runningfool2007 Marathon Training Blog

Workout:

• Type: Run
• Date: 07/17/2007
• Time: 10:30:00
• Total Time: 1:14:00.00
• Distance: 7.44 miles
• Average Pace: 9:57.01/mile

Workout:

• Type: Run
• Date: 07/16/2007
• Time: 14:00:00
• Total Time: 00:31:00.00
• Distance: 2.91 miles
• Average Pace: 10:39.43/mile

Well, it looks like I have recovered from the Marathon!!!  I feel like my old self again.  They did say it might take up to a month to recover.  “They” were right.  The marathon was on June 16, and it is July 15 today.

My wife is the pastor of our church, and she’s away for some continuing education courses.  We had a 20 year old from the congregation who just started seminary fill in.  Very strong sermon.  Very rough, but, with training, he will turn into a great leader.  He definitely has the call of God.

Last night after I went to bed, I had a craving for a Dairy Queen.  I’ve been avoiding Dairy Queen ever since I started my weight loss kick.  I’m going over for a small cone tonight.  Should taste good!  I’ve done a good job today avoiding the “nervous” eating.  Every time I felt that I needed to eat something, I had a glass of water instead.  Seems to work!

Workout:

• Type: Run
• Date: 07/14/2007
• Time: 15:30:00
• Total Time: 1:08:00.00
• Distance: 7.05 miles
• Average Pace: 9:38.78/mile

Well, I did go out and run afterall. I think I needed to. Today was the longest run I’ve done since the marathon. It’s the first time since the race that I’ve been able to run more than 4 miles without needing to walk. I feel much better mentally now, as well.

Rebecca’s been watching Sponge Bob all day. I’m getting tired of his laugh. It’s keeping Rebecca entertained. Her pulse is staying right around 90 today. that’s OK.

Later, friends!

Workout:

• Type: Run
• Date: 07/11/2007
• Time: 16:00:00
• Total Time: 1:04:00.00
• Distance: 6.22 miles
• Average Pace: 10:17.5/mile

Today was a nice break from the heat. Mid 70’s all day today, as compared to mid 90’s over the weekend. I could have worn a sweat shirt on my morning ride into work today. Nice brisk run this evening. Not many folks out on the trail, tho.

I realized one reason I run on trails and avoid neighborhoods. People cooking dinner. All of the different cooking smells that become evident in the late afternoon. We live in a very multicultural neighborhood, and one minute, you’re smelling a wonderful curry smell, the next minute, you’re smelling hamburger helper, and the next minute, you smell something that smells like poo.

‘Nuff said.

Workout:

• Type: Run
• Date: 07/09/2007
• Time: 17:00:00
• Total Time: 1:11:11.00
• Distance: 6.83 miles
• Average Pace: 10:25/mile

Workout:

• Type: Run
• Date: 07/07/2007
• Time: 18:30:00
• Total Time: 1:12:00.00
• Distance: 6.6 miles
• Average Pace: 10:54.55/mile

Hot and Humid today.  I went out at 6:30.  Still around 85-90 degrees with a heat index about 100.  Not really a good idea to run when heat index is that high, but, I brought plenty of water, and a gel pack, just in case.  Slow run with several walk breaks, but I feel great after the run!

Tomorrow, I’ll be outside all day.  My daughter has a horse show that I’ll be watching.  She’s participating in the Western, English, and the “egg and spoon” competitions.  I’ll probably get my work out in tomorrow evening again.

Workout:

• Type: Run
• Date: 07/06/2007
• Time: 16:30:00
• Total Time: 1:10:00.00
• Distance: 6.2 miles
• Average Pace: 11:17.97/mile

Workout:

• Type: Run
• Date: 07/05/2007
• Time: 12:00:00
• Total Time: 00:30:00.00
• Distance: 2.7 miles
• Average Pace: 11:06.67/mile

Workout:

• Type: Run
• Date: 07/01/2007
• Time: 12:00:00
• Total Time: 1:15:00.00
• Distance: 6.8 miles
• Average Pace: 11:01.76/mile