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Making The Most Out Of Nothing

It’s been about 2.5 weeks now since the 800m at Drake, I’ve kind of enjoyed not having another race on the schedule.  In past years I’ve almost tried to raced myself into shape if that was possible, but in the … Continue reading

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Des Moines Is French For “The Moines”

I saw that on a tee-shirt on the campus of Drake University – I don’t know what it has to do with my Drake Relays adventure but I think my Uncle Yogi would appreciate that little nugget of wisdom.  Anyway … Continue reading

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4:09.11*

I’ve had a pretty productive week+ since last post, including two road races.  The Drake Relays is less than two weeks away now, and I have finally been able to string together a decent stretch of preparation – lifting, racing, … Continue reading

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Good Visit From The Arch Frenemy

Well, a couple of days without writing has turned into ten before I knew it, sometimes I honestly don’t know where the time goes anymore.  After racing in Landover the weekend before Easter, I have finally started to return to … Continue reading

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Heading down to Landover, Maryland for the 2013 USATF Indoor Nationals.  It’s nice that the meet is relatively “local” – traveling to Albuquerque and Bloomington the past couple years have been fun getaway weekends and good opportunities to catch up … Continue reading

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Graduation and Post-Grad Work

Well, I officially graduated from therapy several weeks ago, and am working on the fresh start.  As I had planned on doing, I stuck with Rich Harris and am now an official (workout) card-carrying member of Elite Athletic Performance.  I … Continue reading

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The Final Straw

So much to discuss, so little time… First things first – 4:29.12 on Saturday up at Cornell, second place.  Went in thinking maybe I could run in the 4:25-4:26 range, circumstances (and a recurring uncooperative hamstring) left me just grinding … Continue reading

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Fighting A Cold – With Cold!

After spending the end of last week being a CDC flu statistic, I finally felt well enough to get back out there this afternoon.  I just started another week of the Arctic Express (Indianapolis – Ottawa) here in 27° Indy … Continue reading

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Happy New Year!

I am back from a long visit with the Dalai Lama, where I have spent the last three months solving all of life’s great mysteries.  Quality or quantity?  Dry land or aqua training?  800m or 1500m?  Fruit Loops or Lucky … Continue reading

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(Re) Aggravated

Another day, another drama.  Anything less would be way too boring.  After the hamstring tweak last Friday, I was left with 3 weeks to get it right before hoping to race on 9/22 in New York City.  I wasn’t happy … Continue reading

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