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10 miles around the neighborhood this afternoon. Jet Lag continues to be held at bay, although I really needed to make sure that I stayed hydrated and ate at least half way through


Good to be back although right out the door to Las Vegas tomorrow. I look forward to hitting 1000 training miles next run.

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Total 2007 Training Weeks: 19.1
Total 2007 Training Miles: 264
Total Miles since beginning training in May, 2006: 997

Grapes

Here in Napa California for a beatiful wedding. Congratulations Sylvia and Gary!

Got in 3 miles today on a sparkling sunny california day.

On my way home tomorrow and then right back out on Monday to Vegas.



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Total 2007 Training Weeks: 18.6
Total 2007 Training Miles: 254
Total Miles since beginning training in May, 2006: 987

"Here's Where the Story Ends...."

That song by the Sundays played on my ipod this morning. Seems appropriate...

I will miss China after a very productive trip.

Another 3 miles before leaving Beijing this morning. Very crowded today, dodging tons of people, cars and bikes, but glad I got the run in. Now off to San Fransisco for a wedding and a couple of personal days off before heading out to Vegas next week.




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Total 2007 Training Miles: 251
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3 miles in Beijing

Recovered from Saturday's 15 and did a quick 3 from Beijing again early this morning before another full day of appointments. I have not eaten since luch yesterday. Something is not agreeing with me here.

Beautiful morning in Beijing!



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Total 2007 Training Miles: 248
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15 Miles from Beijing...

"See China Right in Front of you..." Lyrics from one of U2's greatest: "Its a Beautiful day." I actually sanng that out loud during mile five of a 15 mile run through the streets of Beijing today, Saturday, September 22, 2007.

I had not planned on running 15 miles, but I ended up doing so. I left my hotel which is located near many of the big embassies here in Beijing, and headed West (I think it was West) towards Tieneman Square. I arrived at the square and ran right past the Portrait of Chairman Mao. I had knocked off 2.5 miles and felt great. My garmin GPS watch worked perfectly here. I hit 5 miles and felt great. Another 2 and I was fine. I had run 7 miles. I passed the CCTV (Chinese Telvision) High Rise and finally crossed over the street and headed in the opposite direction at mile 7.15. I had been buying bottled water every 2 miles and had finished 4 by then. Only 30 cents for what would have cost $2.00 easy in the states. I hit 10 miles and at 11.5 miles arrived back at Tieneman Square. I made my way through the square as I made a right.

They are getting ready for the Chinese National Holiday next week so they were building magnificante garden sculptures mostly doing with the Olympics. Beijing and China are no doubt thrilled about hostin the games next year. In the square, I truly started to tire. I broke a cardinal rule which says I am not supposed to do a long run like this for at least 2 weeks. I just had done 20 miles last Saturday. I walked quite a bit before finally arriving at the hotel having completed 15 miles.

It was a great day today:

*Tons of people out on the streets
*I kept singing out loud, they could care less. Did not even turn around
*Beijing goes on for miles and miles and miles.
*It was a beautiful day...Sunny and about 85 degrees, low humidity.

We went to an awesome dinner with customers tonight and here I am updating the blog!

Only a little over a month to go for the marathon!

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Total 2007 Training Miles: 245
Total Miles since beginning training in May, 2006: 978

Hong Kong: 3 milkes from 8,000 miles a way.

Here I am in China after a brief visit to Taipei. A typhoon just grazed Taiwan and spared Shanghai. It never really did anything here in Hong Kong where I arrived after a very cramped flight from Taipei.

This was really the first day I could get a run in on this trip which started Sunday, the day after my 20 mile run. I ran this morning up Nathan Street and back down to Kowloon Park which is a really nice walled in venue pictured on the right.

Along the way I walked along very typical Hong Kong Streets like the one to the left. In fact, that is exactly how it looked this morning.

It's pretty muggy here, but I am glad I got a run in.

Jet lag has not really been a problem as we try to visit as many customers as we are able to in fairly short trip. I go to Shenzen tomorrow and the next day head for Beijing for 5 days and lots of meetings.

Will report from there on next run!



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Total 2007 Training Weeks: 17.5
Total 2007 Training Miles: 230
Total Miles since beginning training in May, 2006: 963

20 Miles

20

Today was probably my best run ever. It was certainly the longest yet and we were scheduled fo 18 miles. We met at 6.30 am and were out on the W&OD trail by 7am. We headed West for five miles. I started
very slow for the first mile and this was key. It was very good that I paced myself as such. After 5 miles I turned back West for the next 15. This time I ran alot more. For one of the miles I ran the whole way. For 2 of the miles I ran 7 min, walked 1:30 mn. Eventually, I settled on a 4 min run, 1:30 min walk. I did this for 10 miles straight. I finished the 18, but since I wont be here for the 20 mile run I ran another two for a total of 20 miles.

Pacing is the key. I also hydrated all week long. I ate a good amount of carbs for dinner last night and also this morning. Definitely helped.

My only issue seems to be a very tight and sore hamstring and my knees for the first time ever are sore.

Other than that, it was great! I ran 6 miles before the long run, so I am happy that I got in 26 miles for the week, ever the more closer to the 1,000 mile mark which started last May


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Total 2007 Training Weeks: 17
Total 2007 Training Miles: 227
Total Miles since beginning training in May, 2006: 960

I can only Imagine

One of my favorite all time songs is sung by a group called Mercy Me.
It's called: "I can only Imagine" As I listened to this song under sparkling sunlight, it made the run one of the best I have ever done. No humidity and cooler temperatures made it all the more comfortable.

The song also makes me think of team Hoyt. If you have never heard or read about them, you can watch a great video of them at:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4B-r8KJhlE

The video is enhanced by the song. Paste the address above into your browser, and watch...you will be inspired.

Things are going well, at least better than last Saturday. I have another 3 miler tomorrow and then a big 18 mile run on Saturday.

Thanks to you contributions are now over $16,000!

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Total 2007 Training Weeks: 16.4
Total 2007 Training Miles: 201
Total Miles since beginning training in May, 2006: 934

Way to Go Tira!

Congratulations to Tira Gordon who ran the Virginia Beach Rock-n-Roll Half-Marathon. This was her first!

She is continuing to train for the Marine Corps Marathon at the end of next month.

As for me, I had 2 runs of three miles during the week, and a 12 mile run today through Vienna. This was not a fun one. After mile 2 it seemed that I was wiped out. It could have something to do with a very busy travel schedule through LA and Denver this past week. Anyway, it was not a fun experience. Still another 18 miles down on my approach to 1000 miles since beginning training last year.

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Total 2007 Training Weeks: 16
Total 2007 Training Miles: 198
Total Miles since beginning training in May, 2006: 931

Keeping Pace

3 miles through the neighborhood this morning. A bit more hot.


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Total 2007 Training Weeks: 15.2
Total 2007 Training Miles: 185
Total Miles since beginning training in May, 2006: 916

Sparkling 10 miles

10 miles on a superb morning. Temperature just right and the run was excllent. Very good pace. I ran up to Algonkian parkway, crossed route 7, went to Whiele, turned left and turned around at 5 miles, and completed the 5 miles back.

Great, great run

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Allie Carney

Allyson Pahmer

Brian and Belle Moon

Gaiya Sims and Fiance Kevin

Helena Fellows

Jace Wieser

Jason and Molly Stookey

Laurie Rucker

Liz and Pete Tardif

Sarah Szabo

Tom and Martie Omberg

Tony Stanley

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Total 2007 Training Weeks: 15
Total 2007 Training Miles: 182
Total Miles since beginning training in May, 2006: 913