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Sleep deprivation 

Nicolas 2016/09/30

I read in some places about the importance of sleep in the post marathon recovery process.  It is probably a myth.  I just wonder how people are getting their life done and having enough sleep.  I barely get all the…
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sleep

Reality check over 42km

Nicolas 2016/09/28

It’s been real.  I think that would be the right expression for the occasion.  I came into the Montreal Marathon expecting a walk in the park.  I knew my training had been under par and that I hadn’t done my…
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All days, Fitness, Half and Full Marathon

marathon, montreal, running, training

Just can’t throw them away.

Nicolas 2016/09/12

This is the story of a pair of shorts that seems to find no ending. It all started over ten years ago. After surviving the shock wave of a difficult breakup, my morale was down and I really needed to…
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Running on pride, nerves and purely insanely selfish commitment 

Nicolas 2016/09/12

In less than two weeks,  I’ll be standing on the Jacques Cartier bridge waiting for the 26th edition of the Montreal marathon. I am not ready.  I really mean it.  I could run the half without much concern but once…
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marathon, Pride, running, training

Ran the Boston Marathon, now PMS

Nicolas 2016/05/09

Many runners go through this PMS after a marathon; a Post Marathon Syndrome. After months and weeks of training, after all the excitement and the cheers I’ve experienced before the marathon come the time to show off the medal.  This…
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Boston, Father, marathon, PMS, Post, Pride, running, Syndrome, training

Registration To The 120th Boston Marathon Confirmed

Nicolas 2016/03/22

At last!  I’ve received my confirmation to the Boston Marathon.  I have the Bib number (#32026), and the wave/corral and I am happy.  Still a bit nervous as I know the training hasn’t been optimal but as it get real,…
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All days, Fitness, Half and Full Marathon

Boston, marathon, running, training

Short timed training

Nicolas 2016/03/18

This is going to be crazy.  After a few months of halfly training,  I’ve finally got the confirmation that I’ll be running the 120th Boston marathon.  The scary part is that there is only four weeks left to train. Three…
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Boston, marathon, running, training

Hit spike from StumbleUpon

Nicolas 2016/03/03

There has been a hit spike on the visit on my site.  It appears that many come from StumbleUpon.  Although the spike is significant, it didn’t make much changes in the Adsense  revenue.  I didn’t get any clicks but I’m…
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Gum healing, Cold front and Funerals out of town

Nicolas 2016/03/03

Having a molar removed was a much bigger deal than I expected.  It’s been almost a week now and it still hurts a bit.  I haven’t exercise at all since, except shovelling a bit of snow.  I missed a 29…
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All days, Fitness, Half and Full Marathon

running, training

Preparation Training

Nicolas 2016/02/26

I was unsure if this post shouldn’t be called training season.  I consider a season as the months of preparation toward a big event. In any case, I am in the season leading to Boston marathon and I think it’s…
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Boston, half marathon, marathon, running, training

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