Monthly Archives: August 2011

(A Ton of) Nothing Crazy

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Nick Berra

Well, I can’t say I’m not getting in enough cardio.  Two more days down, 5 more sessions in the books.  Full hour in the pool yesterday, took it up another little notch resistance/speed-wise, handled it no problem.  Massage on the … Continue reading →

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Forging On

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Nick Berra

Four days down, thirty-one to go.  All major parts still attached, haven’t lit the world on fire by any stretch of the imagination but happy that the body seems to have remembered how to put one foot in front of … Continue reading →

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Back in the Saddle Again…

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Nick Berra

If last January I made reference to Rocky IV and getting fit in the dead of the winter, than Sunday began my imitation of Rocky Balboa (VI), where a fat, ancient Rocky takes baby steps to eventually regain his mojo. … Continue reading →

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Call Me ‘The Blob’…

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Nick Berra

Two days of total rest, sitting around definitely overrated.  Can feel the pants starting to fit again, not a good thing… Orthopedic appointment tomorrow, hope to find out what the deal is.  Whatever the diagnosis is I hope it is … Continue reading →

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In No-Man’s Land

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Nick Berra

I didn’t necessarily plan it this way, but the break from running seemed to have included a break from blogging as well.  I don’t think that it was due to my fingers needing a rest, but rather my hesitancy to … Continue reading →

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That’s a Wrap…

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Nick Berra

At worlds Neil Fitzgerald had me sold on coming up to New York City to run an 800 or mile with him to try to get a good time before the summer ended.  It sounded like a good idea after … Continue reading →

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