I Smell a Fartlek

I Smell a Fartlek

by | Jan 29, 2013 | Trails of Thought

My marathon training has not only improved my fitness, it has expanded my vocabulary. Previously, I would have thought the word “fartlek” had something to do with bathroom humor. Which I of course think is juvenile and immature … (more…)

Week Recap: January 21-27, 2013

by | Jan 28, 2013 | Uncategorized

This week was a pretty heavy mileage week. I know there is more to come, but this is pretty brutal. Tuesday had me doing a slow mile, then a fast mile, slow 1:30, fast mile … alternating slow 1:30 and fast mile for 5 miles. The workout ended with a slow 1 mile. Total distance came to just under 9 miles. (more…)

Week Recap: January 21-27, 2013

by | Jan 28, 2013 | Marathon Training

Tuesday’s workout was on the treadmill at the gym since my treadmill is busted. I had to skip Thursday’s workout because my wife was out of town and I could not leave them at home alone. I’ve tried it before and they always find a way to slip out of their cages (just kidding).

Sunday was a long 18 miler. Started and finished on the big hill. It was snowy and icy conditions but the weather warmed up.

Tuesday’s Workout:
WORKOUT 33 OF 64
Fast is 7:45 – 7:55 pace per mile. Keep the rest at 90 seconds to work on your endurance
2.00 Miles Slow
1.00 Miles Fast
1:30 Slow
1.00 Miles Fast
1:30 Slow
1.00 Miles Fast
1:30 Slow
1.00 Miles Fast
1:30 Slow
1.00 Miles Fast
1.00 Miles Slow

 

Training for Shamrock 2013

by | Jan 28, 2013 | Marathon Training

2013 Goal – Complete a full marathon. I selected the Shamrock Marathon in Virginia Beach on March 17th to be my first full marathon.

I have been using a training program I found on RunKeeper. It is a 16 week program that has me running Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. I set my goal time of sub 3:45. Below is the summary of the plan. This section will describe about my progress. (more…)