Monthly Archives: January 2008

Run 12, 2008

Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 by Administrator

Ran 7 km indoors on the mill today at a 7:12 pace, finishing in 51 minutes. I had a hard time starting because my left knee was giving me problems popping or snapping as in cracking your knuckles kind of … Continue reading →

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Run 11, 2008

Posted on Sunday, January 27, 2008 by Administrator

Today the weather was blizzardy and with winds gusting up to 50 KPH, there was a wind chill of about -40 C. I was contemplating dressing for it to go out and do my usual Sunday long run but in … Continue reading →

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Karate 23

Posted on Saturday, January 26, 2008 by Administrator

The tournament in Edmonton is February 17th and our teachers are preparing us for it. They are very picky about the basics, correcting and perfecting us. They say that at the yellow belt level, what they are looking for is … Continue reading →

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Run 10, 2008

Posted on Friday, January 25, 2008 by Administrator

Feeling pretty trashed these days so I decided I did not have the energy to head out on yet another run in the freezing cold. So I did 7 km on the dreadmill indoors. I took my time. I was … Continue reading →

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Run 9, 2008

Posted on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 by Administrator

I was going to toy with some indoor track work today (and pick up our passports at the same time at the nearby post office). Unfortunately, my sweetie is not feeling well today so we stayed home. I ran my … Continue reading →

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Karate 22

Posted on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 by Administrator

Itosu Rohai Shodan is a black belt kata we learned today. It’s kind of a cool one. A little difficult for a yellow belt to do but manageable. I am not sure why they are showing us how to do … Continue reading →

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Run 8, 2008

Posted on Monday, January 21, 2008 by Administrator

I ran 14 km in a frozen landscape yesterday. Greenhouse effect?? What greenhouse effect? My freezing -23 run at sunset was a painful one. I now know what whales feel like when their belly blubber starts to freeze. I wore … Continue reading →

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