Higher Intensity Distance Run

Tiff and I had originally planned this run to be a low intensity distance run outside.  One of those days where you just want to test out the joints and see how they feel after covering a lot of ground.  Last year, close to this time, we were putting in 15-18 mile runs on a weekly basis while preparing for the NYC marathon.  This year is a completely different story.  I am crossing my fingers that my knees and ankles will hold out for 10.

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Thomas MacPherson
My Plan of Attack

It's 7:35 a.m. Monday morning.  I am sitting here at my desk anticipating a pretty stressful day ahead and wondering "what have I gotten myself into?".  What made me decide to add a blog to my already time constrained life.  Three days in and the honeymoon phase is officially over. Could just be a case of the Monday's.

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Thomas MacPherson
Welcome to TRI&TRI!

Have you ever been told that humans were not meant to run? Or, "you will need a knee replacement at the age of 45" because running is inherently dangerous, so run at your own risk! Have you ever looked at those who run a half-marathon with envy? Let alone the "ultra runners" who run 100+ miles straight? Have you ever thought you could cover 140.6 miles in a single day swimming, biking and running, all under the power of your own body and call yourself an IRONMAN?

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Thomas MacPherson