A banner day with five weeks to go. Completed 14 uneventful miles in just a bit longer than BQ time. A bit bored, since I hadn't run that long since the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon on May 6.
I'm taking the position I took when I went to Baltimore last October. I'm going to Philadelphia with no expectations whatsoever. Today proved to me that I will be able to complete the marathon. If I happen to feel great that day and can qualify for Boston, fine. If not, then I'll add a 4th marathon to my list and hope for better on another day.
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
October?
After driving nearly 100 miles one way from Dewey Beach, DE to Wilmington, DE on Sunday to race a 15k, I had but one question. O.k., two. Why would I do that in the first place? And secondly, was it October? With race time temperatures at 8:00 a.m. of 70 degrees, that quickly warmed to over 80 by the time the run was over, I was slogging along the final two miles or so feeling much like I did in Cincinnati in May.
But overally, I was able to get through it in a decent time (BQ time) of 1:08:25. Although I wonder if I hurt my confidence a bit. A fairly flat course, I struggled. I'll write it off to having to rise so early, drive 100 miles and then run in weather that had dew points nearly the same as the air temps.
With just over five weeks to go I also ask myself this question. Am I doing enough? I truly don't know. But it's been one thing after another this year. My normal training run Tuesday was canceled because of stomach cramps. Feet, back, and now stomach issues. Was it from the run on Sunday? Who the hell knows.
But overally, I was able to get through it in a decent time (BQ time) of 1:08:25. Although I wonder if I hurt my confidence a bit. A fairly flat course, I struggled. I'll write it off to having to rise so early, drive 100 miles and then run in weather that had dew points nearly the same as the air temps.
With just over five weeks to go I also ask myself this question. Am I doing enough? I truly don't know. But it's been one thing after another this year. My normal training run Tuesday was canceled because of stomach cramps. Feet, back, and now stomach issues. Was it from the run on Sunday? Who the hell knows.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
All Funked Up
Haven't posted for over a week. Thought I should at least post something. Ironically enough, the reason I haven't been on as much is because of my schedule. Which is all funked up.
Hockey has started, and combined with teaching classes, other responsibilities and working through several injuries this year it has been a weird period of time.
I have a marathon to run in less than seven weeks, and I am nowhere near the mileage numbers I need. I have also not had much speedwork. I remember now why I don't run "late" fall marathons or "early" spring marathons.
Unlike my previous marathon runs, I have no idea where I stand other than I know I'm running my shorter runs at a much faster pace. It doesn't stand to reason, but I'll go with it.
I'm almost not looking forward to a marathon for the first time, yet I want to do it. I know. All funked up.
Hockey has started, and combined with teaching classes, other responsibilities and working through several injuries this year it has been a weird period of time.
I have a marathon to run in less than seven weeks, and I am nowhere near the mileage numbers I need. I have also not had much speedwork. I remember now why I don't run "late" fall marathons or "early" spring marathons.
Unlike my previous marathon runs, I have no idea where I stand other than I know I'm running my shorter runs at a much faster pace. It doesn't stand to reason, but I'll go with it.
I'm almost not looking forward to a marathon for the first time, yet I want to do it. I know. All funked up.
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