Monthly Archive: November 2011

Nov
30

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LTFinish

l Having taken a bit of break from any real run training I have begun to take away from the experiences of my 2011 running year. I have really enjoyed a chance to take a healthy break from training and let the mind relax.  Non forced time away is probably the most peaceful and I …

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Nov
19

Autumn is a second spring.

3rdISNeur2

Holding on to theme of the last few posts, I find myself feeling very well and strong this fall.  Usually associated with feeling of spring I am experiencing a bit of a mental and physical rejuvenation.  Some of the credit may belong to the glorious start the fall season has had here in the lower …

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Nov
12

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Before running last weekends event in Whistler my plan was to use the 10 or so days afterwards to rest, relax and refocus. I figured with a strong effort I’d need the r’n’r’n’r.  Much to my surprise the recovery required was short to say the least. Other than the strain of pushing through the required …

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Nov
07

The Whistler 50 Experience

Shivering before Go-Time

     Heading into the start of the Whistler 50 I had set a goal time of 9 hours 30 minutes as what I thought would I could consider a success on the day. Towards the end of the opening loop which was a shortened 11mi loop(the other 3 being 13 adding to 50) I …

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Nov
06

A Little Vindication

2011-11-05_14-47-17_775 It took 3 years almost to the day but yesterday represents the first ultra marathon finish that I was thrilled with the days performance.  Having utilized Duncan Callahan and his coaching to help sift through the piles of information and make some structural sense to training has seemed to have paid immediate dividends. My …

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