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Tag: running

  • It is looking like it is going to be a bit soggy in Nassau County this weekend

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    Jake

    I have to admit that when I saw this, I was pretty bummed out. I was really looking forward to getting a little bit of sun on my face. It is also relevant to note that I stay much more motivated for physical activity when the weather is nice. I have a hard enough time…

  • T minus 2 days until the race in Strong Island

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    Jake

    I just found out today that my friend from work, who was going to run the half marathon with me, is backing out. He doesn’t feel like he is ready for it yet. Anyway, I am now leaning toward changing my registration, so that I can just run the full 26.2, instead. I just have…

  • Nice Weather, for Ducks

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    Jake

    So, I picked a really good day to start being more positive. It has been pouring rain all day, hahaha. Honestly, I’m not really bothered by it. So I’m not going to complain. I just wanted to illustrate the kind of opposition that I’m up against (yes, that part was a joke). Anyway, Reagan and…

  • C. Park Shenannigans

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    Jake

    Reagan and I got up bright and early today and met up with the group that is running the LI race next week. We did the loop at central park. It was a beautiful run. The loop is 6.2 miles, according to this trail map, which is great, because we only thought it was 5.…

  • More Outdoor Spring Fun

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    Jake

    I got home from work at a reasonable hour last night, and decided to try to keep going with the faux-training for the LI half Marathon. I started around 7 just working my way from my house, down Ft. Washington, to riverside, then back over to B-way so that I could catch the Riverside Park…