Stories from Andrew Is Getting Fit
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A good week of running
Andrew Is Getting Fit &bull Jul 26, 2010
Last week I did a total of 69.4 km at an average page of 5:48 / km.A I think that was my fastest week of running ever.A I think my recent focus on incorporating a bit of speedwork has started… Full Story »
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Intervals, a wet and windy tempo run and 1000 miles
Andrew Is Getting Fit &bull Jul 22, 2010
On Tuesday I gave intervals a go for the first time. I did an easy warm up followed by 5 x 1k intervals: 4:32, 4:37, 4:55, 4:46, 4:52 And then a nice 2k cool down. This is the first time… Full Story »
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Thinking of marathon training
Andrew Is Getting Fit &bull Jul 18, 2010
Itas definitely getting warmer here in NZ. I think winter is just about done. The days are getting noticeably longer now and it is not painful to get out of the door predawn. Iam about 21 weeks away from the… Full Story »
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Tarawera UltraMarathon
Andrew Is Getting Fit &bull Jul 15, 2010
Iam looking at the 60K option as it would be my first ultra. Itas in March so I should have plenty of time to train after the Taipei Marathon in December. You can add a link to follow you on… Full Story »
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Tuesday morning speed blast
Andrew Is Getting Fit &bull Jul 12, 2010
My running buddy is off overseas for a few weeks so Iam back to running on my own. Itas been really great running with him as heas pushed the pace somewhat and much to my surprise Iave been enjoying running… Full Story »
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A cold run
Andrew Is Getting Fit &bull Jul 11, 2010
My run yesterday morning was rather nippy! I know that is positively balmy compared to the winters some of you run in but by Auckland standards that is freezing! I did just over 50km of running this week which was… Full Story »
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No mojo!
Andrew Is Getting Fit &bull Jun 28, 2010
Iam still running and my weight is still stable but I just donat feel like I have a lot to say at the moment so blogging will be light until I recover my mojo. Iam probably still in my post… Full Story »
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Thrive by Brendan Brazier
Andrew Is Getting Fit &bull Jun 17, 2010
The main thrust of the book is that you need to eat high quality foods that your body can break down easily for energy.A Itas not at all preachy and it just focuses on which foods give you the most… Full Story »
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Vibram Five Fingers, a stubbed toe and back on track
Andrew Is Getting Fit &bull Jun 13, 2010
My initial impressions are pretty positive.A They snugly.A They are very light.A It's almost like you are not wearing shoes.A I haven't gone for a run in them yet but I'm hoping to sometime this week.A I won't be using… Full Story »
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2010 Christchurch Marathon Race Report
Andrew Is Getting Fit &bull Jun 6, 2010
I went for gold in the Christchurch marathon. Gold for me is a sub 4 hour marathon. It was an ambitious goal but I knew I had a chance at it. Everything would need to come together perfectly for it to happen. However, by the time the race started the rain… Full Story »
