I’m responsible for two little people, each with birthdays within 5 days of Christmas. One before, and one after. Getting through December is a feat, and while training for a marathon, an even bigger one. A supportive bride helps.
I got my third (and final) 20-mile session in, and made a last-second decision to make the […]
Even though it barely got above zero degrees today, yesterday was balmy in the mid-40s with lots of rain in the forecast (this is Wisconsin). Not keen on the idea of running 15 miles in the rain, I piled the family in the car and drove to West Allis, the true home of the Milwaukee […]
PR = Personal Record (Personal Best / Best Performance)
When I ran my first 5K at the age of 27, I knew I would get faster, and it would get “easier”. What I didn’t know was for how long. I assumed, I think like of lot of late comers to the sport, that as I got […]
I’m going to keep this brief because it’s tardy, and not informative. I will report that I think running carefully/slowly in slick, icy conditions ads up to a more taxing effort. 12 miles outside, then 8 inside. The pain was manageable, and I recovered quickly, but I can’t honestly say I feel “more ready” since […]
Sunday was very cold, even for mid-November in Wisconsin. Expected highs were to be in the low-30s, but with a wind advisory, the perceived temperature was to be around 20. I had a Wisconsin basketball home opener to attend that afternoon, so was required to start my run bright and early. Refusing to run on […]
…I slowed to a wobbly walk after my single longest run to date… 18 miles. At first, the task seemed daunting, than I came to realize it was more about mental occupation, and fueling for a stable supply of energy in order to put the burden on the knees, hips, and ankles, and […]
I’ve been on the mend for about a week now. I haven’t taken a single day of rest since. In fact, I’m reconsidering my training philosophy, which has always included at least one day of non-activity (usually Friday, and often Monday). Through some research and mentorship, I have come up with a still-evolving set of […]
With a half-marathon next weekend, I took this weekend easy. It included a 30 minute spin on the trainer, but originally called for a 30-mile ride that got cancelled due to weather, followed by an easy 5K brick. Then on Sunday I plodded out 9 on the treadmill (more lovely weather outside), which was horribly […]
I like to plug numbers into the McMillan Running Calculator, if for nothing else, then for shits and giggles. I haven’t found it to be particularly useful by itself, but maybe a little as a tool, or starting point. See, when I plug in my best 5K time (23:35, this summer), the calculator ascertains that […]
First and foremost I’m a dad, and a husband. So on Saturday I sacrificed time in the saddle for family activities, and only put in 26, followed by a 3-mile brick run, and some strength training (still a 3 ½-hour affair with prep and clean-up). I got my 12-miler in on Sunday, so my […]