Yearly Archives: 2008

The Bike

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Brian

The bike has been handy this year. Every so often, I push a run a little (okay, a lot) too hard and get some pretty severe tightness in my right calf. It’s something I can usually run on if I … Continue reading →


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The peak is here

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Brian

This week basically marks the peak of my training for the 2009 Walt Disney World half-marathon. It’s the last 60 mile week. After this week, I begin a relatively slow taper down to the race itself. I realize I’ve been … Continue reading →


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50 miles per week and I’m still alive

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Brian

Well, I’ve completed my first week at 51 miles and I haven’t spontaneously combusted. I’m 2 days into my second week at that level and have already completed 22.5 miles in only two days. My right shin/calf are still sore … Continue reading →


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Disney’s Race for the Taste 2008

Posted on October 12, 2008 by Brian

I pushed Tuesday’s interval session pretty hard and ended up with a strained right calf. I went ahead and ran 8 miles on it Wednesday but it was awfully sore after that. Thursday was a planned day off anyway, so … Continue reading →


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Distance is coming up

Posted on October 5, 2008 by Brian

I just completed my third week of 45 miles. All in all, things are going well. I’ve got a little bit of pain in my right shin, just below the knee. It hurts first thing in the morning, but goes … Continue reading →


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Racing

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Brian

It’s always the same. The alarm goes off at 5am, 4am, or even 3am. It’s dark. I’m tired and the bed is warm and cozy. I could just stay in bed. That would feel good. I was having a nice … Continue reading →


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Charger Classic

Posted on September 13, 2008 by Brian

My daughter’s school has an intrasquad meet every year to help determine the 7 varsity runners. They invite parents and faculty to join them. Since I was looking for a 5K to run in September, I was happy to do … Continue reading →


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Don’t dish it unless you can take it

Posted on August 12, 2008 by Brian

About a month and a half ago, I busted Paul’s chops for not having posted in a month. So, of course I didn’t post for a month and a half after that and Paul has called me out. It’s hard … Continue reading →


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6 Random Things

Posted on July 6, 2008 by Brian

Okay, so Tammie wussed out and would only tag those who were reading her blog. So, I’ll take up the baton and continue the meme: 6 random things about me that you probably don’t know and won’t remember 5 minutes … Continue reading →


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Last week distance, this week intensity

Posted on July 6, 2008 by Brian

Last week was my first week at 28 miles and it went pretty well. There were a couple of days with a very small amount of soreness in my knees, but nothing that didn’t work itself out after a few … Continue reading →


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