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How do you feel?
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted July 16, 2009 at 2:36pm
You know life's funny when it comes to competitions and the last preparations to an important race, or special meet like the Nationals (Norwegian Championships). Last week I felt fine. Training went well. I was able to rest and do nothing in between. Mon...more
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Ginger to the rescue!
by Running in the Bike Lane
posted July 15, 2009 at 8:28pm
I love Zombie Runner. Any time I'm in the vicinity, it's a ritual to make a pit-stop there. So post Stanford wedding on Saturday, we headed to downtown PA for a visit to the Zombie. I'd read about Ginger as a good anti-nausea and stomach soother for runne...more
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Kicked off the team...
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted July 15, 2009 at 1:17pm
A couple of days ago I found this blog: message from Mzungo. And here's the reason for this blog: 'mzungo' is swahili for 'white man'.mzungo.org's mission is to provide Kenyan and other distance runners a platform to boost their visibility and popularity...more
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Beautiful weather calls for a Double Dip
by Running in the Bike Lane
posted July 15, 2009 at 12:35pm
It was absolutely gorgeous this weekend, with clear skies and mild temperatures in the 70's along the coast. A perfect day to take a dip - on the Dipsea trail that is. In preparation for the Trans Rockies next month, Preston and I tackled the Dipsea trail...more
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Smile!
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted July 14, 2009 at 12:31pm
I'm off from work, trying to rest up and gather some extra energy for my competitions. So, what am I up to? Yesterday I cleared up some of my old and useless crap in the attic. This morning I went to the garbage heap to throw it away. This older guy work...more
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Night Game
by From A Left Wing
posted July 14, 2009 at 11:27am
photo by Michael Wells (from Municipal de Fútbol)About six years ago, I was at a bar on my own and met a bunch of musicians from Minneapolis. It turned out that they were former cross-country runners. They invited me to join them on a night run.That was...more
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Blood, sweat and tears...
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted July 13, 2009 at 4:34pm
Not so many tears lately, though... I'm pleased with my running and resting well between my sessions. Life's good! Yep, it's blood! Seems like my new Nike Zoom Victory are causing some trouble. No, it's not as bad as it looks. But there's a seam which ma...more
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Drymax socks
by Running in the Bike Lane
posted July 7, 2009 at 12:30pm
I've been running with the Drymax Running socks for a few months now, convinced after Preston bought two exorbitantly priced pairs at Zombie Runner. I have to admit, I do love them. So much so, I was devastated that in my post Ironman induced haze, I comp...more
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100 grams of joy!
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted July 6, 2009 at 7:17pm
Friday my best friend, Ingvill, ran a pb in the 800m with her brand new Nike Zoom Victory. She was so excited about here new spikes. Saturday, my boyfriend got me a pair to try... (Yes, I always want the best of the best..) And here are mine...:Season b...more
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Free flying
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted July 6, 2009 at 12:02pm
In 2005, Nike first introduced the Nike Free shoe. Developing the concept of training barefoot to strengthen the feet and legs coupled with the protection and traction of a lightweight performance shoe was the idea. I never liked to jog or run with the ...more
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Fast women's 800m
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted July 4, 2009 at 12:18pm
Fun to be the pacemaker in the women's 800m. Claire Gibson, Scotland, won with new pb in 2.01.43. Ingvill Måkestad Bovim second with another pb and all time second in Norway with 2.02.54! I ran the first 200m in 29 and passed the 400m 60.22. I guess tha...more
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Kayano; what's the fuss?
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted July 3, 2009 at 12:10pm
How many runners do you know that wear the Asics Gel-Kayano? Not so many of my closest running friends, but I see many outside track training with their Kayano's. Many sport stores sell thousands of pairs each year of this model. Often they sell this sho...more
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And a return to the gym it was…
by Chic Runner
posted July 2, 2009 at 4:36pm
So yesterday I told y’all (yup, sometimes you just have to use that word because it’s just easier) that I would be going to the gym that evening. I haven’t been to the gym in FOREVER. I decided that when I do go to the gyms for the month of July (my...more
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News: Adidas Adistar Ride 2
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted July 1, 2009 at 7:12pm
Today I got a pair of Adidas Adistar Ride 2. They feel really nice! I didn't have a chance to run with them today, but will try soon. First impression; they feel softer than the first model and got a snug fit. Will get back to you as soon as I have teste...more
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Running shoes are served fresh!
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted June 28, 2009 at 8:15pm
Do you know when your trainers are worn out or still got a few miles to deliver? Sometimes I find it difficult to decide. All the leading brands have a guidance on how many kilometers a pair of trainers can take. The experienced runners or shoe sellers c...more
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At least he never walked
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted June 26, 2009 at 7:57pm
When it's summertime I tend to have better time and more energy to read books. Because of my running, I travel more in the summer too, and I have more time to myself. I just finished this book by Haruki Murakami. First I thought it was a bit slow and jus...more
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Nike Zoom Skylon+ 11
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted June 22, 2009 at 7:55pm
It's about time to introduce the Nike Zoom Skylon+ 11. This is a lightweight shoe suitable as a trainer for many runners, or an interval/competition shoe for others. The model is not new this fall, but I haven't had the chance to blog about until now. Th...more
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Shoe pouch there is!
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted June 20, 2009 at 6:33pm
My friend Kjetil, working for Nike, is probably not too excited to see my little new investment (only 100 NOK /$16) at Humac here in Oslo. The Sportsuit Sensor+ - a case for Nike+ iPodSensor from Marware makes it easier for me to log my runs for the chal...more
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Are you lonesome tonight?
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted June 19, 2009 at 8:41pm
Do you suffer from plantar fasciitis, achilles tendonitis or tight calves? Or do you suffer from pain under your heel and can't really define what the problem is? - It could be plantar fasciitis. First time I had problems with the plantar fasciitis I did...more
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I've been challenged!
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted June 17, 2009 at 4:32pm
Another challenge - new opportunitiesSeptember 27 is Oslo Marathon and we are a small group of journalist/bloggers who are challenged by Nike here in Norway. It's still Men vs Women, but this time we are a selected group. The goal is to log/run as many k...more
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7 Days to CDA
by Running in the Bike Lane
posted June 15, 2009 at 11:52am
I was battling a little cold late last week that had me panicking about months of training going down the tubes for a sick race day. I rested, drank a lot of tea and oj, took some vitamin C (perhaps too much, oops), took echinacea and started to feel bett...more
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Great talking to you too...!
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted June 14, 2009 at 1:52pm
So, how did it actually go Friday night at Nadderud? Ran my own race, felt ok for a while but I had some trouble breathing. Could be because of grass and flowers in blossom, but also a super busy week and lack of rest. I needed a hard session and I run b...more
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