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One Month Out, “Normal” Still Seems Foreign

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Thomas Powell

It’s been a month since I survived a car crash that demolished my car. Since then, we’ve closed on our new home, bought a new car, and spent two days’ worth of effort moving in. Because of the second car payment, … Continue reading →

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Lost and battle scarred 18 miler yesterday morning [warning: pictures]

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Thomas Powell

It’s been a while since I’ve taken a spill during a run…  seems like it’s been a year and a half since my last fall, and almost 5 years since one similar in nastiness to this one, and that one … Continue reading →

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Best run ever

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Thomas Powell

In terms of overall enjoyment, this was probably my best run ever, 5.3 miles in 44:31 minutes. 69′F, sunny, slight breeze, Friday, no big meetings left this week, legs fairly fresh…  if every run felt like this, I’d run 100s … Continue reading →

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Almost a perfect 12-mile loop through Fern Creek/J-Town #twit2fit

Posted on June 6, 2009 by Thomas Powell

12 miles, 1:55:06 (9:36/mile), 10 straight weeks running. This was my longest run in almost 5 months.  I didn’t get to start bright and early when the day is the coolest.  I didn’t run in a public park today (not … Continue reading →

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MRI results and streak day 24 #twit2fit

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Thomas Powell

Ok, so I had an MRI yesterday, and it shows that I have a bulging disc between L4 and L5.  Running doesn’t hurt and things seem to be getting better, although slowly.  We’ll see what physical therapy brings. I believe … Continue reading →

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