Monthly Archives: October 2009

Run 81, 2009 …back from the dead.

Posted on Friday, October 30, 2009 by Administrator

OK so maybe I wasn’t quite dead, but as it is Halloween it sounds pretty cool. And also it’s just my second run since a 16 day rest following my half marathon. Eleven kilometers today brings my total to 1123 … Continue reading →

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Karate 132

Posted on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 by Administrator

A new training regime has recently been introduced by Sensei Juan Molina in which we warm up by running, and other aerobic exercises which I quite like. It involves a bit of running around the gym for a few laps … Continue reading →

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Run 80, 2009

Posted on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 by Administrator

After a long holiday of 16 days I am back running again. Today’s run was 11 km. My last run was the Thanksgiving day half marathon in Devon, where I not only got off track and ran an extra 1.5 … Continue reading →

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Running and karate update.

Posted on Monday, October 19, 2009 by Administrator

I won’t be updating this blog as frequently any more nor will I be continuing to count my karate lessons and runs. I will be posting runs and my cumulative running distances in a year will still be updated in … Continue reading →

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Karate 127

Posted on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 by Administrator

I managed to make it all the way through this karate class, but I almost didn’t for reasons unrelated to my neck. For some reason, probably because I’m old and crippled, my right forearm went into spasm about an hour … Continue reading →

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Run 78, 2009 …taper time, I guess…

Posted on Sunday, October 4, 2009 by Administrator

Many of you already know this, but for those who don’t, it bears repeating here. The main purpose of a taper before a race is to allow you to rest up and heal from a hard training period. That way … Continue reading →

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Karate 126

Posted on Sunday, October 4, 2009 by Administrator

Yesterday was my first time back since the summer/fall break. I only managed to do one hour out of the two because my neck/shoulder muscles got tired too quickly and there was a danger that I delay my recovery if … Continue reading →

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