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2024 10km Run through History

Leave a Comment / Running / Vic C / October 14, 2024

Slow times and lack of easy runs are becoming discouraging. I may have to convince my doctor that the meds may stop me from physical activity [more …]

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aRe yoU iN? 5K Training Program

Leave a Comment / Running / Vic C / October 7, 2024

For the past many years, the organizers of the Deuce Braswell 5km Run Against Teen Violence have managed a nine-week beginners training program leading up to the race. [more …]

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Deuce Braswell

Leave a Comment / Running / Vic C / September 30, 2024

On January 20, 2006, Baron P Braswell II was stabbed at a CD release party in the Five Mile Fork Howard Johnson, which led to his demise within minutes. [more …]

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2024 Deuce Braswell 5km Run Against Teen Violence

Leave a Comment / Running / Vic C / September 21, 2024

This year was the 19th edition of this race held in memory of Baron P. Braswell II (Deuce), who was senselessly murdered on January 20, 2006 [more …]

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2024 Go for Bo 5km – Virtual

Leave a Comment / Running / Vic C / September 17, 2024

I thought I was done running virtual races. However, this year, the in-person race conflicted with the UVA home football game with Maryland. [more …]

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2024 Downtown Mile for CASA

Leave a Comment / Running / Vic C / September 9, 2024

My calculated maximum heart rate is 152. Somehow, my heart rate maxed at 176. [more …]

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2024 Speak Up 5km

Leave a Comment / Running / Vic C / September 9, 2024

Since November 5, 2023, I have not run more than 28 minutes without stopping to walk. The longest continuous distance I’ve run in that time was 2.6 miles. [more …]

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