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The Obligatory Top Ten List to Celebrate My 100th Post
I’ve been blogging for over a decade now. My first attempt, which included the initial incarnation of the Brief Biography of God, appeared on my MySpace page around 2007. I immediately fell in love with the medium — it was … Continue reading
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Tagged 2016 Syracuse Half Marathon, blogging, Chuck, Chuck Berry, City Boy Records, concert reviews, De Montfort Hall, Ghost BC, Glenn Williams, long-distance running, Marine Corps Marathon, Rehoboth Beach, Roll Over Beethoven, Sensational Alex Harvey Band, sermon, Tim McFarlin, Utica Boilermaker
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Semper Currens XVII.II: Mission Accomplished
Every marathon tells its own story. Up to now, my marathons had simple narratives: exuberance followed by pain and survival at Toronto; successful pacing and execution at New Jersey; the thrill of strength and speed at Rochester; injury and negative … Continue reading
Semper Currens XVII.I: Improvise, Adapt and Overcome
I went through my pre-race routine like a zombie–Foot Works applied to the soles of my feet, lube to the groin region, band-aids to the nipples. I got dressed and choked down a bagel with peanut butter, chasing it with … Continue reading
Semper Currens XVI.III: The Longest Saturday
In the weeks leading up to the Marine Corps Marathon, when someone asked me what the hardest part of running the marathon was going to be, I jokingly answered, “Getting to the start line.” As it turned out, my glib … Continue reading
Semper Currens XVI.II: Mission-Ready Friday
The long-awaited weekend has finally arrived, and I am as nervous as a fox at a hound convention …. Yesterday, I finished the program with a strong five-miler; at an 8:00 min/mile pace, it was faster than race pace, but … Continue reading
Semper Currens XVI.I: Taper Week Tuesday and The Med Kit Is Packed
The preparations continue. Last night, I double-checked the hotel reservations, and tonight I began to pack. First up is my small but crucial medical kit. From left to right (back row), there’s lube, sunblock, heat pads, band-aids, cold packs, ibuprofen … Continue reading
Semper Currens XVI: Maranoia!
Week Fifteen Training Wrap-Up The last full week of training was almost a carbon copy of week fourteen. Amazingly, I managed to complete Thursday’s ten-mile tempo run at the same 7:56 min/mile pace as the previous week, and Tuesday’s twelve mile … Continue reading
Semper Currens XV: App-etite for Instruction
Week Fourteen Training Wrap-Up Another successful week is in the books. The twelve-mile interval run on Tuesday yielded six mile splits under 8:10, while the ten-mile run on Thursday was completed at a fast 7:56 pace, making me feel cautiously … Continue reading
Semper Currens XIV: DC Gets Closer, While Boston Moves Further Away
Week Thirteen Training Wrap-Up I made it! Not only did I get through the hardest week of the program, but by switching up my 16-mile long run to 20 miles, I ran 61 miles–the most I have ever run in … Continue reading
Semper Currens XIII: The Andy Wheatcroft Blog
Week Twelve Training Wrap-Up After a rest day on Monday to recover from the Rochester Half, it was back to business. And business was good! The gorgeous weather inspired me to some strong midweek runs, while a nine-mile run on … Continue reading
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