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Author: Paul Radcliffe
October 17, 2013
STWM 5k Goals and Prep
On Sunday, I’m running the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon 5k. After I finish I plan to find a good spot to cheer on my many friends that are running the half and full! There’s A LOT of you racing this weekend, so rather than risk missing anyone, I’ll just say GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! I find it a bit unusual at all that I’m getting amped up about a 5k. This distance should be considered a “sprint” for me! And I don’t expect I’ll be setting a new personal best anyways. The typical reaction I’m getting from people is that they’re[…continue reading]
October 16, 2013
Dopey Training Plan
Before anything else, I’d like to thank my lovely readers! I’m not sure who you all are, but I appreciate those of you who I’ve met and contacted. And I really appreciate that you read and reply to my random rantings! I plan to start publishing on a more regular basis. For the last few weeks I’ve managed to do 3 posts a week, and I hope to keep up that pace for the forseeable future! Dopey Training As I’ve probably mentioned a dozen times, I’m doing the Walt Disney World Dopey Challenge in January. I have done the[…continue reading]
October 15, 2013
Pokémon Relapse!
The generation VI Pokémon games, Pokémon X and Y were released on Saturday. And little 11-year-old me couldn’t resist! Didn’t get much running done this weekend. So much for the gaming withdrawl I had a couple of months ago! I was in the prime demographic for the first iteration of Pokémon when it was released in 1996. It had a certain “schoolyard appeal” that was undeniable. I remember going out at recess, and connecting a cable between our Nintendo Game Boys to trade or battle. I don’t think I’m a “Genwunner” but I’ve definitely been playing longer since before many fans were[…continue reading]
