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.
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 …]
Long Run June 10, 2021 Read More »
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 …]
2021 Maple Leaf Marathon Read More »
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 …]
2021 Granite State Marathon Read More »
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 …]
Don’t Try This at Home Read More »
