Sunday, December 4, 2011

Dealing with Blisters, Avoiding Ankle Pain and Other Lessons From My Second 5k Race | The Art of Ass-Kicking

Dealing with Blisters, Avoiding Ankle Pain and Other Lessons From My Second 5k Race | The Art of Ass-Kicking: "I finished my second 5k race a few weeks ago at Steven’s Creek Trail. I ran with my roommate Michael (who’s doing his own startup OYO Glasses) and completed it in 25:58, finishing 72nd out of 232 people (7th out of the 16 guys in my age group). It was slower than my first 5k by about 90 seconds which is kind of a bummer, but my training was also a bit off (you’ll see why in a minute). Also, this time I had shorts on. "

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I Want to… Run a 5K! | Health and Fitness Articles, News, and Tips – Greatist.com

I Want to… Run a 5K! | Health and Fitness Articles, News, and Tips – Greatist.com: "Head to any park with a runners’ lane and it might seem like some people are just born to run. In their sweat-wicking singlets, these athletic specimens are swift, speedy, and (shockingly) smiling. But not everyone is built for the open road (or treadmill), and the hopes of running that next big marathon might be a wee bit lofty— especially considering the dust collecting on those running shoes."

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