17 Nov 2009
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Swimming can be hard. Here’s why: Your muscles need oxygen to work. You probably use your muscles a lot when you swim. Sometimes, when you swim, it’s impossible to get oxygen (like when your head is underwater). So, you basically have three… Read more
15 Nov 2009
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I screwed up my knee. I’m pretty sure I did it from over training. I ramped up my weekly mileage too much too fast. This, I know from experience, is something that can happen from love affairs. Can anyone really explain how they can love running?… Read more
14 Nov 2009
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There’s nothing stopping you from doing whatever it is you want to do. Stop preparing. You’re ready to do it. Just do it. I’ve been obsessing about this for weeks. I walked for 15 miles in the middle of the night–in the middle of the… Read more
10 Nov 2009
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I’m no good at planning ahead. Wait. Let me rephrase that. It’s not that I’m no good at it. The truth is, I’m fantastic at it. What I meant to say is: I don’t like to give people (including myself) the impression that I’m someone who plans… Read more