Monthly Archives: July 2008

A bit warm for the work out and back

Posted on July 29, 2008 by Thomas Powell

The parking lot was hot and windless, but most of the run had a little bit of breeze. Even better… I came back to my desk to the following KAIRE e-mail. Considering half of my run is in an industrial … Continue reading →

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Morning Run Elevation Profile

Posted on July 28, 2008 by Thomas Powell

Ran this 8.2 miles in 1:12:35 (8’50″ pace) this morning, slight muggy, 72′F. Ran last 2/10ths of a mile in 1:15 (6’04″ pace). Legs weren’t too sluggish this morning. Not peppy either, though. Elevation Gain (ft) +415 / -418 Related … Continue reading →

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Day 1, Week 4: Hundred Pushup Program

Posted on July 27, 2008 by Thomas Powell

First day of week 4 of the hundred pushup program: Today was a bit of a rush, trying to get sets in in between everything going on in the household. Set tally, “-”=60-second recovery period. “[#]“=max Pushups: 27-20-20-17-[41], 125 total. … Continue reading →

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Hatfield-McCoy vs Flying Monkey

Posted on July 27, 2008 by Thomas Powell

What do these have in common? Hatfield-McCoy Flying Monkey This weekend’s long run in which I bonked from mile 12 on. Related Posts Trying to break the monotony of running outside… *heh* #twit2fit #running It’s amazing how running 50 miles … Continue reading →

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It’s been a year and a half since 18 miles hurt so much.

Posted on July 26, 2008 by Thomas Powell

I seem to be making a habit out of faltering on my long runs. I got started late–7 am. My hips and abdominal muscles were already sore. My right ankle was stiff. Mile 16 was an 11:29 mile, despite running … Continue reading →

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