Archive | July, 2010

Putting the training to the test

My last two weeks of training have consisted of 400m repeats, 9 minute time trial, 4 x 5K repeats, 3 x 7 minute repeats, and a 10k time trial. 10 miler training? Half marathon training? Marathon? Close. On tap this weekend is the Catherine’s Fat Ass 50K – a no fee, no t-shirt, limited aid  Read more »

Homemade shoes

Want to get away from Nike Air or Asics Gel? Not a fan of the Vibram Five Fingers? Don’t want to support the big shoe companies trying to cash in on the minimalist shoe craze? Make your own shoes! Check it out —> Homemade shoes

Beat the heat

The temps have been in the low 100s with the heat index making it feel 5-8 degrees warmer than that. Brutal! As we train for road/trail runs in the coming months, it was nice to get in the pool this week for a 2:1x 6 swim workout. However, it’s always interesting when you walk onto  Read more »