Vox’s posts tagged marathon

20 mile hangover

nobody@vox.com(Big Girl) — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 20:43:06 +0000

Yesterday Anne and I went out...and on our -own- did 20 miles for training. The real plan was only 11, but last week when the plan was 22 we did 10. We historically flub the suggested training schedule in some way. For the first time I think our...

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Crazy Horse Marathon

nobody@vox.com(Ultra'thoner) — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 18:33:13 +0000

Moving is stressful and driving from Wisconsin with the last of our belongings this past week has been no exception. It is a relief to finally have my family here with me permanently in South Dakota. However, I haven't slept all that well and fe...

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Is a Sub-2:00 Marathon on the Horizon?

nobody@vox.com(Wayne Roberts) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:41:53 +0000

Is a Sub-2:00 Marathon on the Horizon Last Sunday, Haile Gebrselassie became the first marathoner to break the 2:04 barrier, breaking the tape at the 35th Berlin Marathon in 2:03:59. Gebrselassie himself was quick to say that he thought his worl...

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Pace Tat: A New Twist on a Old Race Ritual

nobody@vox.com(Haliku) — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:39:37 +0000

If you have ever run in an organized race you might have noticed runners with a piece of paper, possibly laminated, taped around one of their wrists. A newbie racer might ask one of these veterans what the paper loop is for thus realizing they ...

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marathon

nobody@vox.com(liu_xing_girl) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:51:40 +0000

just finished watching nino's marathon drama sp yesterday. yappari!!! sasuga nino!!! hats off to nino for another splendid performance..hontou ni subarashi!! i knew nino would do well acting his part as an autistic person. i mean, we've seen him ...

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A nice way to spend a Sunday morning...

nobody@vox.com(clandy) — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:27:08 +0000

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Pop-A-Tronic: It's a bubble popping bonanza!

nobody@vox.com(Augusta) — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:46:11 +0000

Pop-A-Tronic (11 MB download) It's a bubble popping bonanza! As bubbles fill the screen you'll have to pop them out of your way! Inhale bubbles and pick a new place to drop them to create huge combos. The bubbles are always coming, so you'll h...

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There Is A Difference

nobody@vox.com(1369) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:32:55 +0000

I started CrossFit two weeks ago, I think the proof is in the numbers. I did nothing but CrossFit between the two following runs. 11 September 2008 (Pre CrossFit) Distance: 2.50 Time: 31:16 HR Max: 172 BPM HR Avg: 147 BPM Avg Pace: 12:38 25 Se...

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A nice way to spend a Sunday morning...

nobody@vox.com(Ultra'thoner) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:46:54 +0000

Last weekend Haliku and I ran the Boulder Backroads Marathon. I was in Denver taking some board certification exams Saturday. What finer way to relax after an examination but to run a marathon the following day just for fun? Although I have r...

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Boulder Backroads Marathon: Mission Accomplished!

nobody@vox.com(Haliku) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:35:58 +0000

The ninth week of training for my 50k/50m attempt at the 24 Hours of Boulder is behind me. Due to a heel pain I substituted a bike commute to work for one of my runs. It seemed to do the trick as the marathon on Sunday, Boulder Back Roads Mara...

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gl to rand

nobody@vox.com(marthaflatley) — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:17:08 +0000

gl rand!!!!

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You've got to spread your light like blazes

nobody@vox.com(heartshapedsky) — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:06:22 +0000

After reading this marvelous idea I thought I'd join in: http://laidoutinlavender.vox.com/library/post/what-big-eyes-you-have-my-dear.html I'm going to publicly give myself a compliment every day until I leave for San Francisco for my first mara...

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Run marathons just for fun? Why not!

nobody@vox.com(Ultra'thoner) — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:04:04 +0000

This coming weekend I'll be down in Denver and decided to run the Boulder Backroads Marathon with Haliku on Sunday September 21st. Having just run a 64.5 mile DNF at Lean Horse a few weeks ago, I'm not concerned about my endurance at all. Howev...

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Lean Horse Hundred 2008

nobody@vox.com(Ultra'thoner) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:08:54 +0000

"It is not the critic who counts, nor the man who points out how the strong man stumbles.... The credit belongs to the man...whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, ...

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An Ultrarunner's Favorite Excuses for DNFing

nobody@vox.com(Ultra'thoner) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:20:22 +0000

OK, so I dropped at the Lean Horse Hundred at mile 64.5. Before everything went to shit... I was actually having a great race. Some of the other runners even told me so. They said I looked strong. My pace was right on target. But then everything...

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Making Progress

nobody@vox.com(dutterman) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:11:54 +0000

Wrapped up another really strong week running wise. Finished the week with 56 miles. This morning, I ran yet another course record for my 14 mile course in 1:31:03. Had 45:30 half way, so only fell off 3 seconds on the way back. Conditions wer...

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Olympic Addiction

nobody@vox.com(busweet) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:33:17 +0000

As the Olympics go on, I'm finding myself more and more drawn into the coverage. I saw Phelps' first race, and his last. Amazing, the 7th! That touch. He's an amazing athlete. I think swimming is probably the most strenuous sport you can part...

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Ultramarathons in the Olympics?

nobody@vox.com(Ultra'thoner) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:34:21 +0000

Track and field events have begun this week at the Olympics. Like many ultrarunners I watch and wonder: "Why aren't ultramarathons part of the Olympics?" Ultramarathons have long been international events, particularly the 100k and the 24 hour. ...

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Big Foot

nobody@vox.com(JSki) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:48:09 +0000

I spotted Big Foot this weekend but we'll get to that later. The weekend was a little crazy. Friday night, B had some friends in town so we took them out on the town - ok, really just Chestnut St - but the town to us. We started with wine in the ...

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Testing My Gear and Finalizing Race Tactics

nobody@vox.com(Ultra'thoner) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 13:11:48 +0000

"Try nothing new on race day." I have always tried to follow this advice religiously, whether it be the shoes/socks I wear, the fluid I rehydrate with, or my chosen ratio of running to walking. If something goes wrong in a short event, such a...

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