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Shifting Gears

Posted on 10 May 2012 by mark

Less than five months remain before I find myself waiting in my corral for the Chicago Marathon. It’s time to shift gears to focus on getting some miles under my belt. This month is focused on more running and getting … Continue reading →

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Sidelined by Gardening Injury

Posted on 27 April 2012 by mark

Don’t laugh.  A gardening injury sidelined me for a few weeks. You read that right, a gardening injury.  I decided to take a few days off after my first day of P90X and minimalist running the next day.  I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Weigh-In: Another Two Pounds Gone

Posted on 28 March 2012 by mark

Being a good little run nerd paid off! I eliminated another two pounds this week. Forty-one pounds remain.  Consistent exercise and managing my calories helped achieve this feat. Next week will be just as good or better. I predict a … Continue reading →

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A Good Little Run Nerd

Posted on 26 March 2012 by mark

I’ve been a good little run nerd. Good run nerds get rewarded with great times for quality training.  Last week, I ran, slept, and ate well. I ended this week of training with 34 miles. It was the first consistent … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Weigh-in: The First Weigh-in!

Posted on 21 March 2012 by mark

I stepped on the scale this morning.  A few minutes later I went out for my first predawn run in a LONG time.  It’s a good start to getting back on track. I weighed in at 198 pounds for my … Continue reading →

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Weight Loss and Training Recommitment

Posted on 19 March 2012 by mark

I slipped. I gained weight this winter and allowed my training drift. The winter that wasn’t threw me for a loop. School vied for my time. I weighed myself the day before I headed up to Northern Wisconsin.  I wasn’t … Continue reading →

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7 Things I Learned During American Birkebeiner Weekend

Posted on 4 March 2012 by mark

My brother, Wade, and I skied the Kortelopet event at Cable during the American Birkebeiner last weekend. One of the greatest weekends in my life taught me seven important things during that trip. 1. The finish in downtown Hawyard, WI … Continue reading →

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