Category Archives: RunNerds

In the Interim

Posted on 21 May 2010 by mark

I haven’t done much running since the Illinois Marathon.  It’s part recovery, part laziness, and a pinch of the blahs.  During this time, I’ve been thinking a lot and preparing for the next chapter in my life. Running through Champaign-Urbana … Continue reading →

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Illinois Marathon Play by Play

Posted on 3 May 2010 by mark

They assigned bib number 1799 to my name.  My weight going into the race was 193lbs.  My right buttock didn’t fully recover on time.  I didn’t received the quality sleep that I wanted.  I arrived to the event extra early … Continue reading →

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Final Week of Tapering

Posted on 27 April 2010 by mark

Time and time again, the final week of tapering proves to be the most frustration week of training.  Tapering requires a lot of patience.  Training shifts from physical training to mental training.  With less physical training, the mind begins playing … Continue reading →

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Easter Running Notes

Posted on 9 April 2010 by mark

A lot happened during the first week of the Easter season.  I ran my fastest 5k.  A rain storm dropped in halfway through my long day on Easter Sunday.  I’ve had a images of grandeur the past few nights. Bunny … Continue reading →

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Listening to You’re Body

Posted on 28 March 2010 by mark

Owie… I don’t know if it’ sympathy pain but it’s hurting.  I’ve been feeling pain in my right foot and heel lately.  I skipped my running to make sure I don’t break anything.  Two weeks of healing and recovery is … Continue reading →

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2010 Shamrock Shuffle 8k Race Day Volunteer

Posted on 22 March 2010 by mark

I sat out the Chicago Shamrock Shuffle this year and decided to give back to the running community. I woke up super early to get there by 6:30.  Nature continued her bad joke on us while I drove to aid … Continue reading →

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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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