Monthly Archives: July 2007

Roll with the changes

Posted on July 16, 2007 by Brian

Yesterday, during my day off, I went through a few different training programs, trying to see if there is one that may be better suited to me for this stage.  My goal right now is to get myself in shape … Continue reading →

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3 and out

Posted on July 14, 2007 by Brian

Given my shin splint problem this week, I was unsure of what to do for my Saturday run. I started feeling better after my toe raise exercises and a day of rest. I decided to give 6 miles a go, … Continue reading →

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The toe raise

Posted on July 12, 2007 by Brian

I’ve just discovered a new exercise to combat the shin splints problem.  As far as I know it doesn’t have an official name, so we’ll just refer to it as the “Toe raise” since the names of most exercises just … Continue reading →

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Shin Splints

Posted on July 11, 2007 by Brian

I was hoping I wouldn’t have to create this category and I hope this is the only post it ever gets.  My left leg has gone from general calf tightness to a definate shin splint.  Now, that’s certainly not the … Continue reading →

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Baked chicken breast with honey mustard sauce

Posted on July 10, 2007 by Brian

Here’s a new recipe I tried last week.  I’ll give it a 3 out of 5 stars.  I’m, not rushing to make it again, but it was fairly tasty. Ingredients  4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 ½ cups chicken broth … Continue reading →

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Change in Plans

Posted on July 9, 2007 by Brian

Today was the worst workout I’ve had so far in my training for the marathon.  I was supposed to run two 1600 m intervals and one 800 m interval.  I couldn’t even finish the first 1600 m interval.  My legs … Continue reading →

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07-07-07

Posted on July 7, 2007 by Brian

I was able to wake up a little earlier this morning than I was last Saturday. I was hot just before bed last night, so I jacked up the A/C before retiring for the evening. As a result, it was … Continue reading →

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Walk the plank

Posted on July 6, 2007 by Brian

When I first signed up at the local gym, I got three free sessions with a personal trainer. Phil showed me the plank. When he was demonstrating it, I thought it looked like an awfully easy exercise. After all, I … Continue reading →

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Independence Day

Posted on July 4, 2007 by Brian

Quality control guru, Phillip Crosby once said,  “If anything is certain, it is that change is certain. The world we are planning for today will not exist in this form tomorrow.” Yesterday, I planned to hit the gym for a … Continue reading →

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Stir-fried beef with sugar snap peas

Posted on July 3, 2007 by Brian

I’m not a really big fan of Asian food.  I’m the one who groans and says “can’t we just have pizza?” when everyone wants to go out for Chinese.  Lately, though, I’ve actually been making my own beef stir fry and it’s … Continue reading →

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