Month: October 2016

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2016 New York City Marathon Training – Week 18

I really cut down my mileage this week.  And, I only had two workouts!  I ran my long run as a dress rehearsal.  My interval workout was hard but surprisingly chatty.  I struggled with insomnia for most of the week

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2016 New York City Marathon Training – Week 17

I completed a 22 miler on Sunday and then started my taper!  I recovered and then ran so well this week that I contemplated continuing my training and picking another goal race.  But mentally, I’m ready for a break! Training

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Training Supplement – October 19, 2016

Received a 24-pack of sports gels that should last me through the New York City Marathon and beyond.   Continued working hard to stay motivated despite lowering race-day expectations.  A podcast had me wondering, “Could I hurt more?”  (Yes!)  I also

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2016 New York City Marathon Training – Week 16

I had a good result at the Army Ten Miler.  It helped me set expectations for the New York City Marathon next month.  This was the peak week in my training schedule and it featured three pretty hard workouts one

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Training Supplement – October 12, 2016

I started my New York City Marathon race gear preparations in earnest.  I searched for a race day singlet and ordered my gels.  I passed on trying the Mizuno Rave Rider 20s, though.  On Columbus Day, I watched a documentary

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2016 NYCM Week 15 Infographic

2016 New York City Marathon Training – Week 15

After a rest day on Sunday, I felt ready for a final push – two more hard weeks until my taper!  Confident in my endurance, I wanted to run harder this week.  I ran a tough interval workout on Tuesday,

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Training Supplement – October 5, 2016

The rain made for hazardous conditions last week.  Sia supplied another great running song, though.  I watched an inspirational documentary that brought back memories of Ragnar Key West…  I cracked my phone yesterday!  Another reason to hate Hains Point. Clothing

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2016 NYCM Week 14 Infographic

2016 New York City Marathon Training – Week 14

I ran in all three local jurisdictions – Maryland for a race, the District of Columbia during a few run commutes, and Virginia for my usual runs.  I focused on endurance runs with a little faster stuff mixed in.  By

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