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Posts tagged "nerves"

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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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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My weight loss through pictures...

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Looking back, I probably could have kept better track of my weight loss progress with pics along the way. The first “official” progress pics Pam and I took were in January 2010. I was down 60lbs at that point. I’ve been thinking about posting another progress pic, but have been busy with everything going on... Read more »
By Daniel "cubicle dad" Malinski,
May 24, 2011 at 8:23 am
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Illinois 1/2 Marathon race recap- I lost sight of things...

Pam and I about an hour post race. Pam smoked her 10K! I had to let this one sit for a couple of days. Not because it was a horrible race. I may have felt that way right after, and said as much, but stepping away and talking to Dave, Pam and Coach Jen helped... Read more »
By Daniel "cubicle dad" Malinski,
May 3, 2011 at 8:55 am
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It's time...

Today is a gift to yourself. Enjoy it. This morning I run my first half marathon of the year; for others it will be their first half marathon ever. Like Charlie and Myriah here in Champaign who both Run with Heart, or like Jenny from Viamedia and Joe the Cop in Kentucky at the Derby... Read more »
By Daniel "cubicle dad" Malinski,
April 28, 2011 at 11:02 am
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