Tag Archives: San Diego

13.97 Miles / 22.5 KM – Hmmmmm Ouchy?

Posted on September 14, 2021 by usabaker

Yesterday evening I got it in my head that I wanted to see if I could run a Half-Marathon, so I tossed on my running clothes, grabbed some hydration, and headed out the door for an out and back 13+ … Continue reading →

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Crewing and Running with the Goon

Posted on September 12, 2021 by usabaker

If you have not been reading about the fires in California, then you may not know that the Tahoe 200 Endurance Run was canceled due to the Caldor fire that continues to grow in the Eldorado National Forest, the California … Continue reading →

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Come Run With ME! – Joggin’ for Frogmen 5K & Shadow Of The Giants 50K

Posted on September 5, 2021 by usabaker

I’ve just entered two races so far. I am also looking at the Double Peak Challenge 10K in San Marcos on September 25 but haven’t decided on it for sure yet. Joggin’ for Frogmen Race Series Joggin’ for Frogmen 5K … Continue reading →

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Run Report: 2016 ACT Today for Military Families 5k/10k Run and Festival

Posted on May 2, 2016 by usabaker

Cold and wet. I knew that I was going to have an experience as soon as I got 10 miles from home on the way to the 2016 ACT Today for Military Families 5k/10k Run and Festival. The clouds burst open … Continue reading →

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Running Partner Wanted, Inquire Within

Posted on April 27, 2016 by usabaker

These past weeks since my last 1/2 Marathon I’ve had trouble getting back into my running schedule, I’ve had a number of false starts. I guess like Paul (Unlearn What You Have Learned) I’ve lost my Mojo too. Its not … Continue reading →

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Race Report: Heartbreak Ridge Half-Marathon

Posted on April 13, 2016 by usabaker

Sorry its taken to long to get this up. I’ve been busy doing some home improvements my loving wife has requested and work has just clobbered me. I ran the  Heartbreak Ridge Half-Marathon at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California on Saturday … Continue reading →

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Running Juan

Posted on April 1, 2016 by usabaker

My running hasn’t gone as planned at all this week, as a matter of fact it looks like I’ll only have yesterdays run unless I can sneak in a run tomorrow sometime as family business has come up I need … Continue reading →

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Weekly Roll Up

Posted on March 28, 2016 by usabaker

My running week started out with a thud because of the DNF but because of it I’ve changed my MS Excel worksheet to include swimming and cycling.  So my journey begins. I’m going to start doing what I should have … Continue reading →

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18 Mile Old West Trails Free, Fun, ‘Preview’ Run

Posted on February 8, 2016 by usabaker

Friday afternoon, I got the okay from my wife the boss to attend the February 6th; 18 Mile Old West Trails Free, Fun, ‘Preview’ Run. This was the 3rd in a series of training runs for the OLD WEST TRAILS … Continue reading →

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Old West Trails 16 mile Free, Fun, “Preview” Run

Posted on February 1, 2016 by usabaker

“You can never loose if you never quit” – Me to the sweeper at mile 15 I learned some very important lessons, insights and gained enormous respect, even more then I had before, for the trail runner. You can be … Continue reading →

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