June 14, 2011 by larry

I felt fast today, even though I felt bloated.  I ran a four plus at a really really good pace. Time: 43:40 That is just 32 seconds away from beating my record (since I started keeping track) This bodes well. … Continue reading →

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Wow, it was a nice run today

Posted on June 11, 2011 by larry

Today was the last double digit mile run till the 1/2 marathon.  I decided to modify my Lake Washington run, here is the mapping http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4570437 I was hoping to finish this 10.8 mile route in 2 hours, but it was … Continue reading →

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Felt Fast Today

Posted on June 9, 2011 by larry

Recall yesterday was a long day, well today started with a bank at about 3:30AM with a call to all IT staff to help deal with a problem at work. It was a long brutal morning. I was hoping to … Continue reading →

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Long day at work

Posted on June 8, 2011 by larry

One of them days that I had to cut my gym workout short.  My workday lasted longer than usual. I did burn over 500 calories on the treadmill, alas I did miss my weights workout.  I will have to make … Continue reading →

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