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My 2017 Chicago Marathon

October 21, 2017 John Penrice 4d Comments

The 2017 Chicago Marathon was an experience unlike any other I have had. For all of my planning, researching, and…

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Go Farther Together

October 5, 2017 John Penrice 2d Comments

I began my base training for the Chicago Marathon on April 9th with an easy 2 mile run around my…

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Taper Time

October 1, 2017 John Penrice 2d Comments

The Chicago Marathon is a week from today. My long runs are done. No more speed drills. It’s taper time!…

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Dress Rehearsal

September 26, 2017 John Penrice

Sunday I ran the Brooksie Way Half Marathon in Rochester Hills, Michigan. It was my dress rehearsal for the Chicago…

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The Finish Line

September 22, 2017 John Penrice 9d Comments

I have written a lot lately about the hard work and pain involved in training for and running a marathon.…

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Quitting Is Not An Option

September 14, 2017 John Penrice 4d Comments

I work for a small company that manages programs for large companies. My department develops software. It is a fast…

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The Wall – Part 2

September 3, 2017 John Penrice

Last week I wrote about the wall, the dreaded situation when a runner depletes their stored glycogen and the body shuts…

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The Wall

August 27, 2017 John Penrice 2d Comments

Yesterday I completed week 12 of my 18-week marathon training plan. I suppose I should feel a great sense of…

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Heat, Humidity, and Hills

August 18, 2017 John Penrice

Heat, humidity, and hills are the three H’s that are supposed to make better runners. If that’s true, I am…

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Practice, Practice, Practice

August 11, 2017 John Penrice

I feel like I just ran 15 miles. Maybe that’s because I just ran 15 miles. I have felt pretty…

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