Monday, June 30, 2014
Hot, humid...but a long ways to go!
Hey Bros, Got the 6 miles done this past Saturday and glad to get it done. This is just the beginning with a long, long way to go. I am feeling fine physically...maybe just a bit tired of marathon training this year since I had already trained for the half I ran in Rwanda. Next up...8 miles this Saturday. Have a great week of everything! Happy 4th!!
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Ran 6 miles today. The goal was to run the middle two miles at an 8:33 pace. The first mile and half of this run has a steep uphill which is hard to avoid around here, but afterwards I get to go downhill for a bit :). I was able to achieve the 8:33 pace on the downhill but the test was the next segment as things leveled out. I kept the pace for the next mile and half and felt very strong! I had started with a 10:20 pace in the beginning due to the hill, but when the run was complete, my overall pace was 9:15. I swam yesterday and so far I am really enjoying this training program because of the variety of training it offers. Tomorrow is a day off followed by 13 miles on Saturday at a 10:02 pace. I think that will be a challenge, but after a day of rest I'm hoping to push that pace a little.
Train hard brothers and yes, I am hoping to raise some good money for this cause and hit all my contacts hard soon. I'm not putting any limitations on the number right now. We'll see.
Have a blessed day everyone!!
Ran 6 miles today. The goal was to run the middle two miles at an 8:33 pace. The first mile and half of this run has a steep uphill which is hard to avoid around here, but afterwards I get to go downhill for a bit :). I was able to achieve the 8:33 pace on the downhill but the test was the next segment as things leveled out. I kept the pace for the next mile and half and felt very strong! I had started with a 10:20 pace in the beginning due to the hill, but when the run was complete, my overall pace was 9:15. I swam yesterday and so far I am really enjoying this training program because of the variety of training it offers. Tomorrow is a day off followed by 13 miles on Saturday at a 10:02 pace. I think that will be a challenge, but after a day of rest I'm hoping to push that pace a little.
Train hard brothers and yes, I am hoping to raise some good money for this cause and hit all my contacts hard soon. I'm not putting any limitations on the number right now. We'll see.
Have a blessed day everyone!!
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
June 23, It all begins now
Brothers, the week of June 23, 16 weeks until the marathon. Training hard. Day 2 was today. Did some speed work. 3 x 1600. Averaged 7:45. Was happy with that. Thank goodness for the morning fog we had. As it continues to get hotter, I may not be able to keep that pace. We'll see. Feel good. Feel healthy. Hope we can all drag our 50 something bodies to the finish line. Blessings!!
By the way, at the beach today.
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Good morning brothers! Happy Fathers to you all!
Yesterday I ran the Brian Diemer 5k and while not as fast as last year Iran pretty well. Everything feels like it's coming together as the training date gets closer. My calf muscle is feeling much better thanks to Jodi's chiroprachter who is very experienced in running injuries. He has helped many Calvin runners. Tim you have probably already started since you are on a different schedule than Dan and I. Hope you both have a great day!
Dale
Yesterday I ran the Brian Diemer 5k and while not as fast as last year Iran pretty well. Everything feels like it's coming together as the training date gets closer. My calf muscle is feeling much better thanks to Jodi's chiroprachter who is very experienced in running injuries. He has helped many Calvin runners. Tim you have probably already started since you are on a different schedule than Dan and I. Hope you both have a great day!
Dale
Thursday, June 5, 2014
June 5, 2014
Well, shame on me. I haven't written in a while. Good Morning brothers! It was a year ago that I ran the San Diego Rock and Roll Marathon. While it was my best time (just under 5 hours), I was a little disappointed and discouraged. There was a long uphill section of almost 3 miles that nearly did me in and made the last few miles extremely painful. I had been on pace to finish between 4 and 4 and half hours and barely finished under 5. I decided then I would not run that marathon again.
I also ended up being burnt out on running. I had run so many miles for so many months I just couldn't find the motivation to go out for a run. But now comes this Chicago challenge and opportunity of running with my brothers and I'm loving running again!!
I am also hoping to avoid the burn out in a couple of ways. First, I am listening to audio books. I actually look forward to the run so I can hear the rest of the story. Second, I am following my big brother's advice and trying a method called Run Less Run Faster. There is a lot more cross training and varying runs in this program and I hope this will help me avoid the burn out as well.
The good news is I am feeling good. I have not drank Mountain Dew for a couple of months, I'm taking vitamins for the first time in my life, and I am running pain free. I ran last night around 7 pm. The weather was perfect, the pace was easy (9:15-9:30--the pace I would like to run during the marathon) and I had gas in the tank when I finished. And the hard training has not yet begun.
Lord willing, we will all stay injury free. We are all now on the other side of 50 and I am the baby of this family! Hoping for another good run today. If you are reading brothers, have a great day!
Well, shame on me. I haven't written in a while. Good Morning brothers! It was a year ago that I ran the San Diego Rock and Roll Marathon. While it was my best time (just under 5 hours), I was a little disappointed and discouraged. There was a long uphill section of almost 3 miles that nearly did me in and made the last few miles extremely painful. I had been on pace to finish between 4 and 4 and half hours and barely finished under 5. I decided then I would not run that marathon again.
I also ended up being burnt out on running. I had run so many miles for so many months I just couldn't find the motivation to go out for a run. But now comes this Chicago challenge and opportunity of running with my brothers and I'm loving running again!!
I am also hoping to avoid the burn out in a couple of ways. First, I am listening to audio books. I actually look forward to the run so I can hear the rest of the story. Second, I am following my big brother's advice and trying a method called Run Less Run Faster. There is a lot more cross training and varying runs in this program and I hope this will help me avoid the burn out as well.
The good news is I am feeling good. I have not drank Mountain Dew for a couple of months, I'm taking vitamins for the first time in my life, and I am running pain free. I ran last night around 7 pm. The weather was perfect, the pace was easy (9:15-9:30--the pace I would like to run during the marathon) and I had gas in the tank when I finished. And the hard training has not yet begun.
Lord willing, we will all stay injury free. We are all now on the other side of 50 and I am the baby of this family! Hoping for another good run today. If you are reading brothers, have a great day!
Sunday, June 1, 2014
June 1, 2014
It's been a good week of running. I was able to get a 6 miler in on Thursday morning while traveling on business. It was an early rise, getting up at 4:45 am but a beautiful day to run. I ran around an outdoor mall and it was me and the parking lot striping guys. So I was jumping over fresh paint once in awhile. The run was great and I found myself picking up the pace. Overall I came in under 8/ mile. Friday was an off day. Saturday I met a couple of fellow runners in Franfort and ran on Plank Trail. Plank is full of runners on a Saturday morning. Many of them are also training for Chicago. We ran 8 miles and the pace was quick for the first few as it tends to be as we run and chat. Of course we all acuse the other of pushing the pace. We clocked in at 8/ mile for the run and it felt good. The calf muscle is still a little sore and I'm not sure why this thing hangs on but it still feels better than a week ago. Well my brothers the start of marathon training is just 3 weeks away! Then the rubber has to be on the road.
It's been a good week of running. I was able to get a 6 miler in on Thursday morning while traveling on business. It was an early rise, getting up at 4:45 am but a beautiful day to run. I ran around an outdoor mall and it was me and the parking lot striping guys. So I was jumping over fresh paint once in awhile. The run was great and I found myself picking up the pace. Overall I came in under 8/ mile. Friday was an off day. Saturday I met a couple of fellow runners in Franfort and ran on Plank Trail. Plank is full of runners on a Saturday morning. Many of them are also training for Chicago. We ran 8 miles and the pace was quick for the first few as it tends to be as we run and chat. Of course we all acuse the other of pushing the pace. We clocked in at 8/ mile for the run and it felt good. The calf muscle is still a little sore and I'm not sure why this thing hangs on but it still feels better than a week ago. Well my brothers the start of marathon training is just 3 weeks away! Then the rubber has to be on the road.
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