As planned, I was able to do my long bike ride today. It was a 36 mile ride out to Grand Haven. Usually an uneventful ride, I had a bit of an equipment malfunction along the way. I was about 20 miles into the ride as I approached a red light. As I slowed down, …
Monthly Archive: October 2009
Oct
29
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Oct
28
Two Good Workouts
I had my best day of workouts since the marathon today. It really took a lot out of me though and now I am exhausted. It started out with a swim this morning. I did a speed workout from my book. It was a total of 2900 yards. The warm up alone was 800 yards. …
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Oct
27
On the Mend
A big thanks to everyone for the “Get Well” sentiments. I think I am starting to get back to 100%. Not quite fully there, but close. My nose is still a little stuffy and I am blowing my nose every 5 minutes, but other than that I am good. Nevertheless, I have been trying to …
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Oct
24
Pass the Kleenex
It has been a really light training week. I am still trying to get over this damn cold that I got while traveling. I started to feel sick on Tuesday and thought that I was getting over it yesterday. I was able to make it to the pool and on a run. Neither was a …
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Oct
21
Race Report: Grand Rapids Marathon
I am finally back home and have a chance to sit down and do a full race report from the marathon last weekend. Enjoy! Pre Race I love me a local race. No hotel to worry about. No getting up extremely early. No parking umpteen miles away from the race start. And most importantly, no …
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