Miami Marathon Training – Day 52 of training – 61 more to go

Monday:

Wow, my legs are super sore from yesterday! No running today, only stretching and resting.

Turkey, Movies and 20miles in 3hours

Wednesday (Day 47/67 to go):
Pre-Turkey Day! Rachel, Joey and I enjoyed South Beach in the afternoon until it started pouring down rain. We had to change our plans and went to a movie instead (Blind Side). I took the day off today.

Thursday (Day 48/66 to go):
Thanksgiving Day! We spend the whole day cooking and eating. Rachel conducted her little helpers (Joey and I) around the kitchen and we all prepared an amazing first thanksgiving as a married couple. Thank you Lillie for that amazing stuffing recipe, it was delicious. After a great dinner we went and saw Disney’s Christmas Carol in 3D. (I ran 10km (6miles) in the morning.)

Friday (Day 49/65 to go):
Black-Friday! Rachel had to work today. When I dropped her off at 5:45am, the mall parking lot was already full of over excited shoppers. Crazy! Joey and I joined the craze a couple of hours later and spend a good 4 hours shopping. (No running today.)

Saturday (Day 50/64 to go):
Joey left today to go back to Arkansas. We really enjoyed having him for the holiday. Next time we’ll see him we’ll be in Texas for Christmas. I spend the rest of the day caching up on school work. The semester is coming to an end and due dates for papers, and projects are all in the next few days. I didn’t run today either, though I had 6.5km/4miles on the program, I had to compromise. However, the 4 hour shopping spree on Friday was a pretty good workout by itself.

Sunday (Day 51/63 to go):
I woke up early to get my 32km (20miles) over with before going to church. The run went pretty well, even though I forgot to charge my iPod and had to run most of the distance humming music in my head instead of listening to it through the headphones. It took me a good 3hours which is an average speed of 10.7km/h (6.67 mph), which is the same I held in my 29km-run (18mile-run) two weeks ago. I think I am on a good path to reach my goal time of 3:30h.

Miami Marathon Training – Day 46 of training – 68 more to go

Tuesday:

It was another beautiful day in Miami today. I had lunch with the Metro Aquatic Club coach. It was great to be able to talk about swimming again. I miss the team environment and the dual-meets.

I ran 11km (7miles) today, and I met a friend along the way. It was good catching up with him. He was walking to go to his school where he teaches PE and coaches the soccer team.

Tonight Joey (my brother-in-law) will be joining my wife and I for the holidays.

All in all a very good day.

 

Miami Marathon Training – Day 45 of training – 69 more to go

Monday:

A good 8km (5miles) today. I can’t believe it’s almost December and still as warm here! (28C/82F)

Marathon Training Schedule Week 8 of 17

People have been asking me if I am following a running program. The answer is yes. I found Hal Higdon’s Website and I am following his Intermediate I schedule. I did however make some adjustments to fit my schedule. As you can see the the program slowly increases the Saturday distances up to 22miles (35km). I am starting today with week 8. Feel free to use this schedule for your own Marathon preparation.

Second Recovery Week comes to an End

Thursday (Day 42 / 73 to go):
Rest! No practice on Thursday’s.

Friday (Day 43 / 72 to go):
I’m still in my recovery week, the practices are pretty easy. 6.5km (4miles) in a comfortable pace today.

Saturday (Day 44 / 71 to go):
For Saturday I had 9.5km (6miles) on the program – still, very slow and easy pace.

Sunday (Day 45 / 70 to go):
No practice on Sunday.

The total distance in my second recovery week was 32km (20miles). On Monday I’m starting  with a new cycle. 67km (41miles) for the week with the peek distance on Saturday of 32km (20miles).

Miami Marathon Training – Day 41 of training – 74 more to go

Wednesday:

Easy 8km (5miles) around the block. When I was done I realized, that my mind was wandering for the whole practice. Time flew by, I can’t even remember crossing the streets. SCARY

Soccer Rivalry – France vs. Ireland

It’s nice to see that official political bureaus have a sense of humor.

For more everyday humor in unusual places follow this link: http://www.27bslash6.com/overdue.html

 

Miami Marathon Training – Day 40 of training – 75 more to go

Tuesday:

To running today, I’m in the midst of my recovery week. Feels good!

Miami Marathon Training – Day 39 of training – 76 more to go

Monday:

No running today!