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Wednesday Workout: I Ran, I Ran So Far Away
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Well, if I’m honest, it wasn’t “that far away”, but it was probably double the mileage I anticipated covering tonight. The weather was fantastic again today - temperatures in […]
Steady Sunday Recovery Run
Decided to head outside this afternoon for a short run to help shake out some of the stiffness from yesterday’s 20k race - my longest run since the middle of November. The weather was great - mid 60’s with a warm south west wind - perfect for a Sunday afternoon run in January. My […]
Tidewater Striders Distance Series 20k
Today was the day for the first event in the Tidewater Striders Distance Series - a 3 race series designed to be used as a tune up for a Spring marathon. The 20k race consists of 2 x 10k loops on Fort Story Army Base - home to both old and new Cape Henry […]
Cold & Windy Six Miler
Had an enjoyable run tonight despite the cold and windy conditions. After running a couple of errands after work, I was almost tempted to run on the treadmill, but decided to get outside and face mother nature head on instead. I layered up on top (short sleeve base layer, Brooks fleece and Brooks lightweight […]
Week 6 - Key Run Workout #2
Will I ever learn? I knew I had to run a tough 5 miles at MT pace (6:23 per mile). I knew it was going to be hot. I knew I still felt fatigued from last weekend’s race and long run.
Surprise, surprise, tonight’s run was not my best. 5 miles at MT pace turned […]
Week 5 - Key Run Workout #3
I think today could go down as a turning point in my marathon training plan. After yesterday’s Mud Run (a very tough 5 mile race across sand, trails and a mud pit), I wasn’t looking forward to an 18 mile Sunday morning long run. The first words I muttered to my wife on waking were […]
