Category Archives: running

Joe K 10k

Posted on January 6, 2013 by scoopsontherun

I don’t like winter and running in the winter is not one of my favorite things in the world, although I am learning to appreciate it. When I first started running my introduction to winter running was the Joe Kleinerman … Continue reading →

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Peace Out 2012

Posted on January 1, 2013 by scoopsontherun

Big picture-wise, I am happy to see 2012 in the rear view mirror. My mother spent 10 months of 2012 either in a hospital or nursing home/rehab facility. That translated to me spending all but four days with her in … Continue reading →

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Half Way There

Posted on December 22, 2012 by scoopsontherun

I’m at the half way point of my training for the Miami Half Marathon and things are looking pretty good. So far I have really enjoyed the Runner’s World Challenge training plan. I haven’t done much with the message board … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Gift Ideas

Posted on December 19, 2012 by scoopsontherun

One thing I enjoy most about the holidays is the fact that I get some extra days off and can get some longer runs in. Another one is the hope that Santa might leave a few running related accessories under … Continue reading →

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Mucho Pantalones

Posted on December 19, 2012 by scoopsontherun

I do not like winter. I grew up in the desert where winter lasted two months and the temperature rarely went below 30 degrees. Give me 110 degree weather any day! Shortly after I started running again I had signed … Continue reading →

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The PR Hat Trick

Posted on December 15, 2012 by scoopsontherun

Somehow, I managed to get a PR during today’s NYRR Ted Corbitt 15k in Central Park. This makes three races in a row with a PR. I had hoped I would get this PR but I wasn’t sure it would … Continue reading →

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10

Posted on December 6, 2012 by scoopsontherun

For the second straight short race I have had a 10 in front of my average pace. It still boggles my mind a bit and is taking some time to get used to. Sure there’s the fact that I feel … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks

Posted on November 22, 2012 by scoopsontherun

There is so much for me to thankful for this Thanksgiving and if you know me well you know what those things are. I am not going to devote this post to mushiness, I’m done with that. It’s time to … Continue reading →

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Loving the Unexpected

Posted on November 18, 2012 by scoopsontherun

For the past couple of weeks I’ve noticed that my usual runs have been a lot faster and that I have been feeling comfortable at those fast paces. While these fast times were happening during my daily runs it would … Continue reading →

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The New Plan

Posted on November 12, 2012 by scoopsontherun

I’ve done somewhere around 11-15 half marathons. I’m 40 now and I can’t remember all of them. I know for sure it’s at least 11 there may be one or two or three others I can’t remember. I’m sure they … Continue reading →

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