Long Run June 24, 2021
At 6:30 am, it was cold for June 24 with a dew point of 48 and temps in the low 50s.[more …]
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Long Runs
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.
Long Run June 17, 2021
I got out early this morning. What a beautiful day to run. For the middle of June, the dew point was in the low 50s with clear skies and low winds. These are days I dream of running.[more …]
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Long Run June 10, 2021
I got out early this morning. I wanted to avoid the heat and the possibility of rain.
My cleaning lady comes at 7:30 am on long run days. So, that is another motivator to get up early and out on the roads.[more …]
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2021 Maple Leaf Marathon
I ran the Maple Leaf Marathon in Fairlee, Vermont, on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. This race was the third day of the New England Challenge. The Challenge is six marathons in six days—one in each New England state.[more …]
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2021 Granite State Marathon
I ran the Granite State Marathon in Nashua, New Hampshire, on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. This race was the second day of the New England Challenge. The Challenge is six marathons in six days—one in each New England state.[more …]
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Don’t Try This at Home
The most important workout each week when training for an ultra or marathon is a long run. I would not recommend the long run workout I ran today to any person doing their first marathon or ultra. It was only 18 miles. But [more …]
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