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1. Sho

   I haven't done any running this week because I've been busy preparing for my first time at Burning Man. However, I plan on running the inaugural Burning Man 50k Ultramarathon when I'm there! Well, ... read more

   I haven't done any running this week because I've been busy preparing for my first time at Burning Man. However, I plan on running the inaugural Burning Man 50k Ultramarathon when I'm there! Well, I'm most likely running 20 of the 31 miles and walking the rest. Hopefully I'll survive the run and write about the experience in about a week!

   5 days ago

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   • Kate O.
     Kate O.

     Oooh, exciting! I can't wait to hear about this.

     5 days ago
   • Autumn D.
     Autumn D.

     Don't die!

     4 days ago
   • Rhi R.
     Rhi R.

     Good luck! Watch out for sandstorms...

     4 days ago
2. Sho RUN
   alrightSpringwater Corridor Long Run 18.27 mi 03:43 12:11 pace

   It was a really nice day for running with a lot of clouds, a little bit of sun, and even a rain shower. Everything after the halfway point was a little bit of a struggle. Knees and feet were compla... read more

   It was a really nice day for running with a lot of clouds, a little bit of sun, and even a rain shower. Everything after the halfway point was a little bit of a struggle. Knees and feet were complaining and the end seemed oh so far away, but I kept up my slow and steady pace, the miles were counted off one-by-one, and I finally finished my longest run yet! Celebrated with a blackberry milkshake from Burgerville and took the rest of the day off.

   11 days ago via Garmin

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   • Sean F. Nice Job
     Sean F. Nice Job:

     You remind me of myself in 2008 training for my first marathon. I ran about the same pace as well.

     11 days ago
   • Jodi C.
     Jodi C.

     WTG Sho!! That's an awesome distance to conquer. To me, 18 always marks a line between doable and challenging...once a run is over 18 I get nervous several days in advance ;) Impressive! I don't know how you do it alone!

     11 days ago
   • Kate O.
     Kate O.

     Awesome job! Reading your training updates is like looking into my future. I'll be right there in November. You're doing great!

     11 days ago
3. Sho RUN
   alrightSpringwater Corridor 5.03 mi 00:49 09:44 pace

   This makes three days in a row of running; that's something I haven't done in a while! Felt decent, with little to no pain in the knees. There is, however, a new hotspot in my *other* foot in the s... read more

   This makes three days in a row of running; that's something I haven't done in a while! Felt decent, with little to no pain in the knees. There is, however, a new hotspot in my *other* foot in the same area near the arch. I think the some stitching on the inside of the shoe is the cause, so I'll have to fix that with a little tape. Looking forward to 18 miles on Sunday!

   13 days ago via Garmin

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   • Sean F.
     Sean F.

     Sho, have you tried injinji nuwool socks? They eliminated every single hot spot I ever had when I was going through my transition. They may work for you as well. http://www.amazon.com/injinji-Quarter-Length-Toesocks-Medium/dp/B000MB8VNK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1282349873&sr=8-3

     Best socks I have found to eliminate hot spots. Same ones I was wearing @ Lacamas.

     13 days ago
   • Sho I.
     Sho I.

     Thanks for the suggestion, Sean. I will have to check those out!

     11 days ago
4. Sho RUN
   alrightSpringwater Corridor 8.09 mi 01:30 11:04 pace

   Had a easy-going, decent run today. Loving the clouds in the morning and early afternoons right now. I'm trying to work on increasing my weekly mileage rather than my speed, as getting used to runn... read more

   Had a easy-going, decent run today. Loving the clouds in the morning and early afternoons right now. I'm trying to work on increasing my weekly mileage rather than my speed, as getting used to running farther will probably help me more in my first marathon. Knee felt pretty okay. The hotspot returned on the same foot, and I suspect it was the thin socks I wore. Next time I run in these Adidas, it will be running with thicker socks!

   14 days ago via Garmin   

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5. Sho RUN
   alrightSpringwater Corridor 4.02 mi 00:40 09:53 pace

   Took an extra day of rest because my right knee has had twinges of pain since the long run on Sunday. I felt pretty good starting out, but I must have gone a little too fast because I felt a little... read more

   Took an extra day of rest because my right knee has had twinges of pain since the long run on Sunday. I felt pretty good starting out, but I must have gone a little too fast because I felt a little tired by the halfway point. My knee didn't bother me much during this run, so we'll see how it feels when I go for 7-8 miles tomorrow.

   16 days ago via Garmin

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   • Sean F.
     Sean F.

     Strengthen your hamstrings Sho! ;-)

     15 days ago
   • Sho I.
     Sho I.

     Yeah, I've been putting it off for a while, but it's probably time to add some strength training to my workouts.

     14 days ago
6. Sho RUN
   goodSpringwater Corridor Long Run 17.28 mi 03:25 11:52 pace

   I worried that the many beers I consumed at the kickball tournament on Saturday would affect my long run today, but I felt surprisingly good. I guess keeping hydrated all day and getting to bed ear... read more

   I worried that the many beers I consumed at the kickball tournament on Saturday would affect my long run today, but I felt surprisingly good. I guess keeping hydrated all day and getting to bed early helped. The last five miles were a little rough as my feet and knees were aching, but I got it done. 18 miles next Sunday!

   18 days ago via Garmin   

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   • Kate O. You're an Inspiration
     Kate O. You're an Inspiration:

     Sho, way to rock it! You are my long-run hero.

     18 days ago
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   • Sho I.
     Sho I.

     Thanks everyone!

     18 days ago
   • Autumn D.
     Autumn D.

     Go Sho!

     18 days ago
7. Sho RUN
   tiredSpringwater Corridor 2.95 mi 00:29 09:57 pace

   This was truly a run appropriate for Friday the 13th. I started out aiming to do eight miles, then cut it to six, then four, and finally three miles. I blame the rising morning temperatures and a s... read more

   This was truly a run appropriate for Friday the 13th. I started out aiming to do eight miles, then cut it to six, then four, and finally three miles. I blame the rising morning temperatures and a sudden digestive issue. By the end I was literally running for the bathroom! Hope my long run on Sunday goes much, much better.

   20 days ago via Garmin

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8. Sho RUN
   goodSpringwater Corridor 4.02 mi 00:37 09:07 pace

   Nice, slightly fast run on the Springwater today before it got too warm. Seems like the edge of the right insole that came with my Supernovas is creating a hotspot under my right foot's arch. Must ... read more

   Nice, slightly fast run on the Springwater today before it got too warm. Seems like the edge of the right insole that came with my Supernovas is creating a hotspot under my right foot's arch. Must remedy this.

   22 days ago via Garmin

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   • Sean F. Nice Job
     Sean F. Nice Job:

     Thats not good at all, the hotspots that is.

     22 days ago
   • Sho I.
     Sho I.

     Yeah, hotspots suck. I think I may have to cover that section of the insole with duct tape. That solved the problem with another shoe (which was my old pair of Supernovas, I think!).

     21 days ago
9. Sho RUN
   goodSpringwater Corridor Long Run 11.08 mi 01:59 10:44 pace

   A shorter long run this week as per the Hal Higdon marathon plan. Ran it a little faster than most of my previous long runs and felt pretty good. I also gave my Brooks Adrenalines a cleaning yester... read more

   A shorter long run this week as per the Hal Higdon marathon plan. Ran it a little faster than most of my previous long runs and felt pretty good. I also gave my Brooks Adrenalines a cleaning yesterday and it felt very nice to run in a pair of shoes that looked almost brand new.

   26 days ago via Garmin

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   • Sean F. Nice Job
     Sean F. Nice Job:

     Keep it going Sho. We are going to kick some butt @ PDX my friend!

     25 days ago
   • Sho I.
     Sho I.

     Thanks! We certainly are!

     25 days ago
10. Sho
    

    So here's my new RoadID. Now I don't need to worry about carrying my drivers license in my pocket. It's got my parents' and brother's phone numbers plus my name, DOB, blood type and other medical i... read more

    So here's my new RoadID. Now I don't need to worry about carrying my drivers license in my pocket. It's got my parents' and brother's phone numbers plus my name, DOB, blood type and other medical info. It cost about $20 and I highly recommend getting one!

    27 days ago

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    • Sho I.
      Sho I.

      You can get $1 off your order before 08/30/10 by clicking the link below. It's good for the first 20 people.
      http://www.roadid.com/?CID=ThanksAlain816711
      If it doesn't work, get in touch with me and I can send you another coupon code as RoadID gave me a few more.

      27 days ago
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    • Sean F.
      Sean F.

      You are lucky, I am type AB.

      24 days ago
    • Jodi C.
      Jodi C.

      I know I am A positive because whenever my parents gave me grief I would look at them and say..."Yeah, but I will always be an A+ person!"

      24 days ago