Category Archives: countdown

32 years old today

Posted on August 5, 2008 by Thomas Powell

I’m 32 years old today. It’s fitting that most of my body hurts today, mostly from all the workouts yesterday. However… I’m healthier now than at 30, 25, or 15. I’m stronger compared to every other birthday I’ve had. I … Continue reading →

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Elevation Profile of the Flying Pig vs Hatfield McCoy

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Thomas Powell

The Hatfield McCoy marathon does not look impossibly daunting of a task… Granted:1) Flying Pig was 6:30am vs. Hatfield 7:30am start2) May 4th was unseasonably cool.3) June 14th is 6 weeks closer to the heart of summer. Obviously, the noise/granularity … Continue reading →

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2 days to Flying Pig

Posted on May 2, 2008 by Thomas Powell

Less than 48 hours from the Pig. Phantom pain in legs, probably a result of standing around for 6 hours for the Pegasus Parade in Louisville. I will be letting Advil and Biofreeze do their jobs–and trying to stay off … Continue reading →

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Weather for the Flying Pig

Posted on April 28, 2008 by Thomas Powell

From WCPO: 6 days to go. Related Posts Exit the monkey It’s been a roller coaster year for my running. 8 PRs this year, including back-to-back 10 miler PRs (-10 minutes each time) and a PR by 55 minutes (3:39) … Continue reading →

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Morning & PR

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Thomas Powell

12 days until Flying Pig. The Marathon PR that I’m setting out to beat–4:34:06. If all goes as planned, I’ll be breaking 3:50:00. I’m not considering the concept of missing PR, and I’m shutting out the thought of being over … Continue reading →

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