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First tempo run in a while #twit2fit

Posted on April 29, 2009 by tpowell

5.68 miles in 48:54.2, or 8:37/mile.  3 mile tempo, target pace:  7:30/mile. This was my first attempt at a tempo run in a while (one where the “tempo” portion lasted over 20 minutes.)  My conditioning is still lacking, and my … Continue reading →

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What your Elite Racing fees will get you.

Posted on April 25, 2009 by tpowell

Definitely not Live Tracking for race results…  before the site went down, I saw the first 5k split time, 30 minutes after it occured.  Of course, now the view is:

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New lease on [running] #twit2fit

Posted on April 16, 2009 by tpowell

I’m not back to full speed by any means, so being able to accomplish something in my recovery is a big deal. It looks like tomorrow is day 20 of my streak, which is already three times as long as … Continue reading →

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Streak day 11, 3.4 miles in 32:52 #twit2fit

Posted on April 8, 2009 by tpowell

Let me just say, McNeely Lake park is unimpressive, especially for a runner.  There are a couple nice 8% incline hills, but the park road is a little over 0.6 miles long, and that’s with a ribbon-like wind to it.  … Continue reading →

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32,770 lb machine workout

Posted on March 13, 2009 by tpowell

I dropped the tricep extension and crunch machine because of the potential back strain involved with both.  I’m doing much better now.  I’m starting to think any form of crunches are too dangerous to the back to bother messing with.  … Continue reading →

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