I've got a lot to discuss today, and all of comes right back to one thing: my butt. Let's begin, shall we? 1. Slow running kicks my butt. I spent another week of zone 2 runs per coach's orders.Now, let me just say, I am but a meager wanna-be at this point. I am still in school learning the ways of the body. I have only half-ass trained my way through my 4 marathons. When it comes to 5k's I get Continue reading →
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