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Posts tagged "10-10-10: Date to Motivate"

Where my heart is...

Where my heart is...
What a wild and crazy few days. Not going to go into a lot of the details; those who need to know, already do. Needless to say, it’s been a stressful few days for the family. Things are improving, and that’s awesome. I also had my first DNF…though for a race that really wasn’t a... Read more »
By Daniel "cubicle dad" Malinski,
January 30, 2011 at 4:01 pm
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6 days to go...

6 days to go...
It’s race week!!!  The race week!  Yep, the big one is upon us!  Six mere days until the marathon.  I’m a mix of emotions…excited, scared, pumped up and working hard to keep myself calm.  I slept alright last night, actually I got a ton of sleep over the weekend.  My long run yesterday went OK. ... Read more »
By Daniel "cubicle dad" Malinski,
October 4, 2010 at 8:44 am
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seeing red...

seeing red...
In 9 days 60 runners, myself included, will take on the Bank of America Chicago Marathon as a part of the American Heart Association Start! Running Team!  This is the second year the Start! Running Team will run the marathon…last year, 38 runners ran and raised $38,000!  This year we’ve raised $70,819, with 9 days... Read more »
By Daniel "cubicle dad" Malinski,
October 1, 2010 at 9:23 am
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so close, yet so far away...

Ten days seems like such a short amount of time, and yet it seems like an eternity.  I know it’ll be here soon enough, and can’t wait! I’m dealing OK with the taper, but I have found I have a lot of extra energy, like I’m jittery.  Almost the same feeling after having 5 cups... Read more »
By Daniel "cubicle dad" Malinski,
September 30, 2010 at 8:28 am
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a long run, a mural and a video...

a long run, a mural and a video...
So Friday night I’m on the Kennedy on the way to go pick up PG after work and as I’m chugging along, I get up by the Bank of America Mural building and…I see they’ve added the tenth person to the mural.  It was trippy and cool all at once.  It was me…whoa, I’m on... Read more »
By Daniel "cubicle dad" Malinski,
September 20, 2010 at 9:27 am
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weigh-in wednesday, week 48- 4 weeks to go!

On my run this morning I wondered if I should keep doing the weigh-in wednesdays…and yeah, I think so.  I’m still trying to lose weight and I think doing these helps keep me in check.  And whoa, that graph looks full…only 4 weeks left on there.  I may need a second graph, maybe I’ll do... Read more »
By Daniel "cubicle dad" Malinski,
September 15, 2010 at 9:08 am
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chicago marathon, donations and voting...and stuff...

chicago marathon, donations and voting...and stuff...
When the Bank of America Chicago Marathon launched 10-10-10 The Date to Motivate, they gave everyone a chance to help customize the marathon experience this year.  The first phase was voting on the poster design that will be handed out.  Yesterday, voting was closed and the winning design was announced. I voted for the winning... Read more »
By Daniel "cubicle dad" Malinski,
September 2, 2010 at 8:46 am
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working on my race plan for 1/2 Madness in Batavia...

working on my race plan for 1/2 Madness in Batavia...
  On one hand I feel like my race plan for 1/2 Madness is simple…take my plan from the Chicago RnR1/2 and run with it.  On the other hand, I’m growing more anxious as we get closer to the Chicago Marathon and worry if I push too hard, or run stupid I’ll get hurt.  That... Read more »
By Daniel "cubicle dad" Malinski,
August 26, 2010 at 9:07 am
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weigh-in wednesday, week 45...

weigh-in wednesday, week 45...
  Results are in…this week I lost 1.1lbs for a total weight loss of 106.8lbs  Wahoo!  I’m happy for another loss and amazed at the progress to date! To celebrate I’m going shorts and pants shopping…and maybe even get some new jeans! Yesterday I was out at Seven Bridges Golf Club for our annual client... Read more »
By Daniel "cubicle dad" Malinski,
August 25, 2010 at 6:39 am
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rest week, long run split...

rest week, long run split...
This week has been a step back week.  I ran Tuesday night and last night.  Tonight I’m hitting the gym and tomorrow is my second rest day.  Yes, Coach Jen gave me an extra rest day this week, yay!  We’re also changing how I’ll attack my long runs from here on out.  I’ll be splitting... Read more »
By Daniel "cubicle dad" Malinski,
August 19, 2010 at 9:42 am
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