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Posts in category "nerves"

T-minus 3 days and counting until the Chicago Marathon

I’m not nervous, but I am anxious today. Actually, my mind is racing a bit. So bear with me as this post will jump around a bit. I woke up early and got my run in, 40:00 easy, zone 1. I got back around 5:15ish, crawled back into bed and fell asleep! Ha! Luckily I... Read more »
By Daniel "cubicle dad" Malinski,
October 6, 2011 at 9:53 am
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6 days out from the Chicago Marathon and I'm amped up...

This will be random and scattered today…it’s just where my mind is at right now. I’ll keep it brief. I was up early this morning, I couldn’t sleep. I got out for a run to stretch my legs and it helped a bit, but I’m still antsy. I’m ready to run NOW. I don’t want... Read more »
By Daniel "cubicle dad" Malinski,
October 3, 2011 at 9:18 am
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Things I know this year before the marathon that I didn't know last year

Last year, ignorance was bliss. I’ve talked about it. I knew last year it would be hard. But I didn’t really know. A time or two this year I’ve caught myself cringing a little, because I know how hard running a marathon can be. As I sit here 10 days before my second marathon, I... Read more »
By Daniel "cubicle dad" Malinski,
September 29, 2011 at 9:26 am
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A month and a little less than a day away...

Holy crap! That’s what I kept saying to myself yesterday at the Chicago Marathon Charity Operations workshop. It’s getting close. Like I need to tell you. If you’re a runner you know how close the marathon is. If you’re not sure, I just put it in the title up there. I’m anxious not just because... Read more »
By Daniel "cubicle dad" Malinski,
September 8, 2011 at 10:34 am
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Race recap: Lifetime Chicago Triathlon Relay Recap

At some point over the next day or two, you’ll see three Lifetime Chicago Triathlon recaps here on ChicagoNow. All three will share some vital information, what all three members of the Fast Action Response Team call “how not to participate in a triathlon”. My first tip…Tip #1: Make sure you follow directions, read everything... Read more »
By Daniel "cubicle dad" Malinski,
August 30, 2011 at 11:19 am
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My thoughts on the Lifetime Chicago Triathlon: Sprint Triathlon relay

Sunday morning marks my entry, OK, toe dip into triathlon. I will be running the 5K as a part of a relay team comprised of myself, Phil Castello (Going the Distance) and Dave Wallach (Pace of Chicago). We’ve tossed around a couple of team names and I think we’re going with the ChicagoNow (I don’t... Read more »
By Daniel "cubicle dad" Malinski,
August 26, 2011 at 12:04 pm
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What is my deal?

This week is off to a rocky start; I’m stressed out and up until didn’t know why. I assumed it was due to the marathon being a mere 46 days away- at least in part. Yes, I’m getting a little antsy. I had a mini freak out yesterday, after my first marathon related dream Sunday... Read more »
By Daniel "cubicle dad" Malinski,
August 23, 2011 at 3:39 pm
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It's hot out, oogah boogah!

Ever since the marathon last year, and the heat fest…OK, long before that; I’ve feared running in the heat. I struggled last summer; including a time or two where I pushed too hard, puked, and had a couple of bad experiences. Every hot run since then I get anxious, hell down right scared. I assume... Read more »
By Daniel "cubicle dad" Malinski,
July 21, 2011 at 10:10 am
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Long runs ahead!

Marathon training with CARA is in week 5 tomorrow…double digits. I’ve been going since last fall so I’m on a different schedule. Coach Jen and I got back into the training groove in November of last year, and we set the goals out for 2011…we’ve been working towards those goals since then. Any way you... Read more »
By Daniel "cubicle dad" Malinski,
July 8, 2011 at 10:26 am
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It's National Running Day!

It's National Running Day!
A couple of weeks ago I shared 10 ways (from their website) to celebrate National Running Day! I’m doing a few of these today, like #1, but want to focus on two specifically that I’m doing to celebrate today. First, I’m going for a run tonight after work. Well duh, Dan it is National Running... Read more »
By Daniel "cubicle dad" Malinski,
June 1, 2011 at 9:37 am
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