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Omni Runs Friday
Omni Running launched on Sunday, September 14th. Omni Running is my new self-hosted site that combines my old blog, “I’m a runner and so can you” with my web site “MedalFramz.” I’m hoping that having one site for everything will free up time to write, run and have a life. Definitions of “Omni” include “everything,” “all,” and…
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Marathon Training Sept. 14th
Marathon training continues We started week 10 of our marathon training program on Sunday. This week we ran 16 miles in 50 something degree weather. Everyone seemed to like the break from the heat, but I hated it. The cold made my muscles and tendons tighten. There was a 10-15mph wind for the first seven…
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Marathon Training Continues
Marathon training continues This week’s total miles were 38.17, or 2.52 miles more than last week. Most training plans allow for a 10% per week increase in miles. My 2.52 was less than that, but enough for me. I ran the same 21.01 mile course that I ran the previous week for my Sunday Long…
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Oscar Pistorius found innocent
Oscar Pistorius Did Not Intentionally Kill Girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, Judge Rules A South African judge made her ruling this morning. Oscar could still be found guilty of other charges including culpable homicide and weapons charges. I had great respect for Oscar as an athlete. In every interview he was gracious and humble. After the shooting…
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So many pedestrians
So many pedestrians, so little time! Why is it when I give a pedestrian the go ahead to cross at a cross walk they insist on sauntering across the road while sending a text message? I know that legally I am supposed to yield to pedestrians in a cross walk, but come on! We are…
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Super Sunday Long Run Part II
Super Sunday Long Run Each year our club volunteers for the “Victorian Fair” in Melrose. Melrose has many Victorian style homes that are just amazing. I have been told that many of these homes were built by railroad owners and executives. It’s a big street fair with vendors and local civic organizations. The Melrose Running Club…