Monthly Archives: October 2011

Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Matt

Happy Halloween! It’s one of my favorite holidays because I have a very sweet tooth, I love seeing cool costumes, and fall is my favorite season. I ran a Halloween-themed race last year, but didn’t run one this year. It … Continue reading →

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Out of the Dark

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Matt

My running has been going very well recently. I’ve been varying the distance, intensity, and routes, and I’ve mixed in plenty of hills. Also, I sucked it up and tried to make it through a few miles on the treadmill … Continue reading →

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Getting With the Group

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Matt

After taking a few days off following the Brooksie Way Half Marathon earlier this month, I’ve been running pretty consistently. For the last few months I was mostly training for the Brooksie Way, and it has been kind of weird … Continue reading →

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A New Route

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Matt

One of the many benefits of living in Southeast Michigan is the abundance of parks and trails. My wife and I are big fans of the local trails and parks, including the Huron-Clinton Metroparks. We’ve visited a few of the … Continue reading →

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Going With the (Pure)Flow

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Matt

I bought some new running shoes a few days ago. I’m one of those running geeks who loves getting new gear – especially shoes – so this was definitely one of the running-related highlights of my week. Over the last … Continue reading →

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Brooksie Way Half Marathon Recap

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Matt

I ran the Brooksie Way Half Marathon on Sunday. It was my third half marathon, and the largest of the three I’ve run so far. It was my first time running the Brooksie Way, and I was very impressed by … Continue reading →

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