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Cross Training – Fitness Tests Show a Need for Improvement

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Ben

As part of getting into the new year, I thought it would be a good idea to do another Presidential Fitness test to see how I am measuring up. As with the New Year’s Day 5K, the results show that … Continue reading →

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Races – Biathlon: Run, Shoot, Run Some More

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Ben

Summer biathlons are one of the more unusual races in which I take part. Like the winter Olympic sport, the sport combines two disciplines – running and shooting. The running is five laps of 800 meters. You run the first … Continue reading →

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Digressions – Getting Back To It

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Ben

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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Training – Starting Again

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Ben

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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Races – Race Plans and Results (2014/2015)

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Ben

For runners formal races provide the opportunity to focus training, set goals, and be part of a running community. Whether the goal is to finish a race, get in better shape, or compete, organized races can bring additional elements of … Continue reading →

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