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  • The Desire to Challenge Myself With a Different Group

    The Desire to Challenge Myself With a Different Group

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    Reading Time: 3 minutesYesterday I arrived to the cycling meeting place by 08:07 and the Peak group were still there, getting read to set off. It was understood that I had planned to ride with the group and I was tempted to try. The issue is that I already rode quite hard with the Wednesday…

  • 80/20 Running into Practice

    80/20 Running into Practice

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    Reading Time: 2 minutesI have been putting the 80/20 running rule into practice. The principal is simple. Instead of running to your max you run at a comfortable pace for most of your running instead. Instead of pushing yourself to be fast, you push yourself to have endurance. You train at a pace that is…

  • A Four Kilometre Run

    A Four Kilometre Run

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    Reading Time: 2 minutesToday I ran four kilometres, after walking fifteen kilometres yesterday and my legs felt tired. They felt heavy and I thought that I wouldn’t make it to the target distance. I did, but it was a game of will. Usually I go for a run, and then I walk. Today I did…