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Here comes THE 10K!

March 27, 2012 Chuck Running

If you live anywhere near Richmond, VA, you know what this coming weekend is.  The official name for it is “The UKrops Monument Avenue 10k, Presented by Martins.”  Since that is more than a mouthful, most of us just refer to it as “The 10k.”  Either you are running it or you aren’t but either [...]

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Taking the barefoot plunge

December 1, 2011 Chuck Running

About 2 years ago I purchased a pair of VFFs.  I loved them.  I wore them.  I ran in them.  Then I stopped and I’m not sure why. For the 2-3 months I wore them I noticed a huge increase in the strength of my lower legs and feet.  The plantar paccitis I had suffered with [...]

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MCM 2011 Race Report

November 29, 2011 Chuck Outdoor StuffRunningTeam Sibling Rivalry

I am writing this with the benefit of hindsight and a touch of euphoria since I finished so my view may be flawed. I am also just writing from memory so I might be leaving quite a bit out. Good thing I can edit as things come back to me! 0430 comes pretty early, even [...]

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Journey to the Marine Corps Marathon

November 28, 2011 Chuck Running

I have heard that most first time marathon runners train for a marathon over the course of a year. This generally allows for about 6 months of building your base and helping your body to adjust to the pounding it will take in the training and the marathon itself. I took the long way to [...]

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