May 31, 2010
by Sean Brown
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One of the things I noticed at my very first race last September was how much encouragement runners were giving each other, not only before the race but also during and after the race as well. I was so taken … Continue reading
May 28, 2010
by Sean Brown
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I think I have the male runner’s equivalent of postpartum. These past couple of weeks since the Flying Pig have been one ‘blah’ run after another. While I’m happy with the improvements I’m starting to make with my form, I’m … Continue reading
May 20, 2010
by Sean Brown
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The title is my entry into the World’s Worst Pun® competition. I think I’ve got a real shot at winning. So, I’ve been spending my time doing three things. Working on my form. After reading Born to Run by Christopher McDougall, … Continue reading
May 10, 2010
by Sean Brown
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Having rested a bit after the race, I’m now back out on the roads getting in some good mileage. It feels good. Although I now know that tapering for the race was necessary and helped me run better during the … Continue reading
May 2, 2010
by Sean Brown
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I went in to my first half marathon race hoping that I could run it in 1:55:00, and that was based on my training runs and their typical pace. Running a 1:55:00 half marathon would be keeping a pace of … Continue reading
May 1, 2010
by Sean Brown
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By this time tomorrow morning, I hope to be done with my first half marathon. I am excited, nervous, and, at the moment, dry. Tomorrow, that will not be the case. A couple of headlines from our local ABC affiliate’s … Continue reading