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. 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. 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?

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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. 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. 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.

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Broken, But Running. Vlog #4

Officially completed week 4 and after some needed changes to the overall training balance, I am still old and broken, but hurting a little less. Despite being forced to run more hills than any fat guy needs to run, this…

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Broken, But Running. Vlog #3

Shorter video this week, but the schedule be like that sometimes. From the worst running shoes I have owned to a 10lb cinnamon roll, week 3 has something for everyone. At least for the 4 of you that watch these.…

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Broken, But Running. Vlog #2

Week two of tackling a running plan. Did my knees implode? Did my lower back finally give up? Did I survive running at the absolute worst time of the day in the worst heat possible? Did anyone ever understand how…

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