Category Archives: Running

My Running IS Over!

Posted on February 9, 2012 6:14 pm by Steve

Yesterday I ran my 11th run since the 1st of January. After falling foul to degenerative cartilage in August 2011, putting an end to my campaign to run the 2011 Adelaide Marathon, I rested until January 2012.  On the first of … Continue reading →

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Run #11 – I feel like I am learning to run all over again

Posted on February 8, 2012 5:59 am by Steve
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Getting up at 5:30am today I wasn’t sure if I was going to run or ride. There was no wind and it was around 14C with very little chance of rain. I need to do better than my last run so … Continue reading →

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Run #10 A Slow 10 km run – concerns over slight pain in left hip and right knee

Posted on February 6, 2012 5:55 am by Steve

Its been 8 days since my last run. Since that run I have experienced some slight pain primarily in my right knee giving me some concern over my ability to continue running. The mornings are starting to stay dark longer … Continue reading →

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David’s pretend ‘L’ ride, Lynn’s Challenge ride, My Rides #86, #87 & #88

Posted on January 30, 2012 6:30 pm by Steve

Ride #88 was the culmination of a busy few days starting with a 22km ride with Lynn along the Coast to Vines track from Old Reynella to the river at Old Noarlunga. Lynn was, and is, still determined to complete this … Continue reading →

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Run #8 for 2012 – Hot, longer and slow

Posted on January 23, 2012 5:51 am by Steve
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I’m getting into the swing of my training rotation now with a 122km ride yesterday and today a 7km run with a rest day tomorrow. I think I need to shorten the rides a bit because my running speed is … Continue reading →

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Run #7 for 2012 – slow but good exercise

Posted on January 20, 2012 6:34 am by Steve
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Blah! That’s how I felt when the alarm went off this morning. Tired, lethargic and any other words that describe how one feels when they don’t want to get out of bed. This is unusual for me. I know some … Continue reading →

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Run/Walk 5.6km/4.1km 30C(86F) at 6:30am

Posted on January 17, 2012 6:00 am by Steve
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Today I decided to start my run when Lynn left for work at 6am. I knew it was going to be warm and windy both of which I don’t like when exercising outdoors. It was warmer than forecast at 6am … Continue reading →

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Run #4 for 2012 – Continuing to improve

Posted on January 11, 2012 6:38 am by Steve
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Today was my 4th run since returning to running after over 4 months break due to a diagnosis of degenerative cartilage. I am starting my running training from scratch by beginning with 5km runs for a couple of weeks and … Continue reading →

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