Tag: Race
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Pat’s Run 2026 Review
Pat’s Run is more than just a race, it’s an experience. This year’s event highlighted not only performance progress, but also key lessons in preparation, pacing, and keeping things simple. If you’re new to running events, there’s a lot to take away from this one.
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Slow Runners Don’t Work Less
Please don’t undervalue slow paces. If you’re a slow runner, it may hurt to hear how fast some people run. A personal pet peeve of mine is when people try to normalize slow running and they start talking like a 12:00 – 14:00 minute per mile pace. I would LOVE to run a 12:00 -…
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Feeling Human Again
The marathon was tough on my body. This was not a surprise though I found it harder to get out and do things than I had planned. After a big event like this, I generally like to at least get out and swim, but I wasn’t feeling it.
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Long Run Review and Marathon Preview
Sunday’s long run was tough. It was hotter than I expected, and I probably should’ve gotten started a little earlier. We ended up with a high of about 76°, which doesn’t sound terrible, but late in a long run it adds up fast. My target was 22 miles, my Garmin reported 22.66, there were a…
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My Current Goal Matrix
Below I outline my personal current goal matrix, mine will be a little unusual since I have been at this for a while and have a few large events coming up quickly. Long Term A Goals I have been overweight as long as I can remember, I’m not sure what my ‘high school weight’ was,…