Monthly Archives: July 2015

Philippines: Atulayan Island

Posted on July 31, 2015 by usabaker

It was a on a tropical island seeming kissed by GOD; where gentle and calm waves of turquoise water caressed its soft white sand. The branches of coconut trees swayed ever so slightly on a gentle breeze that cooled your … Continue reading →

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In Darkness Looms the Runner

Posted on July 30, 2015 by usabaker

Of late my runs, the kind of foot not of bowel, have had to take place at that magic hour of sunset, when shadows pull across ones path eventually bleeding into darkness. Running in partial or complete darkness adds to … Continue reading →

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2015 San Diego Joggin’ for Frogmen

Posted on July 27, 2015 by usabaker

So yesterday was the day; I was up a 6:00am and after completing my daily hygiene routine and suiting up for the run, I proceed down stairs to cook breakfast for my family who unlike me was still fast asleep … Continue reading →

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Running: Ew! Elephant Poo.

Posted on July 19, 2015 by usabaker

I haven’t done any long runs this week, mostly short for whatever reason my calves haven’t been up to them. No amount of foam rolling or stretching seems to help. But for me some running is better than no running … Continue reading →

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Clean Runner

Posted on July 15, 2015 by usabaker

 My wife still laughs at me  when I wash my running cloths. Maybe its the Filipino in me, maybe I’m cheap or maybe I feel it’s a waste to run a washer and dryer just for a few running shirts, … Continue reading →

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Sweaty Options

Posted on July 12, 2015 by usabaker

I’ve never like having anything on my head while running or working out; actually this was big issue when I was serving in the SEABEES. When things got hot it would tend to remove my cover which is frowned on … Continue reading →

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Ouch???

Posted on July 11, 2015 by usabaker

I don’t know ouch… but I may have injured myself on my 10 mile run last Wednesday; in the inside of my leg below the calf is sore and felt like it burns when I rubbed it and lower front … Continue reading →

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10 mile Run – aka – Bike Riders, Teams and Club People Should Not Wear Spandex

Posted on July 2, 2015 by usabaker

On Tuesday June 30, seems so long ago, I ran 10:09miles (16K) and I was feeling good; it was a happy run until a bike club decided that they should zip past me within 3 inches of my body. Had … Continue reading →

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