Week two is finished. We were to run 3,3,3 and 7 for 16, however we ran 10 this morning and ended up with 20 for the week.
I came within a foot of stepping on a rattle snake today, dang things scare the you know what out of me. The only downside to running in the desert. No injuries to report just the usual almost 50 years old aches and pains.
Still having trouble getting enough calories to maintain my weight. Don't want to hit the 160's!
Desert Trail Runner
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Week One In The Books
Our 18 week journey to the PF Chang's Marathon is underway. This week we were to run 15 miles in total, but we ended up with a total of 17.4. We were suppose to run 6 miles today, but we both felt good and ended up with 8.08.
Very proud of my wife as she never had to stop and walk with exception of our scheduled walk breaks.
Week 2 is scheduled for 16 total, 3,3,3 and 7.
So far so good!
Very proud of my wife as she never had to stop and walk with exception of our scheduled walk breaks.
Week 2 is scheduled for 16 total, 3,3,3 and 7.
So far so good!
Friday, September 18, 2009
Week 1...
First things first, ran a 5k with my buddy Pat on Sunday 9/13/9. Had a good time, still have yet to break 30 minutes in a 5k, but it's coming.
Susie and I have started our PF Chang Marathon training this week! We've run our first two three milers and so far all systems go. This week should only total 15 miles so it should be simple. However, when you're 49 the body can sometimes say 'screw you' and go on strike. Hoping that doesn't happen!
Still thinking about switching our Wednesday miles for Friday miles due to the length. The problem with that is the tennis on Saturday morning will keep me from any rest between the two longest runs of the week.
This weeks schedule: 3,3,3,6
Susie and I have started our PF Chang Marathon training this week! We've run our first two three milers and so far all systems go. This week should only total 15 miles so it should be simple. However, when you're 49 the body can sometimes say 'screw you' and go on strike. Hoping that doesn't happen!
Still thinking about switching our Wednesday miles for Friday miles due to the length. The problem with that is the tennis on Saturday morning will keep me from any rest between the two longest runs of the week.
This weeks schedule: 3,3,3,6
Monday, September 7, 2009
A Week and a Day
A week and a day until my wife Susie and I embark on an 18 week training program that culminates on Jan 17, 2010 with the running (surviving) of the PF Chang's Marathon.
We are going to use Hal Higdon's 18 week Novice I program. At first look it seems very doable, but now that we are getting down to starting things don't seem so easy. It's the middle week run that scares me most. Going to be running at night during the week and while running 3-4 miles isn't bad 7-10 on a work night gives me pause.
To top it off, I strained my right calf muscle doing speedwork last Wednesday, wonderful!
Tick tock, getting ready to rock...
We are going to use Hal Higdon's 18 week Novice I program. At first look it seems very doable, but now that we are getting down to starting things don't seem so easy. It's the middle week run that scares me most. Going to be running at night during the week and while running 3-4 miles isn't bad 7-10 on a work night gives me pause.
To top it off, I strained my right calf muscle doing speedwork last Wednesday, wonderful!
Tick tock, getting ready to rock...
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