Category Archives: running gear

Break Out The Winter Gears

Posted on November 4, 2021 by terryshen

  Did I mention it’s cold outside in the Washington DC area?  This morning I had to dig out my winter running gears for my run.  No more tank top and shorts, at least not for me. It was in … Continue reading →

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A Heat Run Challenge

Posted on June 29, 2021 by terryshen

  The status board in front of a local community center says “85 degree” as I glanced up while running this morning.  It was hot. Sweats was dripping down my eyebrows as I pressed my soaked legs forward. My run … Continue reading →

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Day 4 Week 7 – Tender Heel

Posted on June 6, 2019 by terryshen

  Marathon Training 38 min (4 mi), overcast & 72 degree My left and right foot have different gaits.  It is clear from the callouses on my soles and the wearing patterns on my shoes that I don’t run evenly.  … Continue reading →

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Reblog: 5 Cold-Weather Running Myths

Posted on December 18, 2018 by terryshen

The official winter starts in three days (for northern hemisphere).  Whether you are hardcore runner or casual jogger, the five cold-weather running myths busters by MapMyRun provides useful tips. Tips like hydration, layering, starting  your running into the wind, so … Continue reading →

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Run Report for Late October

Posted on October 22, 2018 by terryshen

The chill in the air gave me second thought about if I dressed warm enough.  You see I was prepared for my run today.  But the sun looked warm and inviting.  And I hated to be overdressed while running.  Not … Continue reading →

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Day 2 Week 20 – Cold Weather Running

Posted on November 7, 2017 by terryshen

5 mile easy, 45 degree Fahrenheit, cold. While no white smoke coming out of my mouth this morning, I felt what a cold, finger numbing run it was.  The run, I told myself, in a way could be a preview … Continue reading →

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Marathon Under Two Hours?

Posted on April 17, 2017 by terryshen

Sounds incredible?  So was the 4 minute mile back in 1954 before Roger Bannister broke it.  Not to mention, runners have been progressively getting faster due to advancements in technology and training. Current world record for marathon is 2.02:57 (2 … Continue reading →

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Day 6 Week 14 – Running Gears

Posted on October 1, 2016 by terryshen

10/1/2016 – 8 AM run, light drizzle, 8 miles easy Originally planned 12 mile run today, but my left foot got a superficial cut from the minimal shoes strap which was wet from the weather.  It would definitely get bloodier … Continue reading →

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Day 7 Week 12 – Week In Review (18 Sep 2016)

Posted on September 18, 2016 by terryshen

9/18/2016 – rest day, total 46 miles for this week With twelve out of twenty weeks of the marathon training complete, the rest of the training will be more marathon specific.  In a nutshell, endurance focused.  This is by design also … Continue reading →

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Day 6 Week 12 – Long Run in Minimal Shoes!

Posted on September 17, 2016 by terryshen

9/17/2016 – 9 AM run, cloudy & cool, 18 miles easy in my minimal shoes Three weeks ago, I got blisters from racing in my minimal shoes at the Annapolis Ten miler.  The A-10 has functioned as a test run … Continue reading →

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