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2019 EX2 Adventures Fall Backyard Burn 10 Mile Race #1: Lake Fairfax

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After last Sunday’s near medical emergency, I was afraid to run the week after.  With my body and mind still reeling from that scare, I forced myself to run this trail race, as preparation for the 2019 Brazos Bend 50 Miler, as planned..  Starting in the middle of the pack and getting back up on the single track trail regulated my pace during the first 5 miles.  On the second loop, I ran a little faster.  I only came close to tripping once or twice!  I finished in 1:42:00 (10:17 pace).

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2018 San Diego 50 Miler

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Scroll all the way down to the end of the post for the tl;dr version. Prologue Inspired by the Barkley Marathons documentary and a Marathon Talk episode with Elisabet Barnes describing the Marathon de Sables, I thought I might try

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Training Supplement – October 12, 2016

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I started my New York City Marathon race gear preparations in earnest.  I searched for a race day singlet and ordered my gels.  I passed on trying the Mizuno Rave Rider 20s, though.  On Columbus Day, I watched a documentary

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2016 DCRRC National Capital 20 Miler

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Scroll all the way down to the end of the post for the tl;dr version. Training I’ve been training for the New York City Marathon since late June/early July.  It’s been rough going.  I never quite hit my workouts in

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