February 2012
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Marathon Training W5D2
I call this the Chocolate M and M’s run :)
Pretty good run in my Kinvara’s. The gym is way too hot, by mile 2 I was sweating buckets.
Marathon Training W5D2
6 miles/9.6km 49:15
Pace
8:12/mile
5:07/km
I hopped off the threadmill and hit the bike for a 2 mile cool down spin.
2 miles/ 6:45
Avg speed was 16.9/mph
My ultimate goal for IM is too do a 2 min/km pace which gives...
IronMan Mont-Tremblant FB Page
So Ironman posted today that they created a Facebook page for Ironman Mont-Tremblant. The one that Kevin and myself will be doing. My heart tastes weird from it being in my throat.
And here is a picture from the swim course.
Competitor Acquires the Nations Triathlon. →
Marathon Training Week 4D4
Marathon training W4D4 11 miles
I moved my long run too today seeing I may have to work tomorrow. And Sunday is always a rest day for me regardless.
Grabbed my stuff and went to the gym.
Treadmill stopped after 60 minutes, I was at 7.18 miles. Started over and made it too 0.7 miles and hit stop to go and refuel my bottle. I hit the stop button like a little kid and actually reset the machine...
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Random Thoughts.
Driving…
I always feel like I’m in a marathon while driving. Or an Ironman when I’m late for something and the 17 hour cutoff is coming up.
People who hog the passing lane doing 55mph are CLOCK Blockers and ruin my time.
When everyone slows to a stand still because there is a cop with someone pulled over, I always think I’m hitting an aid station in a race.
Truth About Treadmill Running
Interesting read for sure. Especially for us me, who lives on the treadmill when I have my son.
Always run with an incline!!!
Full Article http://triathlon.competitor.com/2012/02/training/the-truth-about-treadmills_48165
Have you ever heard that running on a flat treadmill is like running downhill? Here’s why: When we’re airborne in midstride, neither foot is in contact with the...
Dividing Long Runs.
Taken From Hal Higdon’s Q&A
http://blog.trainingpeaks.com/askhal/2012/2/14/dividing-long-runs.html
Dividing Long Runs
QUESTION: I am training for my first marathon and was wondering if you can break up the long runs? For instance if I don’t have time for 15 miles at once, can I do 10 miles in the morning and 5 miles at night? Does it matter if I run the miles continuously? Will...
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Rocky Raccon 100 miler recap
Taken from the GU Energy FB page.. Something to read. I love recaps!
http://www.lizahoward.com/2012/02/repairable-rocky-raccoon-2012/
Marathon Training Week 3D1
Marathon Training W3D1 3 miles
3 Miles/ 4.8KM’s 23:41
7:53/Mile
4:56/KM
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Ultra "Timed" race.
Something too look into. 24,48,72 hours. Just run and see how many miles you can do in the time you select.
This starts at 9am Dec 31st. What a way too bring in the new year!
http://www.active.com/running/Articles/Try-a-Timed-Race-to-Boost-Your-Mileage.htm?cmp=17-7-1997
Might be up your ally Dustin? Although it’s a 1.05 mile loop..
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@jbizzle
I’m going next week. :) Can’t wait!! Chicago!!!
http://kidneykidney.com/
Edit: if you refer a friend you get 20% of there selling price. I’ll give you half of that.
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Friday Compressed day off.
Dropped little man at school. Came home, ate. Got my stuff and hit the gym for My W2D4 9 miles. 9 miles/14.4km 1:14 Pace: 8:13mile/5:05KM
Left the Gym and we got a huge heat wave today! 24F Window down, T-shirt. Chris Style.
And FlashBack Friday Circa 1983ish..
100KM on a treadmill for charity.
Taken from Craig Alexander’s facebook page.
Craig (CROWIE) Alexander
Ready to see some pain ???? 19-20 km/hr on a treadmill. TURN ON THE TV, coming up on the Today Show in a few minutes. We’re trying to break the 100km on a treadmill Guiness World Record. http://www.kidsfoundation.org.au/events2/run-100-km-for-kids/
Kids Foundation | Run 100 km for...
YOW->ORD And the Army Run.
Been busy looking at flights, YOW->ORD. Looking at under $600 if I bought right now.. Flights from Watertown NY $330. Which is a 3 hour drive each way.
Also The Army Run http://www.armyrun.ca/ registration opens tomorrow and is limited to 8,500 for the half.. I’m debating on this one.. it’s a month after IronMan and 2 weeks before Chicago and 4 weeks before Soaring Wings.
So...
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January 2012
85 posts
Chicago Marathon Registration Feb 1st!
Less then 48 hours till registration opens!