Category Archives: 5k

My 5k running

Seafair 2015

Posted on July 25, 2015 by larry

So ends another running season. Ran Seafair today, shorter run, less stress, more fun.  First time we dressed up. Four of us in my family ran and friends Abbie and Carlo ran as well. I feel better about this year … Continue reading →

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West Seattle 5k Run

Posted on May 17, 2015 by larry

We had fun today, all my kids, and our pet dog ran the West Seattle 5k today. It was fun, I did better then expected. I wasn’t last and I did better than a 15 minute mile.  That actually fills … Continue reading →

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Kit is Coming together

Posted on April 22, 2015 by larry

My Arduino/Raspberry Pi kit is coming together.   I was informed that there are Saturday slots  for my workshop. woohoo. Still getting some stuff ready. Ran a 5k today Time: 49:19 Best time this year, I cracked 50 minutes.  To … Continue reading →

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Another Seahawk Run

Posted on April 19, 2015 by larry

Downgraded to a 5k but still felt good with the results compared to last year. Kind of sore, but a good sore the rest of the day. What felt really good was taking a shower and a nice nap in … Continue reading →

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Sustaining 15 minute mile

Posted on April 7, 2015 by larry

Had a good workout day.  I was on the treadmill, and got it to 30 minutes at faster than 15 minutes. Also my weight is promising. Weight: 297.4

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Need to Learn to Stretch Legs

Posted on March 30, 2015 by larry

I ran a 5k today, but as I started, I noticed my legs were way tighter than usual.  Interesting in that  I ran my best time this year… Time: 53:18 But if my legs were just a bit looser, I … Continue reading →

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Fitbit Champ

Posted on March 9, 2015 by larry

I got to admit, getting all the badges in fitbit is a nice motivator.   Hope to double some of those values by the Rock and Roll Marathon, maybe 20,000 Steps 4,000 Calories 12 miles 90 active minutes 30 floors. … Continue reading →

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Legs Not Here Yet

Posted on March 8, 2015 by larry

Ran a 5k in better time.  Still pretty dismal though, Time: 53:53 Even if I shed some pounds I don’t think it would have been much better. Weight: 306.0

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Supposed to Rest But…

Posted on March 6, 2015 by larry

I did a 5k today (route is actually longer) Mentioned it here before https://www.apolonio.com/blog/?p=2892 Pretty sad at my speed, it really needs to go down. Time: 58:21 The interesting thing is that I think I can push it 5 days … Continue reading →

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Confidence Run 2014

Posted on May 31, 2014 by larry

Its not what your body can do at 3 miles it what happens to your body at 10 miles that is a concern, I did my confidence run to see where I am at to see if I will be … Continue reading →

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