Tag Archives: Ultra running

The Fifty Mile Run…

… Hike…  Walk…  Run Race #7 for 2012 is done and done: the Old Pueblo 50 Mile Endurance Run in Sonoita, AZ.  This race is held in the desert mountains southeast of Tucson.  I had been in the area a couple of times … Continue reading

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The Workouts 2/27 – 3/4

2/27 – 30 min. yoga. Felt very good! 2/28 – travel 2/29 – 5 mile run – easy and fun 3/1 – 4 mile run – enjoyed every minute 3/2 – rest 3/3 – Old Pueblo 50 Mile Endurance Run – … Continue reading

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You Know You Are Running in Northeast Colorado If…

One day you are running bundled up in everything you own due to wind/cold/snow/etc. And the next day you are running in a light weight shirt and skort. And the next day you run indoors on the treadmill because the … Continue reading

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The Workouts 2/20 – 2/26

2/20 – 30 min. yoga.  Felt very good! 2/21 – 7 mile run – kinda chilly but a steady run.  Legs felt a bit heavy. 2/22 – 5 mile run – legs felt a little heavy. 2/23 – Lower body weight workout due … Continue reading

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Race Coming Up! Arizona (Old Pueblo 50 Mile Endurance Run)

I am currently registered for the Old Pueblo 50 mile Endurance Run in Sonoita, Arizona on March 3.  Yeah, this is it – the one I’ve been training for and thinking about for the last 15 weeks. My reasons for running the Old Pueblo are: … Continue reading

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The Workouts 2/13 – 2/19

2/13 – 3 hours helping friends moving = NSOMAT 2/14 – 9 mile run.  Chilly, but, after running the Ralston half on Sunday, I wasn’t going to let minor chilliness put me off.  Due to excessive railroad traffic I had to change … Continue reading

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The Workouts 2/6 – 2/12

2/6 – 30 min. yoga.  Legs pretty tight from Sunday’s weights/running/etc. 2/7 – 1.5 hours on the treadmill… treadmill… treadmill… 2/8 – Leg strength workout, abs and 5 miles on the treadmill… tread… tread… 2/9 – rest day.  Also, legs felt much better … Continue reading

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A Sideways Look at Ultra Running

I like to sneak up on the big things.  Kind of look at them from the corners of my eyes first. The site for the Old Pueblo 50 Mile Endurance Run is not very lengthy.  This is good.  I have … Continue reading

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The Workouts 1/30 – 2/5

1/30 – 30 min. yoga.  Felt very good! 1/31 – 9 mile run – started later than usual, finished well after dark.  Felt good and ran fast – for me! 2/1 – 5 mile run 2/2 – 8 miles on treadmill! 2/3 – … Continue reading

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Race Coming Up! Colorado (Ralston Creek Half Mararthon)

I am currently registered for the Ralston Creek Half Marathon in Arvada, Colorado on February 12.  I am fitting this into my training plan as half of the amount of running I am supposed to do that day.  Not quite half.  Anyway – it’s … Continue reading

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