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Tag Archives: 5K Training
Eating and Drinking – Where I Attempt Food Science — Turkey Melange
One of my least used categories is “Food and Drink,” which, to be honest, I had planned to use mainly for talking about post-race beers. But I have a recipe for you that combines protein, carbohydrates, and the goodness of … Continue reading
Posted in Eating and Drinking
Tagged 5K Training, Ground Tukery Recipe, Runners' Food
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Cross Training – How to Train for Getting Around Other Runners
Anyone who does organized races knows the pain of being stuck behind the walker, the slow runner, and the person with the jogging stroller. The question is, how do you train to get around them? Not long ago I bought … Continue reading
Posted in Cross Training, Gear
Tagged 5K Training, Agility Ladder, Building Speed, Running, Running on the Road, SKLZ Quick Ladder, 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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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
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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