Category Archives: John Hanna

Reflections on 2012

Posted on January 1, 2013 by

I’ve been sick for over a week so I haven’t had a chance to blog. I have thought about the past year and the one to come, however.  In this post I want to do a bit of reflection. Goals … Continue reading →

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Meadow Brook Run, 2012

Posted on December 15, 2012 by

This morning I ran the Meadow Brook 5k in Birmingham.  Every finisher received a rose. My time was 41:09, 6 minutes and 16 seconds faster than when I ran it two years ago. I am slowly getting back to my … Continue reading →

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2013 schedule

Posted on December 10, 2012 by

I have one race left in 2012. Meadow Brook 5k is this Saturday.  I ran it two years ago and certainly hope to have a better time this year. John Hanna is running with me so I am sure I … Continue reading →

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Opportunity, a year later

Posted on September 9, 2012 by

Last summer after I tore my hamstring two people told me that I would find opportunities in my injury. I don’t remember who told me that but I can narrow it down to the likely candidates. A month after that … Continue reading →

Posted in Achilles Tendon, change, David Glover, Dr. Laubenthal, Dr. McGough, dynamic stretching, Eric Doehrman, injury, John Hanna, Krista Schultz, passion, recovery, Sam, swimming, triathlon | Tagged , | 2 Comments

Wet Dog Finisher

Posted on July 22, 2012 by

Saturday I finished the Wet Dog Triathlon.  That was my goal. I decided that I was not going to be as concerned about time today as I was about finishing  since I had not finished Buster Britton.  As I was … Continue reading →

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Consistency

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

I know I have written about consistency before but I have been thinking about the topic again.  About a year ago I posted about the importance of consistency in my journey.  Keeping up with my training, showing up and doing … Continue reading →

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Measuring progress, gaining perspective

Posted on July 10, 2012 by

Progress can be measured in several ways.  Some of them involve numbers, charts, and standards or benchmarks while others involve accomplishments.  This morning I willingly faced a measure that involved a number – percent of body fat.  We had not … Continue reading →

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Water, water, water

Posted on July 6, 2012 by

I have been in the water several times this week. On Tuesday I went to the Aquatic Center after work to swim because I had not been in the water in a few days. I had already worked with Sam … Continue reading →

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Reflections on an unfinished race: Lessons Learned

Posted on June 9, 2012 by

As I mentioned a few days ago, I planned on completing my first sprint triathlon since my surgery. It was not meant to be.  I didn’t finish because I panicked in the water.  I did complete the bike, however.  I … Continue reading →

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