The Parklands

TOAB HM Week 2

Week two of running, or whatever it is that I am doing which I hope resembles running. The previous two weeks have been fantastic and I wanted to carry that momentum through the third week.  I was able to do…

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A room full of cardio equipment

First Week of Running. Again.

The past two weeks have been really good for me, mentally and physically.  I still have a big hill to climb, but I finally feel like I am at a point where I can push forward. On day two, I…

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An old fat man trying to deadlift

Here we go. Again.

I get notifications regarding plugin updates for this blog.  I usually install them and move on, if for any other reason than to try to keep the site somewhat secure from being hacked.  Not that this would ever be a…

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Broken, But Running.

Broken, But Running. A Summary.

Why Bother? I recently started a “Couch to 10K” running program and thought while doing that, as a way to keep myself accountable, that I would vlog about the process. In the past, I have chronicled weight loss and fitness…

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Broken, But Running

Broken, But Running. Vlog #10

Wrapped up week 10 with only 4 more left in this training cycle before I make the people at the park nervous by running a 10K. Some post training thoughts from this week about pace and why people who aren’t…

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Broken, But Running

Broken, But Running. Vlog #9

Do GU gels expire? More importantly, how do they taste when you accidentally have one? Can they help when you don’t plan your intervals correctly?

Broken, But Running

Broken, But Running. Vlog #8

Week 8 brought about a change of schedule and I was forced to not only turn on a treadmill but to try and run on it without breaking it. Having run on a treadmill three times, I am not an…

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Broken, But Running

Broken, But Running. Vlog #7

Seven weeks of running logged in the shoes from ‪@altrarunning‬. Are they as terrible as the New Balance or would I actually recommend these? Will I overcome the audio issues and not throw my camera gear through the kitchen window?…

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Broken, But Running.

Broken, But Running. Vlog #5

Week 5 is over! Although I am sure some wanted to, nobody called me an ambulance at the park. Longest run in at least a year or so and thankful for Biofreeze and Ibuprofen.