Monthly Archives: October 2017

Hard run for Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2017 by G

Whew. 7x400m intervals today, banged ’em out in 39:26 (3.5mi). Work intervals were 10’00" or faster. Breathing is still a problem, though, and I’m worried that I got too heated and my nose is going to be irritated and runny … Continue reading →

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it’s probably not pneumonia

Posted on October 30, 2017 by G

Well, the end of my Week of Sickness was Sunday and today I’m back on plan, with a 3 miler on the schedule. It might be a little preliminary. It’s a chilly, windy day and my lungs were not really … Continue reading →

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Back to (almost) normal

Posted on October 26, 2017 by G

Today I visited the gym for the first time in a week, though it was a light workout of 30 minutes of ellipticalling. Still, it felt really good to get back to my routine, and having some time to move … Continue reading →

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Nice day, nice run

Posted on October 20, 2017 by G

TGIF. I am relieved to get to the end of this week, but next week is going to be extremely hectic– I’m running a 2 day series of high-stakes meetings and it’s just not ready yet. I’ve farmed out presentations … Continue reading →

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My kind of workout

Posted on October 19, 2017 by G

Today was a rest day and I actually took a proper rest. I went to the gym with J like usual but spent 15 minutes doing meditation, then showered and went back to work. After work, I finally went to … Continue reading →

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Chilly run-mute

Posted on October 18, 2017 by G

Yet another run-mute this morning. I got out the door a little earlier this time, so I didn’t have to hustle quite so much. 3.07 miles, 38:49, made it to the station with a couple minutes to spare. It was … Continue reading →

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Intervals on a tight schedule

Posted on October 17, 2017 by G

I was pretty sure today was going to be not full of meetings for a change, but then they popped up like mushrooms after rain. Anyway, before the first one I fit in today’s workout of 6x400m intervals, which I … Continue reading →

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Sticking to the plan

Posted on October 13, 2017 by G

Well, I guess I took the path of cramming all 5 workouts for the week into M-F. Because why not. I have some small satisfaction about not skipping anything, at least, and I don’t have to worry about it this … Continue reading →

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Almost through hell week

Posted on October 12, 2017 by G

TGIT? This week started crappy and it’s continued to get crappier. The thing I predicted would be a dumpster fire is in fact a dumpster fire and it’s joining another thing which is also a dumpster fire, and upper management … Continue reading →

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don’t know when I am sleeping, don’t know when I’m awake

Posted on October 11, 2017 by G

Another run-mute today. I was out the door at 7 and just made it in time– I was still catching my breath when the train pulled up. 3.08mi in 38:41– I was feeling a bit sluggish and sore this morning, … Continue reading →

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