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TheTrailJogger

Greetings! My name is Thomas Kennedy. I am overweight, out of shape, and I've decided to do something about it. This blog captures my transformation from fat to fit as I train for my first ultramarathon. Please stop by and cheer me on!
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Week 61: The Paleo Diet for Athletes Update by TheTrailJogger Posted in: Blog Posts in Ultrathon I am now starting week three of  The Paleo Diet for Athletes . During the first week I lost about 3 pounds. I had been stuck in a weight range for about six months and I w ... Read on »
Week 60: The Paleo Diet for Athletes by TheTrailJogger Posted in: Blog Posts in Ultrathon Last week I wrote about my decision to change up my diet . I've been stuck at the same weight range for about six months and I feel like I need to make a change in order t ... Read on »
Week 59: Researching Endurance Nutrition by TheTrailJogger Posted in: Blog Posts in Ultrathon Well, I didn't lose any weight last week, I weighed in at the same as the previous week. However, I didn't gain any either. So I'm good with that. Looking at the numb ... Read on »
Plant Based Whole Foods Diet by TheTrailJogger Posted in: Blog Posts in Ultrathon I am considering making another lifestyle change to support my ongoing transformation from fat to fit , switching to a plant based whole foods diet. But before I make su ... Read on »
6 Tips for Treating Plantar Fasciitis by TheTrailJogger Posted in: Blog Posts in Ultrathon About two months ago I develop a nasty case of plantar fasciitis in my right foot. Since then I have tried many different ways to help it heal. Today was the first day since ... Read on »
7 Mistakes to Avoid on Your Long Runs by TheTrailJogger Posted in: Blog Posts in Ultrathon I don't usually reproduce articles on my blog. However, this one really spoke to me, as if the Coach was watching over my shoulder and giving me a slap for all the stuff I'v ... Read on »
2011 Rockledge Rumble Volunteers Needed! by TheTrailJogger Posted in: Blog Posts in Ultrathon I am planning to run the 2011 Rockledge Rumble as my first 50K ultramarathon. My training is going well and I am confident that I will go the distance. All three ra ... Read on »
Week 58: Tickled Pink by TheTrailJogger Posted in: Blog Posts in Ultrathon I never thought I'd use the phrase "tickled pink" when describing my weight loss progress, but this morning that is exactly how I feel! I lost just over a half pound last ... Read on »
Active-Isolated Stretches by TheTrailJogger Posted in: Blog Posts in Ultrathon This might change your thinking about proper stretching... Phil Wharton, who has worked with some of the top runners in the world over the last 15 years, explain ... Read on »
2011 Rockledge Rumble Update 1 by TheTrailJogger Posted in: Blog Posts in Ultrathon I just received the following update from the race director of the Rockledge Rumble (which will be my first official ultramarathon ). If you are planning to run the Rumble, ... Read on »
Resuming My Training by TheTrailJogger Posted in: Blog Posts in Ultrathon My foot is recovering quickly from my recent bout of plantar fasciitis. This morning my foot was just mildly achy when I stepped out of bed. My doctor had prescribed a r ... Read on »
It's Worth It! by TheTrailJogger Posted in: Blog Posts in Ultrathon Last week I went to my doctor for my yearly physical. As I mentioned in my Three In Three Challenge , he was the person that inspired me to start this journey. Inspired is p ... Read on »
I'll Take It by TheTrailJogger Posted in: Blog Posts in Ultrathon I haven't been running much due to a bout of plantar fasciitis . So I've been concerned about gaining weight. As a result I have been paying closer attention to my eating ... Read on »
Cleared To Run by TheTrailJogger Posted in: Blog Posts in Ultrathon On Wednesday my doctor gave me the green light to start running again. He confirmed the diagnosis of plantar fasciitis. He told me that the condition would probably last for ... Read on »
Lose Weight With Me Using MyFitnessPal by TheTrailJogger Posted in: Blog Posts in Ultrathon I set up a MyFitnessPal account where I can track all my meals and exercise to help me lose weight, and I want to add you as a friend so you can cheer me on! First, you need ... Read on »
Rockledge Rumble 50K Training Plan by TheTrailJogger Posted in: Blog Posts in Ultrathon I was unable to participate in my planned birthday ultramarathon yesterday due to a bout of plantar fasciitis . So I am shifting my focus on my next milestone trail race, th ... Read on »
The Hardrock 100 (Team Salomon) by TheTrailJogger Posted in: Blog Posts in Ultrathon I added the Hardrock 100 to my ultramarathon bucket list. Check out this video from Team Salomon... Read on »
Frustrated by TheTrailJogger Posted in: Blog Posts in Ultrathon I am sidelined from my running due to a case of plantar fasciitis in my right foot. I was only a week away from running my first fat ass ultramarathon , but I decided to can ... Read on »
Treating Plantar Fasciitis by TheTrailJogger Posted in: Blog Posts in Ultrathon Source: Mayo Clinic Yesterday I received some comments from readers indicating that the pain in my foot is probably plantar fasciitis (say "PLAN-ter fas ... Read on »
YA BABY! by TheTrailJogger Posted in: Blog Posts in Ultrathon I didn't measure my weight last week, so I was a little apprehensive when it was time to weigh in this morning. I haven't done a good job over the last couple of weeks kee ... Read on »