Week three is done! Today I ran my long run and long it was. I had to do 17 miles today at a target pace of 9:08. I finished at an average of 9:01 but the last 4 miles were tough. I felt good at the start and ran 11 miles all under 9:00/ mile with many at 8:50 pace. I paid dearly for that decision at the end. I also had some hills mixed in today and it was more humid so it all played a part. Still I'm satisfied with the result and it's been a good week of training. I'm transitioning back to my brooks pure cadence shoes which are a more mid foot strike set up. They feel much better to me and I will probably commit to running the rest of my runs in them. Hope you guys had a great week! Just 91 days 14 hours and 13 minutes remain until MARATHON DAY!

Got 5 miles in on Monday and did 10 yesterday.  Definitely could feel the back to back days.  I am planning to do 8 to 10 on Thursday.  I have a crazy weekend with a wedding rehearsal and wedding ceremony on Friday, Saturday and then the usual Sunday stuff...so likely won't get much running in over the weekend.  You both are way ahead of me on time per miles so you will be way ahead of me on marathon day.  I am planning on 10 minutes of running and 1 minute walk breaks.  Hey, check out my fundraising page and why my fundraising goal is $1,000,000.00!

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Got my speed work in today. First time I tried it on a track. Usually I do it on the treadmill. My first two runs were slightly slower than target pace but the remaining three were on or faster. Looking forward to a bike day tomorrow. Hope you guys are doing well.

I started week three on Sunday with an early 26 mile bike ride with Joel. We had some hills to work through and my legs were definitely screaming at me especially since I just ran 15 miles the day before. Today is Monday and I chose to take a rest day and my legs feel much better. Tomorrow back to the schedule and it's a speed work ladder!

Well week two of the sixteen week program is in the books. Overall it went really well. One day of speed work in Chicago, a tempo run in Kansas City and the 15 mile long run in Michigan. Joni accompanied me for the 15 miler today on her bike :) we had perfect weather with temps at 59 degrees for the start.  It was perfect and I had some middle miles at 8:35 to 8:40 pace. The final mile clocked in at 8:24 and I was grateful to be done. The day before Joel and I biked 23.5 miles and hit speeds of 27 mph. We had a great time. I feel healthy and seem to be recovering quickly. Hope you are doing well brothers. Just 98 days remain to Marathon Day! Keep focused brothers.

Friday, July 4, 2014

Happy Fourth of July brothers! Last year we were in Chicago for the fourth. The good news is we are coming into Chicago for a few days this summer. July 23-July 24. So, we'll see you soon!

Today is a day off! Tomorrow is a big run of 15 miles. Planning to run at 5:30 to beat the heat. Got some fuel and a fuel belt to try out tomorrow. I'll let you know how it goes.

Ran 7 on Thursday and felt strong. Ran about 9:20 pace overall and didn't feel too tired at the end.

Have a goof fourth with your families. Dale, enjoy your Michigan trip. Tim, hope to see in this month too!

8 miles in the books!

Bros,  What a difference a few days make!  I ran an 8 miler yesterday and while it was still 84 degrees the change in humidity made a big difference.  Looks like the next stretch of weather is going to be great for running.  Our group will also run 8 this Saturday.  Hope you both are feeling well!!  Keep going!!!