Monthly Archives: August 2009

Hamptons Marathon… Only 30 Days Away!

Posted on August 26, 2009 by jsoldo

Tweet Last week was a tough week mentally.  It was extremely humid (90%+) almost everyday and I was struggling on most of my runs.  I was having a hard time running 8 miles and starting to think I wasn’t ready for the … Continue reading →

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The picture says it all…

Posted on August 22, 2009 by jsoldo

Tweet Boy it’s hot out there   My 4 miler went pretty well considering the 85 degree heat with 90% humidity: http://nikerunning.nike.com/nikeplus/?l=runners,runs,616961134,runID,940392203 Getting ready for ten tomorrow with a buddy.  Can’t wait!

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I’m back! :)

Posted on August 18, 2009 by jsoldo

Tweet Sunday’s less-than-stellar run was eating at me all day yesterday and I was very anxious get out there and put a good run in this morning.  I woke up still pretty sore and tired from the weekend, but got … Continue reading →

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Again to Carthage

Posted on August 17, 2009 by jsoldo

Tweet So if you haven’t already, go out now and buy Once a Runner: A Novel. It’s an awesome read. And guess what I just found out… there is a SEQUEL! I immediatley swung by Borders and picked it up. I … Continue reading →

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Lesson Learned :(

Posted on August 16, 2009 by jsoldo

Tweet OK, so some things you have to learn the hard way right?  The lesson I learned today is: DO NOT DO “SPEED WORK” THE DAY BEFORE A LONG RUN! My schedule called for an easy 4 miler on Saturday … Continue reading →

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