Monthly Archives: June 2009
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It’s not about feelings
Posted on June 16, 2009 by tbrush3 in UncategorizedSo I have not been “feeling” like my training is as good as it was last year. I am not sure why but I just have had the “feeling” like last year was a little better. That is why it is so important to keep a running log somewhere. I decided this past weekend to look at [...]
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Weekend runs
Posted on June 15, 2009 by tbrush3 in UncategorizedMy runs went really well this past weekend. I did a long run of over 10 miles and finished at race pace for the final 2.5 miles. I felt strong and the heat did not zap me too much. On Sunday it was very tough. The local track was locked so I had to do [...]
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Peachtree Road Race number
Posted on June 14, 2009 by tbrush3 in UncategorizedMy number is here. We are less than three weeks away. It is always exciting when your number arrives. Me and 55,000 of my closest friends!
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Learning lessons
Posted on June 12, 2009 by tbrush3 in UncategorizedWell about 10 days ago I felt refreshed and healed and decided to hit it hard. I probably hit it too hard. Imagine that! I am not injured but just felt dead legs and a little tired this week for my runs. I put myself back on a normal schedule this week and I am [...]
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Quote for today 6/10
Posted on June 10, 2009 by tbrush3 in UncategorizedStadiums are for spectators. We runners have nature and that is much better. – Juha Väätäine
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The Day After
Posted on June 10, 2009 by tbrush3 in UncategorizedFor those who have run a marathon you can certainly appreciate this, enjoy! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-hCuYjvw2I]
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Training update
Posted on June 9, 2009 by tbrush3 in UncategorizedMy training is going really well. After my 10 days off I have been hitting it pretty hard and doing a good bit of speedwork. My legs felt really tired yesterday and taking the day off today. I still feel pretty healthy so that is encouraging. The Peachtree is just over four week away and [...]
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Zig Ziglar inspiration for a getting started
Posted on June 8, 2009 by tbrush3 in UncategorizedI love this story and always think about it when I think of discipline. You have to put in the work on the front end and it will come. The hard part is getting started and keeping up with it. It will get a little easier but it will always take persistence. It gets easier [...]
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A day to remember
Posted on June 6, 2009 by tbrush3 in UncategorizedI hope you have a chance to appreciate this from 65 years ago. I am thankful for all who fought and gave up their lives in Normandy on D-Day and those who still protect us today. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUy1ejRq9RE]
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Tired legs
Posted on June 5, 2009 by tbrush3 in UncategorizedAfter 10 days of rest it did not take long to get my legs nice and tired again. Two days of tempo running this week can take care of that. It is a good tired though as I was hoping for a good hard week or training to get back into it. I did seven [...]
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