Archive for July, 2007
Virginia Derby Day 5k
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Week 2 - Key Run Workout #2
I’ll start off with a quote from yesterday’s bike ride post:
“Tomorrow I lace up my running shoes for a 7 mile tempo run - I can’t wait!“
Who was I kidding? Driving home from work, the temperature gauge in my MINI read 100°F Storms were forecast within the next 60 to 90 minutes, so I had […]
Cross Training: Outdoor Bike Ride
I’d rather go for a run than ride my bike any day of the week, but the FIRST Marathon Training Plan I’m following calls for twice weekly cross training. Tonight just so happened to be a cross training night…
Luckily the Tour de France is currently in progress which helps my motivation to get out and […]
Tidewater Striders Summer Series 3 x 2k Relay
Despite completing my track workout early this morning, I wanted to take advantage of this free evening race that is #2 of 3 in the popular Tidewater Striders Summer Series held at the beautiful Norfolk Botanical Garden.
The race was due to start at 6:30pm, but as the Garden is only a 15 minute drive […]
Week 2 - Key Run Workout #1
After 2 energy sapping afternoon track workouts in the heat and humidity last week, I decided to try an early morning run today in the hope of an improved performance. I set my alarm for 4:30am (one hour earlier than usual), rolled out of bed and was out of the door 10 minutes later.
The […]
Cross Training: CYCLEROBX Indoor Biking
Crucial to the success of the FIRST Marathon Training Plan is the twice weekly cross training aspect of the program. The idea is to supplement the three Key Run Running Workouts with non-impact cross training activities (cycling and swimming for example) to (a) allow complete recovery between running workouts and (b) add to your level […]
