Category Archives: running gear

Day 6 Week 6 – A Wet Long Run

Posted on June 27, 2015 by terryshen

It has been on and off  rainning since this morning.  Even when I ran the 13 mile long run – all easy pace (9:00 to 9:45), it is drizzling like that. Yes, the trail is wet and muddy.  A few … Continue reading →

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Cold Running Again

Posted on January 10, 2015 by terryshen

10 degree Fahrenheit! That was the temperature when I checked my cell phone before stepped out of the car this morning.  I was dressed for the weather, head to toe covered, gloves and all, ready for cold running.  So I … Continue reading →

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Winterized Run

Posted on November 14, 2014 by terryshen

Temperature dropped like a brick last night.  All of a sudden, people changed:  heavy coats replaced light jackets,  boots instead of sandals, etc.  In addition, frosty grin wiped away smiles on people’s faces.  Even people’s paces picked up as if to keep themselves … Continue reading →

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Blister!

Posted on June 11, 2014 by terryshen
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Pre-occupied With My Run

Posted on May 27, 2014 by terryshen

  #128419907 / gettyimages.com   Day 3 Week 2 | 3 miles Ran on the treadmill this morning and kept an eye on my heart rate to make sure I stayed in the aerobic range.  While I achieved the objective of … Continue reading →

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Injury Time Out

Posted on April 10, 2014 by terryshen

Hurt my left heel.  Not even sure how it happened.  But could not put my weight on my left side without causing my eyes to cringe from the stingy pain. Perhaps it was the new pair New Balance running shoes I … Continue reading →

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Trail Condition Report – Winter

Posted on March 8, 2014 by terryshen

The run this morning was tougher than I anticipated.  What made it tough was the trail condition. Snow on the ground had been packed due to the warming temperature.  The trail was like a mixture of ice skating rink and … Continue reading →

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Ode to Winter Training

Posted on February 25, 2014 by terryshen

It snowed (again) today.  And some more is in the forecast for tomorrow. Even though I am off season (not training for spring marathon),  I can’t help but feel for those who are.  In this weather! One year, I did my … Continue reading →

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Passion for Running – A Test

Posted on January 25, 2014 by terryshen

This morning’s run was a test of my passion for running.  The weather has been brutal, thanks to the Alberta clippers from Canada. Temperature was 19 degree with some breeze.  I knew it was going to be cold.  So I … Continue reading →

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It was cold and wet this morning.  The weather however did not stop us from running the usual 9 miles. The plus side was few people were on the trail, so we pretty much had the trail to ourselves. What … Continue reading →

Posted on January 11, 2014 by terryshen | Leave a comment