Category Archives: running

This Morning Thing

Now that the Brooklyn Half Marathon is done with I have about a month and half off before my marathon training begins. I’ve got a few races in between but they’re not goal races so I’m looking forward  to just … Continue reading

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Brooklyn Half Marathon Recap

Getting up at 4:00 am is not a fun time to get up in the morning, even if you are excited about the race you’re running later that morning. I would like to thank NYRR for that 7:00 am start … Continue reading

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Brooklyn, Brooklyn Take Me In

I just got back from picking up my bib for tomorrow’s Brooklyn Half Marathon. It’s sort of hard to believe it’s here already but here we go. Tomorrow I will be getting up at the ass crack of dawn (before … Continue reading

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Healthy Kidney 10k

Today was my last race/long run before the Brooklyn Half Marathon. I didn’t have a specific goal mind given that I’m supposed to be cutting down on the miles a bit this week. I mainly just wanted to keep my … Continue reading

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The Doctor Knows Best

I haven’t had a physical in over five years and since I turned the big 4-0 I though it might be a good idea. I walked away being the valedictorian physicals. You are now jealous, I know. I’m also convinced … Continue reading

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North Face Endurance Challenge

I headed up to Bear Mountain today for my yearly trek on the trails. I enjoy trail running but just don’t get too many opportunities to to do it, so I try to never miss this event. It has always … Continue reading

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Races Times Two

This was busy weekend, I don’t think I have ever scheduled a weekend with back-to-back races but I’m glad I did. Two of my favorite races and the need for a long run prompted this very rare race-filled weekend. Saturday … Continue reading

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Run for the Parks

When I first penciled this race in my calendar, yes there really was a pencil and actual paper involved, my plan was to really race this. After I added my Brooklyn Half Training to the schedule the idea became race … Continue reading

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Reflections

Over the weekend I realized that this month is my four year running anniversary. You can view my original blog posts about it and will notice that on the very first day I decided that I wanted to be the … Continue reading

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Brooklyn Half Marathon Training Plans

When I look at the search terms used to find this blog I am always amazed at the terms that direct you here. So far there many people who on the search for a giant nose, Roberto Alagna, zombie biohazards, … Continue reading

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