Monthly Archives: August 2007

First long trip without smoking.

Posted on August 31, 2007 by Nathan Powell

Today was the first long trip I have taken since I quit smoking. I did have some pretty decent urges on the 7 hour sojourn to Canada (which took us like 9 with stops and meals and such). I am … Continue reading →

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Vent

Posted on August 30, 2007 by Nathan Powell

I ran 4.5 miles tonight, and I wasn’t feeling it at all. First off my Garmin was acting very strange. I think the approaching storms were causing it to lose the satellite associations frequently so my pace and distance were … Continue reading →

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Disturbing

Posted on August 27, 2007 by Nathan Powell

eating.com is owned by the Clorox Company

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Day 55

Posted on August 26, 2007 by Nathan Powell

Today is the 55th day in a row I decided not to smoke. I have only taken one Chantix in the last 2 weeks or so, and I doubt that does anything for you. I still have all the pills … Continue reading →

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8 miles high

Posted on August 25, 2007 by Nathan Powell

Upped my long run to 8 miles this morning as per the Nathan Powell Half Marathon Plan. Humid does not begin to explain what the weather was like this morning. I felt like I was running through soup. And not … Continue reading →

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Music

Posted on August 22, 2007 by Nathan Powell

I am currently really into the following songs: Postal Service: This Place is a Prison, Such Great Heights Ben Folds: Gone, Still Fighting it Modest Mouse: Satin in a Coffin, View O.A.R. Heard the World

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The case for text messages

Posted on August 22, 2007 by Nathan Powell

Consider a typical phone conversation to let someone know, that even though you are running a little late, you are almost to the place where you are meeting them: Guy0: “Hello” Guy1: “Hello” Guy0: “Hey it’s me” Guy1: “Hey man” … Continue reading →

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Blah

Posted on August 22, 2007 by Nathan Powell

Went for a walk for my cross training tonight. I want to record this here, my shin(s) doesn’t hurt so bad I don’t want to run on it. Rather, I am afraid to run on it. If it were only … Continue reading →

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HHHM W7D1

Posted on August 20, 2007 by Nathan Powell

I feel a little silly still labeling any of these posts as HH (Hal Higdon) anything. I mean, I am so far off his plan it’s not funny. I feel pretty good about where I am, so I don’t think … Continue reading →

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HHHM W6D7

Posted on August 19, 2007 by Nathan Powell

Today was my long run, 7 miles. This was a crazy week because I was basically resting while still trying to get some of my miles in so I wouldn’t fall behind on the half marathon plan. I only ran … Continue reading →

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