Blind Microsoft engineer setting triathlon records - GeekWire: "At the Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas competition three months ago, Microsoft software engineer Patricia Walsh put in an impressive time of 11 hours and 50 minutes. That was good enough to earn the 30-year-old athlete a 13th place finish among women. Now, here’s the truly impressive part: Walsh is blind."
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Thursday, September 22, 2011
Beginner Runners - How to Train to Run a 5K
Beginner Runners - How to Train to Run a 5K: "Running a 5K is an excellent goal for new runners. You'll get lots of motivation, as well as enjoyment, from participating in a race, and 5K (3.1 miles) is the perfect distance for first-timers. Even if you're a couch potato, you can be ready for a 5K in a couple of months."
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Run Faster, Boost Endurance, and Beat Boredom
Run Faster, Boost Endurance, and Beat Boredom: As a two-time Olympic marathoner, I can testify: Running can be boring. And frustrating. Especially the way the typical guy does it—the same 4- or 5-mile jog, day after day, week after week, year after year. Then along comes some race for some cure, and ponytailed old dudes and even a few thirtysomething moms pass him.
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