Tag Archives: running

Keep On Trucking

Posted on April 30, 2016 by theurbanllama

Funny how life goes. Shortly after writing my last LlamaRun update on April 8, my body reached an obvious fatigue point. I had been rocking along since early March with four runs of 3-miles each weekly, plus cardio strength training … Continue reading →

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It Only Gets Harder with Age

Posted on April 8, 2016 by theurbanllama

Nearly five years has past since I returned to semi-serious running, and an obvious pattern has emerged. I get overweight > become disgusted with myself > begin running again > get in decent enough shape to handle a 13.1 mile … Continue reading →

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New Course Plotted for Weekday Run

Posted on September 10, 2015 by theurbanllama

Coming out of two runs over the long weekend I had serious body fatigue, but needed to get back out to plug in a weekly maintenance run in preparation for a 10-plus mile jaunt scheduled for Saturday. Last night I … Continue reading →

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10 Habits That Make You Fat

Posted on July 2, 2015 by theurbanllama

There is no doubt that trying to get fit, get in shape and lose weight is a tough endeavor. To hit your marks really takes self-control in all aspects of life. The obvious task is hitting your workouts, but a lot goes into … Continue reading →

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Back On The Road To Lighten The Load

Posted on June 26, 2015 by theurbanllama

I am currently trying to drop 25 pounds, to get from a high weight of 210 pounds, down to around 185. That is a comfortable and reasonable weight for me, and will shift my Body Mass Index from overweight to normal. But at 48-years … Continue reading →

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Bourbon Chase Inspires Grueling Pace

Posted on October 15, 2011 by theurbanllama

WILD TURKEY TEAM, GIVE ‘EM THE BIRD, PUMPS OUT 200 MILES BETWEEN 6 DISTILLERIES “I love the smell of sour mash in the morning – it smells like, victory.” That’s the thought I had as I crested a hill approaching … Continue reading →

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Running Update

Posted on October 14, 2011 by theurbanllama

It’s a beautiful fall day here in Frankfort, Kentucky – sunny and 65, with a gusting breeze. I just returned from a strong 3.5 mile run around the capitol and through the downtown. My legs are still busted out from … Continue reading →

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Bourbon Chase the Perfect Mix for Runners

Posted on October 7, 2011 by theurbanllama

MORE THAN 3,300 RUNNING WEEKEND RELAY THAT STOPS AT 6 HISTORIC DISTILLERIES Bourbon and running – two interests not often mentioned in the same breath, but that is exactly what will be happening this Friday and Saturday across central Kentucky. … Continue reading →

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