Dark Day of Winter
Our New England weather as been mild to say the least. Until Friday that is. We got about an inch on Friday, but it had stopped before my morning run leaving me a nice snow cushioned path. Saturday, however we were hit with our first real snow storm of the season. I believe it was around 5-7 inches by the time it finally stopped. Unfortunately I got a late start for my run and it was just beginning to snow when I left. By the time I got back the streets were covered and it was coming down at a furious rate. If only I had gotten out the hour earlier I anticipated I would have all but missed it. Either way I enjoyed the miles. I have to say … Read entire article »
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An Olympic Boost
It has been a hectic week. I’ve been feeling the pressure of work which makes me a little less focused on training. I finished the week mentally drained. For me running is more mental than physical. More often than not it is my attitude, not my body, that dictates my will to run. What I needed was a little boost. A little encouragement. Some inspiration. And I got it in the form of the Houston … Read entire article »
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1096 Miles
I ran just over 1,000 miles in 2011. This is about 200 miles short of last year, so I am hoping for a bigger number in 2012. Keeping Pace: Boston Training Week 4: (shows what the Hanson’s Less-Is-More Plan has on schedule) Monday: (0-6 miles) My strength building day. Started the morning with a Jillian Michaels DVD, her new Extreme Shed and Shred. Great mix of her normal circuits with yoga, kickboxing, and some martial arts thrown in to … Read entire article »
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Bullseye
Sometimes the little victories mean the most. I’ve struggled with my speed work and marathon pace workouts but this morning I hit my mark. And I could not be happier. This small triumph has motivated me, encouraged me and simply has made me happy. This morning the alarm went off at 4:15 am for my training run of 6 miles at marathon pace. It can be difficult to get this old body up and moving faster … Read entire article »
A Rear View Mirror Reflection
2011 is now in the rear view mirror. There have been year end review shows, lists of the best of and the worst of, top headlines, and even the best songs of the year. When I look back over the year I can see life’s triumphs, lessons and even loss that have accumulated. Even though I try to live life in the present with an occasional glance at the future, I think that it is important … Read entire article »
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Resolutions or Purging?
Happy New Year! Welcome 2012 Yesterday I spent a few hours purging our bedroom closets. After 2 trash bags and 3 bags for donation I felt lighter, more free, accomplished and very determined. For most of us with the arrival of a new year also comes setting resolutions. We start with these great expectations and grand gestures to achieve amazing new things which will “better” ourselves. However the majority of society never gets past the first … Read entire article »
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