Run with Mac

The beginning

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:23:01 -0400

In recent months, I’ve let my routine slip.

The voices were quiet for a while. Then I heard a knock at the door. I opened it just a crack. Before I realized what was happening, excuses flooded my world. It’s cold this winter. You’re busy at work. J is pregnant. You can do it tomorrow.

I should have ignored them, and put in the work anyway. But I didn’t. So it’s time to begin again.

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Wed, 14 Nov 2012 09:31:05 -0500

How do you know if you’ve given your absolute best in a...

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 08:02:36 -0500

How do you know if you’ve given your absolute best in a race? Simple. Afterwards, you’ll look like this.

"If you want to win something, run the 100m. If you want to experience something, run a marathon."

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 08:00:41 -0500

“If you want to win something, run the 100m. If you want to experience something, run a marathon.”

- Emil Zátopek, long-distance runner best known for winning three gold medals at the 1952 Summer Olympics.

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Tue, 06 Nov 2012 08:00:53 -0500

10 Fitness Apps That Boost Your Stamina, Speed and Strength

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 14:20:33 -0400

10 Fitness Apps That Boost Your Stamina, Speed and Strength

I generally prefer to run without music or apps, but this looks...

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 14:15:00 -0400

I generally prefer to run without music or apps, but this looks fun.

The app developer page is here; a review of the app is here.

Available for Apple (iOS), Android and Windows Phone.

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Sat, 03 Nov 2012 08:00:57 -0400

"…it also pays huge dividends to make sure our bodies are in the best condition possible. Every..."

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:00:43 -0400

“…it also pays huge dividends to make sure our bodies are in the best condition possible. Every single pound you lose is worth approximately three seconds per mile; lose 10 pounds and you are close to 30 seconds per mile faster without any substantial training!”

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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:00:50 -0400

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Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:11:28 -0400

Trailer of the film “Without Limits” about Steve...

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:00:50 -0400

Trailer of the film “Without Limits” about Steve PreFontaine. Great movie!

"A lifetime of glory is worth a moment of pain."

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 17:36:49 -0400

“A lifetime of glory is worth a moment of pain.”

- Pete Zamperini

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Mon, 22 Oct 2012 17:55:34 -0400

Race recap

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 22:58:11 -0400

Yesterday’s race was a big accomplishment for me…so it deserves an extra post or two.

This is the second year that I completed the LBI 18-Mile Run. And what a difference a year makes!

Last year I struggled for much of the event, battling cramps, hot weather and a rookie’s approach to training. I stopped to walk in the later miles more times than I can remember. Afterwards I felt nauseous, thanks to a poor hydration strategy before and during the run. But I battled my way to the end, and was absolutely thrilled that I finished.

This year? A completely different story.

I started slow and comfortable, monitoring my pace and (more importantly) heart rate along the way. I carried a water bottle to make up for the gaps in water stations in the later miles of the race (an unexpected gift: a friend of my in-laws met me at mile 12 with a fresh water bottle; that act of kindness spurred me on for the next few miles). And I continued to hone my fueling strategy, which I think is ready for November 4th.

This time, I ran through the finish line feeling strong. If I finish the marathon feeling like I did yesterday, I’m going to be thrilled.

But that’s easier said than done. More on that later…

The LBI 18-Mile Run (greeting my family at 90th Street).

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 22:41:51 -0400

The LBI 18-Mile Run (greeting my family at 90th Street).

Always do your homework!

Sat, 06 Oct 2012 18:52:04 -0400

Always do your homework!

Tired routine

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 22:26:00 -0400

Alarm Clock: It's 5:00 am! Let's go...it's time to run.
Me: OK, OK...I'm awake.
Alarm Clock: You sure?
Me: Yep. I'm getting up in a minute.
AC: I don't believe you. Good thing we have a back-up alarm.
Me: Don't need it. Here, I'll even turn it off.
AC: Whoa! Back off, mister. Turn that off and you'll be out before you make it back to the pillow. I know your game.
Me: [turning off the alarm] Don't be such a ninny.
AC: If we've done this once, we've done this a thousand times. You always oversleep and wake up in a panic. So let's go, before it's too late.
Me: [silence]
AC: Hey, are you listening?
Me: [silence]
AC: Come on, stop playing around.
Me: [silence]
AC: I knew it.

7 Side Effects Of Drinking Diet Soda

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 22:01:09 -0400

7 Side Effects Of Drinking Diet Soda:

From kidney failure to severe DNA damage, diet soda is loaded with nothing but health risks.

The North Face Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 07:52:46 -0400

The North Face Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc:

I’m fascinated with ultra races, and this looks like one of the most challenging out there. It spans three countries (France, Italy and Switzerland), and runners need to deal with elevation gains of 31,555 around the peaks of Mt. Blanc.

Event site: www.ultratrailmb.com