tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-351885902009-07-14T08:48:05.450-04:00Welcome to my journal of the Road to Ultra! Join me, Jeremy Likness, one race at a time as I prepare myself for the ultimate challenge: an ultramarathon. This is a journey "as it happens" as I had never run farther than a half marathon when I began. Find out why I am motivated to accomplish this feat and how I will get there. This will be an exciting journey as I share my thoughts, training, nutrition, and everything else on the road to ultra.Jeremy Liknesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18407945801671553594noreply@blogger.comBlogger24012534.117565-84.571761http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheRoadToUltra.gifTheRoadToUltrahttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35188590.post-73890346462063281312009-05-16T16:26:00.002-04:002009-05-16T16:29:28.683-04:00It was a good run for several years (pardon the pun), and I've not given up on my goals, but a lot has changed and I'm moving on for now. I've sold LoseFotNotFaith.com ... the book is no longer in print and the eBook no longer for sale, however, I do still retain the rights to the book so one day I may revive it. I have my own site (JeremyLikness.com) but am focusing more on my IT career and will be posting more on those blogs instead. Does this mean I'm no longer interested in health and...<br/> <br/> Read More <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_GqG_E8BpXS0KG7RFETkB6mMP3M/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_GqG_E8BpXS0KG7RFETkB6mMP3M/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_GqG_E8BpXS0KG7RFETkB6mMP3M/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/_GqG_E8BpXS0KG7RFETkB6mMP3M/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheRoadToUltra?a=g2amr2JTc2o:sbSNSOeGQzY:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheRoadToUltra?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheRoadToUltra?a=g2amr2JTc2o:sbSNSOeGQzY:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheRoadToUltra?i=g2amr2JTc2o:sbSNSOeGQzY:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheRoadToUltra?a=g2amr2JTc2o:sbSNSOeGQzY:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheRoadToUltra?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheRoadToUltra?a=g2amr2JTc2o:sbSNSOeGQzY:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheRoadToUltra?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheRoadToUltra?a=g2amr2JTc2o:sbSNSOeGQzY:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheRoadToUltra?i=g2amr2JTc2o:sbSNSOeGQzY:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheRoadToUltra?a=g2amr2JTc2o:sbSNSOeGQzY:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheRoadToUltra?i=g2amr2JTc2o:sbSNSOeGQzY:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jeremy Liknesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18407945801671553594noreply@blogger.com1http://jeremylikness.com/blog/2009/05/thats-it-for-this-blog.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35188590.post-41224748507608000292009-03-26T14:31:00.000-04:002009-03-26T14:32:33.050-04:00Just a quick post ... as I'm doing more and more programming these days and find that the blogs where I learn information are incredibly useful, I decided to "pay it forward" by producing some of my own tips and tidbits, so you can now follow my C#er : IMage blog if you're into C# / .NET development. Take care! <br/> <br/> Read More <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/KaBgPQG1iOEyH6TRU9IkdvhDFeE/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/KaBgPQG1iOEyH6TRU9IkdvhDFeE/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/KaBgPQG1iOEyH6TRU9IkdvhDFeE/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/KaBgPQG1iOEyH6TRU9IkdvhDFeE/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheRoadToUltra?a=a5AVBnikMhQ:crq5118MsoQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheRoadToUltra?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheRoadToUltra?a=a5AVBnikMhQ:crq5118MsoQ:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheRoadToUltra?i=a5AVBnikMhQ:crq5118MsoQ:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheRoadToUltra?a=a5AVBnikMhQ:crq5118MsoQ:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheRoadToUltra?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheRoadToUltra?a=a5AVBnikMhQ:crq5118MsoQ:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheRoadToUltra?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheRoadToUltra?a=a5AVBnikMhQ:crq5118MsoQ:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheRoadToUltra?i=a5AVBnikMhQ:crq5118MsoQ:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheRoadToUltra?a=a5AVBnikMhQ:crq5118MsoQ:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheRoadToUltra?i=a5AVBnikMhQ:crq5118MsoQ:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jeremy Liknesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18407945801671553594noreply@blogger.com0http://jeremylikness.com/blog/2009/03/quick-one-other-blog.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35188590.post-82085699289246242672009-03-21T08:16:00.003-04:002009-03-21T08:45:25.171-04:00Wow, where do I begin? It's been a few weeks since I last posted. It has been a busy few weeks. I wanted to take some time today to share what's going on and why I haven't been able to update blogs, the website, and other aspects of Lose Fat, Not Faith as often as I should. It really starts with you. I've been doing a lot of praying about what my purpose is. For those of you who might not know my history, in brief I acquired my passion for fitness nearly a decade ago after losing weight....<br/> <br/> Read More <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Mb6ytBMqsnKMerJOblehKqXJvUU/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Mb6ytBMqsnKMerJOblehKqXJvUU/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Mb6ytBMqsnKMerJOblehKqXJvUU/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Mb6ytBMqsnKMerJOblehKqXJvUU/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheRoadToUltra?a=sLS6UpHpCEA:JSPEnE3-Ea8:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheRoadToUltra?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheRoadToUltra?a=sLS6UpHpCEA:JSPEnE3-Ea8:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheRoadToUltra?i=sLS6UpHpCEA:JSPEnE3-Ea8:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheRoadToUltra?a=sLS6UpHpCEA:JSPEnE3-Ea8:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheRoadToUltra?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheRoadToUltra?a=sLS6UpHpCEA:JSPEnE3-Ea8:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheRoadToUltra?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheRoadToUltra?a=sLS6UpHpCEA:JSPEnE3-Ea8:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheRoadToUltra?i=sLS6UpHpCEA:JSPEnE3-Ea8:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheRoadToUltra?a=sLS6UpHpCEA:JSPEnE3-Ea8:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/TheRoadToUltra?i=sLS6UpHpCEA:JSPEnE3-Ea8:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jeremy Liknesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18407945801671553594noreply@blogger.com1http://jeremylikness.com/blog/2009/03/on-what-is-and-what-is-yet-to-be.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35188590.post-8736419259930825962009-02-15T18:59:00.004-05:002009-02-15T19:09:11.430-05:00Today's Run: 6.0 miles Run Time: 1 hr 9 minutes Total Miles to Date: 955.3 miles Thoughts on the Run: If you haven't figured out by now that I'm not superhuman, here's another little entry. Our daughter had her first singing performance today at a church. It involved singing during the service (parents invited) followed by several hours of games and activities (parents NOT invited). It was a beautiful service, I was so happy to see her take courage, standing in front of the audience, and...<br/> <br/> Read More <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/a7DPMAhdVIRR6rb3QmE_KqP36fQ/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/a7DPMAhdVIRR6rb3QmE_KqP36fQ/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/a7DPMAhdVIRR6rb3QmE_KqP36fQ/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/a7DPMAhdVIRR6rb3QmE_KqP36fQ/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=1tt3XH04"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=41" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=FEtcwyCz"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=FEtcwyCz" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=9n3X0srn"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=42" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=w6p70Fgu"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=50" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=AduTcqCT"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=AduTcqCT" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=LG0X1nxs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=LG0X1nxs" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jeremy Liknesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18407945801671553594noreply@blogger.com1http://jeremylikness.com/blog/2009/02/tequila-sunset.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35188590.post-29639167230731143652009-02-10T20:08:00.003-05:002009-02-10T20:21:21.665-05:00Today's Run: 4.0 miles Run Time: 41:28 minutes Total Miles to Date: 949.3 Thoughts on the Run: I'm writing this with hopes that someone reading this will "get" me. What I mean is really tap into what I'm trying to say, feel, experience, and share this moment. What it means to really keep pushing forward and trying until you reach a point where everything clicks. If you've read my journal, you'll know that for several years now I've been writing about my journey to achieve a feat that is well...<br/> <br/> Read More <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/OEa2d5-NMas031_m6YXf_xdNNoc/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/OEa2d5-NMas031_m6YXf_xdNNoc/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/OEa2d5-NMas031_m6YXf_xdNNoc/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/OEa2d5-NMas031_m6YXf_xdNNoc/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=G2hdrsLB"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=41" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=cTIrqqMV"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=cTIrqqMV" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=zwyWK3aS"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=42" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=tTsyxOLQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=50" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=zpKZvifs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=zpKZvifs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=0nVMBO4l"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=0nVMBO4l" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jeremy Liknesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18407945801671553594noreply@blogger.com0http://jeremylikness.com/blog/2009/02/will-somebody-please-get-me.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35188590.post-71830310921068524712009-02-08T13:54:00.002-05:002009-02-08T14:05:08.410-05:00Today's Run: 6.0 miles Run Time: 1 hr 9 minutes Total Miles to Date: 945.3 Thoughts on the Run: Whew! We're getting closer to the first 1,000 miles. Exciting! Today was a great run. I didn't dread it one bit. I was looking forward to it. I knew it might be a challenge because of my tough leg day yesterday, but I was eager to try it out and see how it felt. I slept in and caught up on some much-needed rest, then cooked a delicious breakfast (if I do say so myself): two whole eggs and two...<br/> <br/> Read More <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ZHIrEvE8pGSsu3OE_tFZqkzPM48/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ZHIrEvE8pGSsu3OE_tFZqkzPM48/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ZHIrEvE8pGSsu3OE_tFZqkzPM48/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ZHIrEvE8pGSsu3OE_tFZqkzPM48/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=t0q2br91"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=41" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=rM5QinK4"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=rM5QinK4" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=Ok5Bzf2Q"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=42" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=a8MRWDty"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=50" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=rTESMhmH"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=rTESMhmH" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=2BJMmUaq"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=2BJMmUaq" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jeremy Liknesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18407945801671553594noreply@blogger.com0http://jeremylikness.com/blog/2009/02/sunday-six.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35188590.post-43802055066360633302009-02-07T18:16:00.004-05:002009-02-07T18:28:05.375-05:00Today's Run: 3.0 miles Run Time: 31:12 minutes Total Miles to Date: 939 miles Thoughts on the Run: Before I share my run, I wanted to point a "shout out" to my daughter. She was recently selected as a spokesperson for the American Heart Association (AHA) so she along with my wife had a short television spot on our local Fox channel talking about the new Go Red for Women campaign. You can enjoy the clip by clicking here ... congratulations Lizzie! Today I'm going to call "Leg-a-Palooza"...<br/> <br/> Read More <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/fWwfk5wA6c7HTa_jfPPTqUC_NiY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/fWwfk5wA6c7HTa_jfPPTqUC_NiY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/fWwfk5wA6c7HTa_jfPPTqUC_NiY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/fWwfk5wA6c7HTa_jfPPTqUC_NiY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=O4MtfjGB"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=41" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=iAobXSNm"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=iAobXSNm" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=GfogD21S"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=42" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=7HVIQ9tY"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=50" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=smiZvcqq"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=smiZvcqq" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=n3O7hTaU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=n3O7hTaU" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jeremy Liknesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18407945801671553594noreply@blogger.com0http://jeremylikness.com/blog/2009/02/leg-palooza.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35188590.post-5316620535633691872009-02-05T19:42:00.002-05:002009-02-05T19:44:08.684-05:00Today's Run: 4.0 miles Run Time: 40:46 minutes Total Miles to Date: 936.3 miles Thoughts on the Run: Ran 4 miles. In the evening. It was cold and dark. It's done. 'Nuff said. <br/> <br/> Read More <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/4X_2iYlE-gWl2-jTO8Q-Pgfz76A/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/4X_2iYlE-gWl2-jTO8Q-Pgfz76A/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/4X_2iYlE-gWl2-jTO8Q-Pgfz76A/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/4X_2iYlE-gWl2-jTO8Q-Pgfz76A/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=O27NvPKk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=41" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=yYuOgTuR"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=yYuOgTuR" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=Gjj2V7xu"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=42" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=pRYzncK3"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=50" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=jCJi1dNV"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=jCJi1dNV" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=tvRMq7Ob"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=tvRMq7Ob" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jeremy Liknesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18407945801671553594noreply@blogger.com0http://jeremylikness.com/blog/2009/02/4-more.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35188590.post-61926258464528490002009-02-04T06:11:00.003-05:002009-02-04T06:23:13.984-05:00One of the biggest things I think has helped me not only stick with training and not make excuses, but also have fun, is learning to train outside of the box. What I mean by training outside of the box is being creative and creating solutions for every situation. One of the most common complaints and excuses for skipping a workout is "I don't have the equipment" or "I'm on the road" or "The gym was busy." If you learn how to be creative and adapt, you can always have a successful workout. As...<br/> <br/> Read More <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/d4eQ4qsOX6hEJB1C6Fi19CJiAmQ/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/d4eQ4qsOX6hEJB1C6Fi19CJiAmQ/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/d4eQ4qsOX6hEJB1C6Fi19CJiAmQ/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/d4eQ4qsOX6hEJB1C6Fi19CJiAmQ/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=La7Xw8b1"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=41" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=bu55EmiT"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=bu55EmiT" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=8Q4dU1PZ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=42" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=OvlbE9ug"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=50" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=92xB57EU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=92xB57EU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=aRuWqmlN"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=aRuWqmlN" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jeremy Liknesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18407945801671553594noreply@blogger.com0http://jeremylikness.com/blog/2009/02/training-outside-of-box.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35188590.post-72226132555757036712009-02-03T06:21:00.002-05:002009-02-03T06:30:32.864-05:00Today's Run: 3.0 miles Run Time: 30 minutes Total Miles to Date: 932.3 Thoughts on the Run: Part of the reason I share this journal is so that the readers understand just because I made a tremendous change in my life and have been training consistently for nearly a decade now, doesn't mean it's easy or I don't have my challenges. While it does become more of a habit and your inclination is more towards working out than not, there are still struggles and mind games. I'm a little fortunate...<br/> <br/> Read More <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/jlSWaph7Pnmxva5g8cPSPjhJbAE/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/jlSWaph7Pnmxva5g8cPSPjhJbAE/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/jlSWaph7Pnmxva5g8cPSPjhJbAE/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/jlSWaph7Pnmxva5g8cPSPjhJbAE/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=kw9ymGvv"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=41" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=dtDvF1eq"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=dtDvF1eq" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=qDrUT38N"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=42" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=fKo8layb"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=50" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=hBkL4b0L"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=hBkL4b0L" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=KKyRyyW8"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=KKyRyyW8" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jeremy Liknesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18407945801671553594noreply@blogger.com0http://jeremylikness.com/blog/2009/02/redemption-uphill-battle.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35188590.post-26178994097114884472009-02-01T14:13:00.001-05:002009-02-01T14:22:21.324-05:00Today's Run: 5.0 miles Run Time: 55:17 minutes Total Miles to Date: 929.3 Thoughts on the Run: Today was a beautiful run. For the first time this training cycle, I was able to wear shorts on my outside run. It was a nice and perfect 55 degree Fahrenheit with a clear sky and beautiful sunshine. I wasn't sure if I would make my run because we had such a full schedule today. I ended up sleeping in and catching up on plenty of sleep. I've been very disciplined about getting up and training,...<br/> <br/> Read More <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/x4HrWQ-RsASlPDtYZREH9nHgfq0/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/x4HrWQ-RsASlPDtYZREH9nHgfq0/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/x4HrWQ-RsASlPDtYZREH9nHgfq0/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/x4HrWQ-RsASlPDtYZREH9nHgfq0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=f1WFLCae"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=41" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=NeFA6KzV"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=NeFA6KzV" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=jli657on"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=42" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=fmqnE6jk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=50" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=XlhW4a2w"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=XlhW4a2w" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=Mq41dmUk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=Mq41dmUk" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jeremy Liknesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18407945801671553594noreply@blogger.com0http://jeremylikness.com/blog/2009/02/learning-to-fly.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35188590.post-87416411047203878312009-01-27T12:06:00.003-05:002009-01-27T12:19:41.455-05:00Today's Run: 4.0 miles Run Time: 43:13 minutes Total Miles to Date: 924.3 miles Thoughts on the Run: This morning was typical: I woke up, felt tired, wanted to make an excuse to sleep in and skip my run. Of course, I've been through this routine before and know once I get out there, I enjoy my runs, so I forced myself to go downstairs and get ready. Something interesting happened: I still felt lousy and wanted to talk myself out of it. I had been out with my wife last night on a date to see...<br/> <br/> Read More <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/DzTLyOpQuYyAtMQeartMBxHAU64/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/DzTLyOpQuYyAtMQeartMBxHAU64/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/DzTLyOpQuYyAtMQeartMBxHAU64/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/DzTLyOpQuYyAtMQeartMBxHAU64/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=ybTlzdrC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=41" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=9PJQs3ID"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=9PJQs3ID" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=jrejmzsB"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=42" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=kQ1h7cC5"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=50" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=0921OLYg"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=0921OLYg" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=EZRewi4l"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=EZRewi4l" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jeremy Liknesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18407945801671553594noreply@blogger.com0http://jeremylikness.com/blog/2009/01/four-miles-when-they-count.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35188590.post-84392140456296763592009-01-25T21:02:00.003-05:002009-01-25T21:14:21.271-05:00Today's Run: 5.0 miles Run Time: 52:35 minutes Total Miles to Date: 920.3 miles Thoughts on the Run: This morning I set the alarm for 7:15 am. I woke up and decided I didn't want to run. I rolled over to go to sleep, and then remembered that sometimes how I feel doesn't always connect with the goals that I've set for myself. I decided to really determine whether or not I was ready to run. So, I headed downstairs and took the dogs outside. Once I was awake, I realized I had just been making...<br/> <br/> Read More <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gmpAckHkBY8hW2dURIEEV6hE9UU/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gmpAckHkBY8hW2dURIEEV6hE9UU/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gmpAckHkBY8hW2dURIEEV6hE9UU/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gmpAckHkBY8hW2dURIEEV6hE9UU/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=ijX4AbOm"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=41" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=WjlBDegG"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=WjlBDegG" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=VLEF15fW"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=42" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=jqfeoLFd"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=50" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=4GCNo9iG"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=4GCNo9iG" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=FJhW7KiQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=FJhW7KiQ" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jeremy Liknesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18407945801671553594noreply@blogger.com0http://jeremylikness.com/blog/2009/01/running-before-church.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35188590.post-8177518177389031652009-01-24T18:09:00.003-05:002009-01-24T18:22:07.886-05:00Today was an upper body workout. I was looking forward to training. As a fitness professional, I'm often offered various items to test or try out. Obviously the goal is to help raise awareness about the product and to possibly receive an endorsement. I am always open to trying new things and happy to share my experience with them. I was contacted not long ago by someone who wanted me to try out his innovation, referred to as The Squat Sponge. It was something I've never heard of before, but...<br/> <br/> Read More <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/P6AFRxrOua__TN97_JjMLvLQW3w/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/P6AFRxrOua__TN97_JjMLvLQW3w/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/P6AFRxrOua__TN97_JjMLvLQW3w/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/P6AFRxrOua__TN97_JjMLvLQW3w/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=8WvAzXZz"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=41" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=MS6yENxi"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=MS6yENxi" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=MiH7k4Iy"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=42" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=ig4ZT7eY"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=50" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=K6Sjwk17"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=K6Sjwk17" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=F4nNWPvo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=F4nNWPvo" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jeremy Liknesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18407945801671553594noreply@blogger.com0http://jeremylikness.com/blog/2009/01/sponge-in-basement.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35188590.post-87744645649641489922009-01-22T06:23:00.003-05:002009-01-22T06:32:53.572-05:00Today's Run: 3.0 miles (5.5 incline) Run Time: 29:54 minutes Total Miles to Date: 915.3 miles Thoughts on the Run: So I've been running for over 170 hours since I started this blog, and I think this morning I felt it. I was up late last night watching the premiere of the new season of Lost. I'm a big fan, probably the only series other than X-Files and Sopranos that I've enjoyed enough to make a point to watch it. I think TV for the most part is worthless but every once in awhile there are...<br/> <br/> Read More <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/lNIWkxrypqSIaQHTO2v0d3HWssg/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/lNIWkxrypqSIaQHTO2v0d3HWssg/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/lNIWkxrypqSIaQHTO2v0d3HWssg/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/lNIWkxrypqSIaQHTO2v0d3HWssg/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=7iJsKtoI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=41" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=VjKQjEgC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=VjKQjEgC" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=J0I6taIW"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=42" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=ruYF1dmz"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=50" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=Pd9vr1VF"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=Pd9vr1VF" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=GD0AOemy"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=GD0AOemy" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jeremy Liknesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18407945801671553594noreply@blogger.com0http://jeremylikness.com/blog/2009/01/when-going-gets-tough.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35188590.post-44761115436466612432009-01-20T06:26:00.003-05:002009-01-20T06:35:25.456-05:00Today's Run: 3.0 miles Run Time: 33 minutes Total Miles to Date: 912.3 Thoughts on the Run: This morning was typical: the alarm went off, and I was feeling tired and wanting to make excuses not to train. I had a very legitimate concern about snow and ice. Fortunately, my dog Sassy seems to be very interested in my project, so she was kind enough to sit by the bed and bark and whine. Now some would say she simply wanted me to take her outside (which I did), but I'm confident she knew that it...<br/> <br/> Read More <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/IWQalbvB3eNVYqhZ2-l5ih3ByBo/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/IWQalbvB3eNVYqhZ2-l5ih3ByBo/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/IWQalbvB3eNVYqhZ2-l5ih3ByBo/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/IWQalbvB3eNVYqhZ2-l5ih3ByBo/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=vI4bZVQX"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=41" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=oNiAcusG"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=oNiAcusG" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=AHXs27tn"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=42" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=ZCYUEpvy"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=50" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=CW0oEHiQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=CW0oEHiQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=QHkOvuLU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=QHkOvuLU" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jeremy Liknesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18407945801671553594noreply@blogger.com0http://jeremylikness.com/blog/2009/01/things-that-make-you-go-hmmm.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35188590.post-68542075766026306802009-01-18T12:27:00.003-05:002009-01-18T12:29:11.467-05:00Yesterday's Run: 3.0 miles Run Time: 30:57 minutes Today's Run: 4.0 miles Run Time: 42:44 minutes Total Miles to Date: 909.3 miles Thoughts on the Run: Not much here ... just a quick accountability post. Ran 3 miles yesterday, it was 20 degrees Fahrenheit when I started ... around 30 when I finished ... today's run was closer to the 40s ... so 20 degrees of separation between yesterday and today! Running strong and enjoying it. Not sure if it is simply mindset, but running in the cold this...<br/> <br/> Read More <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/fEXl2gcihSyq27T5AEzIL8sWs70/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/fEXl2gcihSyq27T5AEzIL8sWs70/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/fEXl2gcihSyq27T5AEzIL8sWs70/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/fEXl2gcihSyq27T5AEzIL8sWs70/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=7gTbVqAD"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=41" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=D8bJb7FE"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=D8bJb7FE" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=7D7WtmwL"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=42" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=g2mI7Qmw"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=50" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=0VSCmimj"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=0VSCmimj" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=FKMxLSa1"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=FKMxLSa1" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jeremy Liknesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18407945801671553594noreply@blogger.com0http://jeremylikness.com/blog/2009/01/20-degrees-of-separation.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35188590.post-12268122401107911882009-01-16T19:59:00.003-05:002009-01-16T20:03:26.060-05:00So today was another upper body workout. Again, I was feeling worn but as I've posted regarding momentum, I got up and did it ... and had a blast. First, I have to give props to the i-Pod Shuffle ... I guess because it doesn't have a screen like the Nano, the thing just lasts forever without being recharged. I love my high energy music, keeps me grooving through the training. Second, I wanted to share some workout tips for beginners out there. One common issue is coming into the first...<br/> <br/> Read More <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gFJL4ib-gsHcr8xas0FXtV1KMa4/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gFJL4ib-gsHcr8xas0FXtV1KMa4/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gFJL4ib-gsHcr8xas0FXtV1KMa4/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/gFJL4ib-gsHcr8xas0FXtV1KMa4/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=nA62ooTC"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=41" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=WMQUKSvX"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=WMQUKSvX" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=rC0JYCPF"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=42" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=ARRwKv4P"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=50" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=x8sRSDiT"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=x8sRSDiT" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=tzL2fGXe"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=tzL2fGXe" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jeremy Liknesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18407945801671553594noreply@blogger.com0http://jeremylikness.com/blog/2009/01/tips-for-that-first-workout.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35188590.post-50839182295750833862009-01-13T06:18:00.002-05:002009-01-13T06:36:05.679-05:00Today's Run: 3.0 Run Time: 33:34 Total Miles to Date: 902.3 miles Thoughts on the Run: Today I had my opportunity to run in the bitter cold. My apologies (and respect) to those of you who consistently run in sub-freezing weather. This was one of my firsts. I had every excuse to skip this run in the morning. When I woke up, I was extremely tired and felt like I hadn't had enough rest. My muscles still ached from my previous runs and workouts, and above all, I knew it was only about 28 degrees...<br/> <br/> Read More <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/v__9L3054QqBr891Gra61nekTYY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/v__9L3054QqBr891Gra61nekTYY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/v__9L3054QqBr891Gra61nekTYY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/v__9L3054QqBr891Gra61nekTYY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=28qKVNjj"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=41" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=JiISrMvU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=JiISrMvU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=6QTPMten"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=42" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=UWujoUvx"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=50" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=zjzXdxeW"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=zjzXdxeW" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=CsCrAKmj"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=CsCrAKmj" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jeremy Liknesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18407945801671553594noreply@blogger.com0http://jeremylikness.com/blog/2009/01/running-when-water-freezes.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35188590.post-87379758926938482922009-01-12T15:36:00.004-05:002009-01-12T15:39:23.265-05:00This workout phase is all compound movements, bilateral (both sides at once) and cutting out the "detailed" work like biceps and triceps. The goal is to get a good foundation back, then progress to more specialized/detailed movements. Having said that ... doing BFL-style sets (12, 10, 8, 6, 12, then a superset of 12). Today's workout was upper body: Pec dec superset with flyes, Bent-over row superset with pull-overs, Seated military press superset with lateral raises, and seated...<br/> <br/> Read More <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/lB8heRNUDqPnOiXi9H2omzea-2M/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/lB8heRNUDqPnOiXi9H2omzea-2M/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/lB8heRNUDqPnOiXi9H2omzea-2M/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/lB8heRNUDqPnOiXi9H2omzea-2M/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=caAVVs95"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=41" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=D3Cg9Iy7"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=D3Cg9Iy7" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=iKnFcP5I"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=42" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=DF25bvqA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=50" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=uojwk5Pl"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=uojwk5Pl" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=FHlkhaYG"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=FHlkhaYG" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jeremy Liknesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18407945801671553594noreply@blogger.com0http://jeremylikness.com/blog/2009/01/first-upper-body-of-year.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35188590.post-66025704204496813992009-01-10T22:19:00.003-05:002009-01-10T23:14:24.867-05:00I guess I was born to be a personal trainer. While most people are content to read the latest fantasy novel or watch soap operas in their free time, I love putting together training programs. I wish I could break it down into a formula and I might just do that one day and produce it in a nice software package, but for now I admit a lot of the way I piece together programs is intuitive. I think in terms of balance and proportions (I'm doing some chest work here, so I need some back work here,...<br/> <br/> Read More <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/YR_uvtVmoi3yGoGWN1Z6j4DvSXo/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/YR_uvtVmoi3yGoGWN1Z6j4DvSXo/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/YR_uvtVmoi3yGoGWN1Z6j4DvSXo/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/YR_uvtVmoi3yGoGWN1Z6j4DvSXo/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=8AfIE9xv"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=41" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=AT3pqRkz"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=AT3pqRkz" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=m24oaPzx"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=42" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=Z0LzGQ7h"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=50" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=qbj1837Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=qbj1837Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=dmhUsu8j"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=dmhUsu8j" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jeremy Liknesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18407945801671553594noreply@blogger.com3http://jeremylikness.com/blog/2009/01/top-5-dos-and-donts-for-2009.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35188590.post-50276287092340932232009-01-10T13:55:00.003-05:002009-01-10T13:58:29.055-05:00Today's Run: 3.0 miles Run Time: 34 minutes Total Miles to Date: 899.3 miles Thoughts on the Run: Whew! Glad I got out there and got it done. Just a nice, easy jog but for some reason was tough for me today. The weather was cool and lightly raining ... I think as I get older, it takes me longer to warm up ... once I got going it was pleasant. Tomorrow is another jog, then I start back into my weight training routine. Excited to finally get back to pushing weights, I've neglected that too...<br/> <br/> Read More <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/vYLU-XcC6-972PMtUrdq4M6KUu0/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/vYLU-XcC6-972PMtUrdq4M6KUu0/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/vYLU-XcC6-972PMtUrdq4M6KUu0/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/vYLU-XcC6-972PMtUrdq4M6KUu0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=PWos5YgZ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=41" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=Iscbojyh"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=Iscbojyh" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=UyGaJV3q"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=42" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=yi8n0iIu"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=50" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=Qw4eCbTD"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=Qw4eCbTD" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=0NWVly73"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=0NWVly73" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jeremy Liknesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18407945801671553594noreply@blogger.com0http://jeremylikness.com/blog/2009/01/todays-run-3.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35188590.post-47556674614070688292009-01-05T11:17:00.000-05:002009-01-05T11:19:13.439-05:00Are you ready? I am. I’m excited about the year to come and all it can bring. For my friends out there who have struck up some "New Year’s Resolutions" I wanted to share an excerpt from my recent newsletter with some tips and encouragement for staying the course this year. I hope you had a great 2008. At our house, we’re finishing the packing and getting ready for a fun road trip down to Florida to celebrate the New Year. I’m personally sore in the arms from a few boxing matches on...<br/> <br/> Read More <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/3DfqwcJLWo26vCinQnodOOJavH0/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/3DfqwcJLWo26vCinQnodOOJavH0/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/3DfqwcJLWo26vCinQnodOOJavH0/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/3DfqwcJLWo26vCinQnodOOJavH0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=xBO2Cw8Z"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=41" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=xKPbkHTX"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=xKPbkHTX" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=mDU9Gvb8"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=42" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=MC7kkkDQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=50" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=ba8eATSI"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=ba8eATSI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=1Z2ZjNDe"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=1Z2ZjNDe" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jeremy Liknesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18407945801671553594noreply@blogger.com0http://jeremylikness.com/blog/2009/01/time-for-2009-how-to-make-it-stick.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35188590.post-10523453317548532752008-12-07T13:33:00.002-05:002008-12-07T13:40:21.562-05:00Today's Run: 4.5 miles Run Time: 49:02 minutes Total Miles to Date: 887.3 miles Thoughts on the Run: Great run. Had some work at home so took advantage of being able to run during the day when it was 40s instead of in the dark 30s. It was interesting that the run felt like a struggle. I've purposefully decided not to worry about pace/etc on my "easy" (non-paced) runs, so I thought I was going really slow. Despite the struggle, I only stopped once before a particularly long hill ... and then...<br/> <br/> Read More <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/71fj-7lu5eXytYVp7PIzgUAlPUY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/71fj-7lu5eXytYVp7PIzgUAlPUY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/71fj-7lu5eXytYVp7PIzgUAlPUY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/71fj-7lu5eXytYVp7PIzgUAlPUY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=0x7vd0P7"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=41" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=oyQZreKw"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=oyQZreKw" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=uxcjoUgq"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=42" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=jRVNLg6P"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?d=50" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=N9lF4vvf"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=N9lF4vvf" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?a=nwSHDWab"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/TheRoadToUltra?i=nwSHDWab" border="0"></img></a> </div>Jeremy Liknesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18407945801671553594noreply@blogger.com0http://jeremylikness.com/blog/2008/12/organic-food-magic-number-9.html