Marathon
2009 Richmond Marathon Race Report
Official chip time: 2:58:12, 51st overall, 3rd in 40-44 age group
Splits: 13.1M – 1:30:07 (6:53/mile), 20M – 2:17:53 (6:54/mile):, 26.2M – 2:58:12 (6:48/mile)
Where do I start? I guess 6am on race morning is as good a place as any. Breakfast was my usual liquid Sustained Energy. I don’t do too well with solids before a [...]
One Month Later. What’s Been Happening?
The last time I posted something, I’d just completed a 26.2 mile training run. A lot has happened since then, but I guess the big news is that I have a real marathon to run this weekend in Richmond, VA. Before I share my race goal(s), I’ll attempt to *briefly* summarize the last four weeks.
10/12 [...]
2010 Boston Marathon
Took the plunge today and signed up for the 2010 Boston Marathon! It will be my first Boston since 2000, so naturally I’m excited about the race and am keen to see how I will perform compared to 10 years ago when I faded somewhat to a 3:04:12. What a great experience though!
It usually takes [...]
Exclusive! Get 10% Off A PaceTat Marathon Pacing Tattoo
Fall marathon season is upon us, as is the need for a smart race pacing strategy. It’s amazing how many months of planning, training and dedication can come unstuck in a matter of a few miles on race day. Get your pace wrong in the opening miles of a marathon and it doesn’t matter how [...]
McMillan Custom Marathon Plan Week 1
Well, Week 1 of the marathon training plan is officially behind me. No real shocks or surprises, but it’s satisfying to look back at seven successful workouts to kick me off on the road to Richmond ‘09.
Day 5: A very enjoyable, controlled easy run. No problems at all meeting goal pace (7:05 to 7:35) and [...]
Runner’s World Launches Marathon Challenge In Partnership With The SunTrust Richmond Marathon
Runner’s World will kick off its first-ever Marathon Challenge in partnership with the SunTrust Richmond Marathon.
Official word from Sportsbackers.org is as follows:
The Marathon Challenge, which is billed as a premium community-oriented program built around an exclusive 16-week training plan created by Chief Running Officer Bart Yasso, will be highlighted in Runner’s World Magazine and online [...]
