February 2012
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Almost there.
Tonight’s run was the best I have felt in 2 weeks. Most of the residual phlegm has passed out of my system. The soreness from the muscles returning to form has eased considerably. Things felt almost normal.
For the first time in about 2 weeks, I took the lead group out for the 6 miler out and back in the park. Stretching out the legs, I made sure to measure myself out and not be crazy...
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LA Times - Knicks' Jeremy Lin holds mirror up to... →
“In this country, Asian Americans are stereotyped as the meek and the mild, the ones who will always take the racism,” said Daryl Maeda, an associate professor of ethnic studies at the University of Colorado who specializes in Asian American studies. ”There is a perception that it’s OK to offend Asian Americans because they simply won’t fight back.”
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One to one training
Last night I had an interesting assignment, I had only one runner come up to me when the announcement was made for those wanting to go on the run/walk. I was surprised but I thought it would be fun since I wouldn’t have to worry about trying to cater to multiple individuals.
As I did last week with the run/walk group, I asked my only runner, Lisa, what she was comfortable doing. My idea...
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It's not about being up front all the time.
Saturday morning I awoke to a grey day. One of those grey winter days. It wasn’t too cold. There were some flurries but nothing that stuck to the ground. On this day I was slated for a run/walk assignment but this time it would be a little longer in distance, 4 miles. The plan was to go 1 mile walking and 1 mile running. When it came time to separate the groups, there were no takers for the...
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Carmelita Jeter - Value of technology in speed... →
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Congested and lacing up
I had my first decent run last night since being waylaid by sinus demons last Sunday. At first I thought I would go a shorter distance of 4 miles. But due to a couple of people being out, I was asked to help pace the 6 mile group. I am not that crazy so I knew for a fact that I would not even try to keep up with the faster guys. The idea was to give myself a decent run in order to make sure I...
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What Greater Reward?
Today was a new experience for me. On Saturday night, I caught a bad case of sinus congestion. Sunday was spent in my bed even with the Super Bowl going on. Yes, I was upset I wasn’t watching the game with friends, but that was all mitigated when the ball was batted down in the end zone the G-Men triumphed. With my running legs in no way able to commit itself to an even 85 percent effort...
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Gary Allen (Sub 3 hour marathoner in 5 separate... →
“I guess I have always run with less of a job like and more of a life like training approach, meaning I treat running as the simple thing it is. “
That pretty much sums it up, doesn’t it?
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Running Haiku
Please forgive if it isn’t a true reflection of the art form. My modest attempt at trying to capture the run tonight.
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Runners chase shadows.
Sleeping trees tranquil stirring.
Spring whispers hello.
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Together we seek
the far horizon of dreams.
Wind blows spirit soars.
January 2012
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Fit to Run? - Runner's World January 2012 →
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Sometimes it takes awhile
Saturday morning came to soon for me. When I woke up I just knew it was going to be a slog to get motivated for an 11 mile run down the Westside Highway with Run Club.
Friday night was spent with my BridgeRunner crew in celebration of a birthday for one of our own, the talented Mr. Morrison. Dinner took place at a Korean bbq place in Midtown. Nothing better than to chow down on some charred meat...
“This is a lifestyle. We make it part our lives and hold onto it for it is what...”
– Tony Cheong (via wdieb)
I am almost embarrassed to see this posted. Part and parcel of the modesty that has been instilled in me by culture and upbringing. But the words are mine, even if I have a hard time believing I could write it, on the fly and about to fall asleep.
Nonetheless, I am...
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You have to want to do it.
There are times during BridgeRunner runs where I decide that after going hard up the first time to ease up on the second bridge and enjoy the view with one of my friends instead. Not all runs have to be hard. There is something to be said about slowing down and enjoying the company.
Tonight, I didn’t feel quite smooth going up the Brooklyn Bridge. There was a little muscle soreness on the...
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Boy was I pissed off
For the first time in a long time I went out for a run with anger in my system. The details are not worth getting into, suffice to say I thought the run would at the very least lessen the rising temperature I felt as I replayed the scene over and over in my head.
Setting off with a cluster of those who I love to run with, we made our way to the Reservoir to do 3 loops. The dark of the Reservoir...
The Midnight Express Afterparty
And this is how we party afterwards!
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The Midnight Express Crew
Just out for a run in the middle of the night with some of friends of mine. What could be more fun?
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Gotta wait
After all that anticipation, the let down wasn’t too bad. Due to the snow accumulation on the ground, early Saturday morning NYRR decided to change the half-marathon from a race to a fun run. The past month of training went out the window!
I was pretty excited about running this race. Everything was good to go. The nature of my runs this past month gave me confidence that I would do well...
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A new day
The disappointment of the morning gives way to the celebration of winter’s arrival. Careless snow flakes gently caress the hats of the many making their way up the hill. We venture to the delights of paths covered by pristine snow. Iced eyebrows cannot frighten the hardy. We find our way back to those faces who care not for frosty revelry. For shame, for who cannot be but joyful at the...
: Why Do I Run? →
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The question reverberated in my head today after a conversation inside the bookstore today. I was spending some time browsing the new releases and was pulled into a discussion about the weather with the shopkeep. Throughout the exchange it came out that I was a runner and that tomorrow morning…
I thought you ran with Bridge because you heard I was fast?
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Did you say another run in the middle of the...
Just when I thought there was going to be a break with midnight runs, life throws you a change up. An email showed up in the inbox asking me and some Bridge folks to come out for run late at night. Once again, I put on the running tights and showed up at Bowery Stadium with no idea of where we were going but game for anything. The cameras were a giveaway that the run was going to be something more...
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I Am Bruce Lee - Youtube Trailer
“If you are not physically fit, you have no business doing any hard sparring. To me, the best exercise for this is running. Running is so important that you should keep it up during your lifetime. What time of the day you run is not important as long as you run.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQgjo9Wm0sg&feature=player_embedded
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Youtube - NIKE+ FUELBAND - COUNTS →
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Getting closer to real winter running
26 degrees with probably a 15-20 mph wind on top of bridges. One can almost say NYC is back to having a winter after so many days of above normal temperatures. After last year with the near constant snow, I have no problems with this winter.
Tonight we had more than a few people show up for BridgeRunners. Some new folks and some returning folks. Charlie Dark, of the famous RUN DEM CREW, was in...
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In-Your-Face Fitness: Go ahead, run into old age -... →
“If runners avoid injury, they can keep going,” he said. “The problem is runners manage injury badly.” Yup, that’s me.
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Chasing clouds
Goodbye rain and clouds. The winds from tonight drove away the rain bearing clouds ushering what should be some sunny skies for at least tomorrow. This week I mean to ease up just a bit to feel fresh for the Manhattan Half on Saturday. Bitter lessons from the past have taught me the value of not getting too crazy with my runs in the days before a race.
What great weather for a run tonight, mid...
Youtube - Nike Running #makeitcount →
Get ready for 01.19.2012
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Personal Best: Workouts Have Their Limits,... →
The body can only take so much.
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2012 Olympic Marathon Trials Women's Press... →
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Olympic Trials
I just finished watching the Olympic Trials for the marathon held down in Houston. Those who will be representing the team, Meb, Hall, Abdirahman, Flanagan, Davila, Goucher, they had amazing races to get them to London for a shot at gold medal immortality.
But their accomplishments, as compelling as they were, did not have the same emotional response than when I saw Daniel Ritzenheim and Amy...
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Runners' Heart Risks Seen as Overblown - WSJ... →
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Fifteen Minutes Faster and Four Years Wiser - NYT... →
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Kastor, After Pregnancy, Sees Trials as New Start... →
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And planks to end it.
For nearly a year my body has slowly changed in definition and fitness level. At this point last year, I had no idea how difficult a plank was nor did I have any reason to add muscle development to my rather lean frame. But getting injured during an epic run through some of the highest elevations in Manhattan in knee-high snow, had me reassessing many things.
While I recovered from the injury, I...
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“You know why it took me so long to call myself a runner? Because of the sheer arrogance of others who are quick to use the term without having put the miles and effort in.”
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Runners' Heart Risks Seen as Overblown - WSJ... →
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Racing With No Chance of Winning - WSJ 01.11.2012 →
It is the spirit of running, to run even if there isn’t a chance in hell of winning. You lace up and you get out there, no matter the circumstances.
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The 27 Rules of Conquering the Gym - WSJ... →
This is one of the most popular WSJ articles in the past week generating nearly 240 online comments.
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Sports Bras vs Speedos via MP3running. →
An interesting comparison.
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Jeffrey McDaniel - Newly tenured faculty Sarah... →
Just giving props to my good friend Jeff McD on being granted tenure at our dear Sadie Lou. Aside from being a damn great poet, he is a damn good teacher too. The kid from Philly did good.
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Nike+ Women's Half Marathon 01.15.2012 - A Run to... →
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BridgeRunner NYE Flash Run - Inside Nike Running... →
This is the extended version of the video that came out a couple of days ago.
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Marathon to Be Shown Live Nationally - NYTimes... →
“The Road Runners will receive guaranteed payments from the networks and share any revenue generated by the broadcasts.”
And yet the fees still went up to over $200?! Well it was a very Happy New Year for NYRR.