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New Year Training Run Complete!

8 January 2012

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New Year Training Run Complete!

Saturday January 7, 2012 was the first race of the year for me.  Initially when I had signed up in October, the intention was to do a full marathon.  Coming of my previous marathon, I was feeling great and ready to take it on again.  A good lesson was learned that life does not always [...]

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Backing Down to Keep Moving Forward

26 December 2011

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Backing Down to Keep Moving Forward

I have a problem, my problem is that I always push myself to progress the way I see myself progressing.  Most people would say that isn't a bad thing, but it can be if you don't know how to control it.  After my first marathon, I felt fantastic!  Don't get me wrong, I wasn't running [...]

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Even Personal Trainers Need Trainers

13 December 2011

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Even Personal Trainers Need Trainers

Even before I decided to become a trainer, I made the move to get a personal trainer of my own.  it was by far one of the best decisions I made.  Not only did it help me lose weight & feel better, but it literally helped get me to where I am today.  Andre was [...]

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Holiday Havoc Training

4 December 2011

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Holiday Havoc Training

The holidays are one of the hardest times to stay on your fitness regimen, let alone make progress.  I decided the way I was going to conquer this issue was to sign up for my 2nd marathon on Jan 7th.  The object is to keep me on track by having an end race goal in [...]

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Hoover Dam Marathon Complete!

2 November 2011

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Hoover Dam Marathon Complete!

It is Saturday morning, 4am, and I am feeling the butterflies start to set in.  I wake up, with my normal routine, and grab some oatmeal.  I wonder if this will be enough to sustain me for the duration.  I grab a banana, two, three.  Camelbak, check.  Sunscreen, check.  Granola bars, check.  Timing chip, check.  [...]

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Triathlete or Ultra Runner?

12 October 2011

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Triathlete or Ultra Runner?

This may seem like a ridiculous question for most and an unecessary one for some.  As I sit here planning my next future athletic endeavor, I wonder which path I should choose.  With my first marathon coming up in about 2 weeks, I can't help but think what's next.  I told a buddy of mine [...]

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It’s a Love Hate Relationship

28 August 2011

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It’s a Love Hate Relationship

For any of us who are involved in ANY sort of exercise/movement/living on a daily basis, muscle tension can be the villian of our lives.  It is imperative to revive your muscles after a long day of work & exercise.  You can not use your muslces and lose them or you can use your muscles [...]

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Planning for Progression

7 August 2011

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Planning for Progression

So eventhough it is still 2.5 months away, the excitement for the Ragnar relay is building up.  My runs have improved in their speed, my stamina, my gait, all of it!  Truth of the matter is, without proper planning none of it would be possible.  Here are some tips that have helped me that can [...]

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Week #4: The Nutrition Project

23 July 2011

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Week #4: The Nutrition Project

So we are at the end of week #4 on this nutrition journey, or experiment as I like to call it.  In all honesty, I feel fantastic!  The food tracking has been on a daily basis and has allowed me to keep a close eye on the nutrition content of the foods I eat.  Now [...]

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