Category Archives: Weigh In

No Push No Progress

Posted on July 6, 2011 by larry

I got a chance to hit the gym today, I did chest exercises and felt pretty happy with my progress. I was able to bench 185, not great, but not far from where I was.  Anyway, this week seems to … Continue reading →

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The Power of Inspiration

Posted on July 1, 2011 by larry

Inspiration, this week I have been reminded at how big of a deal it is. We finished the 1/2 marathon this week and now that it is done, I don’t feel inspired to workout anymore.  I did mark the week … Continue reading →

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Foot Pain Back

Posted on June 30, 2011 by larry

For the 1/2 marathon I switched from a stability+ shoe to a stability shoe which was a lighter better performing shoe but at the cost of less support. Since I switched shoes, the pain has returned in my foot.  So … Continue reading →

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Getting Back Into Gym

Posted on June 29, 2011 by larry

It’s been a while since I worked out in the gym, specifically lifting weights. I went in there today and it was a struggle.  I did warm up with a 15 minute run and it felt like nothing, I shot … Continue reading →

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Tried to run

Posted on June 27, 2011 by larry

Tried to run today, I did an untimed 1 lap and walked 1 lap. The take away from today was I am not ready to go full speed yet. Need to lose some weight I can from over indulgence and … Continue reading →

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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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