Tag: marathon
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It’s Race Week… # 4 (January 6, 2026)
Hello world! This is my first BLOG post in more than 2 months. During this time… I ran the: I truly had plans to write a post immediately after my Wine & Dine comeback race. But I didn’t… basically because- and I’m being 100% honest here- I simply didn’t have any motivation to do so.…
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Where’s the ‘Bubble Wrap’ suit when you really need it? (Sunday, October 19, 2025)
I must admit… I am more than just a bit nervous. If I’m being completely honest… I am VERY NERVOUS. The reason is actually quite simple… this is “RACE WEEK”. Just 7 days before my much-anticipated return to Half Marathon racing following my ruptured Achilles Tendon some 51 weeks prior. (My actual ‘come-back’ race is…
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Hello Old Friend! (September 1, 2025)
Running is a blessing. Now… I must admit sometimes that blessing is a little greater at certain times than others. After being forced to the non-running sidelines following my Achilles Tendon rupture for some 5+ months, I find myself having the ability to lace up my Brooks running shoes and venture out for a run…
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Welcome Back to the Land of Double Digits! (Sunday, May 18, 2025)
Those that know me know I’m very much a forward thinking kinda of guy. This is especially the case when it comes to running and, specifically, training schedules. I joined the ranks of Galloway training runners back in mid-March… almost immediately after my orthopedic doctor released me to start running/training again. My Galloway coach presented…
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What a Difference 6 Months Makes! (Sunday, October 27, 2024 – April 27, 2025)
Sunday, April 27, 2025. I rolled out of bed as normal… and then it hit me… Today is April 27th… that’s exactly 6 months since October 27th: the day I ruptured my Achilles Tendon during a training run. It’s been 6 months. The rupture: October 27, 2024 The surgery: October 30, 2024. The temporary non-weight…
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Another (Running!) Step Closer (Saturday, April 19, 2025)
I have been working hard to get back to both a ‘normal’ life and ‘normal’ running life post ruptured Achilles Tendon repair. Working really hard. I’m working one-on-one with the Galloway Team on a run/walk/run training for my target late October ’25 half marathon. Along with this training, I’ve been visiting the weight room at…
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Let’s Run! (Tuesday, March 25, 2025)
My orthopedic doctor released me to run. My physical therapist was giving me the OK but cautioned me not to rush my return too fast and definitely continue with PT. Of upmost important… my wife said I could start running. (But chided me not to do anything ‘stupid’.) So… For the first time in 19…
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T-Minus 253 Days… and Counting. Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Throughout my Achilles tendon recovery process, I’ve circled several dates on my calendar. Most of these important ‘do not forget’ dates involved a medical appointment, i.e. cast removal, physical therapy dates, etc. Last November, I circled today’s date, i.e. Tuesday, February 11, 2025. And certainly not for anything directly medically related. No… not medical… rather…
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Navigating the ‘Dead’ Miles Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Wednesday, January 29. 2025 Frequent readers to the BLOG know my running history includes 36 FULL marathons and well over 100 Half Marathons. Throughout my running career, I’ve become acquainted with the term: ‘Dead’ miles. Miles 7-10 in Half Marathons and 16 – 20 in Full Marathons are occasionally labeled as ‘dead’ miles. Likely reason……
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Another Pacing Gig “Bites The Dust”… Thursday, January 2, 2025
Thursday, January 2, 2025 Frequent readers of this BLOG know that as a seasoned runner, the one part I truly love about running more than anything else is the ability to share my love of running by pacing events. I’ve paced more than 50 races… both full and half marathons. I do love taking runners…
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