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New Years Day Run 2019

On January 2, 2019 By Jerry SchotzIn BlogLeave a comment

I had planned on just doing an 8-mile run... but a flooded road changed that plan. It's not a bad thing that I ran 11+ miles, I'm just glad I had the day off, and I had the time to do it! The end of 2018 left us with at least 2-inches of rain in …

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Various December weather challenges

On December 28, 2018December 28, 2018 By Jerry SchotzIn BlogLeave a comment

This morning (12/28/18) it was 51 degrees at 4am, by the time I arrived home from the morning run, it was 36 with a windchill in the upper 20's. Yesterday, it was in the '40s, raining, with wind-gusts over 25 mph. We're all over the board for the weather in December! Yes, I know, it's …

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Southern Indiana: No straight roads

On December 23, 2018 By Jerry SchotzIn Blog2 Comments

In Central Illinois the roads are grids, most of the property layout is in one-mile squares. Running in Southern Indiana, it's hard to find a straight path! It begs the question: Did they just pave the old horse trails? Even US HWY 150 between Shoals and West Baden has so many twists you may need …

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Run for life

On December 23, 2018 By Jerry SchotzIn BlogLeave a comment

We've heard this said numerous ways, as in: I'm running for my life (being chased?) I want to run for my entire life (accomplishment) Running is my life (or focus) Do these things, and you can run more/longer (competitive) For me, running is one of the key elements that keeps me vital. Genetics, poor life …

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Lead Leg Day

On December 20, 2018December 20, 2018 By Jerry SchotzIn BlogLeave a comment

Lead - as in the metal! The... heavy... metal. Most people use the term "leg day" as the day to work the legs. They were working alright! Have you ever had a run where your legs are just heavy? It seems that each throw of the leg is a chore! This morning's run was like …

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