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Moved this blog to my own domain - http://talonx.deepinspace.net/. My tech blog was already there - http://code.deepinspace.net. Have imported all Blogger posts there.

Running Plan 2010

Have been following a getting-back-to-running-and-beyond plan for this year. Here it is
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tYddwvThoWTS_-E-lo2iNCQ&single=true&gid=0&output=html

It does not include the details, just the outline. The initial months are the toughest, and the most fun. That's when you have to go slow to build your aerobic base (A nice writeup on aerobic base building is here). The Garmin Forerunner 305 I bought recently has been helpful in this - beeping faithfully whenever I cross 155 bpm. This is also fun since the runs are slow and easy, and you don't feel worn out or breathless even on the long ones

I've found http://www.dailymile.com/ to be a good site to track progress. It does not have many features like other running log sites, but I like its look and ease of use. And it has Garmin integration.

Yes, I am back to running.

Running is primal.
Running is elemental.


Running is Tiring.
Running is Exhilarating.

Running is Painful.
Running is Ecstasy.

Running Makes you float.
Running is Part of your being.

Running is Pounding your body.
Running is Controlling your mind.

Running is Getting sweaty and filthy and covered in salt.
Running is Cleansing.

Running is A Solo effort.
Running is Dissolving yourself in the cheers of the crowd at the marathon.