Two weeks ago on Columbus Day I did a 12 miler, the conditions were very tough that day, very cold and windy and really made it feel like a very tough run.
Today, I stepped it pushed myself and ending up doing 16 miles. Wow, impressive you might think, not at all, I took walk breaks every few miles in the beginning in the hope of keeping something in the tank for the end of the run.
By mile 12 I was already bonking and my hamstrings were aching. Forced into walk breaks during the last 4 miles. I really wish it was a Half-Marathon, now I could do that.In the end, I was out on my feet for close to 3 hrs, which is good preparation now I just need to get stronger and tougher. Need to also try different food, the Clif Shots and Gatorade, did not bode well in my stomach at all.
I learnt a lot today, one of the things was that I am very under-prepared, I am going to use this information positively and respect the course, the distance. I cannot rush in and start doing high mileage weeks, I am going to monitor my heart-rate and try and it get it lower in the next few weeks, work my legs and get them stronger for the up and downhills.
When I finished running today, I was like, “only 10 more miles to go” I think 10 more steps would be suit me better.
Saturday, March 3, 2007
Friday, March 2, 2007
Rest Day - Great Marathon Training
In anticipation of a much needed long run, I am taking another rest day. How about that? Two rest days to start my training for my first Boston Marathon – great Marathon training plan or what.
To give a bit of back-ground I was already gearing up for a Half-Marathon on March 24, in New York City, so I have been doing some long runs over 10 miles. There is a long way to go though for Boston.
I talked to Conor (my husband) last night, who is such a great supporter of my running and my goals. We both agreed that while I am far from ready to do it for a time goal, I am capable of finishing it. So the plan is too get to the starting line injury-free, enjoy the day, the runners, the spectators, and the course.
To give a bit of back-ground I was already gearing up for a Half-Marathon on March 24, in New York City, so I have been doing some long runs over 10 miles. There is a long way to go though for Boston.
I talked to Conor (my husband) last night, who is such a great supporter of my running and my goals. We both agreed that while I am far from ready to do it for a time goal, I am capable of finishing it. So the plan is too get to the starting line injury-free, enjoy the day, the runners, the spectators, and the course.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
Boston Marathon Bib
I awoke to the familiar beeps of my alarm clock at 6:15am, I dragged myself out of bed my legs felt pretty stiff from my first hill workout of months the day before. I sleepily, logged online and sent a message to my running buddy Geraldine to say that I was going to get another hour’s sleep and let my legs recover.
Fast forward to a couple of hours later, when an email called, “Boston Marathon Bib” was sent to me.The email said “I have one BM non-qualifying bib left.. do you want it?” Do I want it!!! At this point I think I actually closed the email and opened it again and re-read it. Damn, I really should have gotten up and RAN this morning.
In 2000 I experienced my first Boston Marathon as a spectator, I was a non-runner in those days and pretty much a sedate person. My uncle was running and while I was not there to see him as such, I was just hanging out with friends enjoying what I thought would be my only time to witness this great event. I was working for a 15 month period in Boston and did not know at that time that 7 years later I would end up with my green card and call Boston – home.
A few years later in 2003 I was conned into running a 5K. I completed it in 28 mins 34 seconds and was hooked. I loved that I just had completed a distance I had never done before. I loved the atmosphere of all the people, male, female, young, old, athletic and not so athletic, out there at the starting line, running for many different reasons.
Since then I have done more 5ks, some 5 milers, a 10k, Half-Marathon and to me the longest distance I will ever try the Marathon. I have discovered that I have lots of endurance, but not great speed. I have watched Boston Marathon now for several more years, and become fascinated with this historic event.I have nothing but respect and admiration for all the thousands of runners, who have lined up in Hopkinton and traveled the 26.2 miles to Bolyston Street.
My home is right in Cleveland Circle about the 22 mile point and my typical run most days is a few miles of the route and back home. While I run I do think of the many outstanding athletes who have run the last four miles of the Boston marathon on this very route. I have visualized the day when I would be running this route as part of my first Boston marathon.
Well it looks like on April 16, 2007 I will be running the 111th Boston Marathon. Typically I am not a fan of odd numbers, but 111 really appeals to me right now!
My dream has been to run Boston, luckily for me dreams do come true.
Fast forward to a couple of hours later, when an email called, “Boston Marathon Bib” was sent to me.The email said “I have one BM non-qualifying bib left.. do you want it?” Do I want it!!! At this point I think I actually closed the email and opened it again and re-read it. Damn, I really should have gotten up and RAN this morning.
In 2000 I experienced my first Boston Marathon as a spectator, I was a non-runner in those days and pretty much a sedate person. My uncle was running and while I was not there to see him as such, I was just hanging out with friends enjoying what I thought would be my only time to witness this great event. I was working for a 15 month period in Boston and did not know at that time that 7 years later I would end up with my green card and call Boston – home.
A few years later in 2003 I was conned into running a 5K. I completed it in 28 mins 34 seconds and was hooked. I loved that I just had completed a distance I had never done before. I loved the atmosphere of all the people, male, female, young, old, athletic and not so athletic, out there at the starting line, running for many different reasons.
Since then I have done more 5ks, some 5 milers, a 10k, Half-Marathon and to me the longest distance I will ever try the Marathon. I have discovered that I have lots of endurance, but not great speed. I have watched Boston Marathon now for several more years, and become fascinated with this historic event.I have nothing but respect and admiration for all the thousands of runners, who have lined up in Hopkinton and traveled the 26.2 miles to Bolyston Street.
My home is right in Cleveland Circle about the 22 mile point and my typical run most days is a few miles of the route and back home. While I run I do think of the many outstanding athletes who have run the last four miles of the Boston marathon on this very route. I have visualized the day when I would be running this route as part of my first Boston marathon.
Well it looks like on April 16, 2007 I will be running the 111th Boston Marathon. Typically I am not a fan of odd numbers, but 111 really appeals to me right now!
My dream has been to run Boston, luckily for me dreams do come true.
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