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A Long Run: My next race is Bay To Breakers in SF Friday, 5/18, 2012 9:16 pm
This is one of the first road races that I remember ever reading about. Quite a tradition. Run well. Barry Anderson ... more
Last ran it in 1981. 5:24 pace but had to go hard to get in the top 100. Then it was 7.63. Richard Stiller Friday, 5/18, 2012 7:30 am
Last ran it in 1983. 5:24 pace/ 40:17. 73rd place overall. Upset I didn't break 40 minutes. Ended up being my lifetime P.R. Bill Dunn Friday, 5/18, 2012 9:16 pm
Profile: Bob Anderson Friday, 5/18, 2012 6:30 pm
Heading up to SF for a couple of nights. Catherine and I like any reason to spend a few nights in the city. Racing the Bay To Breakers...more Bob Anderson
Profile: Michael Anderson Tuesday, 3/13, 2012 10:25 pm
Check out my video on my profile! Michael Anderson
+reply by Barry Anderson Friday, 5/18, 2012 8:06 am
Just had the chance to take a look at your videos. Wow...really getting excited about A Long Run. Should be a fantastic film. You really got back into running with...more
+reply by Richard Stiller Wednesday, 3/14, 2012 9:29 pm
Great video Really liked the comment the guy made to Bob at the end about a bigger headwind.
+reply by Bob Anderson Wednesday, 3/14, 2012 9:26 am
Good job...it was a good race. It was my first of ten half marathons of the year!!

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Barry Anderson Interview 27 Friday, 5/18, 2012 7:42 am
Thanks Bob. I have already been inspired by the enthusiasm that so many of our Ujena Fit Club members show in their posts. Hope to see even more start to post their workouts and thoughts on running. Am looking forward to helping in any way possible. Barry Anderson
Profile: Steven Richardson Thursday, 5/17, 2012 2:25 pm
Going to go for my two mile goal this weekend! Hopefully I can break 12:00 on it. It will be on a mostly flat course nothing like what I...more Steven Richardson
+reply by Barry Anderson Friday, 5/18, 2012 7:24 am
I agree with Richard. Your 4 x 1 mile interval workout is also a good indicator. Just go in with a positive attitude and you will do very well.
+reply by Richard Stiller Friday, 5/18, 2012 7:13 am
Based on your 5k you should be able to do it or be close. A two mile in 12 flat is equal to a 19:29 5k.
+reply by Steven Richardson Thursday, 5/17, 2012 3:22 pm
good thing is its sort of a diagnostic pt test don't count but everyone will be out there. So it will be like a race with all the perks that...more

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Barry Anderson Interview 27 Thursday, 5/17, 2012 7:31 pm
I really enjoy having you on our team. Your solid advice is helping me reach my 50 race goal...thanks! Bob Anderson
Profile: Dave Nevitt Thursday, 5/17, 2012 10:35 am
Looking forward to running my hometown marathon on Sunday, the Bluenose Marathon in Halifax NS. Just finished an easy 10 mile run and feel very well recovered from last weekend's...more Dave Nevitt
Profile: JoAnn Dahlkoetter Wednesday, 5/16, 2012 4:48 pm
Sports Psychologist in San Francisco Bay Area Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter is featured TONIGHT on ABC-TV on the 11 pm News in a breaking story with Dan Noyes. She talks...more JoAnn Dahlkoetter
A Long Run: Race 21 DSE Mother's Day 5k SF Wednesday, 5/16, 2012 8:32 am
If you live in San Francisco or when you are visting SF, you can always count on the DSE to have a race for you. I have done four so far out of 50...thanks DSE Runners!!! Bob Anderson ... more
I love gravel ;) Raced this section for years over many DSE courses. My father's last post at the end of WWII was the Presidio and for all I know he put the gravel there in 1945. Lol Richard Stiller Sunday, 5/13, 2012 5:23 pm
Bob, you are keeping the right attitude and keeping things in perspective for the LONG HAUL. Maybe your body will at least compromise with you and you can knock off 2 or 3 pounds. If you keep going this fast, the unnecessary weight will get discouraged and will eventually go away. Good luck in the big one this Sunday, save a little back for the last half. Bruce Gilbert Wednesday, 5/16, 2012 8:32 am
Profile: Dave Nevitt Sunday, 5/13, 2012 10:40 am
Had a major marathon breakthrough in Fredericton NB today. Ran 2:58:28, my first sub 3 hour effort since 2004. The conditions were fantastic and it was just one of those...more Dave Nevitt
+reply by Bob Anderson Tuesday, 5/15, 2012 5:15 pm
I just can't wrap my head around running more than a marathon...but I did run 35 miles once however it was not by plan...not a good experience...I do admire anyone...more
+reply by Dave Nevitt Tuesday, 5/15, 2012 2:12 pm
Leadville was probably a once in a lifetime experience. I'm not sure how many 100 milers I have in me. I ran a solid sub 29 hour effort in Leadville...more
+reply by Barry Anderson Tuesday, 5/15, 2012 8:01 am
Way to go Dave...now you can shoot for 60's also. Noticed that you have done the Leadville 100 race. Are you planning to do it again? Would like to hear...more

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Article: Benefit of Downhill Training Tuesday, 5/15, 2012 5:13 pm
I just like running downhill and I know it helps my leg turnover...however it can be tough on the quads... Bob Anderson... more
Video: The Rock the Parkway Half Marathon Sunday, 5/13, 2012 4:20 pm
It was so great to run one of my 50 races for the year back in Kansas. I had not run a race in Kansas since 1969 and back...more Bob Anderson

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Training Idea: Race Over the Hill Friday, 5/11, 2012 8:51 am
Luckily in age group competition you are running against others who are going through the same thing. I was a good uphill runner but could really turn it on going...more Richard Stiller
I would imagine as you get older you start to loose alot of muscle in your legs. going down a hill requires alot less effort on the muscles and...more Steven Richardson
Do you incorporate any specific hill training in your workouts? Barry Anderson

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Profile: Glenn Sievert Friday, 5/18, 2012 11:26 pm
Two dog walks , including 20 min jog, gym trdml, bike , & mat stretches for back
Profile: Shari Mernett Friday, 5/18, 2012 11:24 pm
Slept in, so didn't get to workout in the morning - had to wait until afternoon - took the dogs for a 45 minute walk once we got back from town.
Profile: jim barker Friday, 5/18, 2012 10:15 pm
Tired, but no strong ankle pain...!!!
Profile: Bob Anderson Friday, 5/18, 2012 6:27 pm
Ran three miles with Mike during lunch. We took it easy. My legs are feeling fresh and I am going to be ready to race 12k on Sunday. Bay to Breakers here I come. Picking up my number in the morning. Going up to night to SF...Catherine and I love spending time in the city...
+reply by Bill Dunn Friday, 5/18, 2012 9:10 pm
Good Luck Bob!!
Profile: Mariah DeMarco Friday, 5/18, 2012 8:21 pm
Had school and work today but I got in a couple of hours of water volleyball in between. Fun stuff!
Profile: Steven Richardson Friday, 5/18, 2012 7:42 pm
Found out that the pt test is on Sunday so had to modify my weekend workout plan did 8 miles today started with 3 sub 7:00 miles then slowed down to a confortable 7:50 pace. Knocked time off each mile with the 8th mile being under 7. work out felt great and still had alot left but it was getting to late. Sleep is just as important as the run!
Profile: Bill Dunn Friday, 5/18, 2012 10:54 am
11.3 mile run @ 1:28:45/ 7:52 pace.Felt best at the end which is better than the reverse.
+reply by Bob Anderson Friday, 5/18, 2012 6:29 pm
That's a solid run...
Profile: Jodi Labossiere Friday, 5/18, 2012 5:48 pm
Just landed in Hawaii got to my hotel put my shoes on and went for it! I am loving my new Garmin it makes it so much easier to just got for a run! Now I can relax and enjoy the rest of the day because I gained 3 hours! :)
Profile: Roger Wright Friday, 5/18, 2012 5:25 pm
Took it easy and just did 1 Hr Spin.
Profile: Nina Byrne Friday, 5/18, 2012 4:35 pm
I did some basic exercises today, walking with LB and some weight training.
Profile: Tony Brickel Friday, 5/18, 2012 1:33 pm
Did a nice 5 miles with my Wife and Jade.
Profile: Eden Levine Thursday, 5/17, 2012 9:01 pm
I hit the cardio hard today. 30 min running going from 5mph to 8mph to 5mph intervals. Than eliptical on very high resistance level for another 30 min. Finished with a rushed 30 min full body strenght training before I had to rush off to work for "Dictator!"
+reply by Eden Levine Friday, 5/18, 2012 11:15 am
Yes I am! :-)
+reply by Bob Anderson Thursday, 5/17, 2012 11:54 pm
Sounds like a good workout!!! See you soon in PV...are you running the 15k Challenge?
Profile: Steven Richardson Thursday, 5/17, 2012 2:12 pm
4 x 1 Mile (Fast as possible) / 1/4 Mile walk 1/2 mile walk Manage to get two of my miles under 6 today almost ready to move up to six repeats. Splits 5:54, 5:58, 6:24, 6:14 My goal is to get all 4 running segments under 6:00 then move up to Six intervals and start working on getting all six under 6 then start replacing my walk with a jog.
+reply by Bob Anderson Friday, 5/18, 2012 9:10 am
Doing repeat miles have worked for me in the past...but it is a tough workout! That is why I run each one faster. Helps to make it more...more
+reply by Barry Anderson Friday, 5/18, 2012 8:38 am
Steven, you may even want to add some more variation to these interval type workouts. Personally I think that you could get more benefit from running 6 x 800 at...more
+reply by Richard Stiller Friday, 5/18, 2012 8:12 am
Meant beat... Lol not best. Sorry to have jumped in but 6 x 1600 will just wear you out.

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Profile: Barbara Latta Friday, 5/18, 2012 6:07 am
Great weather today!
+reply by Barry Anderson Friday, 5/18, 2012 8:15 am
Barbara...nice thought to start the day on. Have always loved the morning...think it is due to all the years of 6:00 am workouts.
Profile: Gary Funck Thursday, 5/17, 2012 11:45 pm
Ran the long loop around the block, a little over an hour.
Profile: Glenn Sievert Thursday, 5/17, 2012 10:15 pm
Two d0g walks including 20 min jog, gym trdml, bike, weight machs, mat stretch for back
Profile: Wendy Roberts Thursday, 5/17, 2012 9:52 pm
TM (yawn)
Profile: jim barker Thursday, 5/17, 2012 9:03 pm
Living aerbic life easy; will try to run tomorrow.

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