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March 31, 2008

How to win your age group: pick a race that no one else does

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Lately I’ve been hearing about all kinds of exotic locations in NYC for races (exotic meaning not Central Park, where 99.9% of NYRR-sponsored events are held). First it was the Lincoln Tunnel Challenge, and now it’s the JFK Runway Run. I was half-heartedly considering both (remember, I never more than half-heartedly consider a race until the deadline is actually that day, due to my commitophobia), until I saw something interesting: If the field for the JFK Runway Run is similar to last year’s field, and if I get the same time I got in the Ras na hEireann, I will …

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March 31, 2008

Back from the ski trip and back to killing my legs with long runs

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I was exhausted when I got back from my ski trip, but had eaten like such a pig the past few days that there was no way I was going to skip a run. I really need to start getting the mileage up in time for the Brooklyn Half on May 3rd. Additionally, I have the Cooper River Bridge Run next Saturday, and even though it’s only a 10K, I’m a little worried about it: there is a pretty steep uphill (4% incline), and I’m not used to running in the heat anymore. So, I decided to go for a …

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March 27, 2008

Random thoughts after a run

running, travel / 4 Comments

Do you ever get the impression when you’re doing a loop run instead of an out-and-back that you’re going the wrong way? I first noticed this when I started running in Central Park. I entered the park at 72nd Street and headed north, but I felt like everyone was going the other way. The next time I ran the park, I turned south at 72nd Street… and still felt wrong. The same is true here in Boston. Coming from the Boston side, I hit the river and turned… well, I don’t know which way is north, but I went toward …

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March 25, 2008

Getting into running

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Please note that this post is my completely uneducated opinion. I am not a doctor, and while I’d like to get certified as a personal trainer, I haven’t even gotten as far as choosing which certification to start studying for yet. Instead of trusting me, you should probably talk to your doctor before starting a vigorous exercise program if you’re overweight/older than 10/have any medical problems including a sniffly nose, bruise on your left elbow, or chapped lips. Lately the reader comments just keep leading to full-blown posts as replies. In response to My Diet, Saila18 asked: “I’m to the …

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March 23, 2008

My Running History

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I had a comment on a recent post that I was about to respond to, when I realized that my response might actually be relevant enough to merit its own post. I am currently a senior college athlete- about to start the real world with a 9-5 and I’m wondering how you got into running and find the time! Also- I see you allot yourself calories for alcohol- how many total cals do you shoot for a day?? Thanks so much 🙂 Let’s start with how I got into running. A few years ago, I had never run except when …

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