Category Archives: Training
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Road ID: It’s Who I Am
Posted on May 14, 2013 by PavementRunner in Reviews & GiveawaysThe importance of runner safety may be one of the most important things that often gets overlooked. With recent events, it has definitely been on the forefront of my mind more so than ever. I’m guilty of it more times than I am comfortable admitting. Often times, my mid-day lunch runs are done with out [...]
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May: @RunThisYear Monthly Challenge
Posted on May 5, 2013 by PavementRunner in Reviews & GiveawaysFor the month of May we are going to look at how we track our runs. After all, we are looking to log some serious miles in an attempt to reach now heights. There are several way to track your runs with various GPS and mobile devices. This month we are taking a look at [...]
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Choosing the Right Distance with Friends
Posted on April 29, 2013 by PavementRunner in Everything Else, TrainingRunning alone can be a lovely thing. It can allow you to focus and fine tune any stride or form issues you might be concerned with. It’s also a great opportunity to work out any stress or issues you might be having. Nothing like going for a 1-2 hour run and just thinking through a [...]
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My recent #BestRun, a race.
Posted on April 7, 2013 by PavementRunner in Everything Else, TrainingThere are a number of factors that can come into play when describing a really good run, or in this case, a “best run.” The infamous MissZippy1 is hosting a link up and asking the question: Link-up: “What’s your recent best run?” It was an easy answer for me: my marathon a couple of weeks [...]
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My Next Adventure
Posted on March 31, 2013 by PavementRunner in Everything Else, TrainingTraining for an ultra will lead you to do some funny things… well, at least they have for me. Here are some things that may seem strange, but I have accomplished on my last 4 months of training for my upcoming 50-mile race. Run hill repeats for 5 miles during the week on my lunch [...]
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What’s In Your #FitnessCloset?
Posted on March 24, 2013 by PavementRunner in Everything Else, Reviews & GiveawaysI’m linking up with a bunch of fellow fitness friends and bloggers and we are taking a peek inside of our fitness closets! Clearly we all have an addiction: either to shopping, or to fitness… maybe both. See link up at the bottom to see who has what in their closet. First off, you don’t [...]
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Race Entry Giveaway for @GrapesOfRock Half
Posted on March 19, 2013 by PavementRunner in Reviews & GiveawaysThe Run. The Rock. The Wine. It’s the perfect trifecta of a race weekend and the inaugural Grapes of Rock Half Marathon, on June 8th, will have all three. Here is the quick 411: Race Day: Saturday, June 8th, 2013 Distance: Half MarathonLocation: Starts in Healdsburg, Finishes near Lake Sonoma Post Race: Wine Festival and [...]
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My Experience on a @StreetStrider
Posted on March 18, 2013 by PavementRunner in Everything Else, Reviews & GiveawaysWhen I was asked to try the StreetStrider, labeled as “The Elliptical That MOVES You!” I was intrigued. Since I’m an endurance runner and spend zero time on a bike or an elliptical, it sounded fun. Here is a quick bio from their website: The StreetStrider is the first ever outdoor elliptical bike. It duplicates [...]
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Finding a Natural Foot Plant
Posted on March 18, 2013 by PavementRunner in Everything Else, Reviews & GiveawaysShoes! Runners love them and I am guilty as charged. I have probably 2-3 pairs too many, but I use them all and each have their own purpose. I have a pair for long runs. I have a pair at work for lunch runs. #RUNch I have a pair for speed work. I have a [...]
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Wordless Wednesday: @PROCompression 40% Off
Posted on March 12, 2013 by PavementRunner in Reviews & GiveawaysOk, mostly “wordless.” This deal is TOO GOOD, not to expand on. All PRO Compression products are 40% off with promo code MARCH (includes FREE Shipping — I KNOW!) Your purchase includes automatic entry to win: Marathon Socks (2 pair), Marathon Calf Sleeves (2 pair), iPod Nano (1 item), iPad Mini (1 item, 16G Wi-Fi [...]
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