Speed Work Interval Training day today 8 x 400 with 60 seconds break at 8:45 pace in between each.
I Started with a half mile warm up at 8:45 pace, then the 1st 400 at 7:38 pace 0% incline, 2nd 400 at 7:27 pace 0% incline, 3rd 400 at 7:10 pace 1% incline, 5th 400 at 7:00 pace 1% incline, 6th 400 at 6:51 pace 1% incline, 7th 400 at 6:42 pace 1% incline, 8th 400 at 6:34 pace 1% incline.
Finished with a 1 mile cool down at 8:32 pace. Followed up with some core work with Runtastic SixPack Abs. #PoweredByBits and feeling faster every day. Thanks to @EnergyBits.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Monday, November 18, 2013
Philly Marathon update
So here is my weekend running recap.
Saturday took Bella for a nice easy 1.5 mile trail hike. Then taking it easy for the day to prepare for the Philly half.
Sunday morning wake up at 4:40 to give myself time to get to Philly and get to the run for a 7 AM start time. I was actually feeling great and ready to run hard and set a new PR for the Half. Met MB at our office gym, then we did a light 1 mile jog to the starting line, no problems with security all went smoothly.
Race started at 7:00 on the nose and at 7:08:08 we cross the starting line running strong with my @Energybits, and keeping up a pace around 8:30 per mile. Then at around mile 6 I start getting a weird feeling in my stomach, which continues to get worse as I go, just before mile 8 I had to completely stop the race as my stomach was cramping so badly I couldn't run anymore
So needless to say a disappointing race weekend for me. Especially since I was well on my way to getting that new PR. Stomach still a bit queasy today, not sure what happened.
Monday, November 4, 2013
Thoughts on Running: Weekend running update
Thoughts on Running: Weekend running update: Had a great time at the Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge 10K race on Sunday. Was a really great run and well organized and a good course to r...
Weekend running update
Had a great time at the Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge 10K race on Sunday. Was a really great run and well organized and a good course to run. Although it was a bit chilly and windy to start the race. It felt amazing running across the Ben Franklin Bridge seeing the view. I Had a great race and posted a new PR with a time of 51:20 with a 8:17 per mile pace. Feeling really good about getting this time and proving that training does pay off. #PoweredByBits and feeling stronger and faster. Thanks @EnergyBits.
Today has Interval Training on the schedule, with a 7 x 400 with 60 seconds break. Plan to do the 60 second breaks at 9:29 pace. Half Mile warmup at 9:29 pace, then start the 1st 400 at 7:49 pace, 2nd 400 at 7:38 pace, 3rd 400 at 7:27 pace, 5th 400 at 7:07 pace, 6th 400 at 7:16 pace, 7th 400 at 7:27 pace. Finishing up with a 1 mile cool down at 8:34 pace. Then some core work to wrap up my training for the day. This is all in preparation for my Half Marathon in the Bahamas? Check it out http://marathonbahamas.com/
Well that is all I have for today.
Happy Running All.
Today has Interval Training on the schedule, with a 7 x 400 with 60 seconds break. Plan to do the 60 second breaks at 9:29 pace. Half Mile warmup at 9:29 pace, then start the 1st 400 at 7:49 pace, 2nd 400 at 7:38 pace, 3rd 400 at 7:27 pace, 5th 400 at 7:07 pace, 6th 400 at 7:16 pace, 7th 400 at 7:27 pace. Finishing up with a 1 mile cool down at 8:34 pace. Then some core work to wrap up my training for the day. This is all in preparation for my Half Marathon in the Bahamas? Check it out http://marathonbahamas.com/
Well that is all I have for today.
Happy Running All.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Interval Training day
Ok, so I am back, sorry I haven't posted in a while, been just a bit busy, but I am back, I haven't stopped running or training, just didn't have all the time in the day that I need to get everything done so my Blog postings have suffered.
Interval Training day today 4 x 800 with 90 seconds in between each. Half Mile warmup, the 1st 800 at 7:38 Pace with zero incline, 2nd 800 at 7:10 pace with 1% incline, 3rd 800 at 6:54 pace with 2% incline, 4th 800 at 7:00 pace with 1% incline. Finished with a 1 mile cool down at 8:34 pace. Then did some core work to wrap up the training for the day. Feeling Strong thanks to Energybits.#PoweredByBits and feeling strong and fast.
Interval Training day today 4 x 800 with 90 seconds in between each. Half Mile warmup, the 1st 800 at 7:38 Pace with zero incline, 2nd 800 at 7:10 pace with 1% incline, 3rd 800 at 6:54 pace with 2% incline, 4th 800 at 7:00 pace with 1% incline. Finished with a 1 mile cool down at 8:34 pace. Then did some core work to wrap up the training for the day. Feeling Strong thanks to Energybits.#PoweredByBits and feeling strong and fast.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Another great run today.
Well I had another great run today. Went out with my work running buddy and as always she motivates me to run faster. That and the help of @EnergyBits helping to keep me fueled and feeling strong.
Started out planning on doing an easy 4 mile run but with the temps being so nice outside and feeling as good as I did I talked MB into making it a bit of a faster run. Well I didn't realize how fast of a run we were having until we hit the 2 mile mark and then decided to keep on going for a little bit more. Wound up doing just over 5 and half miles. With an average pace of 7:43 per mile. Like I said she has the ability to motivate me to run faster. At one point I saw that she was lagging a little behind so I eased up a little so we could stay side by side.
I signed up for a 10K on November 3rd and I am looking forward to this one. I Get to run across the Ben Franklin Bridge, and I am also looking forward to running a great race and setting a new PR for the 10K. My best 10K to date is 57:57 with at 9:22 Pace, I am thinking I can get to 52 minutes or below given how good I am feeling.
That is all I have for today.
Have a great running day all.
Started out planning on doing an easy 4 mile run but with the temps being so nice outside and feeling as good as I did I talked MB into making it a bit of a faster run. Well I didn't realize how fast of a run we were having until we hit the 2 mile mark and then decided to keep on going for a little bit more. Wound up doing just over 5 and half miles. With an average pace of 7:43 per mile. Like I said she has the ability to motivate me to run faster. At one point I saw that she was lagging a little behind so I eased up a little so we could stay side by side.
I signed up for a 10K on November 3rd and I am looking forward to this one. I Get to run across the Ben Franklin Bridge, and I am also looking forward to running a great race and setting a new PR for the 10K. My best 10K to date is 57:57 with at 9:22 Pace, I am thinking I can get to 52 minutes or below given how good I am feeling.
That is all I have for today.
Have a great running day all.
Monday, October 21, 2013
Core work and Stretching today
No running today, just did some core work and stretching today. I downloaded this new app to my iPhone "Runtastic Six Pack" they have a free version and a pay version. I have the free one for now, if it proves to be good I'll upgrade to the pay version. Day one today had me doing 3 different exercises. Tabletop Crunch with a Twist, Hip Drops and Crunches. 3 sets of 8 reps each, with a break in between sets. Pretty good workout but I think I will jump up to the next level on my next workout. After that I did some Planks, Push ups and some additional Reverse Crunches and Upper Back Lifts. Then moved on to some stretching and using the foam roller. Feeling pretty good today with the workout and looking forward to a nice run tomorrow.
Also trying to promote my new FB page https://www.facebook.com/TheBabblingFoot check it out and like my page. Will be full of stories about running and inspirational photos and messages.
Have fun running out there today.
Also trying to promote my new FB page https://www.facebook.com/TheBabblingFoot check it out and like my page. Will be full of stories about running and inspirational photos and messages.
Have fun running out there today.
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Great run today
Had a great run today, feeling really good out there running today, being #PowerByBits has really been helping me with my running.
Took my dose of @EnergyBits and headed out for a 5 mile run.
Wound up running 5.3 miles
Mile Pace
1 8:28
2 7:36
3 8:02
4 8:19
5 7:59
For an average pace of 8:07 per mile with a 42:59 finish time.
1 8:28
2 7:36
3 8:02
4 8:19
5 7:59
For an average pace of 8:07 per mile with a 42:59 finish time.
Been feeling great out there running today and feeling pretty good about the upcoming 10K on November 3rd.
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Tomorrow it starts
Yep, I think I am ready to get back to running again. Tomorrow will be a full week since the marathon and I have only ran once and only 3 miles. So tomorrow I will start back to running again, need to be ready for the 28th when I start my 12 week Half Marathon Training program.
I am feeling pretty good today and probably could have run but I had so many other things that I needed and wanted to get done, and I am happy to say that I got all of the done and earlier than I had anticipated. So now I have some free time to just chill and catch up on some other things that I need to do.
I am starting a new Facebook page TheBabblingFoot I will be using this new Facebook page to share all my Twitter posts and other information and stories that I experience while running.
Well that is all I have for today. Happy Running everyone.
I am feeling pretty good today and probably could have run but I had so many other things that I needed and wanted to get done, and I am happy to say that I got all of the done and earlier than I had anticipated. So now I have some free time to just chill and catch up on some other things that I need to do.
I am starting a new Facebook page TheBabblingFoot I will be using this new Facebook page to share all my Twitter posts and other information and stories that I experience while running.
Well that is all I have for today. Happy Running everyone.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Back to running today
Well I went for my first post Marathon run today, just a short 3 mile run, wound up being 3.36 miles. I have been itching since Tuesday morning to get back out and getting some running done.
Someone said that maybe I didn't push myself hard enough in the marathon, since I was able to get out and run again 4 days later. I wish that person could have been there with me and felt the way that I did during miles 22 - 26.2. It was not easy and I felt I was giving it all that I had left. Maybe that fact that I like to run and to keep myself moving is the reason I wanted to get out there and run so quickly.
The first 2 days after the Marathon my legs felt tired and sore and it was very painful to go up and down stairs, but with a lot of stretching and walking I felt better by the third day.
Like I said I did 3 miles today and it felt great to get out there and get my legs loosened up, tomorrow I will rest again from running but hit the gym for some core work and stretching.
Oh yeah today I signed up for a 10K on November 3rd the runs across the Ben Franklin Bridge, this should be a great run. I also signed up for the Philly Half Marathon Love Run which is in March 2014. Need to keep the races lined up so I have some thing to strive for. I like having races laid out and a training schedule to work off of and it allows me to set goals to strive for.
Keep up the running :-)
Someone said that maybe I didn't push myself hard enough in the marathon, since I was able to get out and run again 4 days later. I wish that person could have been there with me and felt the way that I did during miles 22 - 26.2. It was not easy and I felt I was giving it all that I had left. Maybe that fact that I like to run and to keep myself moving is the reason I wanted to get out there and run so quickly.
The first 2 days after the Marathon my legs felt tired and sore and it was very painful to go up and down stairs, but with a lot of stretching and walking I felt better by the third day.
Like I said I did 3 miles today and it felt great to get out there and get my legs loosened up, tomorrow I will rest again from running but hit the gym for some core work and stretching.
Oh yeah today I signed up for a 10K on November 3rd the runs across the Ben Franklin Bridge, this should be a great run. I also signed up for the Philly Half Marathon Love Run which is in March 2014. Need to keep the races lined up so I have some thing to strive for. I like having races laid out and a training schedule to work off of and it allows me to set goals to strive for.
Keep up the running :-)
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Feeling Good today
Day 3 post marathon race day. Legs are feeling better and feeling ready to run, but I think I will take one more day of rest and stretching before I get back to running.
Planning on a nice easy 3 mile run tomorrow followed up with some stretching and a bit of core work.
Printed out my new Half Marathon 12 week training guide. Going to be using the Hal Higdon 12 week Advanced Half Marathon training guide this go around. Includes a bunch of speed work and strength training to build up your core. Training starts on 10/28/13 so I have 11 days to get fully recovered from my marathon before I am full blown into training mode again. I am looking forward to this round of training and hopefully this will get me prepared to run a PB at the Half Marathon in the Bahamas on January 19th.
On a separate topic, I just read today that the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington DC might get canceled due to the government shutdown. They will make that call on Saturday the 19th if the government hasn't reopened by then it could really happen. I just don't understand how these government officials are letting this drag out for so long. Do these people not know who they are affecting and what will be happening to them come next election time. I can't stand the read tape and the fact that these elected government officials do recognize that fact that come next election time there are going to be some replacement in both the House and the Senate.
Oh sorry didn't mean to go off on a tangent there about political issues. This is supposed to be about running.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Another Rest Day
Day 2 of rest after the AC marathon and preparation planning for my next race.
Next on the hit list is the Philadelphia Half Marathon on November 17th going to shoot for a time of under 2 hours for this one. Based on my Half time for the AC Marathon I am pretty confident that this will be doable.
Then after that not much on the agenda until January 19th Bahamas Half Marathon and I am going to shoot for a PR on this one. Going to shoot for a time of 1:50 or less. I have enough time to get in some good training and will include plenty of speed work and strength training to build up my core.
Well good running all.
Monday, October 14, 2013
Marathon results
AC Marathon competed, I felt really great during the race, thanks to @EnergyBits. I took my dose of 30 EnergyBits about 20 minutes before the marathon started and I felt really great at the beginning of the race. Pumped up and ready to run a great race. I started out following the 4 Hour pacer, and making sure to get my water stops an some GU along the way and then at mile 13 another dose of 20 EnergyBits just for good measure. All was going along well until around mile 19 when my legs started to cramp and ache. Inside I was raring to go but my legs just didn't want to move that quickly. So I slow to a walk for about a quarter mile, then I picked back up to running. I was able to continue on for a couple miles before my legs began to protest again, so I slowed again walked a bit an then picked up the pace once again. Then I was back on the AC boardwalk for the final 4 miles, with the added challenge of a 20 - 30 MPH head wind. At one point the wind gust was so strong it actually stopped me in my tracks. I managed to continue on fighting the wind, running for a mile then walk for a bit then continue on running to the finish line. All in all I am happy with my finish time and I have to thank @EnergyBits for helping to keep me feeling strong and able to finish strong. Being #PoweredByBits I feel made a difference in when I hit the infamous wall and finishing the AC Marathon strong.
Next race coming up the Philadelphia Half Marathon in November, looking to improve my Half time on this race now that I have a good training base.
Stretching and Rest for a couple days and then back out there running and continue to work on speed training.
Next race coming up the Philadelphia Half Marathon in November, looking to improve my Half time on this race now that I have a good training base.
Stretching and Rest for a couple days and then back out there running and continue to work on speed training.
Friday, October 11, 2013
Carb loading and Hydration has begun
All this week I have been eating extra bananas and drinking extra water in preparation of the big race day.
As for running today is another rest day, no running today just taking it easy, tomorrow will be a short run, 2 miles or so early in the day and then rest for the remainder of the day.
Today starts the next phase of preparation, Carb Loading and Hydration phase 2. Loads of carbs for the next 2 days and plenty of coconut water for hydration. Don't know if you are all familiar with coconut water or have used it in your race training at all, but I started using it about 8 months ago and I think it really does make a difference in my hydration level.
What Is Coconut Water?
As for running today is another rest day, no running today just taking it easy, tomorrow will be a short run, 2 miles or so early in the day and then rest for the remainder of the day.
Today starts the next phase of preparation, Carb Loading and Hydration phase 2. Loads of carbs for the next 2 days and plenty of coconut water for hydration. Don't know if you are all familiar with coconut water or have used it in your race training at all, but I started using it about 8 months ago and I think it really does make a difference in my hydration level.
What Is Coconut Water?
It is a naturally refreshing beverage, that has a sweet, nutty taste. It contains easily digested carbohydrate in the form of sugar and electrolytes. Do Not confuse coconut water with high-fat coconut milk or oil, coconut water is a clear liquid that comes from the fruit’s center that is tapped from young, green coconuts.
Coconut water has fewer calories, less sodium, and more potassium than any sports drink. Ounce per ounce, most unflavored coconut water contains 5.45 calories, 1.3 grams sugar, 61 milligrams (mg) of potassium, and 5.45 mg of sodium.
Hydration
Coconut water is rich in Potassium and other minerals, coconut water can help to regulate our internal fluids and replenish and rehydrate the body. In some case it has been used to treat dehydration caused by dysentery, cholera, diarrhea and stomach flu. Drinking one cup of coconut water twice daily during digestive tract abnormalities, hot temperatures, and after strenuous workouts can help rehydrate the body quickly.
There are plenty of other benefits to drinking coconut water so please check it out.
Have a great day all, and good running.
Hydration
Coconut water is rich in Potassium and other minerals, coconut water can help to regulate our internal fluids and replenish and rehydrate the body. In some case it has been used to treat dehydration caused by dysentery, cholera, diarrhea and stomach flu. Drinking one cup of coconut water twice daily during digestive tract abnormalities, hot temperatures, and after strenuous workouts can help rehydrate the body quickly.
There are plenty of other benefits to drinking coconut water so please check it out.
Have a great day all, and good running.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Final countdown
Well the big day is quickly approaching, did my last big run today. It was a great run today with #PoweredByBits, 4 miles with a 8:18 pace. Last run before AC marathon on Sunday. @ENERGYbits helps with rock'n it out.
I will run a easy 2 miles on Saturday just to get the kinks out and to stay loose, but that will be about it. Now comes the rest and carb loading. Need to be prepared for this one.
By the looks of it the weather forecast is calling for a temp in the low 50's to start the race and a high of about 65 for the day, with a 30 percent chance of showers during the day. Sounds like perfect running weather to me.
Should be a pretty exciting race running through Atlantic City and then along the board walk with all the casinos. Looking forward to this race, estimated crowd of about 3 thousand runners, that include the 1/2 marathon runners too. I think this will be the smallest crowd of people that I have run with in a race of this distance.
Well good running everyone, I keep you updated on my progress.
I will run a easy 2 miles on Saturday just to get the kinks out and to stay loose, but that will be about it. Now comes the rest and carb loading. Need to be prepared for this one.
By the looks of it the weather forecast is calling for a temp in the low 50's to start the race and a high of about 65 for the day, with a 30 percent chance of showers during the day. Sounds like perfect running weather to me.
Should be a pretty exciting race running through Atlantic City and then along the board walk with all the casinos. Looking forward to this race, estimated crowd of about 3 thousand runners, that include the 1/2 marathon runners too. I think this will be the smallest crowd of people that I have run with in a race of this distance.
Well good running everyone, I keep you updated on my progress.
Monday, October 7, 2013
5 days and counting
5 Days and counting to Marathon race day. I am getting a little more nervous everyday, not sure why since I have run a couple marathons already.
Ran my last long run yesterday and it felt pretty good, was supposed to run 8 but I feel a bit short, I thought the route I was taking would be a 8 or more but it was just a bit shy of the full 8 miles. But all in all it was a good run thanks to @EnergyBits. Being #PoweredByBits helped me get my run done in 1:07:21, which is a pretty good time for me.
Did my 3 mile run today on a treadmill, threat of tornado's in the area so I figured I would play it safe today and run on the treadmill. Feeling pretty good during this taper week, gonna ride this wave all the way into marathon race day and hopefully be able to keep it going all race day.
Keep up the running and have a great day all.
Ran my last long run yesterday and it felt pretty good, was supposed to run 8 but I feel a bit short, I thought the route I was taking would be a 8 or more but it was just a bit shy of the full 8 miles. But all in all it was a good run thanks to @EnergyBits. Being #PoweredByBits helped me get my run done in 1:07:21, which is a pretty good time for me.
Did my 3 mile run today on a treadmill, threat of tornado's in the area so I figured I would play it safe today and run on the treadmill. Feeling pretty good during this taper week, gonna ride this wave all the way into marathon race day and hopefully be able to keep it going all race day.
Keep up the running and have a great day all.
Friday, October 4, 2013
9 Days and counting
Well the AC Marathon is now only 9 days away and I am in full taper mode. Feeling pretty good with my running lately so feeling pretty good about running the marathon.
My only issue, Yesterday morning at about 4 AM I was awoken with a screaming cramp in my right calf muscle, when I woke up and got ready for work at 5 AM it was still feeling a bit tight and sore, but since it was going to be a rest day I didn't think much about it and just went about my day. I did some stretching yesterday and it was feeling better later in the day. My issue is that when I woke up this morning it was still feeling tight an sore, this is a little concerning for me since I only have 9 days to marathon day and I am supposed to run 3 and 8 this weekend. Gonna load up on the bananas and water today and keep stretching and hopefully it will be feeling better by tomorrow morning.
I haven't posted in a few days, since I took a trip to go see my Dad and brother in SC. Needed to check up on them to see how they are doing since Mom passed in July. I am happy to report that they are doing good, and the house actually looked to be in good shape, and that John has taken on doing most of the cooking for Dad and himself. Now the next hurdle is getting through the holidays without Mom, it will be a tough one for everyone I am sure, especially Dad and John. Dad was already talking about not having a tree for Christmas, but we will have to see what we can do about that. I will have to call the rest of the clan to see what plans if any they have for Christmas this year.
Anyways back to running stuff, running is going good and I am already starting to plan my races for next year. On the schedule as of right now Bahamas 1/2 marathon on January 19th along with a weeks vacation in the Bahamas. Then a possible 1/2 marathon on March 30th followed by the 10 Mile Broad Street run on May 4th, then the Oddyessey Half on June 8th and the Rock n Roll Half on September 21st. All that along with some shorter races in between and hopefully squeeze a marathon in there somewhere and possible a Warrior Dash just to shake things up a little bit.
Well that is my plans for next year and my hope is to get some new PRs in some of these races.
Let me know your plans. .
My only issue, Yesterday morning at about 4 AM I was awoken with a screaming cramp in my right calf muscle, when I woke up and got ready for work at 5 AM it was still feeling a bit tight and sore, but since it was going to be a rest day I didn't think much about it and just went about my day. I did some stretching yesterday and it was feeling better later in the day. My issue is that when I woke up this morning it was still feeling tight an sore, this is a little concerning for me since I only have 9 days to marathon day and I am supposed to run 3 and 8 this weekend. Gonna load up on the bananas and water today and keep stretching and hopefully it will be feeling better by tomorrow morning.
I haven't posted in a few days, since I took a trip to go see my Dad and brother in SC. Needed to check up on them to see how they are doing since Mom passed in July. I am happy to report that they are doing good, and the house actually looked to be in good shape, and that John has taken on doing most of the cooking for Dad and himself. Now the next hurdle is getting through the holidays without Mom, it will be a tough one for everyone I am sure, especially Dad and John. Dad was already talking about not having a tree for Christmas, but we will have to see what we can do about that. I will have to call the rest of the clan to see what plans if any they have for Christmas this year.
Anyways back to running stuff, running is going good and I am already starting to plan my races for next year. On the schedule as of right now Bahamas 1/2 marathon on January 19th along with a weeks vacation in the Bahamas. Then a possible 1/2 marathon on March 30th followed by the 10 Mile Broad Street run on May 4th, then the Oddyessey Half on June 8th and the Rock n Roll Half on September 21st. All that along with some shorter races in between and hopefully squeeze a marathon in there somewhere and possible a Warrior Dash just to shake things up a little bit.
Well that is my plans for next year and my hope is to get some new PRs in some of these races.
Let me know your plans. .
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
18 Days and counting
Well the NJ A.C. Marathon date is quickly approaching, 18 days and counting. Did a nice 5.5 mile run today in some beautiful cool Fall weather.
I am really feeling pretty good these days with my running distances and times. I have to give thanks to @EnergyBits for giving me the extra boost I need during my runs to get them done.
Went and got a new pair of sneakers last week and have been running with them now for a couple runs, they are feeling pretty good, even considering using them for the Marathon. They will have close to 80 miles on them by the time the marathon day comes around.
Well today I ran 5.5 miles it was supposed to be a easy paced run. I started out trying to keep it easy but the nice cool weather was so darn tempting and I was feeling so good that I just couldn't hold back.
Mile Pace
1 8:14
2 6:47
3 7:59
4 6:50
5 7:37
For an average pace of 7:31 per mile with a 41:31 finish time.
I have to be careful come marathon race day, I need to keep my pace slow for the 5 or so miles then I can inch up a little.
Well have a great day running all.
I am really feeling pretty good these days with my running distances and times. I have to give thanks to @EnergyBits for giving me the extra boost I need during my runs to get them done.
Went and got a new pair of sneakers last week and have been running with them now for a couple runs, they are feeling pretty good, even considering using them for the Marathon. They will have close to 80 miles on them by the time the marathon day comes around.
Well today I ran 5.5 miles it was supposed to be a easy paced run. I started out trying to keep it easy but the nice cool weather was so darn tempting and I was feeling so good that I just couldn't hold back.
Mile Pace
1 8:14
2 6:47
3 7:59
4 6:50
5 7:37
For an average pace of 7:31 per mile with a 41:31 finish time.
I have to be careful come marathon race day, I need to keep my pace slow for the 5 or so miles then I can inch up a little.
Well have a great day running all.
Monday, September 23, 2013
Let the taper begin
Well Saturday was my last long run 18 miles done and now the taper begins. 20 days till the NJ AC Marathon, I think I am in pretty good shape for this one. Given that I haven't been able to get all the training runs done due to family issues. I feel confident that I will be able to get this one finished, maybe not in the time that I was looking for this year, but I will get it done.
I will have to wait until next year to make my run for a new PR in a marathon finish.
So anyways, I was able to finish my 18 miles in 2:36.41 average pace just under 9 minute miles. I am pretty happy with that pace, but I will need to start out the marathon a little bit slower for the first 4 or 5 miles, just to make sure I have some juice at the end of the race.
Today was a easy 5 mile run, perfect weather for a nice noon time run with my running partner. 5.25 mile run in 45.02 for a 8.57 average pace.
Like I said feeling pretty good with my running right now and I have to say that @EnergyBits has been playing a big part in how I have been feeling lately. #PoweredByBit Thanks to @EnergyBits for getting me back out on the road running and feeling great. Feeling energized and raring to get out that and run.
Have a great running day all.
I will have to wait until next year to make my run for a new PR in a marathon finish.
So anyways, I was able to finish my 18 miles in 2:36.41 average pace just under 9 minute miles. I am pretty happy with that pace, but I will need to start out the marathon a little bit slower for the first 4 or 5 miles, just to make sure I have some juice at the end of the race.
Today was a easy 5 mile run, perfect weather for a nice noon time run with my running partner. 5.25 mile run in 45.02 for a 8.57 average pace.
Like I said feeling pretty good with my running right now and I have to say that @EnergyBits has been playing a big part in how I have been feeling lately. #PoweredByBit Thanks to @EnergyBits for getting me back out on the road running and feeling great. Feeling energized and raring to get out that and run.
Have a great running day all.
Friday, September 20, 2013
Marathon Training / EnergyBits update
Well feeling pretty darn good after today's run. Went for a run with my normal running buddy, we have been running together for about 3 years now and have done multiple races together. She normally kicks my butt as far as pace goes, which I don't mind since she is in great shape and about 12 years younger than I am.
But today, thanks to @EnergyBits she was the one that had a bit of a challenge keeping up the pace with me today on our 5 mile run. Thanks to #PoweredByBits I was finally able to give her the challenge that she has always been giving me.
So today I had a great run 5.36 mile run and was feeling pretty darn good about my pace.
Mile Pace
1 8:24
2 7:40
3 7:52
4 7:10
5 8:21
For an average pace of 7:55 per mile with a 42:26 finish time.
Tomorrow is the big test, how can @EnergyBits do with a 20 mile run. Last big run before the marathon, and then taper begins next week.
Have a great running weekend everyone.
But today, thanks to @EnergyBits she was the one that had a bit of a challenge keeping up the pace with me today on our 5 mile run. Thanks to #PoweredByBits I was finally able to give her the challenge that she has always been giving me.
So today I had a great run 5.36 mile run and was feeling pretty darn good about my pace.
Mile Pace
1 8:24
2 7:40
3 7:52
4 7:10
5 8:21
For an average pace of 7:55 per mile with a 42:26 finish time.
Tomorrow is the big test, how can @EnergyBits do with a 20 mile run. Last big run before the marathon, and then taper begins next week.
Have a great running weekend everyone.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Rest day today
Today is a rest day, but we all know what that means. How many people actually rest on a rest day? I usually find some activity other than running to do on a rest day. Going to the gym for some weight training, or maybe even just some stretching and foam roller action.
20 mile training run coming up this weekend, hoping for some really nice weather and some good running. As part of my 20 mile run I will do a 8.4 mile lap for Back On My Feet 20in24 challenge in Philly. Doing this with 4 other members from my day job. Yeah I work 2 jobs and run 5 days a week along with other stuff. Don't know how my girlfriend puts up with me. :)
This weekend is my last long run before the marathon, taper starts next week. 23 more days till the Atlantic City NJ Marathon, getting that little nervous feeling in my stomach. You would think this is my first marathon, but it will by my 4th, so I should be used to this and ready for it, but I still have this little nervous twinge in my stomach.
I was thinking about what my next challenge should be, and I have been reading a lot of post online about people that have run consecutive days, this one guy has run 667 days in a row. That is pretty amazing. So I was sorta thinking something along those line and possible signing up for an Ultra Marathon, but not sure about what to do yet. Well I have a few more weeks to decide, once the marathon is over I will start my next challenge. If you have any ideas let me know them.
20 mile training run coming up this weekend, hoping for some really nice weather and some good running. As part of my 20 mile run I will do a 8.4 mile lap for Back On My Feet 20in24 challenge in Philly. Doing this with 4 other members from my day job. Yeah I work 2 jobs and run 5 days a week along with other stuff. Don't know how my girlfriend puts up with me. :)
This weekend is my last long run before the marathon, taper starts next week. 23 more days till the Atlantic City NJ Marathon, getting that little nervous feeling in my stomach. You would think this is my first marathon, but it will by my 4th, so I should be used to this and ready for it, but I still have this little nervous twinge in my stomach.
I was thinking about what my next challenge should be, and I have been reading a lot of post online about people that have run consecutive days, this one guy has run 667 days in a row. That is pretty amazing. So I was sorta thinking something along those line and possible signing up for an Ultra Marathon, but not sure about what to do yet. Well I have a few more weeks to decide, once the marathon is over I will start my next challenge. If you have any ideas let me know them.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
2 Good runs so far this week.
There has been some excellent running weather here in Philly these last couple of days. Temps in the 50's to start the day getting to a high of 70 by afternoon, with low humidity and the sun has been shining nicely.
So Yesterday I had a nice 5.25 mile run and was feeling pretty good with my pace.
Mile Pace
1 9.05
2 8:16
3 8:28
4 8:26
5 8:35
For an average pace of 8:33 per mile with a 45:07 finish time.
Then today I get out ready to do another 5 miles, turned out to be 5.33, I guess I was feeling pretty good and my pace was a heck of a lot better. Everyday I am getting better and back to my old running self.
Mile Pace
1 8:26
2 7:37
3 7:19
4 7:50
5 8:01
For an average pace of 7:47 per mile with a 41:31 finish time.
Feeling a definite performance increase with @EnergyBits. My last 2 runs #PoweredByBits and my pace has been increasing with each run.
Have a big 20 mile training run on Saturday, hoping that @EnergyBits will make it a good one.
Have a some great running everyone.
So Yesterday I had a nice 5.25 mile run and was feeling pretty good with my pace.
Mile Pace
1 9.05
2 8:16
3 8:28
4 8:26
5 8:35
For an average pace of 8:33 per mile with a 45:07 finish time.
Then today I get out ready to do another 5 miles, turned out to be 5.33, I guess I was feeling pretty good and my pace was a heck of a lot better. Everyday I am getting better and back to my old running self.
Mile Pace
1 8:26
2 7:37
3 7:19
4 7:50
5 8:01
For an average pace of 7:47 per mile with a 41:31 finish time.
Feeling a definite performance increase with @EnergyBits. My last 2 runs #PoweredByBits and my pace has been increasing with each run.
Have a big 20 mile training run on Saturday, hoping that @EnergyBits will make it a good one.
Have a some great running everyone.
Monday, September 16, 2013
Rock & Roll Philly Half done
Well it was a beautiful Sunday morning for a Half Marathon. Couldn't have asked for better temps and sunshine.
I had a pretty good race started out pretty strong going a little be faster than my normal pace for the first couple of miles, then I dropped it back to my regular pace, cause I knew I wouldn't be able to keep going at that pace. I actually ended up with a pretty good time 02:04:16
Here is my rankings:
Overall: 7711 out of 24295
Division: 329 out of 726
Gender: 4176 out of 8552
5 km = 26:57 10km = 55:02 10mi = 1:33:07
Pace = 9:29
I am happy with my results given the lack of proper training that I have had over the last couple of months.
Next up full Marathon in Atlantic City NJ on October 13th.
Just a quick shout out to @EnergyBits, Took the recommended 30 tablets about 20 minutes before the start of the 1/2 marathon and I felt great the whole race, didn't have to stop an take any GU's along the way.
Resting today and then back to training tomorrow, need to get ready for the big 20 mile run this weekend.
Have a great day all.
I had a pretty good race started out pretty strong going a little be faster than my normal pace for the first couple of miles, then I dropped it back to my regular pace, cause I knew I wouldn't be able to keep going at that pace. I actually ended up with a pretty good time 02:04:16
Here is my rankings:
Overall: 7711 out of 24295
Division: 329 out of 726
Gender: 4176 out of 8552
5 km = 26:57 10km = 55:02 10mi = 1:33:07
Pace = 9:29
I am happy with my results given the lack of proper training that I have had over the last couple of months.
Next up full Marathon in Atlantic City NJ on October 13th.
Just a quick shout out to @EnergyBits, Took the recommended 30 tablets about 20 minutes before the start of the 1/2 marathon and I felt great the whole race, didn't have to stop an take any GU's along the way.
Resting today and then back to training tomorrow, need to get ready for the big 20 mile run this weekend.
Have a great day all.
Friday, September 13, 2013
Race Packet pick up day
Well got my race packet today for the Rock & Roll Philly Half on Sunday, Bib number 8614 corral #8.
While I was at the expo I decided to take advantage of the free Gait Analysis being done by Brooks. Seem I have a normal running gait but they suggested that I get a different running shoe than what I currently use. Right now I run with Nike Free+ 3.0, they are suggesting a shoe with a little more padding and support in the mid foot area. The Brooks Glycerin 11 or the PureFlow 2 are the shoes they recommend for me. I haven't run in Brooks before so just wondering what others think about Brooks compared to Nike running shoes?
At any rate the change will need to wait until after the AC Marathon at the least, don't want to be changing up shoe a month before a big race.
I also signed up for the Rock & Roll Philly Half for 2014 while at the expo. They were offering a $15 discount and a free chilled water bottle. So now I have 2 races registered for 2014.
That is all I have for now.
Good Running this weekend.
While I was at the expo I decided to take advantage of the free Gait Analysis being done by Brooks. Seem I have a normal running gait but they suggested that I get a different running shoe than what I currently use. Right now I run with Nike Free+ 3.0, they are suggesting a shoe with a little more padding and support in the mid foot area. The Brooks Glycerin 11 or the PureFlow 2 are the shoes they recommend for me. I haven't run in Brooks before so just wondering what others think about Brooks compared to Nike running shoes?
At any rate the change will need to wait until after the AC Marathon at the least, don't want to be changing up shoe a month before a big race.
I also signed up for the Rock & Roll Philly Half for 2014 while at the expo. They were offering a $15 discount and a free chilled water bottle. So now I have 2 races registered for 2014.
That is all I have for now.
Good Running this weekend.
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Training update, stretching / rest day.
Today is a stretching / rest day, but I was thinking of adding some light weight training to the mix.
Sunday is the Rock & Roll Philly Half marathon, looking forward to this one. I have been feeling pretty good lately with my running getting stronger and faster each run. Sunday will be the true test. just have to remember to keep my pace at the start of the race and not get caught up in what everyone else is trying to run. I made that mistake on my first big race, I was feeling good and tried to keep up with the faster runners until around mile 10 of 26.2 then I slowed to my normal pace, but at that point it was too late. 7 more miles down the road and BAM!!! hit that wall pretty darn hard. I managed to finish the race but, not at the time that I had prepared/trained to run. It wasn't really that bad of a finish time, just not what I was prepared to run. But I think I have learned my lesson and will concentrate on making sure I stick to my pace.
Tomorrow will be an easy 4 mile run then a rest day on Saturday in prep for the 1/2 on Sunday.
Well on a positive note my @EnergyBits have arrived today. #PoweredByBits Can't wait to get them incorporated into my training and racing. One question for those that take EnergyBits, Do you take them everyday? Do you take the recommended 30 bits everyday or just on days you are training or racing?
Have a great day all.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
9.11 miles ran
Well I did it, I Got out there this morning an ran my 9.11 in remembrance of all those that lost their lives 12 years ago today, for those that have lost their lives fighting for our freedom, and for all those that continue fighting for our freedom. May we never forget this day.
I thought maybe if I get out early it won't be so bad temp / humidity wise, but that didn't work out so good. The temp wasn't so bad but the humidity was killer. I got back from my run and even my sneaker were soaked.
It was a pretty good run otherwise, felt pretty good going out the 4.5 miles but a little sluggish after the turn around and coming back, at about mile 6 I was really feeling it but I pushed through and around mile 7 I was back to feeling good.
I should have had some more fuel with me but I wasn't really thinking this morning, I just knew I had to get out and get my 9.11 miles done. Poor planning on my part, but it helped me realize I can do more than I thought I could.
Distance run 9.11 average pace per mile 8:49 total time 1:20.21.
Now if I can keep that pace up for another 4 miles I'll be able to finish the Rock N Roll Half this weekend with a PR.
Have a great day everyone, back for more running tomorrow.
I thought maybe if I get out early it won't be so bad temp / humidity wise, but that didn't work out so good. The temp wasn't so bad but the humidity was killer. I got back from my run and even my sneaker were soaked.
It was a pretty good run otherwise, felt pretty good going out the 4.5 miles but a little sluggish after the turn around and coming back, at about mile 6 I was really feeling it but I pushed through and around mile 7 I was back to feeling good.
I should have had some more fuel with me but I wasn't really thinking this morning, I just knew I had to get out and get my 9.11 miles done. Poor planning on my part, but it helped me realize I can do more than I thought I could.
Distance run 9.11 average pace per mile 8:49 total time 1:20.21.
Now if I can keep that pace up for another 4 miles I'll be able to finish the Rock N Roll Half this weekend with a PR.
Have a great day everyone, back for more running tomorrow.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Rest day today. Will do some stretching today.
Well today I elected to take a rest day. The weather here in Philly is changing and it is getting hotter again. mid 80s today and into the 90s tomorrow.
But my rest day is for good reason as I will get out early and run tomorrow morning. Going to run 9.11 miles in memory of the 9/11 anniversary and for all those that we lost and for those that were and are still affected by the events on that terrible day.
I still remember where I was and what I was doing that very morning, and how at first it was reported that a small plane had crashed into the towers.
I don't know anyone that was directly affected by this senseless act of cruelty, but it makes me sad to just think about that day and all the lives that where changed by a bunch of cowardly people.
I guess in reality every one's life was changed in some way due to these people, some more cruelly and dramatically then most, but we have all seen and felt the results of their actions.
I dispise what they have done to our country, and our lives.
So tomorrow I will run 9.11 miles to remember this day and to show my respect for those that were lost, those that are still suffering, and those that are still fighting for our freedom.
But my rest day is for good reason as I will get out early and run tomorrow morning. Going to run 9.11 miles in memory of the 9/11 anniversary and for all those that we lost and for those that were and are still affected by the events on that terrible day.
I still remember where I was and what I was doing that very morning, and how at first it was reported that a small plane had crashed into the towers.
I don't know anyone that was directly affected by this senseless act of cruelty, but it makes me sad to just think about that day and all the lives that where changed by a bunch of cowardly people.
I guess in reality every one's life was changed in some way due to these people, some more cruelly and dramatically then most, but we have all seen and felt the results of their actions.
I dispise what they have done to our country, and our lives.
So tomorrow I will run 9.11 miles to remember this day and to show my respect for those that were lost, those that are still suffering, and those that are still fighting for our freedom.
Monday, September 9, 2013
Day 15 update to marathon training
Beautiful day here in Philly, low humidity and temps in the 70's great day for running. Got out there today and got my 5 miles in and did it at a pretty good pace.
Mile Pace
1 8:01
2 8:09
3 8:04
4 8:05
5 7:45
For an average pace of 8:01 per mile with a 40:09 finish time.
I was pushing my pace the last 1/2 mile or so, just for some fun :)
Felt pretty good out there today, so happy to be back running full time now and happy to be getting back to my normal endurance and pace.
Sunday is the Rock N Roll Half Marathon here in Philly looking forward to the race and hoping to come up with a good time. Shooting for under 2 hours this go around.
Keep up the training and have a good run today.
Mile Pace
1 8:01
2 8:09
3 8:04
4 8:05
5 7:45
For an average pace of 8:01 per mile with a 40:09 finish time.
I was pushing my pace the last 1/2 mile or so, just for some fun :)
Felt pretty good out there today, so happy to be back running full time now and happy to be getting back to my normal endurance and pace.
Sunday is the Rock N Roll Half Marathon here in Philly looking forward to the race and hoping to come up with a good time. Shooting for under 2 hours this go around.
Keep up the training and have a good run today.
Weekend update Marathon training
Well the weather was perfect for running, and I did my fair share and felt pretty darn good.
This weekend I tried some EnergyBits, I tried them once before but I wasn't really in the right frame of mind to really give them a fair chance, with all that was going on in my life at that point in time.
I have been reading a lot about this product and the all the positive feedback they are getting, so I decided to get them another chance. On Saturday I took the EnergyBits about 20 minutes before I went for my run, from the start I really didn't feel much of a difference in my first 2 miles but then heading into mile 3, it wasn't a big difference but I could feel that I had something more in my tank, giving me a little extra sorta motivation. I kept running and running, before I knew it I was at mile 6 and still feeling pretty darn good, so I just kept running.
So I would say that the EnergyBits made a difference in my running this time around. My only problem is I only had half of what the recommended dose, so I wonder how I would have felt with the full recommended dosage.
Well this morning it placed an order for a months supply of EnergyBits. Check them out at http://www.energybits.com. There have four different types, Energy, Skinny, Recovery and Vitality bits. I ordered the EnergyBits, they are made from 100% organicallly grown spirulina algae and loaded with 40 nutrients.
I really suggest you check them out and give them a try. More to come once I get my delivery which I am hoping will be before the weekend.
This weekend I tried some EnergyBits, I tried them once before but I wasn't really in the right frame of mind to really give them a fair chance, with all that was going on in my life at that point in time.
I have been reading a lot about this product and the all the positive feedback they are getting, so I decided to get them another chance. On Saturday I took the EnergyBits about 20 minutes before I went for my run, from the start I really didn't feel much of a difference in my first 2 miles but then heading into mile 3, it wasn't a big difference but I could feel that I had something more in my tank, giving me a little extra sorta motivation. I kept running and running, before I knew it I was at mile 6 and still feeling pretty darn good, so I just kept running.
So I would say that the EnergyBits made a difference in my running this time around. My only problem is I only had half of what the recommended dose, so I wonder how I would have felt with the full recommended dosage.
Well this morning it placed an order for a months supply of EnergyBits. Check them out at http://www.energybits.com. There have four different types, Energy, Skinny, Recovery and Vitality bits. I ordered the EnergyBits, they are made from 100% organicallly grown spirulina algae and loaded with 40 nutrients.
I really suggest you check them out and give them a try. More to come once I get my delivery which I am hoping will be before the weekend.
Friday, September 6, 2013
Day 12 back on track for Marathon training
Well it is a beautiful day here on the East coast for running, cool temps and the sun is shining. Got out there today and run a nice 4.25 miles.
Mile Pace
1 8:25
2 7:54
3 7:01
4 8:02
For an average pace of 7:50 per mile with a 33:09 finish time.
Not a bad run at all, finally getting back into the swing of running again. Feels good to be back out there laying down some miles. I am just hoping I have enough time to be ready for the NJ AC Marathon coming up on October 13th. This weekend I have a 20 mile run scheduled in my training plan, but I am not sure that I am ready to do a 20 yet. I will give it a shot and go for what I can and then make up the rest on the next day.
Mile Pace
1 8:25
2 7:54
3 7:01
4 8:02
For an average pace of 7:50 per mile with a 33:09 finish time.
Not a bad run at all, finally getting back into the swing of running again. Feels good to be back out there laying down some miles. I am just hoping I have enough time to be ready for the NJ AC Marathon coming up on October 13th. This weekend I have a 20 mile run scheduled in my training plan, but I am not sure that I am ready to do a 20 yet. I will give it a shot and go for what I can and then make up the rest on the next day.
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Back on Track day 11
Well it was a nice day to run again today, 78 degrees partly cloudy and low humidity. :-) Got out there at lunch time and got a nice 5.16 mile run in.
Mile Pace
1 8:55
2 7:40
3 8:07
4 8:13
5 8:40
For an average pace of 8:20 per mile with a 43:01 finish time.
Not a bad pace for a 5 mile run, put I know I will not be able to keep that pace up for the Rock & Roll 1/2 coming up next weekend. I will have to make sure to pace myself at the start so I don't burn myself out early in the race. I am looking for a 1:58 finish time so I will need to keep a 9:00 pace which should be doable.
This weekend is my longest run this training set, 20 miles, luckily it is supposed to be a good weekend cool and low humidity. Just need to get out early on Saturday morning.
Well that is my update for today. Hope you are all having a great day.
Mile Pace
1 8:55
2 7:40
3 8:07
4 8:13
5 8:40
For an average pace of 8:20 per mile with a 43:01 finish time.
Not a bad pace for a 5 mile run, put I know I will not be able to keep that pace up for the Rock & Roll 1/2 coming up next weekend. I will have to make sure to pace myself at the start so I don't burn myself out early in the race. I am looking for a 1:58 finish time so I will need to keep a 9:00 pace which should be doable.
This weekend is my longest run this training set, 20 miles, luckily it is supposed to be a good weekend cool and low humidity. Just need to get out early on Saturday morning.
Well that is my update for today. Hope you are all having a great day.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Training day 10.
Hello All,
Training day #10 on track for a 5 mile run today. The humidity has finally broken here on the East coast so today should be a good day for a run.
Not much to report today but I will give you an update later on how my run turned out.
Leaving work early today, Doctor appointment then off to do my run. Getting the old heart checked out, make sure everything is working the way it should be.
More to come later.
Training day #10 on track for a 5 mile run today. The humidity has finally broken here on the East coast so today should be a good day for a run.
Not much to report today but I will give you an update later on how my run turned out.
Leaving work early today, Doctor appointment then off to do my run. Getting the old heart checked out, make sure everything is working the way it should be.
More to come later.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Back on track day 9
Well I haven't posted in a while but I have been keeping up with my running, but I have a question I would like to ask.
I have been finding it difficult to run longer distance without have to stop and take a walking break to catch my breath. I am good at the 5 mile distance but once I go beyond that I find myself needing to stop and take a short walking break to catch my breath. Once I take the break I can continue on running for a couple more miles. I have tried slowing my pace from the start of my long runs but that doesn't seem to make a difference. Anyone have any other suggestions on what I can try to increase my distance without having to stop?
BTW: Bella went to the Doctor for a follow up visit today for her eye and the Doctor says it is healing nicely, she has to go back in 2 weeks for a follow. There is still a small chance that she could develop an infection in her eye. We have to keep a watch on it for now and keep applying drops.
I have been finding it difficult to run longer distance without have to stop and take a walking break to catch my breath. I am good at the 5 mile distance but once I go beyond that I find myself needing to stop and take a short walking break to catch my breath. Once I take the break I can continue on running for a couple more miles. I have tried slowing my pace from the start of my long runs but that doesn't seem to make a difference. Anyone have any other suggestions on what I can try to increase my distance without having to stop?
BTW: Bella went to the Doctor for a follow up visit today for her eye and the Doctor says it is healing nicely, she has to go back in 2 weeks for a follow. There is still a small chance that she could develop an infection in her eye. We have to keep a watch on it for now and keep applying drops.
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Back on Track day 4
A bit of a change in plans today, due to a minor incident at home last night with our dog Bella.
Today was supposed to be another day of running but it turned into a rest day and now Friday will be my running day.
Here is the story of my dog Bella's incident. We have 6 cats and now 1 dog Bella, well for the most part she gets along good with the cats. Last night she was chasing Tequila around the dining room, just playing and having fun. Tequila run under the dining room table and Bella followed, unknown to her that Canela was sitting on one of the dining room chairs and as Bella came out from under the table past the chair, Canela reached out and swatted at Bella. So that swat caught Bella in the right eye, at first we thought she would be okay just looked like she got hit in the eye. Until this morning when she woke up and her eye was almost closed and all gooey. So we had to take her to the Vet, the first vet didn't like the way it looked but didn't have the proper equipment to do the correct examination so she referred us to an animal hospital in Delaware the specializes in eye issues. So that is where Bella is right now, waiting for surgery.
They tell us that she got a claw to the eye and it poked a hole in her eyeball and fluid is leaking from her eyeball causing it to collapse a little and will need some stitches to fix the hole. She still has sight in her eye and she should be okay, but she could get cataracts in the next year. So we wait for the surgery to be completed so we can take Bella home. Oh yeah all this at a mere 1500 -2000 dollar price tag.
Needless to say I have been stressing about Bella being hurt and now the bill from the Vet.
Life is just full of surprises for me this year.
I'll be back out there running tomorrow.
Today was supposed to be another day of running but it turned into a rest day and now Friday will be my running day.
Here is the story of my dog Bella's incident. We have 6 cats and now 1 dog Bella, well for the most part she gets along good with the cats. Last night she was chasing Tequila around the dining room, just playing and having fun. Tequila run under the dining room table and Bella followed, unknown to her that Canela was sitting on one of the dining room chairs and as Bella came out from under the table past the chair, Canela reached out and swatted at Bella. So that swat caught Bella in the right eye, at first we thought she would be okay just looked like she got hit in the eye. Until this morning when she woke up and her eye was almost closed and all gooey. So we had to take her to the Vet, the first vet didn't like the way it looked but didn't have the proper equipment to do the correct examination so she referred us to an animal hospital in Delaware the specializes in eye issues. So that is where Bella is right now, waiting for surgery.
They tell us that she got a claw to the eye and it poked a hole in her eyeball and fluid is leaking from her eyeball causing it to collapse a little and will need some stitches to fix the hole. She still has sight in her eye and she should be okay, but she could get cataracts in the next year. So we wait for the surgery to be completed so we can take Bella home. Oh yeah all this at a mere 1500 -2000 dollar price tag.
Needless to say I have been stressing about Bella being hurt and now the bill from the Vet.
Life is just full of surprises for me this year.
I'll be back out there running tomorrow.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Day 3 getting back on track.
Well today is day 3 back on track with my training schedule. Did 5 miles today, but the bad part is I had to run on a treadmill today. Here in Philly it is pouring, which I would normally run in but this storm has the benefit of Lighting and Thunder which I will not run in.
Here is my breakdown.
Mile 1 = 6.8 for a 8:49 pace
Mile 2 & 3 = 7.2 for a 8:20 pace
Mile 4 = 7.0 for a 8:34 pace
Mile 5 = 6.8 for a 8:49 pace
I really don't like running on a treadmill, it is so boring even with a TV in front of me I just can't get into running on a treadmill. I know some people like it but for me it is similar to being tortured.
Well I am on track now and actually feeling pretty good for having run 3 days in a row in a while. Gonna shoot for 4 days in a row tomorrow and then a rest day on Friday and then 8 on Saturday and 13 on Sunday which will be a good test for the Rock and Roll Half that is coming up in 2 weeks.
Well that is all for today.
Have a great day everyone.
Here is my breakdown.
Mile 1 = 6.8 for a 8:49 pace
Mile 2 & 3 = 7.2 for a 8:20 pace
Mile 4 = 7.0 for a 8:34 pace
Mile 5 = 6.8 for a 8:49 pace
I really don't like running on a treadmill, it is so boring even with a TV in front of me I just can't get into running on a treadmill. I know some people like it but for me it is similar to being tortured.
Well I am on track now and actually feeling pretty good for having run 3 days in a row in a while. Gonna shoot for 4 days in a row tomorrow and then a rest day on Friday and then 8 on Saturday and 13 on Sunday which will be a good test for the Rock and Roll Half that is coming up in 2 weeks.
Well that is all for today.
Have a great day everyone.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Day 2, Making it happen
Day 2, Making it happen. Got out there and did my 5, tried to keep my pace at 8:20 per mile, but I always want to run faster than I really should be.
Mile 1 = 7:59
Mile 2 = 8:22
Mile 3 = 8:10
Mile 4 = 7:57
Mile 5 = 8:36
I just find it hard to keep and even pace. Anyone have any suggestions on how I can do a better job of keep my pace steady?
So beside my pace, I am feeling pretty good about getting back to running. Tomorrow another 5 mile run and I will work on trying to keep my pace steady.
Mile 1 = 7:59
Mile 2 = 8:22
Mile 3 = 8:10
Mile 4 = 7:57
Mile 5 = 8:36
I just find it hard to keep and even pace. Anyone have any suggestions on how I can do a better job of keep my pace steady?
So beside my pace, I am feeling pretty good about getting back to running. Tomorrow another 5 mile run and I will work on trying to keep my pace steady.
Monday, August 26, 2013
Fresh Start Today
Well, my long run on Saturday didn't go as planned I was only able to complete about half of what I was supposed to do. :-(
So today I am recommitting myself to getting back on track. Now that things are seeming to finally calm down in my world I think I can get myself back on track with my training schedule. Already got my 5 done and feeling good.
This is a drop back week so I will be able to get this weeks long run completed.
This week is 5 - 5 - 5 - Rest - 8 at pace - 13 - Cross train.
Looking forward to clocking some miles this week. I have been missing getting out there getting some miles under my feet and clearing my head.
Today is a new day and a new beginning for my training.
Have a great day everyone.
So today I am recommitting myself to getting back on track. Now that things are seeming to finally calm down in my world I think I can get myself back on track with my training schedule. Already got my 5 done and feeling good.
This is a drop back week so I will be able to get this weeks long run completed.
This week is 5 - 5 - 5 - Rest - 8 at pace - 13 - Cross train.
Looking forward to clocking some miles this week. I have been missing getting out there getting some miles under my feet and clearing my head.
Today is a new day and a new beginning for my training.
Have a great day everyone.
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Running with a dog.
OK, so we just got a puppy a couple weeks ago. A mix of Australian Shepard and Australian Cattle dog and I was just reading an article from Active.com about good dogs for running. http://beta.active.com/articles/running/17-paw-fect-dogs-for-runners?cmp=17-1-5188 seems we picked the right breed for running.
Was wondering if anyone out there runs with their dog, and if so, do you have any suggestions on how to begin running with your dog?
I have also read about and people have told me that I need to get running shoes for our dog. Has anyone had any experience with running shoes on dogs? Seems a bit silly but just want to make sure I am doing the right thing for our dog.
Well that is all I have for today.
Have a great weekend everyone.
Thanks
Joe
Friday, August 23, 2013
Longest training run coming up this weekend.
Hello All,
My longest training run coming up this weekend, 18 miles. I have gone further in the past but this will be my longest in about 2 years.
Feeling pretty good and looking to see how my pace holds up on this long run.
Hopefully my life is settling down and I can get back on track with my training schedule and get some serious running miles logged.
Question for all those out there: What is your favorite drink during your long runs? What do you take along for the run? Coconut Water, Gatorade, Water, or some other drink?
That is all I have for today. Enjoy the weekend races and runs.
Thanks
Joe
My longest training run coming up this weekend, 18 miles. I have gone further in the past but this will be my longest in about 2 years.
Feeling pretty good and looking to see how my pace holds up on this long run.
Hopefully my life is settling down and I can get back on track with my training schedule and get some serious running miles logged.
Question for all those out there: What is your favorite drink during your long runs? What do you take along for the run? Coconut Water, Gatorade, Water, or some other drink?
That is all I have for today. Enjoy the weekend races and runs.
Thanks
Joe
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Training is back in full swing
Now that the traveling is done I am back into training mode.
I have been running while I travel but not to the extent that my training schedule says that I should be.
7 weeks until Marathon week, longs runs have started and I am a little bit behind in getting them accomplished. This weekend is 8 and 18. This will be a true test of my readiness for the Marathon.
I know I will be ready to finish, the question is how good of a time will I post this year. I am not going to be setting any blistering paces, but I was hoping for a least an under 4 hour finish.
Well not much to talk about today. Just that I am back to training.
Have a great day everyone.
I have been running while I travel but not to the extent that my training schedule says that I should be.
7 weeks until Marathon week, longs runs have started and I am a little bit behind in getting them accomplished. This weekend is 8 and 18. This will be a true test of my readiness for the Marathon.
I know I will be ready to finish, the question is how good of a time will I post this year. I am not going to be setting any blistering paces, but I was hoping for a least an under 4 hour finish.
Well not much to talk about today. Just that I am back to training.
Have a great day everyone.
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Getting ready for Rock & Roll Philly 1/2
So there are 30 days until the Philly Rock & Roll 1/2 marathon.
I have been training for the Atlantic City NJ full marathon coming up in October and figured I could fit the Philly 1/2 in as part of my training. Which it fits nicely into one of my drop back weeks in my training schedule. My only issue is that there have been some extraordinary life events that have come in the way of my training.
To begin my 2013 year, my girlfriend is diagnosed with Breast Cancer, so in April she had to have surgery, double mastectomy, with 8 weeks of recovery and multiple doctor visits. Then in June I get a call from my sister saying that my Mom is not doing so well and we should make plans to go see her. They live in South Carolina, and I am in New Jersey, so I take some time off from work and make the drive to see my Mom and Dad. Mom was diagnosed with Melanoma a couple years ago and surgery was done to remove it. They thought they had gotten it all but that turned out to not be the case and the Melanoma had spread to her lymph nodes. The doctors called it metastatic melanoma, which is very aggressive and at that point there wasn't much to do for Mom. The doctor told us she had a couple months to live, this was June 25th we were given this news, at this point Mom is in the hospital because she is in a lot of pain. So I stayed the week with Mom and Dad and went back home for the weekend. On Monday get a call from my sister that Mom is being moved to Hospice care, I know this is not a good sign so we make plans to go back down to see Mom and Dad over the 4th of July holiday. We get there on the 4th and Mom is not doing good at all. Doctor says it won't be much longer. I am confused at this point because only a week ago she had a couple months, now we are talking days. We make calls to all my brothers and sister and let them know to come soon. On July 8th my sister, my girlfriend and I stayed with mom over night and I am glad that we did, my Mom passed at 5 am the morning of July 9th. I have to say that the nurses at the Hospice of the Upstate in Anderson South Carolina were the best, they treated all of us and my Mom with the best of care. We couldn't have asked for anymore from them.
So we get this all settled and everyone is back at home and trying to get back to a normal life, as normal as possible I guess.
Well on Monday I find out that my Grand Mother as passed. This is my Dad's mom, just what he needs to deal with now. So now we are in the middle of preparing for another service. Well my Dad says he is not coming up for the service. See my Grandma lives in Vermont, where my Dad is originally from. So for my Dad to drive up it would take him 16 plus hours and he just can't do all that driving by himself anymore. Fly you say, well my Dad has never ever been on a plane and says he will never step foot on one. So flying is out of the picture altogether. So I have decided that I will drive to South Caroline and pick up my Dad, I will bring him to our house for the day on Friday and then drive up to Vermont on Saturday and stay the night. We will attend the service for my Grandma on Sunday and then drive back to our home in NJ on Sunday night. Then on Monday get up and drive my Dad back home to South Carolina, then back home so I can be at work on Tuesday morning.
So you see all these events have cut into my training runs, I have been running but not to the extent that I really should be to prepare for a full marathon. I have 8 weeks of training left before the marathon so I will have to really focus on getting the training runs in over this next few weeks, especially the long runs.
Wishing everyone out there the best of everything and happy running.
Joe
I have been training for the Atlantic City NJ full marathon coming up in October and figured I could fit the Philly 1/2 in as part of my training. Which it fits nicely into one of my drop back weeks in my training schedule. My only issue is that there have been some extraordinary life events that have come in the way of my training.
To begin my 2013 year, my girlfriend is diagnosed with Breast Cancer, so in April she had to have surgery, double mastectomy, with 8 weeks of recovery and multiple doctor visits. Then in June I get a call from my sister saying that my Mom is not doing so well and we should make plans to go see her. They live in South Carolina, and I am in New Jersey, so I take some time off from work and make the drive to see my Mom and Dad. Mom was diagnosed with Melanoma a couple years ago and surgery was done to remove it. They thought they had gotten it all but that turned out to not be the case and the Melanoma had spread to her lymph nodes. The doctors called it metastatic melanoma, which is very aggressive and at that point there wasn't much to do for Mom. The doctor told us she had a couple months to live, this was June 25th we were given this news, at this point Mom is in the hospital because she is in a lot of pain. So I stayed the week with Mom and Dad and went back home for the weekend. On Monday get a call from my sister that Mom is being moved to Hospice care, I know this is not a good sign so we make plans to go back down to see Mom and Dad over the 4th of July holiday. We get there on the 4th and Mom is not doing good at all. Doctor says it won't be much longer. I am confused at this point because only a week ago she had a couple months, now we are talking days. We make calls to all my brothers and sister and let them know to come soon. On July 8th my sister, my girlfriend and I stayed with mom over night and I am glad that we did, my Mom passed at 5 am the morning of July 9th. I have to say that the nurses at the Hospice of the Upstate in Anderson South Carolina were the best, they treated all of us and my Mom with the best of care. We couldn't have asked for anymore from them.
So we get this all settled and everyone is back at home and trying to get back to a normal life, as normal as possible I guess.
Well on Monday I find out that my Grand Mother as passed. This is my Dad's mom, just what he needs to deal with now. So now we are in the middle of preparing for another service. Well my Dad says he is not coming up for the service. See my Grandma lives in Vermont, where my Dad is originally from. So for my Dad to drive up it would take him 16 plus hours and he just can't do all that driving by himself anymore. Fly you say, well my Dad has never ever been on a plane and says he will never step foot on one. So flying is out of the picture altogether. So I have decided that I will drive to South Caroline and pick up my Dad, I will bring him to our house for the day on Friday and then drive up to Vermont on Saturday and stay the night. We will attend the service for my Grandma on Sunday and then drive back to our home in NJ on Sunday night. Then on Monday get up and drive my Dad back home to South Carolina, then back home so I can be at work on Tuesday morning.
So you see all these events have cut into my training runs, I have been running but not to the extent that I really should be to prepare for a full marathon. I have 8 weeks of training left before the marathon so I will have to really focus on getting the training runs in over this next few weeks, especially the long runs.
Wishing everyone out there the best of everything and happy running.
Joe
Friday, August 2, 2013
Back on the road today.
Hello All,
Feeling pretty good today and looking forward to getting out there and laying down some miles. 7 miles on the schedule for later today, then 15 miles for tomorrow.
Not too much to say today, have a great weekend all and get some good running in.
Here is a quote that I read today.
"The good Lord gave you a body that can stand most anything. It's your mind you have to convince." - Vincent Lombardi
Feeling pretty good today and looking forward to getting out there and laying down some miles. 7 miles on the schedule for later today, then 15 miles for tomorrow.
Not too much to say today, have a great weekend all and get some good running in.
Here is a quote that I read today.
"The good Lord gave you a body that can stand most anything. It's your mind you have to convince." - Vincent Lombardi
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Feeling Better Today
Hello All,
Well I took a couple days off from running and loaded up on the meds and hit the bed early the last 2 nights and feeling a lot better today. Looking forward to getting back to running on Friday, have a good workout planned for the weekend 7 Miles at pace on Friday and 15 mile run on Saturday. Need to really get back on track time is growing short before the races start rolling around.
My race schedule to date:
September 15th Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon Philadelphia
October 13th Atlantic City N.J. Full Marathon
November 17th Philadelphia Half Marathon
January 19th 2014 Sunshine Insurance Half Marathon Nassau, Bahamas.
Here are a couple quotes that I read recently that I liked and thought I would pass them along.
Divide by three "Divide the marathon into thirds. Run the first part with your head, the middle part with your personality, and the last part with your heart." -Mike Fanelli,
Feel the magic "For me, running is a lifestyle and an art. I'm far more interested in the magic of it than the mechanics." -Lorraine Moller
Not much else to post about today.
Oh yeah the new Nike FlyKnit shoes are in stores today. I need to get me a pair of those bad boys.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
After all this, now a cold to slow me down even more.
Hello All,
Well I got back to my training runs and wouldn't you know day 3 back into it and I wake up the next day with a sore throat. I tried some Airborne to try and knock it out before it develops into a full blown cold, but alas that didn't work out so well. Going on day 3 with this stupid cold, feeling weak, congested and irritable.
I tried running with the cold the first 2 days but it just seemed to make the cold worse, so I am on day 2 of resting and hopefully this cold will be gone by the weekend so I can get my long runs in over the weekend. I am on week 8 of my 18 week marathon training schedule so I have a 7 mile and 15 mile run scheduled for the weekend. I am trying to recruit a friend to come out with me for my 15 mile run to give me inspiration and motivation to keep going. She like to run and keeps a pretty good pace, hopefully she will agree to come out.
Anyone have any suggestions on how to get rid of a cold quickly? Tried NyQuil and DayQuil the last 2 days but they just seem to mask the cold, once they wear off I am back to sneezy and stuffy.
Well that is all I have for today.
Thanks
Joe
Well I got back to my training runs and wouldn't you know day 3 back into it and I wake up the next day with a sore throat. I tried some Airborne to try and knock it out before it develops into a full blown cold, but alas that didn't work out so well. Going on day 3 with this stupid cold, feeling weak, congested and irritable.
I tried running with the cold the first 2 days but it just seemed to make the cold worse, so I am on day 2 of resting and hopefully this cold will be gone by the weekend so I can get my long runs in over the weekend. I am on week 8 of my 18 week marathon training schedule so I have a 7 mile and 15 mile run scheduled for the weekend. I am trying to recruit a friend to come out with me for my 15 mile run to give me inspiration and motivation to keep going. She like to run and keeps a pretty good pace, hopefully she will agree to come out.
Anyone have any suggestions on how to get rid of a cold quickly? Tried NyQuil and DayQuil the last 2 days but they just seem to mask the cold, once they wear off I am back to sneezy and stuffy.
Well that is all I have for today.
Thanks
Joe
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Gotta get back to training / Nike Free FlyKnit+
Well I haven't run in 5 days now.
Still feeling pretty sad with all that has happened recently.
But I really need to get back out there and lay down some miles, Half marathon coming up on September 15th and the Full on October 13th. I know I can do the miles it is more of getting the training in to better my finishing time.
The weather hasn't been very helpful either 95 plus degrees and humidity through the roof, makes for a sweaty mess at the end of the run. I will get out there later today and try to get 4 or 5 miles in.
Anyway, my subject for today is the new Nike Free FlyKnit+ shoe. These new shoes look really cool and comfortable, but the price seems a bit steep at $160 especially since they claim there is little to no waste with their new proprietary knitting machines. I will probably wind up buying a pair just to see how they function and feel. Nike has been pushing the natural ride and the barefoot style of running and this is their latest product improvement. I like the way it look and the way they say it fits snugly around your foot like a sock.
More to come once I get these on my feet. Please let me know if you have any feedback on these.
Nike Free FlyKnit+ Running Shoes
FIT MEETS FLEX FOR A MORE SUPER NATURAL RIDE
The revolution of Flyknit continues in the Nike Free Flyknit+ Running Shoe, combining the second-skin fit of Flyknit construction and ultimate flexibility of Nike Free.
SECOND-SKIN FIT
The revolutionary Nike Flyknit upper delivers a compressive, second-skin fit that secures your foot over the Nike Free midsole. Made entirely of polyester yarn, the one-piece upper seamlessly integrates areas of high breathability, stretch and support where you need it most.
NATURAL RIDE
The upper, midsole and outsole work together to create a more natural ride. For ultimate flexibility, the shoe's Nike Free 5.0 midsole features flex grooves to promote natural motion and help increase stability and foot strength.
LIGHTWEIGHT SUPPORT
Ultra-light Flywire cables are woven into the Flyknit upper and connect to the laces, offering a dynamic, supportive fit that adapts to your foot's movements.
LESS WASTE
To construct the upper, polyester yarn is fed into a proprietary knitting machine, creating little to no waste and minimizing weight so the shoe's incredibly efficient to produce.
FLYKNIT ORIGINS
Nike Flyknit was inspired by feedback from runners requesting a shoe with the snug (and virtually unnoticed) fit of a sock. Nike embarked on a four-year mission with teams of programmers, engineers and designers to create the technology needed to make the knit upper with static properties for structure and durability. Then the precise placement of support, flexibility and breathability-all in one layer-was refined. The result was a featherweight, form-fitting and virtually seamless upper.
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
CANCER SUCKS PART 2
Hello Everyone,
I am back again after almost 2 weeks without a posting.
My Mom was battling Cancer, a Metastatic Melanoma that had spread throughout her body and on July 9th she lost the battle and passed on to a better place.
It was a hard thing to see her the way she was, in so much pain and lost over 50 pounds. She was so doped up on morphine that all she did was sleep most of the day away, and when she did wake up she didn't really recognize who we were. But I was glad that I could be by her side when the final moments came to tell her how much I Loved her. My sister, my girl friend Cheri and I, stayed by her side all night. The nurses at the Hospice house had told us earlier in the day that the time was getting close. So we all stayed to be with mom.
I have to say that all the nurses and staff at the Hospice of the Upstate Inc. 1835 Rogers Road
Anderson, SC, were so very nice and took exceptional care of my Mom. They all made she that what ever she needed she received and they made certain that she was not in any pain.
We had the service for my Mom on Friday and I still can seem to accept that fact that she is not with us anymore, I still want to pick up the phone and give her a call to check on her and my Dad.
My Mom and Dad were married 54 years, it will be tough on my Dad adjusting to doing all the stuff around the house and not having Mom there with him. It makes me sad to think how he must feel to not have her there, his life long partner is gone. I am glad that my brother is there with him and they can both support each other. I am also glad to have met so many of my Mom and Dad's friends and to see how supportive and kind they are.
I will be going back to see Dad and John soon, they will need all of us to help them through this, just as we will need them.
I Love You and will miss you everyday Mom, but I know you are in a better place. Up there with Michael, Teenie, Nanny, Pop-pop and Grandpa Joe and all the other beloved that have passed on before us.
I know you are up there looking down on us all. I just hope that I continue to make you proud as I continue on my way training and running my races.
We will all see you again soon.
I Love You Mom.
I am back again after almost 2 weeks without a posting.
My Mom was battling Cancer, a Metastatic Melanoma that had spread throughout her body and on July 9th she lost the battle and passed on to a better place.
It was a hard thing to see her the way she was, in so much pain and lost over 50 pounds. She was so doped up on morphine that all she did was sleep most of the day away, and when she did wake up she didn't really recognize who we were. But I was glad that I could be by her side when the final moments came to tell her how much I Loved her. My sister, my girl friend Cheri and I, stayed by her side all night. The nurses at the Hospice house had told us earlier in the day that the time was getting close. So we all stayed to be with mom.
I have to say that all the nurses and staff at the Hospice of the Upstate Inc. 1835 Rogers Road
Anderson, SC, were so very nice and took exceptional care of my Mom. They all made she that what ever she needed she received and they made certain that she was not in any pain.
We had the service for my Mom on Friday and I still can seem to accept that fact that she is not with us anymore, I still want to pick up the phone and give her a call to check on her and my Dad.
My Mom and Dad were married 54 years, it will be tough on my Dad adjusting to doing all the stuff around the house and not having Mom there with him. It makes me sad to think how he must feel to not have her there, his life long partner is gone. I am glad that my brother is there with him and they can both support each other. I am also glad to have met so many of my Mom and Dad's friends and to see how supportive and kind they are.
I will be going back to see Dad and John soon, they will need all of us to help them through this, just as we will need them.
I Love You and will miss you everyday Mom, but I know you are in a better place. Up there with Michael, Teenie, Nanny, Pop-pop and Grandpa Joe and all the other beloved that have passed on before us.
I know you are up there looking down on us all. I just hope that I continue to make you proud as I continue on my way training and running my races.
We will all see you again soon.
I Love You Mom.
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
3 Part training Plan
So I just read this article from Runner's World by Christie Aschwanden called Your 3-Part Training Plan.
Seems pretty interesting and a lot different than my typical training schedule.
Here is a link to the article: http://beta.active.com/running/articles/your-3-and-45part-training-plan?cmp=17-1-4887
Check it out and let me know what you think about this training plan.
Basically talks about having 3 phases to you training.
Phase 1: Base, this is used to build your base miles by slowing increasing your mileage and add a little speed work in.
Phase 2: Preparation, this will build endurance. Doing longer runs and strength training
Phase 3: Peak, this is focusing on speed work to prepare for racing. You still do some long runs but more shorter runs at faster pace.
I will have to do some more research on this before I commit to making a change in my training routine.
Seems pretty interesting and a lot different than my typical training schedule.
Here is a link to the article: http://beta.active.com/running/articles/your-3-and-45part-training-plan?cmp=17-1-4887
Check it out and let me know what you think about this training plan.
Basically talks about having 3 phases to you training.
Phase 1: Base, this is used to build your base miles by slowing increasing your mileage and add a little speed work in.
Phase 2: Preparation, this will build endurance. Doing longer runs and strength training
Phase 3: Peak, this is focusing on speed work to prepare for racing. You still do some long runs but more shorter runs at faster pace.
I will have to do some more research on this before I commit to making a change in my training routine.
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