We had some great weather this weekend. Saturday I headed out for a long run with Jason and Eric. We planned on doing the Lincoln Memorial Half Marathon course. None of us are actually doing that half, but we thought it would be a good training workout. It has some good hills and plenty of stop lights to give your weary body a rest. We completed the course with a little extra I put a little … [Read more...]
Masters Swimming vs. Swimming On Your Own
February 28, 2010 By
Masters swimming offers some wonderful benefits such has the social and motivational aspects of a group, and a coach to give you structured workouts and occassional feedback. However, masters workouts have their downside for many swimmers! … [Read more...]
Sore Legs, Finally!
February 28, 2010 By
Tuesday the weather was still bad so my tempo run was relegated to the treadmill. 4 miles at tempo pace went like this: 2 miles at 7.5 mph, 1 mile at 8.0 mph, and 1 mile at 8.5 mph. I'm still not in race shape so this tempo run was tough. The next eventful day of training was on Saturday. Dan picked me up and we headed to Lunch With Eric's house. The plan was to run the Lincoln Half … [Read more...]
Smokem’ if you gotem’
February 26, 2010 By
Only in women's hockey.... Boozing Olympic Hockey Team in Hot Water - Cigars, champagne and joy after Canadian women's hockey team delivers gold. … [Read more...]
New racing and training calendar
February 24, 2010 By
Do you ever wish you had a years worth of racing on your calendar, so you could schedule other events are them? Well now you can with the HardyBreed Training and Racing Calendar. Not only can you view events on our website, but you can subscribe, on you computer or smart phone, iPhone, or iPod Touch. So you will always know what race is next weeking or what time the group ride is going to … [Read more...]
Spirit of the Marathon
February 24, 2010 By
Watch the Spirit of the Marathon on HardyBreed. Spirit of the Marathon is the first film to capture the passion, drama and essence of the famed 26.2-mile Chicago Marathon. … [Read more...]
Olympic Swimming
February 23, 2010 By
Episode 26 - Part 1 of this two part episode, Eric Sommer guest host to discuss swimming HardyBreed style. This is the one topic we have avoided for a while, due to the fact that Jason and I are not that great of swimmers. Also Eric stresses the importance of the group swim. Stick around for the next 20 minutes. You'll be glad you did! … [Read more...]
Olympic Swimming
February 23, 2010 By
Episode 26 - Part 1 of this two part episode, Eric Sommer guest host to discuss swimming HardyBreed style. This is the one topic we have avoided for a while, due to the fact that Jason and I are not that great of swimmers. Also Eric stresses the importance of the group swim. Stick around for the next 20 minutes. You'll be glad you did! … [Read more...]
My Vision Quest
February 21, 2010 By
The weekend was good and bad. Saturday I went on a run with Jason and Eric. We decided to run the 10 mile Vine course. I started out feeling ok, but after the first couple of miles I started to struggle. My legs felt like logs. The run boiled down to survival. Closing in on the finish of the course we ran through the park trying to hold a 8 min pace. I couldn't do it. I got … [Read more...]
Oooh-La-La, Kara Goucher On The Cover Of Runner’s World
February 21, 2010 By
Check out Kara Goucher on the cover of the March issue of Runner's World. The article is pretty good too. … [Read more...]
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