September 28, 2009
by Sean Brown
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Damn watches and phones. I know they lie. They do it to torture me, I’m certain of it. There’s no way 5 minutes of running feels so damn long. By the end of it I was gasping for air. I’m … Continue reading
September 27, 2009
by Sean Brown
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I completed week three today, and celebrated my 11 year wedding anniversary with my wife yesterday. She’s been an inspiration to me in a million ways, not the least of which is her support of my running. I can tell … Continue reading
September 21, 2009
by Sean Brown
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As I begin the third week of my training, I’ve decided to give myself an incentive: complete the entire first four weeks and I get new running shoes. The ones I’ve been wearing are long, long past their useful life. … Continue reading
September 19, 2009
by Sean Brown
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Well I’m made it to the end of the second week of C25K, and I have to admit that I am already feeling like progress is being made. I managed to drop a pound or two so that’s got to … Continue reading
September 14, 2009
by Sean Brown
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Week two of C25K training started tonight. This week I alternate between 90 seconds of running and 2 minutes of walking and day one wasn’t too bad. I know I shouldn’t do this, but I’ve already looked ahead and I … Continue reading
September 13, 2009
by Sean Brown
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I did it. I got up early on Saturday to get day three of C25K done, which means I am done with week one. I’m glad I did because it’s starting to feel less like complete and utter hell, and … Continue reading
September 10, 2009
by Sean Brown
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This weekend, I will be in Chicago with my wife, kids, and friends to see the Cubs play the Reds and then see U2 at Soldier Field. We drive to Chicago tomorrow after work, then Saturday is just packed. Cubs/Reds … Continue reading
September 9, 2009
by Sean Brown
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I am a gadget guy. I love cool electronic toys. So today I found a little electronic help on my road back to running in the form of an iPhone app called C25K. At it’s heart, C25K is simply an … Continue reading
September 8, 2009
by Sean Brown
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Hello, pain. I remember you. I remember that when I actually exert myself, you show up. You’re consistent as hell, too. You never take a day off. Exert, pain … extert, pain … exert, pain. That’s how it goes. But … Continue reading
September 7, 2009
by Sean Brown
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I’d love to report that day one on my journey back to running left me feeling exhilarated and ready to take on the world. It did not. I felt embarrassed. I felt very real disgust. When I was a younger … Continue reading