Time to Compete

Fri, Nov 21, 2008

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Wed, Nov 19, 2008

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Tue, Nov 18, 2008

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Mon, Nov 17, 2008

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Fri, Nov 14, 2008

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Thu, Nov 13, 2008

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Wed, Nov 12, 2008

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Tue, Nov 11, 2008

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Mon, Nov 10, 2008

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100

2.86 miles--2 laps

lap 1 1.43 miles 13:02:17 9:06 pace

lap 2 1.43 miles 12:52:68 8:59 pace

overall 2.86 miles 25:54 9:03 pace

right medial knee pain (medial tibial plateau) likely due to open chain quad extension exercise recently started, only will do closed chain quad strengthening now

Went to YMCA in evening, lifted upper and lower body, and did eliptical for 20 minutes

Sun, Nov 09, 2008

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100

7.49 miles slow and steady 1:08 9:05 pace

right distal quad tight

Sat, Nov 08, 2008

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100

192.5 lbs prior to running this morning, 10 lbs lighter than last week

Ran 7.49 miles in 59:52:54 which includes warm-up. Few miles sub 7:20, went out a little too fast, difficult at end but able to push through. Heel did not hurt!! Have to focus on driving right forefoot straight ahead and not toe out. Lighter weight easier to run for sure. Feeling strength gains from lifting already, little easier keeping upright and driving forward when running. Discipline Desire Determination

Fri, Nov 07, 2008

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Went to YMCA, lifted upper and lower body, 4 sets of 12 of everything, very fatigued last 2 reps of each

Ran with dog in am

Thu, Nov 06, 2008

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Wed, Nov 05, 2008

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Finally back to the track

.75 mile warmup 8:41 pace

.25 mile 1:33:15 6:10 pace

.50 mile 3:10:80 6:21 pace

.25 mile 1:37:55 6:27 pace

.25 mile 1:25:75 5:47 pace

.50 mile 3:21:06 6:43 pace

.13 mile 36:95 4:41 pace

.12 mile 37:13 5:20 pace

.75 mile cool down 8:10 pace

200 meter recovery between each speed lap

Felt ok 193lbs after

Went to YMCA in evening and lifted upper and lower body

Tue, Nov 04, 2008

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100

another 1.5 lbs!!

Mon, Nov 03, 2008

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100

1st run since marathon 8 days ago

1st lap 1.10 miles 8:45:17 7:55 pace

2nd lap 1.10 miles 8:39:85 7:54 pace

3rd lap 1.11 miles 8:35:40 7:45 pace

Overall 3.31 miles 26:00 7:51 average pace

heavy rainfall but felt pretty good overall for 1st run after marathon

in evening, went to YMCA for weight training, upper and lower body--1 hour

Sun, Nov 02, 2008

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Ran marathon last sunday at 202 lbs. Today at 196.5 lbs. Will be 180 lbs May 3, 2009 for Eugene Marathon.

Sat, Nov 01, 2008

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Fri, Oct 31, 2008

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Time to add weight training and weight loss to the training. Joined the local YMCA and starting weight training today. Will do Monday, Wednesday, Friday after work. Weight loss through controlled eating habits (so difficult).

Thu, Oct 30, 2008

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Wed, Oct 29, 2008

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Tue, Oct 28, 2008

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Sun, Oct 26, 2008

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100

did not run past 1 month due to right medial and lateral heel pain. 1st half ran in 1:49 and felt ok, then heel really started hurting and legs were very fatigued, 2nd half 2:11. 13 marathons completed, not my best but had a good time at a great race. Next one is going to be a Boston Qualifier, 3:12 expected time at Eugene Marathon (ran last year 3:34). Time to step it up and be prepared. May 3, 2009!!!