Category Archives: Jogging

Busy Busy Run Run

Posted on March 8, 2016 by usabaker

Wow LONG week, last week. Just haven’t had time By the end of the day I’ve been too tired to post. Work, family and building a walk-in closet in the master bedroom has been eating up most of my time. Nonetheless i … Continue reading →

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Into the new….

Posted on January 1, 2016 by usabaker

Let me just start my saying THANK YOU to all those in the blogging community who have been reading my blog, supporting me, helping me and pushing me along on my journey into running. You guys have been fantastic. Never … Continue reading →

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17.4 Miles

Posted on October 25, 2015 by usabaker

Another low mileage week, was only able to manage three runs totaling 17.4 miles the longest last night at 8.14.  At least its not because I’ve been too lazy its the personal and family items that keeps popping up that are … Continue reading →

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The Art of Running Without Running

Posted on September 26, 2015 by usabaker

Well not really, just heard Bruce Lee’s voice running though my head when I wrote the title; “The Art of Fighting without Fighting” was the exact quote I think. Really, just didn’t know what to title this post because I’ve … Continue reading →

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Long Short Run?

Posted on September 2, 2015 by usabaker

Used to be anything less the 3 miles was a short run, then anything less that 4. I told my wife last night that I was just going on the short 8 miles run. She laughed and said just 8 … Continue reading →

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RUN 13.21 miles: Ohhhh the Humidty!

Posted on August 30, 2015 by usabaker

13.21 Miles (21.25 Km) in 2:28:41 Hours with and average pace of 11:15/mile I woke up late this morning I don’t know if I woke up and turned off the alarm on my phone (likely) or if the alarm just … Continue reading →

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10 Mile/16 Km Protein Run

Posted on August 30, 2015 by usabaker

I decided that I would run a -slow- 10 mile (16 Km) today and follow with a 13.1 mile (20 Km) Sunday. I want to see how my body will do performing two long runs back to back. I guess I want … Continue reading →

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First Ever 16 Mile Run

Posted on August 23, 2015 by usabaker

Ran my first ever 16.25 miles / 26.1Km in 2:59:48 at an avg pace of 11:04/mile. And I learned the following; I was actually able to run it without stopping or walking. That’s a long way to run! GEL Packs really … Continue reading →

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GEL Shots! Missing my 16 miler

Posted on August 22, 2015 by usabaker

I was supposed to get up this morning at 4:30AM and start my 16 mile run. I wanted to run before the heat and humidity started. But before I realized it yesterday it was 1:00AM before my wife and I … Continue reading →

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I Run

Posted on August 1, 2015 by usabaker

I run.. for me.. for my health.. I run to live.. I run.. It doesn’t matter how I got here, doesn’t matter why I’m here, what’s matters is I’m here NOW and I’m going to stay here for as long … Continue reading →

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