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Cross Training – The Lingering Effects of the Navy Seal Fitness Challenge
In 2008 I ran across an article in the Chicago Tribune about an event that was going to be held at the end of summer. The article by Julie Deardorff ran August 19, and was entitled “Test yourself against Navy … Continue reading
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Tagged Navy SEAL Fitness Challenge, physical fitness, physical fitness test, pull-ups, push-ups, Running, sit-ups, Training
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Training – The First Two Days
The first two days of the new training program are in the books. Day one was 1,000 meter intervals at a target race pace. Day two was a light run of 30 to 45 minutes or cross training. According to … Continue reading
Cross Training – Are You Presidentially Fit?
There will be no politics in this post. With that out of the way, let me talk about general fitness. I mentioned once before that the Presidential Fitness test many of us took as kids has an adult version. It … Continue reading
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Tagged 5k, 5K Training, physical fitness test, Presidential Fitness Test, push-ups, Running, Training, Training Program
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Digressions – Getting Back To It
Really, folks, I have more blog posts to come, but I have gotten off track with running, blogging, and a slew of other things. Like a lot of people, I have been snared by the idea that being busy with … Continue reading
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Races – The Charles River YMCA 4th of July Road Race
Independence Day started with the Charles River YMCA Fourth of July Road Race in Needham, Mass. It was a humid morning and the run was tough, but I managed a 25 minute gun time and a 24:22 chip time. Here … Continue reading
Digressions – Setting a Bad Example for the Kids?
While out running tonight, I saw a group of young boys on their bikes and scooters waiting to cross the road. They were half way out into the cross walk as a pick up truck came cruising down the street, … Continue reading
Training – Running on the Road
If your job is anything like mine, then you may find yourself traveling for work. Sometimes that can be inconvenient for a race or general training schedule. We are in luck, since running is a popular sport/fitness activity. Because of … Continue reading
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Tagged 5K Training, J.W. Marriot, New Balance, Running on the Road, Training, Travelling, Westin, Westin Hotel
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Races – Cambridge 5K Freedom Run, A Little Training Goes a Long Way
Sunday morning (June 7) I ran the Cambridge 5K Freedom Run, and I am happy to say that my times have started to go back down a little bit. Looking over my results, it is the best time of 2015, … Continue reading
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Tagged 5-K, 5k, Cambridge 5K, Craicfest, Kevin Hart, Race Times, Training
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Gear – How To Tie Your Shoes Part Two
Tying your shoes seems like it should be a basic skill that every runner has – well, maybe except for you barefoot guys. But for the rest of us, one of the first things we do is tie our shoes, … Continue reading
Training – Starting Again
Well, I have gotten off track thanks to work travel, being sick, and just a general loss to entropy. Fortunately, I have been doing some running and a couple of races. The nice think is that a set back is … Continue reading
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