Running
January 9, 2007
Well, I've committed myself this year to attempt a half marathon. It would have been convenient to just train for a marathon right off the bat, but doing a half marathon first is probably smarter. I've signed up for the half marathon clinic at the Running Room, which looks like it will be a huge help. The clinic includes a lot of learning via a clinic manual, and it sounds like there are classes as well. The clinic starts in February.
Saturday was my first time outside for a run. The rediculously warm January weather is perfect for being outside, so hopefully it keeps up. My poor body didn't know what hit it... my legs were doing ok, but I had a pounding headache for a day or two.
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JanuaryDecember 27, 2006
I'm not usually one to start things in January, but this year Meredith and I intend to shape up starting in January. It's been quite a while since I've regularily gone to the gym, etc., so this shall be interesting :)
"Anyone can dunk"November 21, 2006
Today I read an exciting story in the KW Record. The article tells the story of a 30 year old guy who has always had a dream of being able to dunk a basketball. After working with a trainer by the name of
Gil Thomas for two months, he had achieved his goal and amazed his friends.
"Everyone was kind of shocked," Jara recalls. "They were giving me high-fives, saying, 'I can't believe you just did that. I give you props, it was pretty... amazing.'" Gil says that he believes anyone can dunk if they train right and are willing to work hard.
Genetics has nothing to do with it. "Anybody can dunk a ball," Thomas says, "if you train correctly for it."older >>
