Category Archives: Health

Dealing with Running Fear and Anxiety

Posted on 19 March 2010 by mark

What’s with all the self-doubt and anxiety in running I’ve been reading lately? I blame the ‘fair weather’ running season unofficially starting.  Joey posted on his blog about how he thinks he’s going to fail or he doubts his abilities.  … Continue reading →

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Fitness Tools

Posted on 27 February 2010 by mark

Last night, I did my first abdominal workout in six years.  It kicked my ass.  I have a long way to go.  I assembled almost all the tools I need to get a fit and healthy body.  I have no … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Weigh In and Measurements

Posted on 27 January 2010 by mark

You can call me Mr. Borderline A. Everything.  When I last had my physical, most of my lab work came back borderline.  My blood pressure is shows I have borderline hypertension and my BMI was borderline obese.  That’s not good … Continue reading →

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Frozen Turkey 5k

Posted on 5 November 2009 by mark

I don’t know what makes me so excited about running the Frozen Turkey 5k.  I know I won’t be running a PR  because it’s four days after Philly Marathon.  The brown blue and white logo is pretty rockin’.  The race is … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Weigh In

Posted on 22 October 2009 by mark

I finished gathering all the data I needed to develop realistic goals and build an action plan. The Current Numbers Blood Pressure: 140/80 mm Hg Weight: 202lbs Waistline: 40in. waist (measured 2 inches below belly button) BMI: 29.4 (Border line … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Gift to Myself

Posted on 24 September 2009 by mark

I decided to get myself a Christmas gift this year.  I haven’t been happy with where I have taken my life.  There are things I want to change and improve.  I haven’t lived my life to its fullest potential everyday. … Continue reading →

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61 Days Before the Chicago Marathon

Posted on 10 August 2009 by mark

I decided to take a break from running after bonking out during my seven mile run on Wednesday, the blister under my right heel begged me to stop, and feeling pain around my right heel. My body needed to recover … Continue reading →

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