First long run is in the bag. Last year, Ryan recommended I run my long runs at a very slow and relaxed pace but by then it was nearly time for the marathon. So this year I'm trying it from the get-go. The entire run felt pretty comfortable, even for being on a treadmill. I took my heart rate a few times and was surprised to see it in the low ( Read more... )

Well, since the year's over it's time to look back at the year of running. Ok, so maybe it's a little bit of a brag reel, but meh, whatever. In 2009 I ran my very first marathon in just under 5hrs. I'm starting marathon training this week in the midst of a cold with the goal of beating last year's time. Knowing now what's in front of me, it's a ( Read more... )

Midweek long run. Discovered what a slipping belt feels like on a treadmill. luckily no falls.

5mi
45:42
9:05/mi

Well, this is the first week of marathon training. The running I've done lately should put me in a better starting point than where I was last year. Here we go again...

3mi
25:49
8:37/mi

Ran inside today and also put in 30 pushups. Considering adding swimming to my lineup.

3mi
25:18
8:26/mi

3mi
26:00
8:40/mi

3mi
26:19
8:46/mi

Well, I forgot my stocking cap at home, and in the interest of comfort I ran in the gym. Definitely a more positive experience than the Marriott! Felt good, even though it was only 3 miles. I really hope this helps to get me a step ahead when it comes time for marathon training. I mean, I don't know how it couldn't considering last year I ( Read more... )

So I've got a second opinion that the Harrah's and back route is just 3 miles instead of 3.5. This was the latest run I've done on the trail and i'm not sure I will do it again that late. I don't know what the heck I saw walking through the woods between the trail and the river, but it wasn't small. From what I saw it was either the largest dog ( Read more... )

Twas the night before another family thanksgiving and all throughout the hotel not a Streur child was stirring, not even the toddler. I needed to blow off some steam so I decided to go for an evening run. It was the worst of both worlds, really. The workout room was connected to the pool area, so not only was it a treadmill but it was plenty ( Read more... )