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Back on Track
Sometimes hitting the reset button is just what we need. After a week of not being able to get out form most of my training runs and decided to flip my upcoming recovery week and the week I sort of … Continue reading
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Life Happens
So all was going so well with my training and then that darn thing called life got in the way and threw a wrench into most of my training plans for last week. After coming off a really great training … Continue reading
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With Feeling
Now that the first recovery week is over, I’m finally getting into the meat of the training program, which I have to say, is my favorite part. It’s that part of the plan where I finally get to start adding … Continue reading
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The First Recovery Week
When people ask me how many marathons I have run, I always have to think about it. You see there was the Hurricane Sandy year when I completed all of my training but never ran it. So in my mind … Continue reading
Anxieties or Week Two of Marathon Training
So yes, the second week of my marathon training is in the books. The week started off well with my first official cross-training bike ride. I survived! I’m still getting used to my new bike, Betty. She is really a … Continue reading
Feeling Nostalgic
I’ve been feeling a bit nostalgic these days. I’m not quite sure what has brought it on but perhaps it has a lot to do with my contemplating moving out of the village that I live in. I’ve also been … Continue reading
Week One
I apologize for that very lame and pathetic blog title but I’m sleepy after my first week of marathon training for this year’s NYC Marathon. So yes, week one is in the books. In some ways it’s like the first … Continue reading
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Tagged cross training, cycling, Danny's Cycles, Deep Water Running, marathon training, NYC Marathon, Running, training
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It Gets Real Now
Today is the first day of training for the 2014 NYC Marathon. It is a rest/cross training day. Ponder that for a moment. You are starting a new training plan for a marathon and your first option is to take … Continue reading
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Logging the Miles
Sooooooo, I got up this morning at 5:00 am and ran. It felt good but I might need a nap soon. It was great to be out there again. I got see some of my fellow running comrades out there, … Continue reading
Finding Consistency
Now that I’m finally back to enjoying running again the thing I have been struggling most with has been my consistency. I’ve had many nights where I have not slept well and that has made getting up to go running … Continue reading



