Nostr notes by Michel Bozgounov 🇺🇦 🇪🇺

Challenging yourself is fun. :) Staying healthy is good (and ...

2026-08-05T05:33:47Z

In reply to nevent1q…lkn2
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Challenging yourself is fun. :) Staying healthy is good (and keeping your weight under control, too). However, I think that 21 kilometers per day equals 7665 kilometers per year, and this is **too** much -- this is like multiple ultra-marathons, all combined together. And ultra-marathons are *not* healthy, trust me (I read quite a bit on the subject). Running is good but too much of it is not good for the body. You need to find a better balance. :)

21 kilometers a day, every day? I think this is too much. And ...

2026-08-04T04:42:43Z

In reply to nevent1q…hjas
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21 kilometers a day, every day? I think this is too much. And lack of sleep leads to weaker body and weaker immune system. You need more balance and more fun, in my very humble opinion. ♥️

Agree. :) P.S. Alien is a very scary movie! I can't imagine ...

2026-04-02T18:20:28Z

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Agree. :)
P.S. Alien is a *very* scary movie! I can't imagine I am watching it at ten years old...

01/Jan/2026, a few minutes after midnight. From now on, we can ...

2025-12-31T22:29:42Z

01/Jan/2026, a few minutes after midnight. From now on, we can pay with Euro (EUR) in Bulgaria! Goodbye Bulgarian Lev (BGN) -- soon you will be decommissioned, as Bulgaria has officially entered the Eurozone today at midnight.
#LifeOfMichel

Excellent goal :)

2025-12-31T14:33:30Z

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Excellent goal :)

You're running for so long now, you're a real pro! So I ...

2025-12-31T09:05:36Z

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You're running for so long now, you're a real pro! So I wonder, what is this "new level" you have in mind? Do you want to be the fastest? Or, maybe do beat the world record for "Running a full marathon with a stylish tuxedo" (there is such a record for the London Marathon). Or is it something else?! :-)

I'm only an amateur but I'll share this: For my first ...

2025-12-30T22:44:24Z

In reply to nevent1q…ugvw
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I'm only an amateur but I'll share this: For my first full marathon, I just started running longer and longer distances. (Sidenote: I started running once my health allowed me to do so.) And when I reached approx. 30 km (+/- 3, really don't remember now:-)) I deemed myself more or less ready. And I was right -- a few days later I made my first 42.2 km in 5 hours minus one minute, at the Sofia WizzAir Marathon. :)
</not sure if this will ever help anyone>

Congrats dude! This is a fantastic achievement! 💖

2025-12-30T22:36:09Z

In reply to nevent1q…fn7u
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Congrats dude! This is a fantastic achievement! 💖

I probably ran 15-20x times less than you this year -- and I ...

2025-12-23T11:52:11Z

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I probably ran 15-20x times less than you this year -- and I still consider what I did... *something*. But what you did -- this feat is off the scale! :)

Ten thousand kilometers! You're a machine, not a man. :) ...

2025-12-23T11:33:54Z

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Ten thousand kilometers! You're a machine, not a man. :) Amazing!

Sometimes when it's hot, and when I run where normally there ...

2025-05-02T13:25:58Z

In reply to nevent1q…f6na
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Sometimes when it's hot, and when I run where normally there are not many people, and I know I'll make more than one lap, I would usually hide somewhere 1-3 x 500 ml bottles. Then after each 4-5 km or so I'd drink one bottle. Thus I don't need to carry *any* water, and I stay hydrated! (In summer I "burn" a lot of water.) :-)

Amazing! So you depend only on your own solar power + batteries ...

2025-04-06T17:29:26Z

In reply to nevent1q…gx07
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Amazing! So you depend only on your own solar power + batteries (or mostly on them), and you're "off the grid" (literally)? Must be so cool! :)

I had some kind of "runners high" when I started running ...

2025-01-03T10:37:29Z

In reply to nevent1q…2k4m
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I had some kind of "runners high" when I started running more seriously -- from 3-5 km my runs went up to 10, 15, sometimes even 20 km. I guess the body is adjusting to the much higher/longer load and produces plenty of natural painkillers to compensate for the initial pain and strain. But then, if you keep running such longer distances (between 10 and 20 km), the body will gradually adjust to them and you won't need these painkillers and so less will be produced. :)

1/3 marathon #running distance again, but now faster -- I reached ...

2024-12-15T15:55:29Z

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1/3 marathon #running distance again, but now faster -- I reached a pace of approx. 180 steps/minute. :)
15.1 km in 1:22 (5:25/km!), my fastest ever run so far.
#RunMichelRun 038/2024 👟

#Running against feeling down and unwell, again. 2 ⁰C, cloudy. ...

2024-12-12T15:54:20Z

In reply to nevent1q…rkcz
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#Running against feeling down and unwell, again. 2 ⁰C, cloudy. 15.5 km in 1:30 (5:50/km pace). This time I tried to listen only to the more energetic and fast tracks in my music player -- apparently this helped me keep such a good pace (good for myself -- I am not a fast runner). :)
#RunMichelRun 037/2024 👟

I did a half-marathon in the park, just like that -- I was ...

2024-12-09T14:33:44Z

In reply to nevent1q…urk6
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I did a half-marathon in the park, just like that -- I was #running and running, until I couldn't run any longer. A bit of a cold winter sun helped me, for sure. I'm in total disbalance currently (body and mind) so on some days I simply try to run, for lack of.any other better ideas...
#RunMichelRun 036/2024 👟
21.6 km in 2:29 (6:55/km pace)

Today I was feeling like cr*p all day, stress, health issues and ...

2024-12-01T15:40:39Z

In reply to nevent1q…d6ep
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Today I was feeling like cr*p all day, stress, health issues and whatnot! And it was cold and rainy. But a friend of mine said, "Put on your shoes and go #running in the nearest park!" and I did. Now I am feeling slightly better -- and tired, but in a good way. Thank you, my friend! ❤️
P.S. 14.5 km in 1:29 (6:10/km)!
#RunMichelRun 035/2024 👟

A not very cold evening, no wind. I ran 10.65 km in 1:03 (5:55/km ...

2024-11-28T18:42:15Z

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A not very cold evening, no wind. I ran 10.65 km in 1:03 (5:55/km pace). Christmas light decorations appeared in the park...
#RunMichelRun 034/2024 👟

Temps around 0 C (feels like -4 C), some sharp wind gusts. I ...

2024-11-23T14:59:41Z

In reply to nevent1q…8yzm
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Temps around 0 C (feels like -4 C), some sharp wind gusts. I managed to run 10.55 km in 1:06 (6:15/km pace).
#RunMichelRun 033/2024 👟

My fastest 1 hour run ever, probably! 10.6 km in 1:00 (5:40/km ...

2024-11-21T16:21:29Z

In reply to nevent1q…fudy
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My fastest 1 hour run ever, probably! 10.6 km in 1:00 (5:40/km pace). And the weather was pretty cold (0-2 degrees C), yet this didn't stop me. :)
#RunMichelRun 032/2024 👟

Afternoon run: 14.1 km in 1:31 (6:25/km), rather warm weather, ...

2024-11-20T13:13:16Z

In reply to nevent1q…k0hc
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Afternoon run:
14.1 km in 1:31 (6:25/km), rather warm weather, light wind. I did a 1/3 marathon distance exactly. :)
#RunMichelRun training day 031/2024 👟

Second day in a row I try #running in the park in the evening -- ...

2024-11-18T18:34:10Z

In reply to nevent1q…ra5v
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Second day in a row I try #running in the park in the evening -- 10.9 km in 1:12 (6:35/km). I run for my sanity...
#RunMichelRun training day 030/2024 👟

A winter run in the park. 12.5 km in 1:31 (7:15/km ~ pace). This ...

2024-11-17T17:48:39Z

In reply to nevent1q…cm7z
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A winter run in the park. 12.5 km in 1:31 (7:15/km ~ pace). This run was much needed as lately I am feeling quite terribly (on many levels). Now I still feel terribly but at least I did something for my body...
👟 #RunMichelRun training day 029/2024

This is useful, in its own way. 💖

2024-11-16T14:54:16Z

In reply to nevent1q…eljx
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This *is* useful, in its own way. 💖

"It's one of those things that shows how very different ...

2024-10-30T15:58:51Z

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"It's one of those things that shows how very different we all are. It's neat!" -- Agree!
(I would die without water on runs that are 10-20-30-40 km... Only difference will be, if it's very hot, I'd die much faster. :-D)

Skipping food is OK for some; but skipping water can be ...

2024-10-30T15:45:00Z

In reply to nevent1q…v4ul
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Skipping food is OK for some; but skipping water can be problematic (if the weather is rather cool), or critical for one's health (if it's hot) -- loss of water is very dangerous, and when it's hot we may lose 2, 3, or even more liters of water during one such long run.
Not carrying water is OK as long as you find a way to replenish your body water reserve in any other way possible. :)

I can't imagine running for so long with no extra water. :) ...

2024-10-30T10:14:35Z

In reply to nevent1q…8pur
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I can't imagine running for so long with no extra water. :)
Btw, I do another tricks sometimes when training: I take a coupe of small water bottles with me, hide them in some bushes, then do a few laps and every 5 or 6 kilometers, I can have some water without the need to carry the water with me. Works very well for me.

42.2 km in 3:45 is a fantastic feat! Bravo! (But why no ...

2024-10-30T05:26:05Z

In reply to nevent1q…62df
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42.2 km in 3:45 is a fantastic feat! Bravo! (But why no water/food? I think it's healthier if you keep yourself hydrated during a long run, and perhaps at least one banana mid-run would do no harm either?)
When I run I sweat a lot (which is normal, considering the amount of energy that I use) and I quickly lose big amounts of water, if I don't replenish this water I'd be dying from thirst at the end of the distance probably...

Hey Sebastian, how was the marathon distance run this morning? ...

2024-10-29T16:21:14Z

In reply to nevent1q…z46s
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Hey Sebastian, how was the marathon distance run this morning? Just remembered you wanted to run 42.2 km. :)

I did 42 km in ~ 5 hours and I was lucky it was in October ...

2024-10-28T16:46:08Z

In reply to nevent1q…xr2m
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I did 42 km in ~ 5 hours and I was lucky it was in October (cloudy in the morning, sunny at noon) and temps were not very high so a light t-shirt was enough. Water and a banana or two were vital for me! (These were provided during the marathon.)
Normally, running in cooler weather (compared to summer when temps can easily reach 38 deg. C here) is much easier.
Good luck!

Happy birthday Sebastian! What a great way to start the day. :)

2024-10-21T05:16:17Z

In reply to nevent1q…8zhq
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Happy birthday Sebastian! What a great way to start the day. :)

My first run after my big marathon last Sunday! 14.6 km in 1:48 ...

2024-10-20T13:58:53Z

In reply to nevent1q…dxk7
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My first run after my big marathon last Sunday! 14.6 km in 1:48 (7:25/km ~ pace). Today I was really low -- pain in my legs, but I was also feeling very bad emotionally; nevertheless, I forced myself outside into the autumn sun and I ran, I ran, I ran... until I could run no longer. Let's see how I'll feel in an hour or two...
#RunMichelRun training day 027/2024 👟
P.S. Yes, I did a marathon (42.2 km) a week ago but it doesn't mean I need to stop running, does it? :)

"Keep going at your own pace and rate – you’ll be much ...

2024-10-20T10:00:48Z

In reply to nevent1q…32rm
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"Keep going at your own pace and rate – you’ll be much happier that way."
I follow the same philosophy. This summer I was running distances ranging from 3 km to over 20 km, and I was listening to what my body would "say". :) My goal was to feel better -- and not to reach a certain magical number of kilometers.
I just turned 49 myself btw, this fall, right before I challenged myself to run my first 42.2 km marathon . :)
Keep running and keep following your own advice! ❤️

Wow, you really run a lot, Sir! 24 to 28 km per one day! I had no ...

2024-10-19T20:33:41Z

In reply to nevent1q…z8dq
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Wow, you really run a lot, Sir! 24 to 28 km per one day! I had no more than 4-5 runs over 20 kilometers this summer, because I really wanted to push myself outside of my comfortable limit, and because I also wanted to train for the Sofia Marathon. And 20+ is a really long run, or at least by my standards. :)
You did quite a feat.

You did 1300 half-marathons, each 21.1 km long??

2024-10-19T13:08:42Z

In reply to nevent1q…pd69
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You did 1300 half-marathons, each 21.1 km long??

Mission Impossible -- Sofia WizzAir Marathon complete! Distance: ...

2024-10-13T15:26:21Z

In reply to nevent1q…xk5a
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Mission Impossible -- Sofia WizzAir Marathon complete!
Distance: 42.2 km or more (note: according to my phone GPS it was 45.0 km, but I know GPS modules have 2-3 % margin of error)
RFID chip time: 4:59:11
I'm on 563 place in men (out of 678 who signed up) and I'm proud. :)
(Note: I started tracking the run on the 11th minute, the logged GPS distance was 43.9 km, so it should be 45 km or more, when I add the missing 10-11 minutes.)
#RunMichelRun 👟 training day 026/2024
Now I'll take some rest.

The game is afoot! I'm #running this Sunday! :-) Just got my ...

2024-10-11T17:47:54Z

In reply to nevent1q…sxhz
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The game is afoot! I'm #running this Sunday! :-) Just got my RFID number (I'm 933) and everything else.
#RunMichelRun 👟

Today's #running training day 025/2024 👟 was OK: 21.5 km ...

2024-10-10T10:14:09Z

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Today's #running training day 025/2024 👟 was OK:
21.5 km in 2:26 (6:50/km)
I am ready for a half-marathon! The problem is, this upcoming Sunday I'm running the full marathon distance at the Sofia WizzAir Marathon. :-D I'm not sure I can run double this distance in one go...
#RunMichelRun

Vazrazhdane 5K Marathon official results are in! Michel #5237, ...

2024-10-07T08:02:44Z

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Vazrazhdane 5K Marathon official results are in!
Michel #5237, 5.0 km: place: 99 / time: 0:27:35
Ani (molif (npub1dq5…frwd)) #2227, 2.5 km: place: 99 / time: 0:19:53
Simona #2226, 2.5 km: place: 60 / time: 0:16:57
We were amazing! (Also, it's kinda cool that me and Ani are both place 99 in our distances! Coincidence?;-))
#running #RunMichelRun

My first official mini-marathon this year! 5 km in 0:27:40 ...

2024-10-06T07:47:53Z

In reply to nevent1q…jzdu
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My first official mini-marathon this year! 5 km in 0:27:40 (5:25/km pace)
Now I'm resting and my wife (molif (npub1dq5…frwd)) and kid (Simona) are #running their 2.5 km, I'm feeling so proud! ❤️
#RunMichelRun training day 024/2024
Update: Added a photo of me after the run. Wife and kid finished successfully too. 💖

15.3 km in 1:47 (7:00/min pace) after more than 5 weeks (!!) ...

2024-10-02T14:41:11Z

In reply to nevent1q…5qyp
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15.3 km in 1:47 (7:00/min pace) after more than 5 weeks (!!) pause in my #running sessions... I feel totally off, and what's more, I have signed up for two marathons! One is this Sunday (5 km) and the other is exactly a week later (42.2 km). Hmm. :-D
#RunMichelRun training day 023/2024

Day 10 and 11 of our #Pitsoni2024 adventure (day before yesterday ...

2024-09-13T06:34:40Z

In reply to nevent1q…sy6e
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Day 10 and 11 of our #Pitsoni2024 adventure (day before yesterday and yesterday) were as usual -- a lot of swimming, shallow diving, and sun... Yesterday the sunrise was magnificent, and the sea too... and then we had to make 450 kilometers of driving from the seaside back to the big city. We will miss the sea... ❤️☀️🌊⛱️🌴 /end of thread
//cc molif (npub1dq5…frwd) #PixelDailyPhoto #Pixel #photography #sea #Greece

Day 9 (yesterday): There was some rain and it was cloudy; we were ...

2024-09-11T05:36:20Z

In reply to nevent1q…rrtq
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Day 9 (yesterday): There was some rain and it was cloudy; we were swimming and it was fantastic! Then the storm and rain have passed, and we drove to a little hidden beach for shallow diving before sunset. Beautiful beach and water but there was so much plastic floating... :( We fished as much of it as possible. And the sunset was amazing... A long, good day.
#Pitsoni2024 #PixelDailyPhoto #Pixel #photography

Day 8: Just a peaceful day at the beach and swimming and shallow ...

2024-09-11T05:27:11Z

In reply to nevent1q…u5mp
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Day 8: Just a peaceful day at the beach and swimming and shallow diving a few hours; and we again explored a little bit the two towers of Sykia -- still can't find any info about these towers on Wikipedia...
#Pitsoni2024 #PixelDailyPhoto #Pixel #photography

Yesterday was Day 7 of our vacation at the seaside. We went to ...

2024-09-09T05:48:16Z

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Yesterday was Day 7 of our vacation at the seaside. We went to Portokalí Beach area, the #sunset and scenery were beautiful (photo 2), and the sea water warm. ;) We also made a little adventure -- swimming from the shore on the left side to this little valley (photo 1; you can see Aton mountain in the distance), and then climbing from the valley back to the high ground. Twice! :)))
#Pitsoni2024 #PixelDailyPhoto #Pixel #photography

A small trip to Porto Koufo this afternoon -- the sunset was very ...

2024-09-07T20:43:27Z

In reply to nevent1q…lrfc
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A small trip to Porto Koufo this afternoon -- the sunset was very interesting at the Porto Koufo bay.
Day 6 of our vacation at the seaside.
#Pitsoni2024 #PixelDailyPhoto #Pixel #photography

Meeting a small octopus today, at a depth of ~ 3.5 meters, water ...

2024-09-06T20:27:08Z

In reply to nevent1q…pse6
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Meeting a small octopus today, at a depth of ~ 3.5 meters, water temp. 27.5 ⁰C, sunset and pretty dark. (I had to use flash in one of the photos, there's no other way I could have sharp focus.) I love these little creatures and I wish them no harm. :)
Day 5 of our vacation at the seaside.
#Pitsoni2024 #PixelDailyPhoto #OlympusTG6 #Pixel #photography #diving

Today I feel very proud -- I dived to a depth of perhaps 6-7 ...

2024-09-05T12:42:17Z

In reply to nevent1q…38ss
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Today I feel very proud -- I dived to a depth of perhaps 6-7 meters to bring to the surface these beauties! :) (It may sound as a small number but I never went below 4-5 meters before that.)
Day 4 of our vacation at the seaside. I love the sea... ❤️
#Pitsoni2024 #PixelDailyPhoto #Pixel #photography #diving

Sithonia Cape (the Cape of the Cat) at #sunset. :) Day 3 of our ...

2024-09-04T20:12:52Z

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Sithonia Cape (the Cape of the Cat) at #sunset. :)
Day 3 of our vacation at the seaside.
#Pitsoni2024 #PixelDailyPhoto #Pixel #photography

Mount Athos in the Aegean sea this morning... Day 2 of our ...

2024-09-03T05:39:53Z

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Mount Athos in the Aegean sea this morning... Day 2 of our vacation at the seaside.
#Pitsoni2024 #PixelDailyPhoto #Pixel #photography #sea #sunrise

I'm in such a place, yes. :-) Day 1 of our little vacation at ...

2024-09-02T12:40:36Z

I'm in such a place, yes. :-) Day 1 of our little vacation at the seaside. (Yesterday was day 0 -- driving all day...) #Pitsoni2024 #PixelDailyPhoto #Pixel #photography #sea

When #running today (14 km in 1:43, 7:15/km av.) I found some ...

2024-08-23T16:43:56Z

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When #running today (14 km in 1:43, 7:15/km av.) I found some huge green pumpkins growing in the wild, and a book about fat loss. I didn't take the book -- I don't think I need it. :-D
#RunMichelRun training day 022/2024 👟

#Running again 1/4 marathon distance -- 11 km in 1:05 (6:00/km ...

2024-08-21T17:39:36Z

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#Running again 1/4 marathon distance -- 11 km in 1:05 (6:00/km pace). A pretty good run. :)
#RunMichelRun training day 021/2024 👟

37 degrees Celsius and up, blazing sun, and I managed to keep ...

2024-08-17T13:07:30Z

In reply to nevent1q…8rlr
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37 degrees Celsius and up, blazing sun, and I managed to keep #running for only 10.5 km/1:15... It is what it is.
#RunMichelRun training day 020/2024 👟☀️

Today's story: Why was I #running? I needed to take the kid ...

2024-08-04T21:23:13Z

In reply to nevent1q…d8ph
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Today's story: Why was I #running?
I needed to take the kid to a birthday party and then pick her up. Instead of waiting for her somewhere, I went to the nearby park and ran 27 km in 3:17 (7:15/km pace). :-D
If the birthday party was a couple of hours longer -- who knows, maybe I would have reached 42 km? ;-)
#RunMichelRun training day 019/2024 👟

"And how was your day going?" "Nothing special, just ...

2024-08-02T20:36:50Z

"And how was your day going?"
"Nothing special, just a day at the office and then back to my parked car..."
My car: "Nothing special? I have a surprise for you!"
The next few days will be dedicated to cleaning the mess of someone's pointless evil... :(

#Running with the new pair of shoes today [see my previous toot], ...

2024-08-01T15:36:28Z

In reply to nevent1q…rjwu
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#Running with the new pair of shoes today [see my previous toot], only 8 km in 0:50 today but I felt I can't do more, at least for now...
#RunMichelRun training day 018/2024 👟

What a difference a few runs can make to a pair of normal sports ...

2024-07-31T10:51:38Z

In reply to nevent1q…snse
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What a difference a few runs can make to a pair of normal sports shoes! Left: old pair // Right: new pair. Between them there is the distance of only 17 runs, each run between 5 (min) to 20 (max) kilometers. The old pair is almost completely unusable now so I had to go shopping today. :)
#RunMichelRun #running

Today I made a half-marathon #running distance! 21.5 km in 2:30 ...

2024-07-29T19:08:22Z

In reply to nevent1q…km4e
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Today I made a half-marathon #running distance! 21.5 km in 2:30 (pace: ~ 7:00/km), not bad at all!
Drank 2 liters of water almost, also not bad.
#RunMichelRun training day 017/2024

A very hot day but I tried #running again -- felt like torture ...

2024-07-19T15:01:02Z

In reply to nevent1q…nxjj
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A very hot day but I tried #running again -- felt like torture under the sun. :-D
12.6 km/1:30 (7:10/km pace)
#RunMichelRun training day 016/2024

High temperatures (37 ⁰C in the afternoon!) but I was near ...

2024-07-14T14:07:46Z

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High temperatures (37 ⁰C in the afternoon!) but I was near nature so decided to be #running again. 2 x 5 km, approx. 1:05 -- not bad at all...
#RunMichelRun 👟 / training day 015/2024
(Btw, I skipped logging 014/2024 on 08/Jul/2024 which was 6.1 km/0:48, big deal.) :)

#Running again -- a hot day but I pushed myself a little further: ...

2024-07-04T17:29:30Z

In reply to nevent1q…7xsr
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#Running again -- a hot day but I pushed myself a little further:
18.4 km in 2:08 (pace 7:00/km), 👟 training day 013/2024
#RunMichelRun

1/3+ marathon distance today: 15 km in 1:40 ~ (6:35/km pace), ...

2024-07-03T12:19:24Z

In reply to nevent1q…zzvw
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1/3+ marathon distance today:
15 km in 1:40 ~ (6:35/km pace), training day 012/2024 👟
#running #RunMichelRun

#Running 1/4 marathon distance in 1:08 (6:20/km pace), at 35 ⁰C ...

2024-06-23T14:46:01Z

In reply to nevent1q…hw2w
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#Running 1/4 marathon distance in 1:08 (6:20/km pace), at 35 ⁰C but with overcast sky this time. This is the first time in ages that I reached ~ 10.5 km distance and I'm quite proud of myself. :)
#RunMichelRun training day 011/2024 👟

Today I was #running in 36 ⁰C heat, and again I couldn't ...

2024-06-21T17:05:03Z

In reply to nevent1q…llpx
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Today I was #running in 36 ⁰C heat, and again I couldn't manage to reach 1/4 #marathon distance. Feels like I'm reaching some kind of... barrier? Really can't go much past 10 km, just need to stop... But maybe it's OK. Tomorrow I should probably make a rest day and relax. :)
#RunMichelRun training day 010/2024, 10.25 km in 1:04 👟 (6:15/km pace)

#Running again in 34 °C of heat. Almost 1/4 marathon distance ...

2024-06-20T18:45:05Z

In reply to nevent1q…fh03
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#Running again in 34 °C of heat.
Almost 1/4 marathon distance today!
👟 #RunMichelRun training day 009/2024
9.9 km in 1:03 (6:25 min/km pace)

Turns out, #running in 34 °C of heat (that's 93 °F for some ...

2024-06-19T15:31:38Z

In reply to nevent1q…54kr
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Turns out, #running in 34 °C of heat (that's 93 °F for some mysterious countries;-)) is not the same as when the temperature is ten degrees less. Other findings from today's afternoon run? Running without carrying water is easier -- but also harder. :-D Anyhow, I did my best:
👟 #RunMichelRun training day 008/2024
8.3 km in 0:55 (6:35 min/km pace)

Today I "invented" a personal biathlon of sorts: #running ...

2024-06-17T11:21:40Z

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Today I "invented" a personal biathlon of sorts: #running 1.6 km (0:09), then #swimming 2.0 km (1:09), then #running again 1.6 km (0:08). Not bad. :-)
#RunMichelRun, training day 007/2024 👟
Update: Basically I ran to the pool, swam, then ran back! :-D

Today was the first day when I was #running twice during the ...

2024-06-15T18:58:59Z

In reply to nevent1q…g3wk
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Today was the first day when I was #running *twice* during the same day! First run (5 km/32 mins ~) in the early afternoon; then some rest, and a second run (7 km/41 mins ~) in the evening. If I manage to run 30 more kilometers during one day, I'll be almost ready for a marathon distance LOL! :-D
(training 006/2024 continues...)
#RunMichelRun 👟

#Running in the nature today... Hot and sunny weather, not bad. ...

2024-06-15T13:00:01Z

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#Running in the nature today... Hot and sunny weather, not bad. :)
#RunMichelRun 👟
005/2024, ~ 5.1 km in ~ 31 minutes
Edit: Of course, just running would be boring so here are also a couple of photos from the run. :)

One more try, today's #running was mostly on sidewalks: - 5.2 ...

2024-05-20T19:23:27Z

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One more try, today's #running was mostly on sidewalks:
- 5.2 km in ~ 31 minutes
- pace ~ 6:00 mins/km
(Note: Today's run was to celebrate that my second medical check after my surgery ~ 50 days ago, went very well. For now I'm getting better and better, and hope things will be even better in a few weeks.)
#RunMichelRun 👟 004/2024

A couple of days ago I discovered that doing a short quick sprint ...

2024-05-17T20:04:02Z

In reply to nevent1q…77ar
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A couple of days ago I discovered that doing a short quick sprint is *very* different from #running 👟 for a much longer time with a slow steady pace! I discovered that I have muscles that can ache like hell -- muscles I didn't even know existed.🤣
In other news, today I ran a bit more: 1800 m at a slow pace, and separately one more quick sprint...
#RunMichelRun 👟 day 003/2024

And today I was #running too. I am not OK yet (not entirely) but ...

2024-05-09T18:42:06Z

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And today I was #running too.
I am not OK yet (not entirely) but I hope I can start moving again...
6.6 km in ~ 46 minutes.
#RunMichelRun 👟 day 002/2024

Yesterday I was #running for the first time (really)... since my ...

2024-05-09T18:38:42Z

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Yesterday I was #running for the first time (really)... since my surgery (02-Apr-2024) and since 09-Aug-2023.
3.1 km in 25 minutes.
#RunMichelRun (reset)-day 001/2024

#RunMichelRun 👟 👟 day 003. Today is a fail but it's OK, ...

2023-08-09T07:51:35Z

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#RunMichelRun 👟 👟 day 003. Today is a fail but it's OK, at least I tried... 0.6 km in 6 minutes.

I took seriously my own advice this afternoon: #running time 7 ...

2023-08-08T18:52:41Z

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I took seriously my own advice this afternoon: #running time 7 minutes, distance 1.20 km.
For me it's small steps, but important -- I haven't run for more than 20 weeks in a row (due to health reasons, not laziness) and am "trying the water" now...
👟👟 #RunMichelRun

I need to start #running again -- or I may completely fall apart ...

2023-08-08T12:05:58Z

I need to start #running again -- or I may completely fall apart one of these days...

“We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, ...

2022-10-29T11:41:18Z

“We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch – we are going back from whence we came.”
— John F. Kennedy
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