Category Archives: Running

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Recovering from a Full

Suffice it to say, this whole “recovery” process has me evaluating future marathons. I’m still feeling some stiffness in my calves, and my shins haven’t quite gotten back to normal. I ran a few miles this past week, but nothing … Continue reading

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GOOFY COMPLETE! I DID IT!

I just ran a total of 39.3 miles in 2 days. Knocked a 26.2 mile MARATHON off my bucket list! Still in shock that I ran this thing… seemed like an impossible goal months ago! Thanks to everyone for the … Continue reading

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1/3 Goofy Complete

Earlier today, I finished the 2015 Walt Disney World Half Marathon! Donald’s Race, and the first part of Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge. Coming in just under a 3:30, I took my time running it in preparation for the … Continue reading

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Ready for Goofy 2015!

Tomorrow morning, I leave for Walt Disney World to run the Goofy Race and a Half Challenge. I’ve been talking about it enough these last few weeks, but the time has finally come. I feel as ready as I’m going … Continue reading

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2014 Running Year in Review

My official running stats for 2014: 173 workouts, 120.7 hours, 544.68 miles. Sounds like a lot, till I realized there were a couple of weeks where due to injury or illness, I just couldn’t get in a decent workout. The … Continue reading

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Perspectives on the Long Run

With Goofy only a month away, I figured it was time to get a long run in – a real LONG run. My goal at this point, given some time lost to being sick and having other life events get … Continue reading

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Turkey Trot 5K

So after stating a week or so ago that the Rocky Run 10K was my last “race” of the season, I ended up running the Bethlehem 12th Annual Turkey Trot 5K with my sister. This turned out be an impromptu … Continue reading

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Sore Legs and Greener Pastures

The weather outside has been a bit frightful, and I’ve been nursing sore calves since the before the Rocky Run on Saturday. On top of it, I’m winding down at my current job, and getting ready for a new job … Continue reading

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Yo Adrian, I DID IT!

Earlier this morning, outside the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum, I completed the Rocky Balboa Run 10K! This was the inaugural running of the race, and I have to say, the course organization and support rivaled some of the … Continue reading

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Ready for W&D 2nd Year

Tomorrow, I leave for WDW and Wine & Dine Weekend 2014. This whole running thing started last year, and culminated with my first half marathon at Wine & Dine Weekend. This year, I’m adding the Jingle Jungle 5K as well… … Continue reading

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