Archive for March, 2009
The Taper Continues
Today’s workout was optional, but I figured it would be a good “leg-stretcher” and probably more exciting than just running easy. Planned: 15 to 30 minute warm up + stride workout [8 to 10 x 25 seconds with 1 minute recovery jog] + 15 to 30 minute cool down – build leg turnover and lactic [...]
Weekend Catch-Up
Well, not a bad weekend I suppose. Saturday I ran the Cox Falcon 5k and finished 4th overall in a respectable 17:25 (5:37 pace). Actually, looking back through my old race results I was surprised to see it was my joint 4th fastest 5k ever! Maybe I would have smiled more had I realized? The [...]
Marathon Taper – 10 Days To Go…
Planned: 15 to 30 minute warm up + tempo interval workout [3 x 2000m with 2 minutes 30 seconds recovery jog followed by 3 times 200m with 200m recovery jog] + 15 to 30 minute cool down to build stamina. Actual: Started with a 20 minute warm up – not very fast as my right [...]
No Holidays In Running
Kathy from the Kathy Runs blog posted the following short video over at DailyMile.com. Thought it was cool, so I’m posting too. Enjoy!
One Hour Easy Run
Planned: 60 minute easy run – build endurance. Actual: Just as planned – a one hour easy run. Felt okay, not great, but still have 11 days to get myself together for the marathon. Stats: Just over 8 miles in an hour (7:27 pace)
Tuesday Night Intervals
Planned: 15 to 30 minute warm up + fartlek workout [8 to 10 x 1 minute at slightly faster than 5k effort with 1 minute recovery jog] + 15 to 30 minute cool down Actual: 25 minute easy warm up (covered just over 3 miles), 8 x 1 minute fast followed by a minute recovery [...]
