Monthly Archives: October 2010

Wet Weekend

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Nick Berra

So much for the bravado associated with last week’s big Navy win over Notre Dame.  After falling to lowly Duke this weekend, I am now wondering not only “How good is Navy?”, but also “How bad must Notre Dame be?” … Continue reading →

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Indianapolis 16000 (meters)

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Nick Berra

Spinoff on product review…city review.  I had never been to Indianapolis before joining FedEx, now I probably visit here at least a time or two every month.  I was pleasantly surprised the first time I had a layover here, and have enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Trick or Treat, I Love To Eat

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Nick Berra

Halloween – a runner’s nightmare.  Two grade school kids mean 5.5 lbs of candy just entered the house.  With my dietary discipline in shambles, I’m glad I’m hitting the road for a quick trip.  Told them when I come back … Continue reading →

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Every Step is a Chore

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Nick Berra

Not exactly what I had in mind the past two days – my butt has been dragging big-time, which has made getting runs in extremely not fun.  Had another early hunting morning on Monday (goose this time, very fun), which … Continue reading →

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You Like Apples?

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Nick Berra

Navy 35  – Notre Dame 17.  How do you like them apples?!? Hopefully I will add something of relative importance to this post tomorrow, unless of course you are a Navy fan, in which case the above is of tremendous … Continue reading →

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Cold Already Getting Old

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Nick Berra

Note to self – summer is over.  Nobody ever accused me of being a genius (reference post about race chip).  With another cold and windy run in shorts, if I didn’t learn my lesson yesterday today was the clincher – … Continue reading →

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Hanging with Jake and Elwood

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Nick Berra

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHa_jqxnn4o Ahhh, you’ve got to love Chicago.  The Windy City lived up to its name today.  Not only were there 20mph winds whipping the lakefront trail, but it seems that I had forgotten what 54 degrees feels like when I packed my … Continue reading →

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Not Going Anywhere

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Nick Berra

It’s been a couple of days, have burned a bunch of calories without moving an inch.  Both Monday and Wednesday mornings I’ve made spin class, then both days jumped on the elliptical for another 30-40 minutes.  I try to hammer … Continue reading →

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Softball Sunday

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Nick Berra

Yet another rest day/run day cycle.  I can’t say that it’s been that way by design, it just seems that I have been so busy on my “off” days that I don’t think I could have sneaked in a run … Continue reading →

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Consumer Reports, Here I Come

Posted on October 16, 2010 by Nick Berra

Interesting day today.  Took yesterday off as I assumed I would, but was ready to go this morning for the dawn-patrol spin class.  Up and down the mythical hills, dutifully following the orders of the 106 lb drill sergeant instructor. … Continue reading →

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