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Exhausted

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Patrick

Today I decided to take a much needed  rest from running. A combination of heavy mileage last, a 32 km (20 mile) run yesterday and not enough sleep over the weekend made it an easy decision. Although I had a … Continue reading →

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Canada Day

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Patrick

Given that Canada Day fell on a Friday this year today is the start of a long weekend here. I’ve been off to a pretty quiet start so far. I was tired because I was up pretty early and my … Continue reading →

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Today’s “Rest” Day

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Patrick

As I mentioned yesterday today was scheduled to be a rest day for me in terms of running. While I did not go for a run today but it certainly was a busy day. Since today was a statutory holiday … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Rest Day

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Patrick

Today I had planned to do an easy 8 km run. However, after a great weekend in terms of weather we had rain on and off all day today. I did not end up going for my run since it … Continue reading →

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Easy Run Thursday

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Patrick

With 90 + km logged last week and a similar pace this week I am reaching the peak point of my training for the Ottawa Marathon. My legs are starting to feel it too. I cut my speed work short … Continue reading →

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Running After a Day of Rest

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Patrick

After a rest day yesterday I had an easy run on the schedule for tonight. I am not sure what it is but I find it generally takes me me a few minutes to get into a run following a … Continue reading →

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