Author Archives: Scott D.
“FORCE-D” RUN
I am NOT letting the wookie win. Arm sockets be damned.
Hi Trippers!
Exciting news emanating from Tatooine, Kamino, Hoth and Alderaan (wait, it’s not there anymore… forget Alderaan).
The Jedi Council has spoken (in the guise of RunDisney).
The Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend in Disneyland (January 15-18, 2015) was announced yesterday by none other than the Dark Lord of the Sith himself, Darth Vader.
Click on Vader for the announcement.
So, when I told my buddy Kevin about the race he asked if I was going to run it.
WINNER: “THE BIG SQUEEZE”
Hi Trippers!
The Good Kind of “Squeeze.”
Thanks to everyone who entered “The Big Squeeze” contest. Got some good responses from all of you. And whether you put your socks on left foot or right foot first (or for the life of you can’t remember) we all manage to get dressed eventually.
So without further ado, let’s announce the winner of a FREE pair of PRO Compression marathons socks or calf sleeves:
Charles Eberhart
Congratulations and here’s wishing everyone PRs (and comfy calves) in their next race.
And keep visiting “Tripping The Kenyans.” More contests are coming along with continuos running chatter.
Run on!
MEMORIAL DAY MARATHON MEMORIES
When I woke up this morning I smiled because the biggest decision I have to make this Memorial Day is what time am I going to head to the cookout? Oh, and should I have one hamburger or two? My money is on two.
And then I remembered that 5 years ago I had a much different Memorial Day on tap.
You see May 25th, 2009 was the date of the LA Marathon… my very first marathon.
10 MILES LIKE A FROG…
Hi Trippers!
Traffic Shmaffic!
So, I’m one week out from the San Diego Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon and this morning was my final long taper run. Typically, I go with 8 miles the week before a race (old habit).
However, I didn’t have a good training week, for whatever reason, and I felt inclined to add a few more miles today… upping it from an “ocho” to a nice round “diez.”
Speaking of inclines (cue snare drum) I was looking over the elevation chart for San Diego and goodness gracious there is a significant hill. Let me rephrase that, a real bitch of a hill. Yup, a 300′ elevation gain in one mile. Makes me wonder if they’ll supply climbing gear.
And this bigger than a molehill occurs at mile 20, right when plenty of runners are slamming headfirst into “the wall.” So apparently we not only have to run through the wall, we also have to climb over the bastard too.
CONTEST UPDATE: “THE BIG SQUEEZE”
The Big Squeeze
Hi Trippers!
I hope everyone has a fun holiday weekend planned (and be sure to get in a run or two to help offset all of the BBQ’ing).
Just a reminder that “The Big Squeeze” contest has a few days left. So, if you want to win a pair of marathon compression socks or calf sleeves from PRO Compression, be sure to enter.
Here’s what you do…
- Go to the Tripping The Kenyans Facebook page (and give us a “like” while you’re there). You can also leave a comment on whatever page this post appears.
- Leave us a comment on how you put on your socks:
- “Right foot first.”
- “Left foot first.”
- “Simultaneously. I’m talented.”
- “That early in the morning, I’m thankful I can put on socks at all.”
That’s it.
A winner will be chosen at random. (Contest ends at 9am PST on 5/27… the Tuesday morning after Memorial Day)
And while one of you will take home the FREE pair of Marathon Compression Socks or Calf Sleeves, EVERYONE gets a chance a to save BIG…
- Visit the PRO Compression product page and pick out the compression socks or sleeves you like.
- When you checkout, enter the coupon code BLG14 and you’ll save 40%.
Enjoy!
TRAINING TUNES: “50 WAYS TO SAY GOODBYE”
SONG: “50 Ways to Say Goodbye”
GROUP: Train
ALBUM: California 37 (Released 2012)
BACKGROUND:
In case you were wondering, this is NOT a drive-by.
“How could you leave on Yom Kippur?”… isn’t that a question we’ve all asked ourselves at some point when a relationship split turns ugly? This hilarious and high-energy break-up ballad comes courtesy of the San Francisco-based group Train.
Also known for serious songs like “Meet Virginia” and “Calling All Angels,” Train does have its fair share of more up-beat tunes like “Hey, Soul Sister” which seemed to be featured in virtually every other TV ad a few years ago. I’ve enjoyed Train ever since they first appeared on the national song scene back in 1998.
FAST FACT: “HOT OR NOT”
Do you prefer to run in a sauna or a freezer?
Here’s the latest “Fast Fact” for you to ponder.
Run on!
Source: FindMyMarathon.com
ME AND MY MANTRA
Feet don’t fail me now.
Let’s jump back to 2008 for this story, shall we.
My sister-in-law Bonnie was the first person who told me I should get a running mantra.
When I first heard her mention it, I was like “Who shot who in the what now”* (incidentally this is what I say when someone says something that completely baffles me).
She explained it simply as a word (or words) or a phrase that you say to yourself when a race is getting tough and you need to focus and push on.
WINNER: “BAND ON THE RUN”
Hi Trippers!
Click on the Pic!
Thanks to everyone who entered the “Band on the Run” contest for a chance to win a FREE Paceband.
Whether you’re aiming to PR at a marathon, half marathon or other race, having a Paceband on your wrist can give you the info you need to help you achieve your goal. Be sure to check out the Paceband website for a full listing of their products (click on the picture to the right).
So without further ado, let’s announce the winners:
Guys- Diddier Castillo
Ladies- Jennifer Napier Ellison
Congratulations and here’s wishing everyone PRs in their next race.
And keep visiting “Tripping The Kenyans” as we’ve got more contests coming and as always, plenty of banter for you to enjoy!
Run on!
CONTEST: “THE BIG SQUEEZE”
The “good” kind of squeeze.
Hi Trippers!
Two weeks ago after the OC Marathon I tried out PRO Compression’s “Marathon Compression Socks” and was amazed at how quickly they helped me recover. You can give that post (“Compression Convert”) a gander.
Well, when I like something I don’t sit back and keep it to myself… I share it with everyone.
So check out PRO Compression’s website for yourself. Don’t forget to sign up for their “Sock of the Month” e-mail list, promotions and new product announcements. Sign up is at the bottom of the PRO Compression homepage.
Click on the image to visit the PRO Compression website.
You can also visit PRO Compression on Facebook (give ’em a “Like”):
https://www.facebook.com/procompression
And on Twitter (“Follow” away):
https://twitter.com/procompression
And Here’s the News about “The Big Squeeze” Contest.
I’ve teamed up with PRO Compression to give you a chance to win a FREE pair of Marathon Compression Socks or Calf Sleeves.
Here’s what you do…
- Go to the Tripping The Kenyans Facebook page (and give us a “like” while you’re there). You can also leave a comment on whatever page this post appears.
- Leave us a comment on how you put on your socks:
- “Right foot first.”
- “Left foot first.”
- “Simultaneously. I’m talented.”
- “That early in the morning, I’m thankful I can put on socks at all.”
That’s it.
A winner will be chosen at random. (Contest ends at 9am PST on 5/27… the Tuesday morning after Memorial Day)
And while one of you will take home the FREE pair of Marathon Compression Socks or Calf Sleeves, EVERYONE gets a chance a to save BIG…
- Visit the PRO Compression product page and pick out the compression socks or sleeves you like.
- When you checkout, enter the coupon code BLG14 and you’ll save 40%.
Enjoy!
Get squeezed and… Run on!
BAD MATH AND WARDROBE MALFUNCTIONS…
Do the math!
Here’s a equation for you… 15=18.
No seriously, it does. At least it did for me this morning.
Let me explain or “show your work” as my math teachers always said.
I’m less than two weeks removed from the OC Marathon, which means I’m not fully recovered from that pounding on my body. So I should still be taking it a tad easy on my long runs.
I’m also only two weeks away from the San Diego Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, so I should be starting to taper and rest up for race day.
CONTEST UPDATE: “BAND ON THE RUN”
Hi Trippers!
Battle of the bands!
Don’t forget to enter the drawing to win a FREE Paceband (one winner for the guys and one winner for the ladies).
Here’s all you have to do…
- Go to the Tripping The Kenyans Facebook Page (and why not give us a “Like”).
- Post the goal time you’re shooting for in your next race (half or full marathon).
- And what wrist (Left or Right) you’d wear the band on.
That’s it.
Pacebands are currently available in a multitude of finish times for Marathons (2:30- 6:00) and Half Marathons (1:15- 3:00). And for those of you who must color coordinate every bit of your running outfit, Pacebands do come in a variety of colors.
The contest ends Monday, May 19 at 9pm (PST). The winners will be chosen at random and announced on Tripping The Kenyans on May 20th.
Run on!
TRAINING TUNES: “PROMISES”
Hi Trippers!
Bring on the tunes!
Here’s another feature idea I thought I’d give a “spin” (to use the old vinyl vernacular). I’ve written a few posts in the past talking about how I love to listen to music when I run solo (“The Day the Music Died”) or having a fun song to motivate you (“Running with Rodents”).
Also, some of the other running blogs I read (like 2 Cups ‘N Run… one I really enjoy) have posted articles about songs they listen to on their runs (several of which I’ve happily added to my own mixes). There’s so much good music out there (and let’s be honest, horrific as well), that it’s impossible for anyone to know everything…
FAST FACT: “CALIFORNIA LOVE”
Stupid traffic, smog, crazy real estate prices and earthquakes are just some of the things that make living in “The Golden State” challenging from time to time. But one thing we do have is a whole heap o’ marathons.
Here’s the latest “Fast Fact” for you to enjoy.
Run on!
Source: FindMyMarathon.com
Note: Yes, I know Washington D.C. is not officially classified as a state, but “Districts” deserve love too.
FASHION ON “TOP”
…’cause every girl’s crazy about a sharp dressed man. -ZZ Top
The Purple People Eater for the OC Marathon.
Let me start by saying that I am no slave to fashion. In fact I often dress like fashion is a four letter word.
I’m fairly certain there have been days when the fashion police dispatched their S.W.A.T. team and one of the fashion snipers had me in the crosshairs asking H.Q. for the command to open fire.
The irony is my dad is one of the best dressed men I’ve ever known. In fact, he spent his entire career working in men’s clothing for several of the biggest high-end clothing retail department store chains. He’s always “Dressed to the nines” while my level of dress could be measured in fractions… very small fractions.
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