This is not what you think! It is taper week and I spend most of my preparation by eating (high complex carb, a little protein to continue the healing), drinking (lots of water), sleeping (at least 8 hours) and actually doing little running. These are the things that work well for me the week prior to the marathon. I feel a bit heavy on race morning but it helps a ton at mile 20!! I also like to run on the treadmill the week before (or a soft surface) to do what I can to not induce damage on the legs.
I will run 3 5-milers this week and then take a 26.2 mile jaunt through the desert!
Tuesday, January 25, 2005
Saturday, January 22, 2005
Storm Trak
It's coming! 12 - 18 inches of snow with the potential for 20 inches. I did get a nice brisk 8 miler in this morning in about 10 degree weather. There is something fantastic about running in temperatures between 0 and 20. I believe it is the clean, crisp air that feels as refreshing as an ice cold water (or beer) after a run in the summer.
One week to go until Las Vegas - 26.2 miles of running in the high desert. This will be the highest elevation (3200 ft) that I have run. It does drop to 2700 ft on the strip. In NJ, my normal run elevations range from 150 ft to about 300 ft.
The weather is also looking good (of course, any weather outside of 20 inches of snow is looking good) with a 40 degree start and a 55 - 60 degree finish - perfect marathon weather.
One week to go until Las Vegas - 26.2 miles of running in the high desert. This will be the highest elevation (3200 ft) that I have run. It does drop to 2700 ft on the strip. In NJ, my normal run elevations range from 150 ft to about 300 ft.
The weather is also looking good (of course, any weather outside of 20 inches of snow is looking good) with a 40 degree start and a 55 - 60 degree finish - perfect marathon weather.
Friday, January 21, 2005
Discipline Not to Run
For days that are deemed recovery or complete rest days, spend the time you would be running reading about running!
Tapering to me is having the discipline NOT to run or NOT to train. To me, it is one of the hardest parts of marathon training especially the week leading up to the marathon. Las Vegas Marathon in 10 days!
Tapering to me is having the discipline NOT to run or NOT to train. To me, it is one of the hardest parts of marathon training especially the week leading up to the marathon. Las Vegas Marathon in 10 days!
Thursday, January 20, 2005
19 and 2
Its 19 degrees and 2 inches of snow...what a beautiful morning for a 10 miler! At least there is no wind!
It was such a beautiful, clear, crisp run this morning! I would much rather run in this than when the temperature pushes 90 degrees with 100% humidity. Your body warms and you can layer clothes until you reach that springlike temperature. It is not possible to do this in the summer - your body never cools.
I also noticed something about the way I run. I wrote a piece on my Runners' Thoughts website related to footprints in the snow. I experienced the same thing today. It was a light dusting of snow so my footprints left fossil-like impressions in the snow as did another runner's on my return jaunt. With mine, I could tell that my right foot slightly overpronates and turns a bit outward. I haven't noticed it before but may explain my bout with Plantar Facitis over the last year.
It was such a beautiful, clear, crisp run this morning! I would much rather run in this than when the temperature pushes 90 degrees with 100% humidity. Your body warms and you can layer clothes until you reach that springlike temperature. It is not possible to do this in the summer - your body never cools.
I also noticed something about the way I run. I wrote a piece on my Runners' Thoughts website related to footprints in the snow. I experienced the same thing today. It was a light dusting of snow so my footprints left fossil-like impressions in the snow as did another runner's on my return jaunt. With mine, I could tell that my right foot slightly overpronates and turns a bit outward. I haven't noticed it before but may explain my bout with Plantar Facitis over the last year.
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
11 Degrees
I know that this is warm compared to the -54 degrees in Embarrass, MN, but it is still going to be a cold 5 miler this morning!
OK, so I am back! The wind chill was posted at -1 degree! It is such a nice feeling when the wind turns to your back and the Sun is beating down on you from the front. Today was also one of those days where you can taste the salt from the roads from the tiny bit of snow we had over the weekend. As the wind kicks up, the salt powders your lips with just a spray similar to being at the Ocean. Maybe this is one way to get through the run - to feel as though you are basking in the Sun with an ocean breeze pushing aside the palms and hugging your body.
I never complain about the cold when running because I know that there are other runners crazier than I running in this weather everyday! Hello Fargo! Hello Bar Harbor! At least we get a reprieve here on the east with an occasional 50 or 60 degree day!
OK, so I am back! The wind chill was posted at -1 degree! It is such a nice feeling when the wind turns to your back and the Sun is beating down on you from the front. Today was also one of those days where you can taste the salt from the roads from the tiny bit of snow we had over the weekend. As the wind kicks up, the salt powders your lips with just a spray similar to being at the Ocean. Maybe this is one way to get through the run - to feel as though you are basking in the Sun with an ocean breeze pushing aside the palms and hugging your body.
I never complain about the cold when running because I know that there are other runners crazier than I running in this weather everyday! Hello Fargo! Hello Bar Harbor! At least we get a reprieve here on the east with an occasional 50 or 60 degree day!
Sunday, January 16, 2005
Trails and Tales
When trail running in a secluded forrest, have you ever felt like you were in the movie the Blair Witch Project?
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