Category Archives: Gear

The Workouts 1/23 – 1/29

Posted on January 30, 2012 by wfig

1/23 – 30 min. yoga.  Felt very good! 1/24 – 5 mile run – due to the work schedule this week, I swapped tomorrow’s 5 mile run for today’s 9 mile run.  Also due to the schedule, I did the 5 miles … Continue reading →

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The Workouts 1/9 – 1/15

Posted on January 16, 2012 by wfig

1/9 – 3 miles walking – Temps in low 30’s.  Mixed asphalt and dirt roads.  30 min. yoga. 1/10 – 9 mile run on dirt and asphalt.  Felt very good – only walked for about 2 minutes.  Quite a bit of train … Continue reading →

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The Workouts 11/07 – 11/13

Posted on November 14, 2011 by wfig

(Minor adult content.) 11/07 – rest 11/08 – 5 mile run on gravel and paved roads. 44 degrees, wind 10 mph, humidity 46%  Tried out the new wind blocking jacket over a merino wool shirt.  Seemed like a comfortable run – I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Warrior Dash Valkyrie in Training #5

Posted on November 9, 2011 by wfig

(The following is a guest post from my mother regarding our determination to run the Warrior Dash in Arizona next spring.  This is the 5th in the series wherein our Valkyrie in Training preps for the changing weather – check out part #4 … Continue reading →

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Warrior Dash Valkyrie in Training #4

Posted on October 27, 2011 by wfig

(The following is a guest post from my mother regarding our determination to run the Warrior Dash in Arizona next spring.  This is the 4th in the series wherein our Valkyrie in Training discovers the joy of minimalist footwear – check out … Continue reading →

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Tales from the Treadmill

Posted on April 1, 2011 by wfig

 OK – I’ve been as annoyed by all the whining about the weather as I am sure you have been.  In December I started researching treadmills while desperately hoping I wouldn’t actually need one.  And then it was wind, wind, … Continue reading →

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So that’s a medicine ball…

Posted on February 1, 2011 by wfig

New gear! Last night I was re-reading the February issue of Runner’s World magazine and giving a bit more thought to the article on core strengthening – Fully Fit.  I do incorporate core toning into my training plan because that seems to … Continue reading →

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Running in Northeast Colorado – Winter #2

Posted on December 31, 2010 by wfig

It’s all about the gear. And careful planning ahead, paying attention to harvest schedules, manure spreading, school sporting events, weather patterns, road grading… (Some of my more interesting runs have been on comfortable but breezy winter days when the manure … Continue reading →

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The Workouts 12/13 – 12/19

Posted on December 21, 2010 by wfig

Ultimately, this blog is about the preparation for the 50 mile Bear Chase Trail Race.  As such, some space will be devoted to the details.  If reading about running workouts is not your thing, check back tomorrow for a return … Continue reading →

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