Tuesday: The gym at the Y is now open, so basketball it is. Total distance was 2.64 miles. Ave HR 141 bpm, max HR 180 bpm. Hamstring feels pretty good. Wednesday: Strength training at NEPA Fit...
Steamtown Marathon Training: Week 4
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Steamtown Marathon Training: Week 3
Well, I am a week behind getting this out. Unfortunately (or fortunately from my perspective), it is not because I have been spending all of my extra time running. Here is a summary of my week 3:...
Steamtown Marathon: Last Post Before The Race
Thursday: Geoff taped my ankle and I attmepted to run in my Skora’s (bad idea!). I had some ankle joint pain from the start and decided to take the tape off (worse idea). I only went for 1/2 mile...
Steamtown Marathon: What I Learned
If I had to sum up my marathon experience with one word, it would be “Humbling”. There was a ton of support from organizers, volunteers, and fans along the way. There were a lot of runners who...
Steamtown Marathon Training: Week 12
Well, we are nearing the end of the road (thank goodness). As I sit here writing this, I still have not decided which shoes I will wear for the race next week. I think my wife will have to run the...
Steamtown Marathon Training: Week 11
We are down to just 2 weeks left before the race. My training has been less than ideal and I still have not decided race day footwear. I may even need a few volunteers to carry extra socks, shoes,...
Steamtown Marathon Training: Week 2
Okay, week 2 is now in the books. There were some positives and negatives for the week, but I continue to move forward. Monday: The plan was 5k at 80% of my 5K Time Trial. I messed up my Garmin for...
Steamtown Marathon 2016: Week 1
So, week one of training is in the books. I experienced some technical difficulties (spent a few days without my laptop) and did not blog on a daily basis. I am now wondering if a weekly summary...
Steamtown Marathon Training: Week 9
Well, another week in the books. I’m making progress but still way behind schedule. Monday: Run. Went with the New Balance this time. I made it 1.5 miles before I noticed my right calf. It was...
Steamtown Marathon Training: Week 8
Week 8 summary: I am getting a little worried. Most people have completed 18-21 mile runs and I have no gotten past 9.5 miles. I was not capable of finishing my long run last week and did very...
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