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Glenn Jones

California
Blog: http://therunningfatguy.blogspot.com
As a youngster, I had always been pretty active. I was never really an athlete, even though I played basketball and tennis in high school. But, I was an avid outdoorsman (I know - how can a big city guy be an outdoorsman?). I enjoyed fishing, hiking, backpacking, and hunting. I spent many a day in... Full Bio
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I Actually Jogged Today. Oh Deer! by Glenn Jones Posted in: Blog Posts in Running No really. I got out of the office a little early tonight (like 6:30), so I headed over to a park near my hotel for a 25 minute walk/jog. Got all 2 miles done. ... Read on »
And the Journey Begins by Glenn Jones Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Today. 30 minute walk. 2020 calories. The long journey back to some semblance of cardiovascular fitness. And 40 fewer pounds (that’s right). It starts with that first ... Read on »
Can It Really Be? by Glenn Jones Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Yes. I’m making an appearance. It’s been 6 weeks since I last pounded my keyboard on this blog.  And I’ve got to admit. There hasn’t been one mile run or five minutes on a ... Read on »
Turning a Page by Glenn Jones Posted in: Blog Posts in Running I’m starting my fourth week of work and trying to figure out a schedule and routine. By the time I get back into my hotel room (usually 8:30 to 9PM), I am ready to take an ... Read on »
Its Official by Glenn Jones Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Remember that job that I mentioned a couple weeks ago? Well, tomorrow it officially starts. I will be on a flight to Sacramento bright and early. For the next 10 weeks or so ... Read on »
The “D” Word by Glenn Jones Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Some might call it “D”etermination. I think I call it “D”umb. Whatever it is, I was back for some more “D” this week. Being shutout the last time I tried to run in Buck Gu ... Read on »
Getting in on the Fun by Glenn Jones Posted in: Blog Posts in Running One of the benefits of being waaaaaay behind on blog reading is that I can wait until the furor has died down before answering the posts where I’ve been tagged. Over the p ... Read on »
Dead Ends by Glenn Jones Posted in: Blog Posts in Running I think this post is kind of what life has been like the past few months. When I finally get the urge to run, I run – right into obstacles. I decided to check out a tr ... Read on »
Change in the Wind by Glenn Jones Posted in: Blog Posts in Running I’m not talking in the literal sense though. It appears that after months of trying to figure out how to find gainful employment, I have managed to stumble into an opportu ... Read on »
What a Dud! by Glenn Jones Posted in: Blog Posts in Running That pretty much sums up last week. The lowlights: I ran on Tuesday. 4 miles. Umm. Okay. Saturday: The rains came. The trails closed. S ... Read on »
A Minor Setback by Glenn Jones Posted in: Blog Posts in Running After all that rah rah talk about getting started on my journey to aerobic fitness, I suffered a setback over the weekend and couldn’t get out to do my long runs. Nothing ... Read on »
Building a Base by Glenn Jones Posted in: Blog Posts in Running The toughest part of running for me right now is I remember the way it used to be. Back when I could confidently say “Four miles? Bah. It’s not even worth tying my shoes f ... Read on »
Back to Back by Glenn Jones Posted in: Blog Posts in Running I know I said I would be back on Sunday. Sorry if you visited and found nothing new. I spent Sunday on a 10 plus mile trail run, Monday on a back to back 6 plus mile trail ... Read on »
Short Post for a Short Run by Glenn Jones Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Put in a short four miler around the Back Bay last night. I had some issues with my heart rate spiking under minimal stress, so I backed off the pace (if that’s possible) ... Read on »
Is it Really January? by Glenn Jones Posted in: Blog Posts in Running I was back in the Laguna Coast yesterday. I got a late start. No. I didn’t need to wear sleeves: Seen at the Pacific Ridge Trailhead. Can I join this team? ... Read on »
My Annual Night Running Post by Glenn Jones Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Except I missed 2011. And 2010 for that matter. Have I really been slacking that long? My waist says yes. I thought I would go ahead and post this year because it app ... Read on »
Out with the Old by Glenn Jones Posted in: Blog Posts in Running I woke up yesterday with a decision to make. Being of Asian heritage, I can be convinced of the validity of certain superstitions. One of those is that whatever you do on ... Read on »
One More Day… by Glenn Jones Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Don’t worry. Today is a scheduled rest day, so you’ll get a day off from reading my blog tomorrow. Until then though…. With my body actively rebelling two days of hill ... Read on »
The Plan Said 5! by Glenn Jones Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Okay. You can pick yourself up off the floor. Three days in a row. Get your coats out. Hell is about to freeze over. I made it out in the late afternoon for some more ... Read on »
Three Days in a Row? by Glenn Jones Posted in: Blog Posts in Running So now I know you’re beginning to wonder. If I start following again is he just going to break my heart in a couple months when he falls off the deep end? I guess that’s f ... Read on »
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