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Slowly coming back

Posted in running, tagged on September 22, 2008 | 2 Comments »

I ran in the Briggs and Al’s Run & Walk this past Saturday morning.
Okay, I ran/walked it, but still.  I went out and ran what I could, and it was great.  I was slow, finishing in 1:05:05.  Considering it had been 15 days since I last ran, I’ll take it.  My groin is no worse [...]

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A small update

Posted in running, tagged , on September 16, 2008 | 1 Comment »

I haven’t written lately, and I certainly haven’t run. But I did 15 sit ups last night, and another 10 this morning, along with 10 push-ups. Does that count for something?
(I am horribly, horribly lax at strength training.  FYI.)

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Posted in running on September 10, 2008 | 6 Comments »

I took down the course map of Chicago that I had up here at work today.
Monday, I canceled the hotel.
My motivation to run is slipping away.
My calves are tight and my lower back is aching.  Clearly signs that I need to get back to running regularly.  Stop feeling sorry for myself for needing to withdraw.  [...]

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Some thoughts

Posted in running, training, tagged , , , on September 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

I’ve given a lot of thought to the Chicago half coming up in 12 days.  Over the weekend, I resolved that I would withdraw.  Then I ran 3+ miles on Sunday with no ill effects, and was encouraged.
However, three is not thirteen, and I don’t want to injure myself further, even if the right groin [...]

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