paulradcliffe.me archive
Tag: General Running and/or Fitness
July 30, 2013
Restarted Season!
My 23km run on Sunday was a success! It was great! I was a little stiff starting the run, but I took my time, did my 5-and-1’s, and finshed strong. The stiffness went away as I ran, and I found I was speeding up towards the end. There was wind, some rain, and it was even pretty dark when I finshed, but I think that just made it more epic! Finishing made me so happy. It was like I had finally started to climb back to who I used to be. Given the injury is still fresh in my mind,[…continue reading]
June 5, 2013
Bib Display
I posted about my medal display a little while ago and how I’m really proud of it. In the same spirit, I thought I’d share how I display my race bibs! From what I understand, some people just throw them away after the race. But I think they have lots of value. You only get the medal at the end of the race, but this flimsy piece of paper traveled the whole distance with you! And they’re valuable! When you register for a race, you aren’t paying for a medal. You pay for a “bib.” I have them all framed[…continue reading]
June 3, 2013
Back On My Feet
I wasn’t sure what I was going to do tonight. Being the control freak that I am, not having a plan is disconcerting. When I lack a plan I usually wind up wasting time on Facebook or a video game or something. But, true to my word of reclaiming my life through baby steps, I decided I had to do something! Earlier in the day I considered going for a swim. But my membership at the pool has lapsed, and I’d have to dig out all my gear, and it’s chilly. The whole thought process was self-defeating. Then I thought[…continue reading]
