Twenty three thousand, seven hundred fifty three.
That’s the number, for all intents and purposes, give or take a few…
23,753.
It seems kind of silly.
But that’s what it is.
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Tag: Run
SWEET 15.85 (Not Quite 16)
I always feel the need to preface these posts with, “I wasn’t fast.”
And, it wasn’t fast, but today I ran great and good and far and wonderfully.
With my oldest son, and his wonderful wife, we set out from our beach house to do one of my favorite long runs – to the Point Pleasant Inlet and back – a solid 16(+) miler.
This is one of my favorite long runs. When I can do this run, I know I am (just about) marathon ready.
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Chronicle of a Comeback (vol. 33) – Last Article In Series
Today is January 8, 2021.
Exactly one year ago today, I walked into the surgery center to meet Dr. Braver for him to perform surgery on my right Achilles tendon. As I walked in, I said to the receptionist at the counter, “I am here to begin my training for the 2020 New York City Marathon.” She smiled and said, “You must be Mr. Semendinger.”
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Chronicle of a Comeback (vol. 30) – A GREAT RUN!
Chronicle of a Comeback (vol. 29) – Continued Progress
Well, I needed that.
It’s good to be back. Again.
After my five consecutive days of three-mile runs, two weeks ago, the next week, I set out to do four consecutive days of four-mile runs.
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Chronicle of a Comeback (vol. 21)
Slow and steady makes the race.
Chronicle of a Comeback (vol. 19)
19 weeks ago today, I walked in to have surgery on my right Achilles tendon. Â
I walked out on crutches.
I was on crutches for about 7 weeks. Â
And then I started running, step-by-step. Slowly.
Today, I powered through a three mile treadmill run staying between 5.5 and 6.0 mph for the duration. Â
I broke 32 minutes, finishing at 31:51. That’s a strong effort – my best effort to date since the surgery.
I was once a marathoner. Â
I will be one again.
Chronicle of a Comeback (vol. 16)
A few years ago, no longer being a guy that could literally jump into his running shoes and bang out (seemingly, at least) any amount of miles, I invented a little running trick that I employed today.
Chronicle of a Comeback (vol. 14)
One might thing that the Governor’s decision to close school the rest of the year would make life easier on teachers and principals…
NOT SO!
Chronicle of a Comeback (vol. 10)
I just had my most enjoyable run yet.Â
I am back again.
A week ago, I shut it down after I woke up with pain, probably better described as discomfort, just above the area where I had Achilles surgery. I had been pushing it a bit, just a little, with some “boxing” at my in home boxing gym (in my garage), some long (virtual) PT sessions, other stretching, and the advent of a short, but steep, hill into my runs. Â
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