tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1123389421841580302024-03-13T18:15:04.327-04:00Runners AnonymousAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10775103469053141152noreply@blogger.comBlogger126125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112338942184158030.post-78796736338793414612015-04-05T21:07:00.000-04:002015-04-05T21:07:16.082-04:00Don't Knock Someone's Pace Until You Try It<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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ARRRRGGGGHHHHHH!!!<br>
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There are few things that upset and frustrate me than people who criticize others for their pace, especially newbie runners.<br>
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About the only thing worse are those who mock/make fun of/complain about newbies at the gym. (Why would you put down someone who's trying to better themselves? Instead of criticizing, why not offer encouragement? If you see them struggling, how about offering help or assistance?)<br>
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There's nothing more discouraging to a young runner than to be told their pace is way slow.<br>
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Your pace is your pace. Own it.<br>
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If you run a 15-minute mile, then guess what? You're lapping everyone sitting on the couch.<br>
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<a href="http://runners-anonymous.blogspot.com/2015/04/dont-knock-someones-pace-until-you-try.html#more">Read more »</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10775103469053141152noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112338942184158030.post-65071786926375111522015-03-31T16:19:00.000-04:002015-03-31T19:30:37.246-04:00Finding Motivation Outside of the Numbers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I had a pretty impressive streak going. It began in June of 2011 and last until October of 2014.<br>
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40 months long. Three years and four months.<br>
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Oh the streak? What was it?<br>
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Only running at least 100 miles a month. With most being at a minimum of 125 miles.<br>
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But after my last marathon in October, things changed. Depending on how you look at it, the change could be viewed either good or bad. At the time, I struggled to see the good in it. Yet, having four months to process everything, the change was good.<br>
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Very good.<br>
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<span style="text-align: center;">After years of wanting to run this half marathon, I FINALLY ran </span><a href="http://www.runthebluegrass.org/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Run the Bluegrass</a>, making it half marathon No. 10 for me<span style="text-align: center;">.</span><br>
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And as an added bonus, I had the pleasure of pacing a friend to her first half marathon finish. My friend Meagan had been wanting to do a half marathon for some time. After failing to find one for us to do in the fall, Meagan settled on Run the Bluegrass, and we began training for it back at the end of December.<br>
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We knew there were hills on this course, but we did not realize how many. This course is unrelenting.<br>
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It's one hill after another after another after another.<br>
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But I'm getting ahead of myself.<br>
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This was an awesome experience, and this is without question the most beautiful, most scenic course I have run to date. Getting to pace a friend and enjoying some of the prettiest land in the state, great way to spend a Saturday morning.<br>
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<a href="http://runners-anonymous.blogspot.com/2015/03/run-bluegrass-half-marathon-recap.html#more">Read more »</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10775103469053141152noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112338942184158030.post-56340211574541674122015-01-09T14:54:00.000-05:002015-01-09T14:54:38.704-05:00My Goal For 2015: A Better, Fitter Me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's the time of the year when everyone it seems sets goals, vows to make changes, yada yada yada.<br>
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Don't get me wrong. I strongly believe that goals are important. You need something to strive for, to challenge yourself. Otherwise, you will become stagnant, stay the same or simply become a shell of untapped potential.<br>
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My only 'beef,' if you will, is this notion that because it's January 1 and a brand new year, one should be setting new goals and that this is the only time to do so. This should not be.<br>
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Goals should be ever changing and an on-going process. Goal-setting should not be limited to one time of the year.<br>
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Goals are meant to inspire, invigorate, push a person to become a better version of themselves. To confine goal-setting to one time of the year is to put limits on yourself.<br>
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I say all this not to decry all the New Year's resolutions. Never do I want to discourage anyone from goal-setting and challenging themselves. But for me, personally, I prefer to continually add to the list, especially as I cross some off.<br>
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<a href="http://runners-anonymous.blogspot.com/2015/01/my-goal-for-2015-better-fitter-me.html#more">Read more »</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10775103469053141152noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112338942184158030.post-79434080382686607032015-01-08T11:33:00.000-05:002015-01-08T11:49:35.217-05:00Shooting From The Hip: Conquering My First 50K - The Pistol Ultra<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I drank the ultra koolaid, and I LOVED it!<br>
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On Saturday (Jan. 3), I conquered my first 50K at the <a href="http://www.pistolultra.com/" target="_blank">Pistol Ultra</a> in Alcoa, Tenn. And to be quite honest, I'm struggling on writing this post as I can't seem to find all the words to describe what an amazing journey this was.<br>
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Words that come to mind when thinking about my experience include: fun, challenging, painful, exhilarating, amazing, mind-blowing, and a party.<br>
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Heading into this race, I truly did not know what to expect. I really did not have this race on my radar. Sure, I had thought about running it 3-4 months ago, but I let the idea slide as I focused on my marathon which was on Oct. 25. Then after my rough experience at the <a href="http://runners-anonymous.blogspot.com/2014/11/spinx-carolina-marathon-race-recap-aka.html" target="_blank">Spinx Carolina Marathon</a>, I told myself I wanted to take a break from the long distances for a while. Nothing past 13.1 miles for at least the next six months is what I promised I hold myself to.<br>
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I even told my lovely bride that I wasn't going to run a marathon until at least late in 2015 or early 2016. (Technically, I didn't lie.)<br>
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But as I noted in a recent post, my friend Chris was trying to get his running mojo back and thought running the Pistol Ultra 50K would do the trick. Consequently, he asked me to join him in the fun.<br>
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<a href="http://runners-anonymous.blogspot.com/2015/01/shooting-from-hip-conquering-my-first.html#more">Read more »</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10775103469053141152noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112338942184158030.post-33773435290014331872014-12-31T14:56:00.000-05:002015-01-01T17:13:32.265-05:002014 - My Year In Running<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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We've reached that point in the calendar when we look back on the past 365 days.<br>
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To say 2014 was a roller coaster would be an understatement. There were plenty of highs mixed with a number of lows.</div>
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Here were my goals for 2014:</div>
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<li>Sub-4:35 marathon</li>
<li>Run an ultramarathon</li>
<li>Sub-2 half marathon</li>
<li>Post a 200-mile month</li>
<li>Run 1,800 miles for the year</li>
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Guess how many I accomplished? None. Nada. A big-fat goose egg.</div>
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Does that mean the year was a waste or not a success? Absolutely not.</div>
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</div><a href="http://runners-anonymous.blogspot.com/2014/12/2014-my-year-in-running.html#more">Read more »</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10775103469053141152noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112338942184158030.post-52213225072427844822014-12-22T13:25:00.001-05:002014-12-22T13:25:34.695-05:00The Blessing Of Getting PF - Did I Just Say That?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On Nov. 15, I signed up for my first ultra - <a href="http://runners-anonymous.blogspot.com/2014/12/sometimes-you-just-have-to-say-what-heck.html" target="_blank">a 50K on Jan. 3</a>.<br>
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On Nov. 16, I experienced sharp pain going from my foot up through my ankle during my run, turning the planned- 8-, 9-miler into 4.5 miles.<br>
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Spent next 48 hours icing and resting my foot. Said foot felt better. Attempted a 7-mile run on a treadmill, which was going well until I hit the 1-hour mark. Pain returned, and my suspicions were confirmed.<br>
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I had plantar fasciitis. The dreaded PF.<br>
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Training for a 50K which was less than 7 weeks away instantly got interesting. And to be able to complete the 50K, I knew I was going to have to act fast and to replace running with some other cardio activities.<br>
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<a href="http://runners-anonymous.blogspot.com/2014/12/the-blessing-of-getting-pf-did-i-just.html#more">Read more »</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10775103469053141152noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112338942184158030.post-35780918446719707642014-12-07T16:12:00.000-05:002014-12-07T16:12:06.381-05:00Sometimes You Just Have To Say What The Heck<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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By now, you've read or heard how rough marathon No. 5 was. It wasn't a pretty race. It drained me, and running was not as much fun as it used to be. While I took it nice and easy during the race and enjoyed the journey, that marathon took a lot out of me physically.<br>
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Coming back from Greenville, S.C., I was looking forward to recovery and taking a break from running. Not running for a week really appealed to me at the moment.<br>
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In fact, I ended up taking nine days off.<br>
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And it was glorious.<br>
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It was rather nice to run without any pressure of a race coming up. Just lace up the shoes and run for fitness and for the enjoyment of it.<br>
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But then, something changed.<br>
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<a href="http://runners-anonymous.blogspot.com/2014/12/sometimes-you-just-have-to-say-what-heck.html#more">Read more »</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10775103469053141152noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112338942184158030.post-64266853304308250932014-11-29T21:28:00.000-05:002014-11-29T21:30:25.135-05:00Spinx Carolina Marathon Race Recap - AKA How To Regroup & Enjoy The Run<i>(Yes this recap has taken me five weeks to write. What can I say? Life happens. In any case, please enjoy.)</i><br>
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This race did not turn out to be what I had hoped and planned for it to be.<br>
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At. All.<br>
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The <a href="http://www.spinxrunfest.com/spinx/SRF_HOME.html" target="_blank">Spinx Carolina Marathon</a> was to be my flat (or at least flatter) marathon. I was supposed to PR. Not only was I supposed to PR, but I was to smash it as I aimed for a time between 4:30-4:35.<br>
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But alas, none of that was to be.<br>
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The Spinx Carolina Marathon was my worst marathon time-wise, so no PR by rather a PW by nearly 26 minutes. The course wasn't as flat as I led myself it to be.<br>
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Yet, in spite of it all, I made the most of it and enjoyed the run.<br>
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After all, how could I not? It was a GORGEOUS day for a run. The scenery along the course was beautiful. And I had the best support crew (a.k.a. my lovely bride Genople) waiting for me at the finish line.<br>
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<a href="http://runners-anonymous.blogspot.com/2014/11/spinx-carolina-marathon-race-recap-aka.html#more">Read more »</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10775103469053141152noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112338942184158030.post-23641548828593855782014-07-29T19:51:00.002-04:002014-07-29T19:51:36.893-04:00Getting My Mojo Back One Mile At A Time<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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There's no denying it. I was in a running funk.<br>
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There wasn't just one thing that caused it but rather a combination of a number of factors which conspired against me.<br>
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After posting an incredible 9-minute PR at the <a href="http://knoxvillemarathon.com/" target="_blank">Knoxville Marathon</a> in March, things went south for me the following months. Part of it was due to recovering from the marathon, a job change at work was another culprit, tons of travel for work didn't help and the normal course of everyday life factored it.<br>
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In fact, the funk had been so bad and lasted so long, I was seriously concerned about things as I began this new training cycle in preparation for the <a href="http://www.spinxrunfest.com/spinx/SRF_HOME.html" target="_blank">Spinx Carolina Marathon</a>.<br>
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Yet, three weeks into training, and I've got my mojo back.<br>
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<a href="http://runners-anonymous.blogspot.com/2014/07/getting-my-mojo-back-one-mile-at-time.html#more">Read more »</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10775103469053141152noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112338942184158030.post-39083367924846220502014-07-07T08:00:00.000-04:002014-07-07T09:14:20.773-04:00Changing Things Up From The Original Plan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sometimes life gets in the way of our plans. When this happens, all we can do is reassess, adjust and move forward.<br>
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No need to get bitter or upset over it for I don't see a goal denied as the end of the road. For me, a goal denied is merely a goal delayed. Just because I won't be accomplish something right now does not me I won't be able to compete the task somewhere on down the road.</div>
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All year I had been saying 2014 was the year I'd become an ultra marathoner. I even went as far as finding a race to get baptized into the ultra world: the Triple Lakes Race - a 40-miler in Greensboro, N.C., in October.</div>
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Yet, after number of changes in my life, I am having to put this dream on hold. With my new job and unsure what all it will entail and encompass, I wasn't sure I'd be able to train properly for this race. Also, the 40-miler is a trail race, and I usually can't get on the trails around here until October and November.</div>
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But have no fear, I have a race all lined up.</div>
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</div><a href="http://runners-anonymous.blogspot.com/2014/07/changing-things-up-from-original-plan.html#more">Read more »</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10775103469053141152noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112338942184158030.post-12168560512517593452014-07-06T15:37:00.000-04:002014-07-06T15:37:21.728-04:003 Race Recaps In 1? Sure, Why Not?<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chugging along in the Panerathon EXPO 10K</td></tr>
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Yes, it has been forever since I posted an update. What can I say, life's been crazy. But just because life's been going a mile a second doesn't mean I have not been running.<br>
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I had some slow going following the Knoxville Marathon, not really logging the miles I'd like. Apparently, the marathon took a lot more out of me than I had realized at the time. That's OK. I PR'ed so the tradeoff has been worth it.<br>
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Over the past couple months, I did run 3 races. Nothing spectacular but fun nonetheless. I had a pair of 5Ks and a my first-ever 10K. (Yes, I know I've ran 8 or 9 half marathons and 4 full marathons. Guess I like to do things out of order.)<br>
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The first race was the Ultimate Climb 5K on May 3, while the 10K was the EXPO 10K on May 24. Lastly, I ran the CoSIDA 5K on June 10. All 3 were very different races, but all 3 were fun experiences.<br>
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<a href="http://runners-anonymous.blogspot.com/2014/07/3-race-recaps-in-1-sure-why-not.html#more">Read more »</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10775103469053141152noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112338942184158030.post-53257009813492977772014-04-30T12:52:00.001-04:002014-04-30T13:00:12.095-04:00The Slow Road Back<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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On my running bucket list is to run back-to-back marathons. Perhaps not back-to-back weekends, but I'd like to run marathons within a month of each other.<br>
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Just seems like something fun to do.</div>
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However, if I am to ever do this, something will have to change because I struggle bouncing back following a marathon.</div>
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I have great respect and admiration for those who are able to run marathons, even ultras, in such close succession. I'm in awe of your fitness, grittiness and awesomeness.</div>
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Hopefully, one day I can join you.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Haylee and I right after I crossed the line.</td></tr>
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It's official. The <a href="http://knoxvillemarathon.com/" target="_blank">Knoxville Marathon</a> is my race.<br>
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It's the race I want to do every year.<br>
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I love it.<br>
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After running it for the third year in a row, Knoxville has become THE race I must do. Every year. And I mean: Every. Year.<br>
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There are a variety of reasons why I love this race. For one, it's in my backyard. As long as I can remember, I always enjoyed going to Knoxville, and I spent the better part of my college days at nearby Carson-Newman in the city. Secondly, it is a fun and challenging course. Hills. Love the hills. Next, it is so well supported. Every year, it seems more people come out and cheer on the runners. Nothing like a place embracing an event like this.<br>
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But the biggest reason I love this race is all the friends I've made in the Knoxville running community. Each year, I've made more friends, making each trip back like a homecoming of sorts. I saw and caught with so many people this year that I would hate to list them all because I know I would forget someone.<br>
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<a href="http://runners-anonymous.blogspot.com/2014/04/a-pr-fun-with-friends-another-fantastic.html#more">Read more »</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10775103469053141152noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112338942184158030.post-64987313112872725922014-03-27T09:48:00.000-04:002014-03-27T09:48:25.729-04:00Basket Of Nerves: Do You Ever Feel Ready? <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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It feels like forever since I last posted. Nearly 2 months seems like an eternity.<div>
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A lot has gone on with work and life, preventing me from posting here. But as I make final preparations for the <a href="http://knoxvillemarathon.com/" target="_blank">Knoxville Marathon</a>, I have the overwhelming need to write because I have so much swimming in my head lately.</div>
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To say it's been a wild and wacky training season would be an understatement. So much has happened to try to disrupt things, not the least of these being the <strike>wonderful</strike> winter weather we experienced. Granted, winter here in Kentucky was not nearly as bad as other parts of the country. Still, it wasn't the norm and made things interesting trying to get my runs in.</div>
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But work has been crazy with three week-long road trips interspersed over the past couple of months, making trying to figure out when I can and can't get a run in very interesting.</div>
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</div><a href="http://runners-anonymous.blogspot.com/2014/03/basket-of-nerves-do-you-ever-feel-ready.html#more">Read more »</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10775103469053141152noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112338942184158030.post-34368651656881820202014-01-29T16:09:00.000-05:002014-01-29T16:14:33.494-05:00Life's A Lot Faster At Sea Level<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Myself, Judy and Blake before the 5K.</td></tr>
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Had the fortunate luck of getting to go to San Diego a couple weeks ago. If you need an escape from your wintertime blues, I highly recommend going to San Diego in January.<br>
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The weather was perfect. Highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s with clear blue skies.<br>
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While I was there, I was able to get in some running. 20-plus miles to be exact. And it was wonderful getting to run along the marinas and take in the beauty of a new area.<br>
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In addition, there was a 5K as part of convention I was at, so naturally I had to take part.<br>
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Since the race was on a Thursday, I really wasn't sure how I do. I am in the middle of a marathon training cycle, and trying to switch gears midweek to race does not compute to me mentally.<br>
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<a href="http://runners-anonymous.blogspot.com/2014/01/lifes-lot-faster-at-sea-level.html#more">Read more »</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10775103469053141152noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112338942184158030.post-51323185783865668062014-01-03T18:07:00.000-05:002014-01-03T18:07:36.874-05:00Looking Forward To Big Things In 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Not going to lie, I've really struggled with what my goals for the new year would be.<br>
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If you remember back to November, I <a href="http://runners-anonymous.blogspot.com/2013/11/goal-setting-how-do-you-approach.html" target="_blank">shared with you how at a loss I am in this</a>. And really, here on Jan. 3, I still am in a bit of wonder.<br>
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I've had some lofty goals in the past. Well, lofty for me. Some I've reached. Some it took me a while to accomplish. Some I need to work on. While I love running and want to run every day, I still need goals to keep me motivated.<br>
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"Motivated for what?" you ask.<br>
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Motivated for life.<br>
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<a href="http://runners-anonymous.blogspot.com/2014/01/looking-forward-to-big-things-in-2014.html#more">Read more »</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10775103469053141152noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112338942184158030.post-90148611307954416252013-12-31T10:23:00.000-05:002013-12-31T13:40:01.896-05:00Looking Back At The Year That Was 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I can't believe another year has come and gone.<br>
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Time surely does fly when having fun.<br>
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2013 was a mind-blowing year for me running-wise! I posted PRs left and right and reached heights I never thought possible for me. Since I began running in April of 2010, I have ran 5,269 miles. Not bad for a guy who couldn't run a mile without stopping when I first laced up the shoes.<br>
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There are so many highlights this year that it'd be difficult to list my top 5. My No. 1 highlight is a no-brainer for me, but I'll reveal that later on in this post.<br>
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(However, if you're a regular reader and/or follow me on Twitter and Facebook, I'm sure you can guess what it is.)<br>
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<a href="http://runners-anonymous.blogspot.com/2013/12/looking-back-at-year-that-was-2013.html#more">Read more »</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10775103469053141152noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112338942184158030.post-67318420135648924582013-12-30T11:26:00.000-05:002013-12-30T11:31:26.382-05:00My 2013 Races In Photos<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">I thought 2012 was an amazing year for me running-wise, but 2013 kicked 2012's butt. </span><br>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">It has been nothing but wonderful if for no other reason than I got to run with my bride and daughter a lot this year. (Hopefully in 2014, my son will join us.) And while I will have a year-in-review post coming soon, I wanted to relive with you my races this year in photos.</span><br>
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<a href="http://runners-anonymous.blogspot.com/2013/12/my-2013-races-in-photos.html#more">Read more »</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10775103469053141152noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112338942184158030.post-40956611147832719072013-12-29T15:30:00.000-05:002013-12-29T15:30:33.256-05:00Christmas Eve Trail Run: Sheltowee Trail<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Every Christmas Eve, the leader of our local running club - the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/234393119600/" target="_blank">Falls Road Runners</a>, usually has some sort of interesting run to celebrate his birthday.<br>
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On his 33rd birthday, Chris ran 33 miles to celebrate with a number of others joining him at varying stages to help him get to his goal. The first one I tagged along for was two years ago when we ran the trails at Levi Jackson State Park. That also happened to be <a href="http://runners-anonymous.blogspot.com/2011/12/so-i-went-on-my-first-trail-run.html" target="_blank">my first trail run</a>.<br>
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To celebrate this year's birthday, Chris decided to head out to Vanhook Falls on the Sheltowee Trail. In all, there were 17 of us to make the 5-mile trail run.<br>
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I'm not the most experienced trail runner even though I really do enjoy it, so this was my first trip on this particular trail. I am so glad I went on this run. It is amazing some of things you find in your backyard, and the Sheltowee Trail is a gem, especially the trek out to Vanhook Falls.<br>
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<a href="http://runners-anonymous.blogspot.com/2013/12/christmas-eve-trail-run-sheltowee-trail.html#more">Read more »</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10775103469053141152noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112338942184158030.post-14720619484148399482013-12-19T11:01:00.000-05:002013-12-19T11:01:15.937-05:00PRs All Around: Jingle Bell Jog 5K Recap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This past Saturday, my bride and I ran in a local 5K - the Jingle Bell Jog, and neither of us knew really what to expect. We were two weeks removed from running the <a href="http://secretcityhalfmarathon.com/" target="_blank">Secret City Half Marathon</a> relay, I was in wrapping up week 1 of marathon training, and the weather was ... well, let's just say it wasn't ideal. (At least it wasn't according to my bride.)<br>
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It was a cold and rainy day.<br>
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The temp was in the mid-30s, but there was a light rain when we showed up to pick up our bib. As if being wet wasn't bad enough, the slight breeze was chilling as we waited for the start.<br>
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Fortunately, the rain stopped just prior to start and stayed away for much of the race.<br>
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Even with good weather, I highly doubt my bride and I would have intentionally shot for PRs. I was just beginning marathon training and focused on that, and she had not had much opportunity to run in the two weeks prior since we ran the half marathon relay. Work and life has been busy for us.<br>
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<a href="http://runners-anonymous.blogspot.com/2013/12/prs-all-around-jingle-bell-jog-5k-recap.html#more">Read more »</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10775103469053141152noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112338942184158030.post-1552056897427501122013-12-07T12:41:00.001-05:002013-12-07T12:41:28.902-05:00Sometimes Even I Question My Sanity From Time To Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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OK, I'll admit it.<br>
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There are times that even I question my sanity.<br>
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And before today's run was one of them.<br>
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For whatever reason, I texted my friend Chris after I saw him post he was going to do a 14-mile trail run ... beginning at 4:30 a.m. ... after it rained for nearly 24 hours straight (while it seemed like it did) ... in 32-degree weather.<br>
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Not going to lie, I was concerned about this run happening yesterday afternoon/evening as it poured the rain all day and the forecast called for the potential of ice on the roads. Fortunately, the rain pretty much stopped around 8 or 9 p.m. and the roads were fine this morning.<br>
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<a href="http://runners-anonymous.blogspot.com/2013/12/sometimes-even-i-question-my-sanity.html#more">Read more »</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10775103469053141152noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112338942184158030.post-284013406004023262013-12-01T21:29:00.002-05:002013-12-01T21:29:36.262-05:00Secret City Half Marathon: Crossing The Line With My Bride<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Today was the day. Not going to lie, I've been looking forward to this day for months.<br>
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Ever since I signed my bride and up for the <a href="http://secretcityhalfmarathon.com/" target="_blank">Secret City Half Marathon</a> relay on March 1, I've been so geeked up to run this race. I couldn't wait to run with my bride and cross the finish line with her.<br>
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Being one who loves to run and run long distances, I also signed up to run the entire half marathon as well. So, I got to be the cool guy where not one but TWO race bibs.<br>
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I love running with my bride. Running is one of my favorite things to do. PERIOD. And to get to share that with the one I love makes it even more special. Our runs together are a blast for me. (My bride might describe them differently since she doesn't enjoy running as much as I do. Guess I'm a glutton for punishment.)<br>
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<a href="http://runners-anonymous.blogspot.com/2013/12/secret-city-half-marathon-crossing-line.html#more">Read more »</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10775103469053141152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112338942184158030.post-66074604519506425092013-11-29T14:47:00.001-05:002013-11-29T14:47:56.853-05:00Goal Setting: How Do You Approach Setting Goals For Yourself?<blockquote class="tr_bq">
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It's that time of year again. As each year winds down, it's time to assess the goals you had set for the year and to begin goal-setting for the new year ahead.<br>
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In running, I firmly believe it's important to have goals set before you to help keep pushing your forward. Without goals, it is easy to become stagnant, stuck in a holding pattern and not really going anywhere. Goals are what drive us.<br>
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You will never hit the mark if you don't have anything to aim for.<br>
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Yet, knowing all this, I'm at this awkward place. It's rather odd and strange for me, and I'm not quite sure what to do about it.<br>
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I'm not sure if or what goals I want to shoot for in 2014.<br>
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<a href="http://runners-anonymous.blogspot.com/2013/11/goal-setting-how-do-you-approach.html#more">Read more »</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10775103469053141152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112338942184158030.post-66157564667970348952013-11-29T12:12:00.000-05:002013-11-29T12:12:44.645-05:00Who Knew Running Would Take Me So Far?<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cindy, Kelcey, Dave and I at the Golden<br>Gate Bridge in July of 2010.</td></tr>
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Earlier this month, I hit a milestone: 5,000 career running miles.<br>
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Since I began running back in April of 2010, I have now logged 5,107 total miles. <i>(Editor's Note: I had planned to blog about this sooner, but life has been getting in the way.) </i>I 'think' I hit the 5,000-mile mark on my 42nd birthday. It was some time around then, but like I said, life's been hectic.<br>
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Yet, not too hectic to keep me from running. :)<br>
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Truthfully, when I began my running journey, I never imagined I'd become of the runner I have. With the mileage I've racked up, I could've ran to the Golden Gate Bridge and back home - which by the way is one of my favorite places I've run and I ran there very early in my running career.<br>
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