Archive for February, 2009

Reliving the glory

Since I know everyone loved reading and hearing about the Black Warrior 50K last weekend, you’d want to know that I posted various photos over on the photo site.  Most of these were taken by the gang as they waited for me. (And I must say, I was extremely impressed with their self-control of the [...]

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I earned my ultra merit badge

Our motley crew of adventurers left Braselton, GA to Moulton, AL on Friday afternoon for the 2009 running of the Black Warrior 50K. After a late start, and sufficient grief given to a certain member of the party who loves his job so much he couldn’t bear to leave, we hit the road. Starting with [...]

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Another Sunday at Yargo

Another Sunday run, this time taking it a bit easy; a casual 10.5 miles in 2:20. Tried out a “new” holster for the video camera, and it works nice. Allowed for quick-draw action: The weather was just right, sunny and cool. Hydration was no problem this week, probably because I cut a couple miles out [...]

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Train ‘n ‘Em – New Balance demo

This morning, Runners Fit had their New Balance reps (Matt and Karen(?)) in the store for a “Train in Them” session. This is an opportunity to try on some of the new models and shoes, and take them out for a test run. Most of the rest of this post will be a review of [...]

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A Sunday stroll through Ft. Yargo

Beautiful weather, not running the Red Top Rumble, and the need to get one last long run in before Black Warrior in two weeks led me head over to Ft. Yargo. My family gave me a small video recorder for my birthday, I took it with me today to give a try. Instead of writing [...]

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Hut-1, Hut-2, HTFU.

Ah, Superbowl Sunday, always a good day for a run. This year was no different. Mark B wanted to get around 12 miles in, the farthest he’s ever run. Sure, I’m good for that without any problems. (Since I wanted to do an easy medium length run.)  We met up at Little Mulberry park at [...]

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