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Thank you Ansky. Your blog has helped me prepare f...

2012-05-12T20:30:05.327-04:00

Thank you Ansky. Your blog has helped me prepare for the Poconos marathon on May 20th 2012 in a big way. Happy running.
Jitendra

I have a nutrition plan in which some is: Eat Brea...

2012-04-19T02:37:28.128-04:00

I have a nutrition plan in which some is: Eat Breakfast like a king , Eat lunch like a normal man and eat dinner like a poor man . . it will balance your all system and nutrition . . . .

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I hear you on being realistic about your accomplis...

2012-01-01T19:25:18.655-05:00

I hear you on being realistic about your accomplishments and goals. Nothing wrong with making 'fun' the primary goal. It is a whole different ballgame when you have a family and other obligations. Good luck with all your efforts in 2012!

Man plans, G-d laughs. I had my own share of triu...

2012-01-01T15:07:58.796-05:00

Man plans, G-d laughs. I had my own share of triumphs and disappointments this year as well. The bottom line, if you hit all of your goals, then the bar was set too low. I love your enthusiasm and your continued effort - and am sure that you'll have a fantastic 2012.

I like your post and reasonable reflection on 2011...

2012-01-01T09:17:48.827-05:00

I like your post and reasonable reflection on 2011 Ari. I hope we get a chance to meet in 2012. best wishes for a successful new year.

Mainly because you called me out for not commentin...

2011-12-27T20:20:40.400-05:00

Mainly because you called me out for not commenting, and partially just to announce it in a public forum: I have no plans to even try to qualify for Boston. I haven't quite figured out exactly why I run marathons yet (and all the other running seems to be to prevent myself from collapsing during a marathon), but I have realized I have no desire to run Boston.

Great series Ari. Looking forward to reading all...

2011-12-21T20:35:19.774-05:00

Great series Ari. Looking forward to reading all 8 of your blog posts.

Happy Chanukah!

Def NYC. (though I haven't run Boston) NYC i...

2009-10-22T10:37:19.439-04:00

Def NYC. (though I haven't run Boston)

NYC is just an amazing race. There are spectators throughout the entire 26 miles. They are amazing too. screaming and cheering you on. So fantastic.

Plus you get a great view of the city. Only downside is the ridic wait on Staten Island to start.

Best race of my life!

That's awesome! I have never kept track of my ...

2009-09-01T15:17:03.326-04:00

That's awesome! I have never kept track of my totals...not a bad idea though! Great job. August was nasty hot. Today is so beautiful...it's like fall is saying "hello!"

Not burgers... breakast sausage. Recipe here: htt...

2009-09-01T14:24:02.517-04:00

Not burgers... breakast sausage. Recipe here:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/breakfast-sausage-recipe/index.html

I substitued a beef/lamb mixture for the pork/fatback.

Those burgers must have been awesome after that ru...

2009-09-01T12:16:08.406-04:00

Those burgers must have been awesome after that run.

And just for the record, you didn't stink. No ...

2009-08-31T15:03:41.173-04:00

And just for the record, you didn't stink. No ick factor. The whole thing worked out well, and I'm glad you enjoyed the food.

And those aren't grill marks. They're pinstripes.

2009-08-31T14:58:05.960-04:00

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Nice job Ari. Your brave to run all the way to Ya...

2009-08-30T21:54:08.185-04:00

Nice job Ari. Your brave to run all the way to Yankee Stadium. How many miles total was the run?

Your tailgate party and food sounds delicious!

Also, great idea on the wet ones. I may use that tomorrow I am planning a Prospect Park run then an appointment right after so wet ones will do the trick!!

Way to go Ari!

Two words, Harlem. River. Kidding. If I were you, ...

2009-08-27T08:44:10.696-04:00

Two words, Harlem. River. Kidding. If I were you, I'd bring a towel and some Wet Ones (like baby wipes but with anti microbial stuff). I think you'll feel better if you can just get the salt and sweat off of your head.

Shower beforehand. Be generous with the deoderant....

2009-08-24T23:26:32.083-04:00

Shower beforehand. Be generous with the deoderant. Use the baby wipes as Jenna and Mike suggest. They work great. Your friends will think you're crazy. You'll know how great it feels. If you don't like it, don't do it again.

I once ran from midtown Manhatten to Edgewater NJ ...

2009-08-23T20:47:44.407-04:00

I once ran from midtown Manhatten to Edgewater NJ to see the release of Dean Karnazes movie. My wife met me there with a towel, deodorant, and a change of clothes. It was fine. Go for it and go Yankees!

baby wipes? cold wash cloths and baby powder?

2009-08-23T20:38:39.750-04:00

baby wipes? cold wash cloths and baby powder?

Friend, I felt the heat, too. It is discouraging n...

2009-08-22T10:59:42.764-04:00

Friend, I felt the heat, too. It is discouraging not to complete a workout but the thing to remember is that first, we're not saving lives and second, the effort you put out on a humid day is probably equal to or greater than what you'd do over more intervals at a faster pace in the Fall or Winter.

Yeah, that's the way it goes with speed workou...

2009-08-20T21:20:00.018-04:00

Yeah, that's the way it goes with speed workouts. Depending on the leader and people in front, groups will go faster than advertised. Annoying.

Last week I was in the 8:00-8:30 group (NYRR running class), and the leader then proceeded to announce that we would be running 7:45 pace. Huh? I lagged and struggled a bit, but in the end, still felt like I had a great workout and ran much harder than I would on my own. That's why I keep coming back, despite the annoyances.

My weekly short runs seem to fall into the 'ru...

2009-08-20T10:16:21.993-04:00

My weekly short runs seem to fall into the 'rut of comfort', but I use my long runs to break out, explore and discover. Gives me something to look forward to at the end of the training week.

Winter running doesn't have to be any different if like you say, you are well prepared. Part of that preparation has to include appropriate clothing!

Yeah!! Nice pictures!! Six Flags parks are full of adventure... I love their rides so much!!

Well put.

2009-08-19T15:51:03.460-04:00

Well put.

Great post Ari! I admit, I usually run the exact ...

2009-08-18T21:22:29.344-04:00

Great post Ari! I admit, I usually run the exact same route daily, but sometimes I do leave my "comfort" zone and while I do love it, I always love to come home!!! :O)

That is still a tough workout, much less after a b...

2009-08-14T23:32:16.844-04:00

That is still a tough workout, much less after a blood donation. Making you stronger...