Author Archives: LL1701
Back from the Jersey Shore
Disappeared for a few days from the word of social media, and just got back from our annual family trek to the New Jersey shore. This year, instead of staying right outside of Ocean City, NJ (in Somers Point), we … Continue reading
New 5K Training Record
After the 11 miler on Sunday, I followed that up by a nice relaxing 10 mile bike ride on Monday night. Tuesday was a walk day, followed by nothing yesterday. Earlier today, I did a short mile walk at lunch, … Continue reading
Happy Birthday to my Dad and Grandmother!
Today we celebrated my dad’s 60-something birthday (67 I believe) and my grandmother’s 91st birthday with a trip to Olive Garden. The wife and I got them both a Hess’ Strawberry Pie from the Cosmopolitan. For anyone not from the … Continue reading
Arizona… It’s a Dry Heat… Again
Left Wednesday for another trip to Arizona. I can’t say I enjoy being cooped up in an airplane for 4+ hours, and this time was direct both ways, but I’m adapting a bit at making the time go by. Considering … Continue reading
Intervals, Intervals, and more Intervals
Trying to get back into interval running earlier today… set the MapMyRun app for 2:1 run/walk and headed out. 9 miles later I found out that the intervals seemed to keep on a fairly consistent 11:30 pace. Towards the end … Continue reading
Storms – The Universal Motivator
Visited a new chiropractor earlier this afternoon… haven’t been to once since my martial arts days. The visit went well, and I felt better in my neck and upper back upon leaving. Figured I’d try a tempo run tonight. Add … Continue reading
Time for a Little X-Training
Yesterday, I managed to pound out 10.1 miles on the trail… part of my scheduled long run for this weekend. My original plan was to do the run Saturday, but after a restless couple of nights (combination of vacation/hotel bed, … Continue reading
Trip to Lancaster
Just got back from our 6th Annual trip out to the Strasburg/Lancaster area. It started as separate trips back in 2009 with our daughter, but turned into an overnight affair with both kids. This time around, we stayed 2 nights … Continue reading
Oh What A Year
It’s been 3 days since I ran – I did sneak 1.5-2 mile family walks in there the last two days. Tonight, after the requisite family walk, and the kids heading to bed, I headed out into very humid, and … Continue reading
The Dreaded Long Run
With Dumbo Double Dare staring me smack in the face less than 2 months away, it’s time to get serious with long run training. I managed to complete 8 miles on a Saturday morning – you read that right – … Continue reading