Author Archives: Lumpy

About Lumpy

I'm guilty by association. I'm along for the ride. I'm the crew behind the scenes. Oh, and I'm running along with Toots and Sally.

The DU and a Q for U

Posted on 28 August, 2010 by Lumpy

The Minneapolis Duathlon is tomorrow morning. Yet another event I did not train well for. I think this is my last. Last event that I do not train well for that is…the tide is changing. That said, I have a … Continue reading →

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Ideal Sports Bra Has Not Been Invented

Posted on 22 August, 2010 by Lumpy

I came across this article online and thought I would share it for all the TAS women out there: Phys Ed: The Right Kind of Sports Bra Researchers from the University of Portsmouth in England and other schools recently attached … Continue reading →

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Batteries not required.

Posted on 21 March, 2010 by Lumpy

I gots me some new shoos… they’re bight. the photo doesn’t do them justice.

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Oh, my knees…

Posted on 22 February, 2010 by Lumpy

…feel AWWWWWWWesome. No really, they do! Friday was an off day for me, and by “off” I mean no WERK. I snuck in a Chiropractor appointment and Oh!, how wonderful it was. I know that some of you are diametrically … Continue reading →

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Awe…the sweet pleasure of snow

Posted on 4 February, 2010 by Lumpy

Okay, snow/sleet….I actually ran my allotted 3 miles today. I so love running in a snow storm…it was invigorating. It was enlightening. Dawg did so so well running… It was good.

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Dear Pheidippides…

Posted on 2 February, 2010 by Lumpy

I am sorry that I hated you, Pheidippides… No really…I am. At least as long as it will take for you and whatever “running deities” you’ve convinced to conspire against me. I’m just being honest… So yesterday was my first … Continue reading →

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Aunt I. Hill Was Right!

Posted on 2 January, 2010 by Lumpy

O.M.G. DAWG‘s paws really DO smell like Fritos!!!

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Brrrrr. Whee! Thaw. Ouch!

Posted on 2 January, 2010 by Lumpy

Also known as the four phases of the 2010 Polar Dash. It was a great race on a wonderfully COLD morning. A special shout-out to my own personal pacer: The Sally. She’s awesome. This was a great way to kick … Continue reading →

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Okay, well, THAT was painful…

Posted on 4 October, 2009 by Lumpy

That’s the least I can say about running a marathon that I didn’t really train for. No really. What did The Lumpy learn from this experience: 1. Lumpy can run a 1/2 Marathon without really training. 2. Lumpy can not … Continue reading →

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Tincture of, well, Some God(s)/Smart Person

Posted on 27 September, 2009 by Lumpy

I”m trying to cover all the bases with the title of this post. Just deal with it. So as some of you may recall, I’ve studied Aikido for a long time–not so much recently but I do think about it … Continue reading →

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