Hshawjr

Author's details

Name: Harold Shaw
Date registered: October 27, 2012
URL: http://aveteranrunnah.com

Biography

I am preparing to run the 2013 Marine Corps Marathon (MCM), 30 years after I finished in 1983. I had knee surgery in May 2011 which changed my outlook on many things. Since then have lost over 50 pounds and have worked hard to overcome my issues with race day anxiety. I will be writing about my experiences, the people I meet along the way and gear I use, while going after my goal of running a sub 3:30 Marine Corps Marathon in 2013. I am a Contributor to Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield's Real Health Program.

Latest posts

  1. I am Moving Back to Blogger — March 6, 2013
  2. Slow and Easy 4.0 Mile Recovery Run – 3/5/13 — March 5, 2013
  3. Team RWB and an Opportunity — March 5, 2013
  4. 1st Day New Plan and Interval Training 3/4/13 — March 4, 2013
  5. Running With the Wife Again 3-4-13 — March 3, 2013

Most commented posts

  1. Tommie Copper Sleeve Review – First Impressions — 53 comments
  2. I Am Now A Swiftwick Blog Ambassador and my First Contest — 52 comments
  3. Newton Gravity–After 50 Miles — 51 comments
  4. My Transition Plan to Minimalist Running Shoes — 40 comments
  5. Tommie Copper – Is Working — 34 comments

Author's posts listings

Mar 06

I am Moving Back to Blogger

Over the past couple of days and one pretty much sleepless night, I have had a lot of thinking to do about my blog A Veteran Runnah. Now my blog means a lot to me. I love writing and sharing my running life, along with occasional glimpses into other parts of my life you hope that you …

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Mar 05

Slow and Easy 4.0 Mile Recovery Run – 3/5/13

Garmin Stats 3-5-13

Believe it or not I am getting used to this idea that running slower is okay to do and is not a sign of weakness or injury. Wrapping my head around that huge philosophical shift was tough, but finally I am getting it. Today while I was running slow, I did work on my midfoot …

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Mar 05

Team RWB and an Opportunity

Last week I got some GREAT news that was very unexpected. Let me back up a little, so that you understand why it was unexpected, but very cool. My blog’s name “A Veteran Runnah”, especially the Veteran part is actually a play on words and has three meanings. 1. I am a runner who has been …

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Mar 04

1st Day New Plan and Interval Training 3/4/13

RunLog 3-4-13

I started my modified Hanson training plan today and while I am excited with the idea that I actually have a plan that will provide some structure to my training through June, I am also worrying about how I will adapt to having this much structure. Especially since I haven’t had much structure to my …

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Mar 03

Running With the Wife Again 3-4-13

I ran with the wife for the first time in around 5 years today and you know something – it was great. Over the past 5 years either I have been injured or she wasn’t running due to health concerns. Well she started running a little while ago and today our schedules finally synced up. …

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Mar 03

Overthinking the Marathon Book Review

I just finished reading an eBook call “Overthinking the Marathon” by – Ray Charbonneau that was different from most of the “running” books that I tend to read, but in a good way. Ray contacted me a while back and he asked if I wanted to review his new book “Overthinking the Marathon”. I said yes and (disclaimer) …

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Mar 02

Easy run,Then I Hit the Snowmobile Trail

After my 10 miles on the treadmill in my new Altra Superior’s, I wanted to get them outside where they belong. It was a perfect day to see how they would do on a wet nasty, snowy flurry kind of day. I planned on going at a 9:00 to 10:00 minute pace and not trying …

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Mar 01

First Impressions and Run in Altra Superior – 3/1/13

I got my Altra Superiors this afternoon after ordering them from Optimal Run on Wednesday – I don’t know why it took so long (yes that is sarcasm, this was faster than I thought it would be).   Honestly, I am super impressed with the way Patton and the staff do things and recommend them …

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