Category Archives: Running

Long Term Review – New Balance MR00

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Mike

About five months ago, I picked up a pair of New Balance MR00 minimalist running shoes, to replace the NB MT20v1s that I wore out (uppers were fine – rubber sole was completely worn through and falling apart, after several … Continue reading →

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Denver Marathon

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Mike

Well, it’s done. The pain will be lasting for a few days though, my guess is by Wednesday I’ll have full function in my legs back. I didn’t make my sub-4:00 goal, not by a long shot. New blisters started … Continue reading →

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No turning back now

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Mike

Yesterday afternoon, I signed up for the Denver Marathon, taking place on Sunday, October 18, 2009. My goals are as follows: do it barefoot, and finish under 3:30. I hope to do this with 110+ miles a week on my … Continue reading →

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Race Photos

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Mike

This post will be far less visually appalling than the previous one (at least, I hope so). Race photos are up for the Colfax Marathon, and for some reason they only took photos for the Half at the end of … Continue reading →

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I had a long weekend

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Mike

It was a blast but I’m also glad it’s over with. As some of you may know, this Sunday was the Colfax Marathon. I signed up for the half with Nate a few months ago when it was BOGO, and … Continue reading →

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ForeRunner Review

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Mike

I’m past 50 miles on my Garmin ForeRunner 305 at this point, and figure it’s fair to give it a real review now. I’ve still been using a program made by RunnersWorld for racing a 10k, in preparation for my … Continue reading →

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FiveFingers: 50-mile review

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Mike

I’ve had my Vibram FiveFingers KSOs for a few weeks now, and have reached roughly 50 miles in them, including a single 25 mile week. At this point, I think they’re great. There’s a freedom to running in them, as … Continue reading →

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Run, then keep running, and then run some more

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Mike

Since getting my Forerunner, I’ve been putting in quite a few miles (all wearing the fivefingers). The first run was on Saturday, and since then, I’ve done 18.5. If I do all the runs from my training program, this week … Continue reading →

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Garmin Forerunner 305

Posted on April 4, 2009 by Mike

I ordered this toy as something to help me run more at the same time I ordered my replacement Foreman grill. I’m always fascinated by excessive data and fancy gizmos, and keep trying to improve on my times. I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Run to Work

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Mike

As most of you know, Denver finally got some precipitation after an incredibly dry winter last night and into this morning. As many of you are aware, biking in the rain (or even just on wet pavement) sucks, particularly if … Continue reading →

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