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Hundred Push Ups Revisited: Week 4 Day 2

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Probably should have taken the prescribed rest day as per the Hundred Push Ups Plan (you’d think I’d know better being the author of the web site), but I didn’t. […]


Hundred Push Ups Revisited: Week 4 Day 1

After several weeks of experimenting with different workouts, I’m back on track with a regular push ups routine.
Last week I worked my through Week 3 of the Hundred Push Ups plan, which meant today I started on Week 4.
The “new improved” plan has been well received and personally I feel the progression through to Week […]


McMillan Custom Marathon Plan: Week 14 Day 7 & Some Push Ups

Week 14, Day 7
Phase: Marathon
Workout: 40 to 60 minute Easy Run
Purpose: Build Endurance

Easy hour of running after an hour cutting grass. Actually, the last 3 or 4 miles weren’t that easy, as I decided to push the pace and finish the workout off strong.
Can’t believe how good my legs feel after yesterday’s 23.5 miles […]


McMillan Custom Marathon Plan: Week 13 Day 5

Week 13, Day 5
Phase: Marathon
Workout: 30 to 40 minute Easy Run
Purpose: Build Endurance

I like this; 3 easy days in a row! Gentle 30 minutes on the treadmill at varying speeds and inclines; perfect preparation for tomorrow’s 8k.
Next week I plan on starting another six-week abs program, which should prepare me nicely for the Richmond […]


McMillan Custom Marathon Plan: Week 10 Day 4

Week 10, Day 4
Phase: Marathon
Workout: 40 to 60 minute Easy Run
Purpose: Build Endurance

Should have been a tempo run tonight, but I decided to switch it with Saturday’s 10k (Hurricane Hanna permitting of course). Actually my legs felt somewhat back to normal today - the first time since Sunday’s half marathon. Hopefully I’ll be ready to […]


McMillan Custom Marathon Plan: Week 10 Day 2 & The Return Of The Push Ups

First post for a few days, so sorry about that - need to catch up on a few….

Week 10, Day 2
Phase: Marathon
Workout: 50 to 60 minute Easy Run
Purpose: Build Endurance

Nice of Coach McMillan to schedule another easy run today; I guess he must have known my legs would still be a bit sore after Sunday’s […]