Monthly Archives: February 2011

Feeling Sick

Posted on February 18, 2011 by larry

Maybe I did push a little too hard, or was it the run in the Rain Monday. Anyway, fact of the matter is that I am sick and need rest.  Staying home for the next 48 hours. Sleeping to try … Continue reading →

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Coming down with a cold

Posted on February 17, 2011 by larry

I think pushed it too hard yesterday, I feel a cold coming on.  I need some rest bad.  I am so glad we are coming up on a 3 day weekend. Still busy with stuff.  Not sure this weekend will … Continue reading →

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Most excellent workout

Posted on February 16, 2011 by larry

Finally, I think this was the best workout I had this year.  Not only did I burn 1000+ calories, I did my anaerobic workout as well. My warmup burned 650 calories, and I hit the weights.  But afterwards I was … Continue reading →

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Great Workout Today

Posted on February 15, 2011 by larry

Felt really really good.  I thinnk I was in the gym for over 2 hours, I got in there at about 5 and was out past 7. I was a madman on the bench, and I pushed it pretty good … Continue reading →

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Soaked Run

Posted on February 14, 2011 by larry

I had a long day, I went running pretty late, by the time I was out there it was pretty dark.  Also it was raining, harder than usual for my area, and a little windy, finally it was cold. Sometimes … Continue reading →

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Starting to time my runs

Posted on February 13, 2011 by larry

Although I am not officially in marathon training mode (that starts after March 13), I am starting to time my runs. What it does is give me objective performance metrics. I ran a four plus today and it was decent … Continue reading →

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How bad a setback

Posted on February 12, 2011 by larry

So I have been using Saturdays as a gauge to my training progress. The last Saturday I ran a four plus my time was 54:58, of course that following Wednesday before surgery I cracked 50 minutes.  Today, not great but … Continue reading →

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Producing Documentation

Posted on February 11, 2011 by larry

I had an extremely interesting conversation with my boss today regarding documentation. I work in the IT industry and there seems to be a mistaken belief amongst some that not documenting certain processes will preserve ones job role. Maybe… To … Continue reading →

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What the Heck

Posted on February 10, 2011 by larry

Went to the Doctor’s to follow up on my surgery.  They said it was OK to work out but to gradually ease into it. So when I got home I ran 1 lap and walked 1.  I felt pretty good, … Continue reading →

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Hate these drugs

Posted on February 9, 2011 by larry

This pain meds are so bad for you.  Not only addicting but it keeps me awake too. I have switched back to ibuprofen.  Tomorrow I have a followup appointment and will see where my status is.  The pain is nearly … Continue reading →

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