Monthly Archives: May 2009

Run 44, 2009 – It was Hot and I Almost Died!

Posted on Sunday, May 24, 2009 by Administrator

Today was the first day this year where it was actually hot. Although it was only about 23 degrees, I am not acclimated to this hot weather so I felt too hot. I began my run by starting my RunKeeper … Continue reading →

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Karate 104

Posted on Saturday, May 23, 2009 by Administrator

As green belts, we were privileged to learn a Black Belt Kata today. It is called chin pa and uses several techniques we were not familiar with. It was very interesting and fun. Sensei Kevin Trotman led the class in … Continue reading →

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Run 43, 2009

Posted on Friday, May 22, 2009 by Administrator

Ran 11 km with a 7:16 pace today. Again, the iPhone let me down. I have tried runkeeper and iTrails, and they seem to be great programs. I just think that the iPhone GPS chip and software is crap. Not … Continue reading →

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Run 42, 2009

Posted on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 by Administrator

In an effort to get back into running again I ran 6 km at the indoor track at a 6 minute per km pace. I have not run for 10 whole days due to being a bit sick, a bit … Continue reading →

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Karate 103

Posted on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 by Administrator

Did I ever mention that I almost never feel like going to karate class? Did I also say that once I get there I almost always enjoy it and feel good about it? No? Well, I’m saying it now. I … Continue reading →

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Karate 102

Posted on Saturday, May 16, 2009 by Administrator

Guess what I did in karate class today? Yup. Basic kata. Still tweaking the most basic stuff. Trying to correct a bunch of mistakes no one would ever notice unless they were familiar with karate. I’m beginning to feel like … Continue reading →

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Run 41, 2009

Posted on Sunday, May 10, 2009 by Administrator

My 32 km run started out well, but ended in a set back which I hope is not a major one. At km 27 I had to quit because my right foot sort of broke and I could not run … Continue reading →

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