Monthly Archives: February 2012

Rest Day, Kind Of

Posted on February 9, 2012 by larry

Normally a lap is easy when I am in shape, so 1 lap run and 1 lap walk is pretty easy. But I am not in shape, so the run is pretty tough.  Still I felt like it was OK, … Continue reading →

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This is what it takes

Posted on February 8, 2012 by larry

I guess there are going to be a lot of sacrifices in the upcoming weeks Ran a 1 lap, better than yesterday, still slow Time: 13:49.71 But it is better, I guess time will tell if I have improved. I … 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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New Shoes Needed

Posted on February 6, 2012 by larry

Tried doing a 5k today, just did a third of that. I think the problem is the shoes I have is really old. Anyway, my wife gave my some new shoes she had.  Originally she was going to give them … Continue reading →

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Superbowl Sunday

Posted on February 5, 2012 by larry

What an awesome game, went to the very last play after time ran out where a hail mary which had a chance, was not caught. So the Giants beat the Patriots again in another superbowl.  I was rooting for the … 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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Morning Running

Posted on February 3, 2012 by larry

Felt good running in the morning. I ran 1 lap and walked another.  I also did work out in the gym so things are starting to look up.  I am feeling happy again with my path. I did burn another … Continue reading →

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Oh Boy Tough Mile

Posted on February 2, 2012 by larry

I need to get back to the 20 mile a week schedule I was hitting last May. Today I did only one, but it was a tough mile to run. (actually a 1 lap + 1 walk) I will probably … Continue reading →

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Motivation Back

Posted on February 1, 2012 by larry

Well a little at least.  I hit the gym today and felt like working out. Unfortunately, my legs started cramping up. Anyway, I will start off with 500 cal workout. Work up to 750 cal 3 days a week by … Continue reading →

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