March 2012
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Marathon Training W6D2 6 miles
I woke up feeling great. This cold is almost gone!
6 miles/9.6km 49:11
Pace
8:11/mile
5:07/km
February 2012
58 posts
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Triathlete Dreams..
It’s August 19th 2012. I was running late for my Ironman start. By the time I made it too the start it was passed 7am.I was starting almost dead last at the the back of the pack.
I immediately busted out my running gear and hit the run.
Then I thought, wait, I have to bike and swim after this!! I was freaking out, I said “I’ll never make the cutoff now, I’ll be too...
When you think you hit rock bottom.
Last night I was sitting in this hall in the basement of a church. There were people in there 60’s all the way down to early 20’s. Some looked trashy and some were very well dressed. I was not here to judge, but I was here too support and celebrate 1 year of sobriety, of a very close friend.
“Hi I’m Eric and I’m an independent” The room responded with...
Marathon Training W5D4
Yesterday morning I woke up at 7 without an alarm. I had the sniffles and was thinking, great am I starting a cold? We got almost a foot of snow so I had to snow blow the driveway before hitting the gym for my 12 miles.
After the driveway was done, I procrastinated and almost said “forget it, I’ll relax and run it tomorrow” Like the guy I am it was still early and went anyway....
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Chicago Marathon Flight
Just booked my flight. It was $454.. Beats the $600+ I’ve been looking at lately..
Friday Oct 5th, Leave Ottawa at 6:55am and Arrive in Chicago at 12:55
Return Oct 9th(Tuesday) 11:45am->Arrive in Ott at 5:28pm
Both with Layovers in Philly. Air Canada wanted $1,067+ fees for a Direct flight.
Now that the race and flight are done.. I guess I’ll put in a leave form for time off.
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Marathon Training W5D3
This run is brought too you by St.Jude and Robin!! Yes 140.6!! :)
Thank you so much!! :D This made my day! You guys, I’ve having a crappy week at work and between yesterday and today you guys lifted my spirits! I was on the fence about running tonight!
Tonight Run
3 miles/4.8km
24:25
Pace
8:08/mile
5:05/km
I accidentally hit the stop button near the 2.9 mark. I went to hit the...
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1 Year Tumblrversary Feb 23rd
When I started my blog back on Feb 23rd 2011. I was pretty well done with the whole fat loss. I was at the point of maintaining it.
Long post so more after the break.
On Feb 23rd 2011, when I started my blog, I had 2 timed races under my belt. Both were 5K’s and I just broke the sub 30 minute mark on my 2nd one.
I weighed in at roughly 160lbs. Now I’m hovering around 147-150.
Here is my...
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!!!
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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..