I was speaking with a very close friend of mine earlier about food choices. He's having a hard time avoiding refined sugar, it's an ongoing battle. He started, almost on auto-pilot, talking about being tired and hungry (two of the usual suspects in the infamous H.A.L.T. line-up) and using that as his excuse for making a poor decision to eat something he knew he was going to regret later. Regret it because he physically feels not well after eating, well, crap food. It depresses him, bogs him down…
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Added by Chowley on May 12, 2009 at 9:30pm —
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The full STP Marathon is a thing of the past. Wish I had gone last year!
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Added by Chowley on May 1, 2009 at 12:00pm —
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Added by Chowley on April 30, 2009 at 9:16am —
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Added by Chowley on April 24, 2009 at 5:07am —
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Here we are, a week from our last session at the rink. I did pretty well today despite over-doing things yesterday. I really need to learn to rest on Saturdays if I want to be in top shape Sunday morning. I'm not complaining, cause I really didn't "feel it" going into today's session, but I held my own nonetheless. Not as strong as I was last week, just because there wasn't much left after burn pace. But having just typed that, it occurs to me that because of last week's session I was probably s…
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Added by Chowley on March 1, 2009 at 3:00pm —
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This winter hasn't been dragging like it usually does. That’s because my son Paul and I have been training indoors. I'll be the first to admit, if Paul wasn't into it, I probably would have dropped from the pack back in December. But I'm really happy I've stuck with it.
I've been feeling pretty good about the technique tips I've been picking up, but honestly, indoor speed skating is a completely different sport than outdoor long distance marathon skating. I’m at home on the trail, alone. Being…
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Added by Chowley on February 22, 2009 at 5:00pm —
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A New Year is upon us...well, just about. Thought it was time to start blogging again. And when it comes to skating, what else is there to blog about other than how you're training. So...
I've moved indoors for the winter. I'm going to start writing about it. But I want it to be interesting, so my wife has suggested a few blogging sites for me to visit before I start in earnest.
More to come...
Feel free to share!
Chris
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Added by Chowley on December 28, 2008 at 6:21pm —
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It's been a great skate weather week! John, Chad and I have been skating more in Loveland this week. John & I did 21 this morning from the Wilson Trail Head out to the end of Boyd Lake and back. Schneid and I did 10 at lunch at the lake. Great day. Sounds like we're all feeling really good about this past season, even Schneid, who had a great season despite "the race we shall not mention." Would nice to get everyone together for a few more Windsor - Greely skates before the end of the year.…
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Added by Chowley on October 3, 2008 at 7:53pm —
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What does bonking feel like for you? I bonked this morning at around mile 24.75 of a 30 mile skate. Just felt like the stiffest headwind in the world, but there was no wind. Went from skating a 3:30 mile or better to about 5:30 for about a mile. Just wanted to skate under a rock. Then it faded. Left as fast as it came on. Has this ever happened to you?
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Added by Chowley on September 28, 2008 at 2:09pm —
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Would have had another CO PBR on the Loveland Rec. Trail today had it not been for heavy traffic and having to T-Stop 3 times. Missed the record by 35 seconds coming in at 1:31:10. It will be nice when the clocks roll back and I can get out earlier on the trail. There are just too many people with Dogs out there after 7:30. It's nice to be wrapping it up by then.
I'll be a happy camper if I can break 1:30:36 in CO before winter comes...tomorrow is another day.
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Added by Chowley on September 27, 2008 at 9:32pm —
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Hot off the presses:
UP TO 1:14:46 ELITE
1:14:47 1:20:19 A
1:20:20 1:23:07 B
1:23:08 1:30:36 W1
1:30:37 1:36:36 W2
1:36:37 1:42:37 W3
1:42:38 1:49:33 W4
1:49:34 1:56:20 W5
1:56:21 2:04:15 W6
2:04:16 2:14:21 W7
2:14:22 2:36:36 W8
2:36:37 3:30:00 W9
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Added by Chowley on September 16, 2008 at 11:39pm —
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We came, we saw, we had a helluva great skate! Congratulatons to all of the Speed Weasels who posted excellent times. The conditions were perfect, and we're booked lago for 2009!
Please submit your NSIM 2008 Pics. See My Photos for the latest additions! Thanks to Tommy J and inlinepics.com
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Added by Chowley on September 15, 2008 at 8:30am —
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No, I don't have the blues. I was just listening to the Screaming Cheetah Wheelies. If you know them you know the reference.
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Did 10 miles with The Schneid yesterday morning out at Boyd Lake. Lost roll in the last 2 miles and started to think I've finally trashed my bearings. However, did 10 this morning and I was rolling just fine. A little louder than usual (they call me "Squeeky Wheels") but rolling a 3:39 avg. for 10.9 so not too shabby. Went out in my Aero 10's at lunch…
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Added by Chowley on August 27, 2008 at 2:22pm —
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This weekend was 2 for 32 miles - Saturday and Sunday, was alble to roll for miles. Respectable time at altitude, but was really in it for the cardio workout. No skating today...
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Added by Chowley on August 25, 2008 at 2:53pm —
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From an email by Scott Jones of A2A:
It's been a tough year, but I'm happy to announce that A2A 2008 is still
on. Registration is down this year, but after talking to some of our
suppliers we were able to get expenses down to the point where we can go
forward.
We will however have to cancel the 10K event, due to logistics and a
limited number of volunteers. We are providing full refunds for those
who were already registered for the 10K.
We are now in the process of purchasing items and servic…
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Added by Chowley on August 25, 2008 at 2:51pm —
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Did some interval training with the Weasels last night. It's fun skating at high speed in a line. Got a bit tense when someone caught a bump the wrong way, but all in all a great time. I personally like interval training - helps to remind me why I do this. It's the only sport I've ever really enjoyed, and pushing my limits is very rewarding. Matt and Dave like to ignore me. Titanium says they have a "Chris Filter". Maybe I should start a nasty, running rumor mill about the two of them and Chad's…
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Added by Chowley on August 22, 2008 at 2:00pm —
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Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the importance of precipitation to life, particularly in Northern Colorado, but man do I hate it when it rains in the morning. I'm usually pretty smug about having gotten 12-17 miles in before the rain comes, but that wasn't in the cards this past weekend. Rained cats and dogs. Great for the land - and the open fire ban has been lifted - but bad for bearings. So what to do...hit the elliptical! I'm actually glad about the way it turned out, because I feel stronge…
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Added by Chowley on August 20, 2008 at 8:00am —
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Sitting here eating Skittles and Cookies at my desk during lunch hour. It's about 80 outside with a light breeze. I will need to go skate again later...but now, more snickerdoodles!
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Added by Chowley on August 14, 2008 at 12:57pm —
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13 miles in the hood each day. Slow pace. Couldn't get out of my own way yesterday. Was really tired. Today was better. Started to worry that I was burning out on the whole "skate lifestyle" thing - but nay, Live to Skate, Skate to Live!
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Added by Chowley on August 14, 2008 at 11:23am —
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Another brisk 10 with The Schneid this morning at Boyd Lake. We're really keeping up a great pace. Wish we were starting in the same wave in Duluth. Anyway - long day at work and another one tomorrow...
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Added by Chowley on August 12, 2008 at 5:46pm —
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