Stories from Chasing the Kenyans
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Walk This Way
Chasing the Kenyans &bull Jan 31, 2012
That is one long walk! Glad you were able to enjoy the day, but sorry to hear that the 'skin' issue came back with a vengeance. I am so sorry about your skin problems... With the docs that have a… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Long Distance
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33 Randoms
Chasing the Kenyans &bull Jan 22, 2012
the latest circulating meme is called "eleven randoms", but since i was tagged by maurlene and kandi (both worthy opponents in words with friends) my particular assignment grew to be 33 randoms. part 1 - 11 random things about me: i prefer plastic cups over glass, with a straw. sometimes i try to think about where my retainers are that i lost 8-9 years ago. when i was in 4th grade my life plans were to go to duke university, become a lawyer, get married and have a few kids… Full Story »
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Point Five
Chasing the Kenyans &bull Jan 19, 2012
monday, january 16th - decide i will toughen up and commit to an actual comeback plan. - remember how much i loved making excel spreadsheet training plans. - leave plenty of clauses on plan for rest days, taking it one… Full Story »
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Gone Goofy, Again
Chasing the Kenyans &bull Jan 17, 2012
this time, as a spectator. back in the spring of 2011, josh got a wild hair and decided he wanted to do a marathon. ( he ran his first half in the fall of 2010). he entered the nyc marathon lottery (unsuccessfully) so of course the next logical thing to do was sign up for the goofy challenge. poll: who needs psychiatric help? a) someone who runs… Full Story »
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Product Review: Vega Sport Nutrition
Chasing the Kenyans &bull Jan 12, 2012
i have confessed my love for gu gels and chomps before (i'm sure i've admitted eating both as a "snack" at one time or another), but i knew i'd need to find an alternative fuel source when i went sugar-free 4+ months ago. the people of vega sport contacted me about sampling their product, and after checking all of the nutritional facts online it looked worthy of… Full Story »
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Goodbye 2011
Chasing the Kenyans &bull Jan 2, 2012
2010 was the year of nausea and 2011 was the year of irritated skin (or as big clyde said, my redshirt season). here's hoping 2012 brings a full return of "normal" health. the obligatory mileage tally: 2005 - 735.94 (started… Full Story »
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(Not So) Cuckoo For Coconuts
Chasing the Kenyans &bull Dec 20, 2011
way back in july i received samples of phenom coconut water. growing up, i was never a huge fan of coconut unless it was on a samoa cookie, but i've since expanded my diet and even tried fresh coconut. i do like coconut milk, and… Full Story »
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Cost Of Running 2011
Chasing the Kenyans &bull Dec 19, 2011
So sorry it has been that long for you. I know how it feels.Yeah, it's expensive for a sport that essentially shouldn't cost much more than a pair of shoes! For me it wasn't too bad in 2011 due to… Full Story »
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City Of Angels (La 13.1 Giveaway)
Chasing the Kenyans &bull Dec 15, 2011
win it! ( source ) i was supposed to run the los angeles 13.1 last year, but ended up being unable to make the trip and gave my race entry to a friend in la. i would love to take… Full Story »
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Topics:
- 5K
- Half-Marathon
- Racing
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November 2011
Chasing the Kenyans &bull Dec 1, 2011
november 2011 total mileage: 13.44 time spent walking: 4hrs 1min other exercise: two leisure strolls after thanksgiving dinners; one strenuous hike. days off: 25 avg temp: not recorded trip of the month: grandfather mountain, nc for (part of) my birthday present from josh, we were supposed to go on a trip this fall. technically we were supposed to go on… Full Story »
