February 2012
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The Masters...
Not the one in Augusta, last week I spoke with a former NCAA champion swimmer about his experiences (never knew he was one), both in athletics and business it helped me solidify my thought around how i feel about my running today.
There is something different about how I am now approaching my running, I am not sure what it is but it’s there. Maybe it’s having a coach (Marc) and...
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Back in the gym
4 miles on the treadmill, never old have made the 10 on the calendar, besides didn’t want to push it.
2 mile warm up 19:45
4 intervals .25 .25 .25 .35 @ 7:30 7:22 7:13 & 7:05 -> 6:49 pace
Total 36:12 for 4 miles
Now looking forward to next weekend’s Coogan’s 5k in washington heights!
I am smelling a course record 25:47 falling and maybe personal...
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Off to the gym
Not sure how many miles I will do, no NiQuil last night so I should feel ok. Looks like I only will loose 2 workouts of any consequence, the race and some miles today, I don’t think I a, going to run 10 today.
And thanks for the ‘feel betters’ ;)
It's back to running tomorrow
My cold/flu is just about gone, just no race today ;(
Feeling a bit better
Thats the good news, bad news is not sure about tomorrow yet, I will wake up and see how I feel then but 60mph winds predicted for tomorrow morning….
We shall see
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2nd day off due to cold (head cold that is)
Arghh! no work out today, again!
race tomorrow, so, extra sleep tonight 9.5 hours last night, hopefully the same tonight and i can breath enough to race tomorrow
Oh No!
A cold :(
Forced off day!
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What does the rest of the week Bring....
I know its already Wednesday and it’s Hump day but today’s training will not be too taxing ;-)
4 miles EASY, then some striders
the rest of the week will lead up to Saturday’s NYRR Al Gordon 4M
Thursday - Cross Training (aka Spin) and Core Workout
Friday - Very EASY 3 Miles
Saturday - 4 Mile Race
Sunday - 10 Miles
The Goal for the 4 Miler Race is sub 8:00 pace 31:45...
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One more Goal
180 by the marathon……14 pounds
Should help with my time…
Just one more thing to help get there…
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Surprise surprise
Today was a bit of a lazy day, presidents day, so no work. Finally dragged my butt to The gym at 12:30 I thought it was going to be one of those tough runs since I was dragging and thought I was going to be stiff and heavy legs too. But totally the opposite, a few minutes into the run, I felt strangely reinvigorated, I wasn’t going to go over board and just keep the run under control, haha,...
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things to work on
Just a little tired here, from some damn good work outs (runs) this weekend, plus i changed up my schedule last week a little to accommodate work. but still got in all the miles which were on the original schedule.
Training for the next week and a day…..
Sunday - 10 miles - Done
Monday - 6 Miles - 5
Tuesday - Off - Done
Wednesday - 6 Miles - Off
Thursday - 6 Miles - 6
Friday - 60 Min...
should have been 10 miles did 11! →
You voted outside run, so there it is, nice day, not too breezy. And a good run, maybe a bit faster than I was supposed go at but happy it was a good run, then a good nap and some pizza!
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I guest the verdict is in....
10 miles outside……working on a route now ;-)
andywg replied to your post: tomorrow’s 10 miles? Shake it all about
runnyknows replied to your post: tomorrow’s 10 miles? out out out!
rnnnnrgrl replied to your post: tomorrow’s 10 miles? Out?
meerkatarslan replied to your post: tomorrow’s 10 miles? out for sure.
thereluctantrunner replied to...
tomorrow's 10 miles?
inside or out?
before today's run....
Goal for February 150 miles - Current 58.55 - Projected 106 - 44 under goal
Goal for 2012 - 1750 miles - Current 181.85 - Projected 1416 - 334 under goal
interesting, who’s idea were these targets (but its early in 2012)
time to RUN!
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NO Race today......
just a great 10 mile run, on the treadmill, i could have been tougher and ran outside in 25 degrees and 20 MPH wind but, climate controlled, 80’s and classic rock music videos. I asked Marc if we could up my miles by a miles a day since i am feeling good after my recovery 2 weeks ;-) now just to not over train.
As far as no race today, i am just itching for a race…..but i will be good...
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“No one ever drowned in sweat.”
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The next 8 days......
Training for the next week and a day…..
Sunday - 10 miles
Monday - 6 Miles
Tuesday - Off
Wednesday - 6 Miles
Thursday - 6 Miles
Friday - 60 Min Strength Spin Workout
Saturday - 6 Miles
Sunday - 10 Miles
2 Strength/Core Workouts
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Training for NJ Marathon officially begins Monday!
I have been good since the Miami Half, runs with some easy miles but nothing too hard. Still did 9 last Saturday and have another 9-10 this weekend.
With 87 days to NJ I am am getting a good feeling about the prospects for a very good result at the marathon with 1 intermediate half in about 45 days. Also I think I will have a more solid base going into the spring and summer, haha and careful...
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Team vs the Individual
The Superbowl has come and gone, I had picked my team and stuck with them, not the popular choice especially in NYC. It was not the game that really interested me but it was the team aspect. Really, it wasn’t who won or lost but who contributed to the loss, who road the coattails on the win. Why? As a runner it’s me against a clock, a few are lucky and good enough to run against some...
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Last morning in Miami
Its 5:35AM, mostly packed, just need a shower then off to the airport for the flight back home to NYC. After 8 plus days this vacation is over, just about, and i guess i needed it more than I thought. The race was good, a good test, another lesson another step closer. Lots of reflection time.
It will be good to sleep in our own bed. no looking forward to going back to work.
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2 days off and back running again
nice easy 4 miles, stiff but no pain, the road to the NJ Marathon starts next week!