Recaps of my long training runs. Since 2003, I have not been able to do speed work because of Achilles issues. So, long runs are my most important weekly workout. I now use shorter races as my speed work.
This morning, I was lazy and didn’t get up until 7 am. Staying up until midnight to watch the Braves beat the Dodgers may have been the cause. I got out just after 8:30 am and ran from my house across the Chatham Bridge through town to the end of Lee Drive.[more …]
Long Run – October 21, 2021 Read More »
This past weekend, I found out that Rhode Island is not flat. The typical east coast seaside marathon is pancake flat with a bit of up and down.[more …]
2021 Newport Marathon Read More »
Fall is here. The early 50 degree mornings make long runs pleasant.[more …]
Long Run – September 30, 2021 Read More »
I’m glad I wrote my last FARC newsletter article about motivation. Today, me writing that article got me started and through my 20-mile long run.[more …]
Long Run – September 23, 2021 Read More »
I’m doing much better. I still have some aches and muscle strains on my right side and worry that they may become severe during a run. So, I’m running a little slower and cautious.[more …]
Long Run – September 9, 2021 Read More »
Yesterday, the remnants of hurricane Ida blew through and took all the humidity with it on its way north. When I got out on my long run, the sunny skies had a temperature of 61 degrees with a 55-degree dew point.[more …]
Long Run – September 2, 2021 Read More »
As the summer goes on, we are finally into usual Virginia summer weather. When I got out for my long run just before 7 am, it was a sunny 74 degrees with a 72-degree dew point.[more …]
Long Run – August 26, 2021 Read More »
After two long races on consecutive weekends, I was able to get out for a long run Thursday. Mentally, I prepared to do a long race this fall.[more …]
Long Run – August 19, 2021 Read More »
For the past 4 1/2 weeks, I did more walking than running. I have not run for more than 6 minutes without walking. I was able to stretch, and strength train each day.
My goal was to finish the 50km in 8 hours.[more …]
2021 Dahlgren Heritage Rail Trail 50km Read More »
I have not run much in the past two weeks. Since pulling up after six miles on July 13, I’ve been doing a lot of walking, stretching, and strength training, trying to resolve the issue that is pulling at my right groin muscle.[more …]
Long Run – July 29, 2021 Read More »
