Tag Archives: training

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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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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Time to Regroup

Posted on November 9, 2012 by scoopsontherun

What a crazy couple of weeks it has been between hurricanes, marathons, power outages, snowstorms, and one canceled business trip. Being a marathoner without a marathon, my body is still trying to figure out what to do as it knows … Continue reading →

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Anxiety Issues or Taper Madness?

Posted on October 25, 2012 by scoopsontherun

There are nine days until the NYC Marathon and two days in a row that I have had some major anxiety issues about the darn thing. This is new to me. I didn’t feel anything about my first marathon until … Continue reading →

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Counting Down

Posted on October 19, 2012 by scoopsontherun

According to New York Road Runners there are 15 days until the marathon. Gulp. Time from here on out will fly by. It seems like marathon day will never get here when you are starting to train in July. All … Continue reading →

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NYRR ING New York City Marathon Tune-Up 18M

Posted on September 24, 2012 by scoopsontherun

I ran 18 miles on Sunday and I got a 22 minute PR. End of blog update that’s all I need say. No, I’m going to give you details because holy crap a 22 minute PR needs to be talked … Continue reading →

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Taking Nothing for Granted

Posted on September 8, 2012 by scoopsontherun

Today was one of those days when it was just really hard to get my run in. One it was Saturday, a rare day when I get to sleep in and for me that means I slept until 8:00 am. … Continue reading →

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Panic Time?

Posted on September 3, 2012 by scoopsontherun

If you train for a spring marathon this means that a good portion of your training will take place during winter, if you train for a fall marathon you’ll be training during the hottest months of the summer. Either way … Continue reading →

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